Education & Health

A welcoming school with strong community ties, where students from Years 1 to 13 thrive in a family-like environment. Seniors mentor juniors, fostering whanaungatanga (familyness) as the foundation for akoranga (learning).

Akaroa Health provides general practice, rehabilitation, respite, palliative care, and rest home services to residents and visitors. Open Monday to Friday 9 am-5 pm, with 24/7 urgent care. Contact via reception@akaroahealth.nz or call 03 304 7004.

Akaroa Library offers free membership for ratepayers and residents. Visitors are welcome to access free Wi-Fi, browse online databases, and use printing, photocopying, and scanning services. Open weekdays 10am-4:30pm and Saturdays 10am-1pm.

Welcoming children 0-6 and their families, with opportunities for parents to join sessions and connect. Enjoy community visits, nature exploration, and guest-led activities. Sessions: Tues & Thurs, 10 am-1pm. Short-term visitors warmly welcomed!

A nurturing early childhood centre in Duvauchelle providing quality care and education for tamariki aged 0–6, with a strong focus on nature, play, and community connections.

Duvauchelle School is a vibrant rural primary school on Banks Peninsula, offering a supportive and engaging learning environment for Years 0–6 students, with a strong focus on community, creativity, and personalised education.

A rural primary school nestled in Okains Bay, offering a nurturing, community-centred education for Years 1–8, with a strong focus on outdoor learning and local heritage.

St John provides emergency ambulance services across New Zealand, including Akaroa, and offers complementary health services to build resilient communities. Your support helps us care for people and the community.