Merger of Potaka School with Waikura Valley School Pursuant to section 156a (1) of the Education Act 1989, I hereby declare that Potaka School (2649) and Waikura Valley School (2717) will merge on 26 January 2000 and become a full primary school. Potaka School will be the continuing school. Dated at Wellington this 9th day of September 1999. NICK SMITH, Minister of Education.