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3 September

Makino Backs Tawaki for Bird of the Year

Makino Aquatic Centre (MAC) has thrown its support behind the tawaki, or Fiordland crested penguin, and is encouraging everyone to flock...

27 August

Coming Together for a Shared Cause this Daffodil Day

Feilding Clocktower is glowing yellow this week in support of Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day this Friday, 28 August. Manawatū...

26 August

Celebrating Success, Sustainably

A splash of change for Makino Aquatic Centre's (MAC) Swim School with a certificate process that better celebrates student success while reducing...

25 August

Making Waves, Preventing Falls

The MAC’s Aqua Fit and Aqua Flow classes have been recognised by Age Concern Palmerston North and Districts as approved Community Strength & Balance...

24 August

Why Pool Temperature Matters

Ever wondered why the pools at the Makino Aquatic Centre (MAC) are different temperatures? Each pool is designed for a specific purpose, from swimming lessons and helping...

30 July

Ideas that Float

Six vibrant floating boards now hang above the Learn to Swim pool, providing children with a fun visual focus as they practice back floating. By encouraging swimmers to look...

24 July

Green Prescription, Real Results

Local adults are improving their physical and mental wellbeing through a free 10-week Green Prescription (GRx) programme delivered by Sport Manawatū, utilising the...

22 July

Float for a Minute. Save a Life.

As the countdown to World Drowning Prevention Day on 25 July, Makino Aquatic Centre (MAC) is encouraging the community to take part in The Big Float and learn a simple...

22 June

Ice, Ice Baby: Polar Plunge

Makino Aquatic Centre is opening its outdoor pool for a mid-winter Polar Plunge as part of this year’s Matariki celebrations.

3 June

Positive Poolside Culture

To help improve safety, traffic flow, and the overall swimming experience, Makino Aquatic Centre will introduce clockwise swimming in all...

2 June

Makino’s Matariki Journey

Matariki celebrations are now moving into Week 5, Waipunarangi (June 1–7), at the Makino Aquatic...

25 May

Thinking about lessons?

Families are encouraged to take advantage of a special Swim School winter promotion, offering the final five weeks of term for just $50 at the Makino Aquatic Centre.

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