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30 July

NEW

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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15 May

Committed to Safe and Welcoming Spaces

At Manawatū District Council, we are committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and...

30 April

Makino Swim School Levels Up

From first splashes to confident swimmers, Makino Aquatic Centre’s Swim School continues to deliver high-quality lessons for local families and now it has a fresh...

28 April

NEW! Weekend Aqua Fitness Classes

Did you know that exercising in water can provide twelve times the resistance of air, making even familiar movements far more effective for...

24 April

Splashing Holiday Success

Splashes, music, and plenty of smiles set the scene at Makino Aquatic Centre’s Easter Pool Party, with 200 attendees turning out for a high-energy day of holiday...

31 March

Tail-Wagging Excitement!

Get ready for wagging tails and splashes as Dogs in Togs makes its highly anticipated return to the Makino Aquatic Centre (MAC) on Sunday, April 19. For one special day, the...