Council is proud to provide towns around the district with community pools, free of charge, that open during the summer months (from early December - Taranaki Anniversary at the beginning of March). These pools are upgraded regularly and are amazing facilities to offer our residents.
All community summer pools are open, and patrolled, Monday – Friday 3.30pm – 7pm (during the school term) and from 12noon – 7pm during school holidays and weekends and from 12noon - 6pm on public holidays. Please note that the pools close at 5pm on Christmas and New Year's Eve and they are closed on Christmas Day. The pools are available to hire outside public hours by arrangement.
If you want more information, please contact the team at the Hāwera Aquatic Centre on (06) 278 0021 or 0800 111 323.
All children under the age of 8 must be actively supervised by a caregiver 16 years or older.
Fees and Charges
Entry
Fee
School lesson (per session of up to 3 hours) plus the cost of lifeguard/s
$15
Private hire (per session of up to 3 hours) plus the cost of lifeguard/s
Little swimmers in three sizes are available for $2 (cash only) Changing Rooms and toilets A selection of balls, flutterboards and noodles available Paddleboats available for
children under 50kg
Parking
Parking is available on the roadside outside of the facility
History of the Old Pool
The original Pātea swimming pool complex was located on Stafford Street, Pātea.
The original pools complex was built in 1945 and consisted of a 33.3 yard pool with learners and toddlers pools
The pools were outdoor cold water pools and operated during summer season.
The Pātea community opted to look for a new site located closer to the schools which both now are located south of state highway 3. The north east corner of the Pātea domain was the preferred site.
In May 2012 the new pool project was started with W&W Construction Ltd Whanganui being the principal contractor.
The project was completed and the new pool complex opened 12 December 2012.
Solar heated Main pool, Learners pool with connected Toddlers pool BBQ available upon request Little swimmers in three sizes are available for $2 (cash only) Changing Rooms, cold showers, toilets and an accessible toilet A selection of balls, flutterboards and noodles available Paddleboats available for
children under 50kg
Seating available around the pool with sun sails
Main pool, Learners pool with adjacant Toddlers pool BBQ available upon request Little swimmers in three sizes are available for $2 (cash only) Changing Rooms, cold showers, toilets and an accessible toilet A selection of balls, flutterboards and noodles available Paddleboats available for
children under 50kg
Seating available around the pool and two picnic tables
Did you know that this community pool is special? It is the only community pool with a diving board!
Location
Horoi
Road, Eltham
Facilities available
Main pool, Learners pool with connected Toddlers pool BBQ available upon request Little swimmers in three sizes are available for $2 (cash only) Changing Rooms and toilets A selection of balls, flutterboards and noodles available Paddleboats available for
children under 50kg
Seating available around the pool and two picnic tables Shade sails over grass bank Spring board at the deep end of the pool
Parking
On a grass area next to park
History of the Pool
The original Rawhitiroa swimming pool complex was located Horoi Road, Rawhitiroa
The pool was built as a memorial for the war. There are no further protections of these memorial buildings.
For the non-human swimmers out there, a Dog Splash Day is held at the Kaponga community pool complex on the last day of the season before the pools are drained. Something fun for dogs and their humans alike. Put it in your diary now – it’s held each year on Taranaki Anniversary.
Location
Grace
Avenue, Kaponga
Facilities available
Main pool, Learners pool with adjacent Toddlers pool BBQ available upon request Little swimmers in three sizes are available for $2 (cash only) Changing Rooms and toilets A selection of balls, flutterboards and noodles available Paddleboats available for
children under 50kg
Main pool, Learners pool with adjacent Toddlers pool Built in BBQ and picnic tables Little swimmers in three sizes are available for $2 (cash only) Changing Rooms, toilets and cold showers A selection of balls, flutterboards and noodles available Paddleboats available for
children under 50kg
Shade sails adjacent to grassed area. Grandstand seating adjacent to main pool
Parking
Parking on
Conway Rd. Pool entrance down driveway about 75m from road.
The Council also makes a financial contribution to the volunteer committee, the Ōpunakē Baths Society Incorporated. The Society provides the community with a four heated indoor pools open late September to late April, in conjunction with the Ōpunakē High School. This is open to the public outside school hours and there is a small charge.
You can contact the pool on 027 874 8981 or on their facebook
