Ready, Set, Smile!
Bring the family to Makino, enjoy a swim and stop by our themed photo board. Strike a pose, snap a fun photo and enter the draw to win a Makino Summer Starter Pack.
What's On
View all eventsWednesday, 28 October
Thursday, 29 October
Friday, 30 October
Register your Swim School Swimmer for the Carnival here!
Weekend Inflatables
We have inflatables from 1pm - 3pm every Saturday and Sunday.
Swim every day of the month
Underswim reusable period underwear is available.
What's On Manawatū
Explore upcoming events, programmes, classes, and activities from the and Makino Aquatic Centre and Manawatū Community Hub Libraries for August–October 2026.
Pick up a printed copy at either facility or view it online.
Latest News
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Makino Swim School Carnival
Whether your swimmer is building their confidence in the water or ready to show off their skills, our carnival is a great opportunity to put their...
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Counting down to outdoor pool season
The countdown is on, quite literally, with Makino Aquatic Centre’s (MAC) outdoor pool complex reopening for the season on Monday 12 October.
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Introducing reusable wristbands for swimmers
Swimmers will soon notice something a little different when they arrive for a swim,...
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Ready, Set, Smile!
Makino Aquatic Centre (MAC) is counting down to the opening of its outdoor pool on 12 October with a fun new way for the community to get involved. The Countdown to Summer Photo...
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