Pursuant to section 156A (1) of the Education Act 1989,
I hereby declare that Te Kiri School (2249), Pihama School (2221), Riverlea School (2229) and Auroa School (2152) will merge on 31 December 2003.
Auroa School will be the continuing school and will remain a full primary school.
Dated at Wellington this 12th day of August 2003.
TREVOR MALLARD, Minister of Education.