Kiwa Pools

🏊🏼‍♀️ Swim the Distance 2026

Leaderboard update coming in HOT.

There's been some movement since the previous update!

Keep up the good work!

🏊🏼‍♀️Swim the Distance 2026!

🙌🙌🙌Congratulations to Emma Sharrad for winning our first spot prize for 2026.

Spot prize draws are triggered every time someone completes the swim to Mahia ✨

🏊‍♀️ Swim the Distance 2026

Big mihi to Alissa Thomas! She was our first swimmer to swim the distance for 2026. 🏁🏅

Good work Alissa! Because you finished, it means you've triggered the spot prize draw.

Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd of August, - UPDATE

Kiwa Pools welcomes the competitors for the Eastern Region Pool Rescue Championships. Therefore, availability of some pools is affected.

Saturday 22nd
50-meter pool - 6am to 6pm - closed for competition
Learn to Swim pool - 7.40am - 6pm - closed for competition

Sunday 23rd
50-meter pool - 6am to 3pm - closed for competition
Learn to Swim pool - 7.40am - 3pm - closed for competition

Outside of this time we welcome our community to use the above pools.

ALSO
Leisure and splash pools are open 9am - 6pm as normal on both days.

The 50-meter pool will stay at 50 meters for Sunday and Monday morning.

No Aqua aerobics this Saturday.
No inflatables this weekend.

Changing rooms will be busier than normal and we recommend that any valuables (as always) are not left in the changing room areas.

Did you know? Kiwa Pools is the only 50-meter pool in the Eastern Region for Surf Lifesaving NZ.

🏊‍♀️ Swim the Distance 2026

Well, the 2026 challenge is two weeks in, and there have already been plenty of km done in the pool!

🏅Big ups to Terry Wilson and Team Turanga Tangata Rite for topping the leaderboards this week!!

📅 Moving forward, leaderboards will be published every Friday, so keep an eye out to see how you or your team are tracking.

No Aqua Boot Camp tonight - Tuesday 11th August.

Sorry due to instructor unavailability. we look forward to seeing you on Thursday.

Thanks to Mary-Lee for doing the Monday 9am class.

💙 Dive into your day at Kiwa Pools!

Whether you're swimming laps, enjoying family time in the leisure pool, joining an Aqua Aerobics class, or simply relaxing by the water, Kiwa Pools is your place to move, connect, and have fun.

We're proud to be at the heart of our community, welcoming thousands of visitors every month and creating opportunities for people of all ages to stay active and healthy.

🎉 Looking for the perfect birthday party venue?

Don't let the weather ruin the fun! ☔ At Kiwa Pools, we've got everything you need for an unforgettable celebration.

🏊 Pool fun with our inflatable attractions 🎂 A dedicated multipurpose room for food, cake, and presents 🌡️ Warm, indoor facilities 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Plenty of space for family and friends. Please remember to layer up, as the poolside temperature is set for swimmers not spectators :)

Whether it's sunshine or showers outside, the fun never stops at Kiwa Pools.

Come on in, the water's great! 🌊

☔ Rainy day plans sorted!

Looking for somewhere to keep the kids entertained while you can choose to stay warm and dry? Head to Kiwa Pools where you'll find:

💦 Splashing fun for all ages 🏊 Water's warm.
🎢 Inflatables in over the weekends.

☕ The weather stays outside.

Hunker down at Kiwa Pools and make the most of a rainy or cold Gisborne day.

Bring the whānau, stay warm, and enjoy everything under one roof.



"DON'T HIDE FROM THE WEATHER. DIVE INTO IT."

Warm. Dry. Fun. Kiwa Pools. 🌊☔🏊‍♂️

🎉 The wait is over!

We're pleased to let everyone know that the Learn to Swim / Programme Pool is back to its normal temperature.

A huge thank you to our customers for their patience and understanding while we worked to restore the pool to its usual comfort levels.

We know this pool plays an important role in our swim lessons, aquatic programmes, and community wellbeing, and we're excited to have everything back on track.

See you poolside soon! 💙🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️