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18 August

NEW

Aqua Flow: Where Movement Meets Community

A well-known water fitness class at the Makino Aquatic Centre has a new name and a renewed sense of purpose. Once known as Water Walking, the...

15 August

NEW

Bringing brightness to hidden disabilities

Wearing a sunflower in the form of a lanyard or pin, indicates that the person wearing it may need more time, support, help, or just a little more understanding. Collect one...

23 July

Makino Aquatic Centre Turns Blue for Drowning Prevention Awareness

The Makino Aquatic Centre will be turning blue this Friday for a cause that could save lives. As part of World Drowning Prevention Day on July 25, the Centre is backing a...

22 July

Handled with Care: Safety Gets an Upgrade

A recent upgrade to the 25-metre pool at Makino Aquatic Centre (MAC) is making a meaningful difference for swimmers with limited mobility. A second stainless steel handrail...

17 July

Brand New Inflatable Obstacle Course Boosts School Holiday Fun

Aquarun, the latest inflatable to fill the Makino Aquatic Centre 25m pool was unveiled in time for the July school holidays and it's already a hit with local families.

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10 July

Makino Aquatic Centre’s Big Swim Success for June

The ‘Big Swim’ was a big success! Over the month of June, registered swimmers utilised the Makino Aquatic Centre (MAC) to swim...

22 June

Dive Into Splash-tacular Fun These July School Holidays

This July, the Makino Aquatic Centre is set to make waves with a school holiday programme packed full of fun, creativity, and family-friendly...

10 June

Council renews lifeguard contract

Council endorsed and adopted a two-year extension with CLM for the provision of lifeguard services at the Makino Aquatic Centre in Council’s 5 June meeting.

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6 June

Special Olympics at the Makino Aquatic Centre

This weekend, the Makino Aquatic Centre will come alive with the spirit of courage and community as Special Olympics Manawatū hosts a regional swimming event on June...