Service type
Ako Tahi is an education and care service — the most common ECE type in New Zealand, typically operating all day, year-round.
20 Hours ECE
Ako Tahi participates in the 20 Hours ECE scheme, which funds up to 20 hours a week of early childhood education for children aged 3 to 5.
Authority
Ako Tahi is community based — typically run by a trust, incorporated society, or other not-for-profit body, rather than operated for private profit.
Equity Index
Ako Tahi has an Equity Index rating of "EQI > 5" on the Ministry of Education's 1–4 scale for early childhood services. A lower number means the service draws more of its enrolled children from lower socio-economic communities, making it eligible for additional government funding. This is a different scale to the schools Equity Index (344–569) and the two should never be compared directly.
Children by age
As at July 2025, based on 14 children on the roll.
Children by ethnicity
Percentages may add up to more than 100%, since a child can be recorded under more than one ethnicity.
Location
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- Address29 Crosby Street, Mairehau, Christchurch
- Phone021-0292 9206
- Emailoffice@akotahi.co.nz
- ContactJennifer Hall
Nearby ECE services
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Learning Curves Montessori Nursery Ltd Education & Care Services · 582 m
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Millie's House Shirley Rd Education & Care Services · 991 m
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Kidsfirst Kindergartens Shirley Kindergartens · 1.3 km
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Kidsfirst Kindergartens Rutland Street Kindergartens · 2.1 km
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Busy Bees Lake Terrace Education & Care Services · 2.6 km
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What comes next
Primary schools closest to Ako Tahi — most children move into a primary school after early childhood education, though families are free to choose any school.
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St Albans School 1.4 km
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Paparoa Street School 2.5 km
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Selwyn House School 2.7 km
Data source
- SourceNZ Early Childhood Services Directory — Ministry of Education / Education Counts
- Ministry data last checked6 September 2026