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Top Auckland pools to get you cool
Get together at these Auckland pools and make the most of summer.
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No time to be casual about pool safety
Chantal Kerlin shares her story to encourage parents to educate themselves about pool safety.
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Stay safe this Water Safety Week
Check out our tips for staying safe around water this Water Safety Week, 9-13 November.
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Help save lives this summer
Applications are closing soon for paid lifeguard positions at pools across Auckland this summer.
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How to get fit in just 30 minutes
Get fit fast with our 30-minute tailored workouts for busy people.
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Five things you may not know about exercise
Exercise is great for us and something we need to do regularly, no matter how hard it is to get started.
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Tips for making exercise a regular part of your week
Exercising can sometimes feel like a chore, so how can we find the motivation to be active regularly?
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Let’s get it to zero, Auckland!
Auckland Council and Drowning Prevention Auckland are calling on Aucklanders to reduce the number of drownings in home pools.
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New splash pads are a hit
Two new ANZ splash pads have been providing some relief to Auckland's unrelenting humidity.
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Auckland’s newest splash pad opens
New splash pad in Stanmore Bay opens.
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Stanmore Bay wins top Kiwi exercise awards
Auckland Council’s Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre wins Supreme Club of the Year and Chain/Group Facility of the Year at the annual New Zealand Exercise Industry Awards.
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Rules around home pools this summer
Summer is a great time for a splash in the pool, but pool ownership comes with responsibilities.
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Local kids will be the first to make a splash
Design a Rashie competition winners have been announced.
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Spring clean your mind
Exercise is good for your body but it’s even better for mental health.
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Auckland Leisure to teach safe boating
Lloyd Elsmore Park Pool and Leisure Centre has partnered with Coastguard Boating Education.