Under section 180 of the Education and Training Act 2020, with delegated authority from the Minister of Education, I hereby direct the appointment of a limited statutory manager for the Whitiora School (2091) Board (“Board”).

The following functions, powers and duties of the Board are to be vested in the limited statutory manager:

1. to manage financial operations (whether statutory or otherwise);
2. to establish policies and procedures (whether statutory or otherwise) in curriculum management including teaching and assessment practice (whether statutory or otherwise); and
3. to act as an employer (whether statutory or otherwise).

The Board will retain its primary duty of care as a person conducting a business or undertaking, under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, above and beyond all functions, powers, and duties of this limited statutory manager.

This notice takes effect on 25 May 2026.

Dated at Wellington this 22nd day of May 2026.

GEOFF SHORT, Hautū, Te Mahau | Deputy Secretary, Education Services, Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of Education.