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Pools 31 Jan 2019

Top Auckland pools to get you cool

Get together at these Auckland pools and make the most of summer.

Pools 6 Dec 2018

No time to be casual about pool safety

Chantal Kerlin shares her story to encourage parents to educate themselves about pool safety.

Sports / Leisure 8 Nov 2018

Stay safe this Water Safety Week

Check out our tips for staying safe around water this Water Safety Week, 9-13 November.

Sports / Leisure 25 Sep 2018

Help save lives this summer

Applications are closing soon for paid lifeguard positions at pools across Auckland this summer.

Pools 12 Jul 2018

How to get fit in just 30 minutes

Get fit fast with our 30-minute tailored workouts for busy people.

Sports / Leisure 11 Jul 2018

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.

Sports / Leisure 2 Jul 2018

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?

Kids / Family 21 Jun 2018

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.

Sports / Leisure 14 Mar 2018

New splash pads are a hit

Two new ANZ splash pads have been providing some relief to Auckland's unrelenting humidity.

14-24 year olds 20 Dec 2017

Auckland’s newest splash pad opens

New splash pad in Stanmore Bay opens.

Sports / Leisure 8 Dec 2017

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.

Pools 2 Dec 2017

Stay safe around pools

Stay safe around the pool this summer with our top tips.

Pools 28 Nov 2017

Rules around home pools this summer

Summer is a great time for a splash in the pool, but pool ownership comes with responsibilities.

14-24 year olds 6 Nov 2017

Local kids will be the first to make a splash

Design a Rashie competition winners have been announced.

Sports / Leisure 28 Sep 2017

Spring clean your mind

Exercise is good for your body but it’s even better for mental health.

14-24 year olds 14 Aug 2017

Auckland Leisure to teach safe boating

Lloyd Elsmore Park Pool and Leisure Centre has partnered with Coastguard Boating Education.