News and notices
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Stratford’s Swim School goes Platinum!
Date:Categories:NewsThe Swim School at Wai o Rua – Stratford Aquatic Centre has been making waves recently, gaining special platinum status...
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Summer holiday opening hours for Wai o Rua 2024/25
Date:Categories:NewsMeri Kirihimete me te Hape Nū Ia! Here are the opening hours for Wai o Rua over the festive break.
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Updates to fees and charges from Monday 1 July
Date:Categories:NewsOn Tuesday 25 June 2024 Stratford District Council (SDC) adopted the fees and charges schedule for 2024/25, which includes changes to user fees for Wai o Rua – Stratford Aquatic Centre.
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Matariki Public Holiday - we're open 10am to 5pm!
Date:Categories:NewsOn Friday 28 June, we celebrate the Māori new year (which we refer to as Puanga in Taranaki) with the Matariki public holiday.
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July School Holidays? Sorted!
Date:Categories:NewsSlay holiday boredom with our low-cost and FREE activities. There's lots on at Wai o Rua, Stratford Library and Visitor Information Centre, and out and about in the community...
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Taranaki Masters Games making a splash in Stratford
Date:Categories:NewsOn the evening of Friday 5 April, Swimming Taranaki will host a whole raft of regional swim events at Wai o Rua – Stratford Aquatic Centre as part of the 2024 TET Taranaki Masters Games...
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Free swim session at Wai o Rua to celebrate Children’s Day
Date:Categories:NewsMedia ReleasesThere will be 100 happy kids in Stratford on Children’s Day, Sunday 3 March, as Wai o Rua celebrates the occasion with 100 free pool entries and ice-creams for kids 15 years old and under from 3pm.
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Minor repairs are underway - check here for the latest info...
Date:Categories:NewsBuilding contractors for Wai o Rua – Stratford Aquatic Centre have been undertaking some minor repairs at the facility, with the mahi set to continue over the next few months.
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Summer School Holiday Programme
Date:Categories:NewsSee what's on at the pool these Summer holidays. We've got plenty of low-cost events to keep kids happy!
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Wednesday lunchtime Pilates changing to a 5.30pm session time
Date:Categories:NewsFrom 1 December, the Lunchtime Pilates Express class will change to a one hour Pilates session running from 5.30pm - 6.30pm.
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Use of the Splash Pad may be interrupted on Tuesday 21 November
Date:Categories:NewsFrom 11am Tuesday 21 November, use of the Splash Pad may be interrupted while maintenance work is carried out. ..
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Wai o Rua changing room policy
Date:Categories:NewsFollowing a recent story about our changing room policy at Wai o Rua, we want to provide some clarity about our policy, so you know what to expect when you visit.
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Sale on our retail!
Date:Categories:NewsWe have 30% off all our Noxen towel range until Friday 14 July.
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Matariki public holiday hours
Date:Categories:NewsMānawatia a Matariki — Happy Māori New Year! Friday 14 July is Matariki. We'll be open from 10am to 5pm.
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Free Learn to Swim lessons for central Taranaki school kids!
Date:Categories:NewsThanks to the awesome support of Toi Foundation, tamariki enrolled at central Taranaki schools can now receive free swimming lessons for Term 3...
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Updates to Fees & Charges from 1 July & Learn to Swim
Date:Categories:NewsSDC has adopted its Annual Plan 2023/24 after considering public feedback. Amendments to proposed Fees and Charges were made, and Councillors agreed to provide an in-house Learn to Swim service.
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New group fitness programme at Wai o Rua - Stratford Aquatic Centre!
Date:Categories:NewsWe're getting into the cooler months now, but that's no excuse for hibernation. We've launched our brand new Group Fitness programme!
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Full Facility Booking - 5 April
Date:Categories:NewsWe have a full facility booking on 5 April from 9am to 1pm, so the pools will be closed to the general public. We appreciate your understanding.
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Artwork taking place outside the facility
Date:Categories:NewsWatch this space! Our concrete path is getting a make-over.
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Take our Group Fitness survey
Date:Categories:NewsWe want to hear from past, present and interested group fitness users.
