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 eventsTuesday, 29 September
Wednesday, 30 September
Thursday, 1 October
School holiday adventures are on the way – with a rural twist
Round up the kids for two weeks filled with inflatables, AquaRun, swimming clinics, snorkelling, mini boat building, water and boat safety, a Rural Day Disco and plenty more.
View the full programme and book now!
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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Country meets school holiday fun at Makino
Get ready for two weeks of splashes, smiles and rural-themed fun as Makino Aquatic Centre (MAC) goes country these school holidays.
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Makino Backs Tawaki for Bird of the Year
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Coming Together for a Shared Cause this Daffodil Day
Feilding Clocktower is glowing yellow this week in support of Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day this Friday, 28 August. Manawatū...
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Celebrating Success, Sustainably
A splash of change for Makino Aquatic Centre's (MAC) Swim School with a certificate process that better celebrates student success while reducing...
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