To make up for a dampener of a pool season, Hauraki District Council’s extending all current season passes to the 2023/24 season at no extra charge.
Mayor Toby Adams says he hopes that will be some consolation to the dedicated swimmers who have been inconvenienced this summer.
“We’re as frustrated as our communities with how this season has gone”, he said.
“Wild weather, mechanical failures on some pumps and heating elements and staff shortages have made it very stop and start for everyone and we’re really sorry about that.”
Paeroa pool season ends early
Paeroa pool was scheduled to have a slightly longer season, but with the pool’s heating out of action and staff shortages, Council will close Paeroa pool at the same time as the Waihi and Ngatea pools. The last day of the pool season will be Sunday 12 March 2023.
Current season passes extended to 2023/24 season
Current season pass holders will have those passes extended to the 2023/24 season at no extra cost and Council is looking at new ways to get a wider selection of lifeguards from the community.
On the look out for lifeguards
“Our lifeguards are made up of a mixture of uni students on their summer job, and people looking for full time work opportunities. When the students start returning to uni in March, any changes to the roster can be tricky to manoeuvre, especially when unexpected illness or other staffing challenges come up”, said Group Manager Service Delivery, Adrian de Laborde.
We encourage anyone who is interested in being a lifeguard to get in touch so they can be considered for the 2023/24 season which runs from late October to approximately the end of March.
“If you’ve got what it takes to be a lifeguard and commit to the season, we want to hear from you”, said Mayor Toby.