Like pool operators across the country, we’re struggling to recruit qualified lifeguards.
Lifeguards are specially trained to deal with emergencies in the water, first aid and water quality.
Safety comes first so we’re looking at reducing opening hours at our district pools and Todd Energy Aquatic Centre.
It’s really disappointing for swimmers and we’re sorry for the inconvenience.
We’re still open for schools so our tamariki can learn to be safe in the water.
We’ll keep looking for qualified lifeguards to help keep our pools open.
Please check the NPDC website for the latest times or call us on 06-759 6060.
The new hours are:
Fitzroy: Closed for the season 6pm Friday 10 February.
Inglewood: No casual swimming from 18 February. Open only for school groups and swim club.
Ōkato: No casual swimming and closed weekends and public holidays from 18 February. Schools, swim clubs and lane swimming (6—9am, midday—1pm) only from Monday to Friday.
Waitara: No casual swimming and closed weekends and public holidays from 18 February. Schools, swim clubs and lane swimming (6—9am, midday—1pm) only from Monday to Friday.
ToddEnergyAquatic Centre: from 18 February, weekend and public holidays 8am–5pm, Monday to Friday 5.30am–7.30pm.
If you fancy becoming a lifeguard, check out our vacancies here.