Pursuant to section 425 of the Education Act 1989, notice is given that a deed of novation has been signed between the Minister of Education on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen in right of New Zealand, and St Mary’s Diocesan School Incorporated as the original proprietor, and the Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls Trust as the new proprietor of the following school:

Taranaki Diocesan School for Girls (180).

The deed of novation was executed on 17 December 2019. A copy of the deed of novation is available for inspection without charge by any member of the public by writing to enquiries.dunedin@education.govt.nz, or by visiting www.education.govt.nz.

Dated at Wellington this 17th day of December 2019.

Hon CHRIS HIPKINS, Minister of Education.