Under sections 198(1) and (3) of the Education and Training Act 2020, I declare that Te Kura o Mātihetihe a Year 1–8 designated character full primary kura will become a Year 1–13 composite designated character wharekura on 1 January 2024. Te Kura o Mātihetihe will provide education for Year 1 to Year 13. The change will be phased in as follows:

2024: Year 1 to Year 9

2025: Year 1 to Year 10

2026: Year 1 to Year 11

2027: Year 1 to Year 12

2028: Year 1 to Year 13

Dated at Wellington this 30th day of August 2023.

Hon KELVIN DAVIS, Associate Minister of Education (Māori Education).