SwimSense

09/04/2026

Come and enjoy our toasty pool this winter (balmy 32-33 degrees) and give your child a headstart with their swimming:)

17/01/2026

New baby classes (6-24 months) starting this term. Such a good age to gift them a love of the water 💦

07/01/2026

21/12/2025

Merry Christmas! 2025 completed here at SwimSense - that's 10 years since we started. Time flies! What fun we have every day, it's truly a pleasure teaching our tamariki and this last week of water safety was very important. Stay safe over summer while enjoying your play :) See you all in the new year!

22/10/2025

This was the beautiful Emily - a special, unique, strong, and determined 9 yr old. You could have used every adjective under the sun to describe this star. She was one of those rare kids who carried sparkle in her eyes and warmth in her heart wherever she went.

On the day of her tragic accident, Emily did everything she had been taught in her swimming lessons. Unfortunately, when you’re dealing with the wild West Coast and a rogue wave, we can never be 100% safe. We continue to encourage the use of life jackets anywhere near waterways, whether whitebaiting, kayaking, or around rivers and, of course, constant supervision, no matter the age.

If you’re in a position to help, please join us in supporting this incredible cause.

https://www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/360852849/it-can-happen-anybody-mother-girl-who-drowned-hokitika-calls-urgent-water-safety-reforms?fbclid=IwRlRTSANlY8dleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHh9DqJRXjzd65mWBTCWW5cC2zOzpxCt1hPH8nx1Fsvolc78mD8EQHirkXdgy_aem_hShHmtWsJQhDN8o1KFwcUQ

Janine Branje lost her 9-year-old to a rogue wave. She battles grief everyday and is fighting to change the Kiwi “she’ll be right” mentality, to save other families from the horror of losing a child.

18/07/2025

01/06/2025

July Holiday lessons - fill out this form if you are interested:) https://forms.gle/J69SQdvnLkDkpk7q8

30/05/2025

When you’re in next, try out the QR codes. They show our swimmers what we are looking for with their sticker assessments. Great for visual learners!

01/04/2025

Winter swimming ❄️🌊 Our water is a toasty 32-33°C, so your little ones can continue lessons in comfort all season long. With many families already choosing to stay with us this winter, there are only a few spots left. We’ve also upgraded our ventilation system to keep the air fresh and the atmosphere perfect for learning. If you’re on the waitlist, make sure to check your inbox (and spam folder!)—we’ve reached out to you. Looking forward to seeing more smiles in the water! 🏊‍♀️