A typical day at TOA
3:00pm
Van Pick-ups
We collect from school gates and bring everyone safely to TOA.
3:30pm
Afternoon tea
Yummy snacks to recharge. Fruit, nibbles, and water.
4:15pm
Games, activities & fun
Fun, games and laughter with great friends
5:15pm
Free play & chill-out
Wind down, and pick-up by 5:30pm.
OUR DIFFERENCE
One whānau,
mixed ages.
We run 5–13 together — like a real family. Tuakana-teina in action every day.
👦🏼 🧒🏽
Big + small together
Ages 5–13 in one group. Younger kids feel safe and included, older kids feel valued.
5-13 TOGETHER
🌱
Tuakana-teina leadership
Older kids naturally step up as role models. Younger ones learn by watching, not just listening.
NATURAL MENTORING
🫶
Real belonging
One whānau, not two programmes. Everyone knows everyone. Confidence grows because you belong.
FEELS LIKE FAMILY
We pick up from these schools
Fleet of vans with booster seats for juniors • Safe sign-in, Roll checked
Tahnuna Primary
Broadgreen Intermediate
Nelson Christian Academy
Enner Glynn
Nelson Colleges
Hampden Street School
Birchwood
Victory
+ more on request
Your school not listed? Contact us — we can often arrange it.
Pricing example
WINZ
Standard rate
WINZ subsidy
$60/week
- $60
You pay
$0/week
Example only. Actual subsidy depends on income, family size & hours. We help with forms.
Ready to get started?
Enrolling is easy.
5 minute online form. No upfront payment. Choose your days, tell us your school, and we’ll confirm van pick-up.
What happens after you enrol?
We confirm van & school
As soon as possible
You book your days
1-5 days / week
Kids start!
Afternoon tea included
No contacts - cancel anytime