News and notices
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July: Bookings and busy times
Date:Categories:NewsSee when parts of our facility are booked and we’ll be busier than usual.
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June: Bookings and busy times
Date:Categories:NewsSee when parts of our facility are booked and we’ll be busier than usual.
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Increases to fees from 1 July
Date:Categories:NewsAs part of the Annual Plan 2026/27, Stratford District Council has carefully reviewed its Fees and Charges, resulting in increases across some areas including Wai o Rua - Stratford Aquatic Centre.
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May: Bookings and busy times
Date:Categories:NewsSee when parts of our facility are booked and we’ll be busier than usual.
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SDYC’s free Hydro Hype pool party is back for round 2!
Date:Categories:NewsNo plans for the school holidays? Don’t stress, Stratford District Youth Council (SDYC) has you covered!
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April: Public holiday opening hours and our busiest times
Date:Categories:NewsSee when parts of our facility are booked and we’ll be busier than usual, and when we’re closed to the public for full bookings or public holidays.
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Our holiday programme has launched!
Date:Categories:NewsKeep tamariki and rangatahi happy with fun April holiday events!
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March – check when we’re busier than usual
Date:Categories:NewsSee when parts of our facility are booked and we’ll be busier than usual, and when we’re closed to the public for full bookings.
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Kids to make a splash with free Children’s Day swims
Date:Categories:NewsIt’s Children’s Day on Sunday 1 March, and Stratford District Youth Council is encouraging kids aged 15 and under to dive into the celebrations, with 100 free swim and ice cream combos...
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Taranaki Summers Competition
Date:Categories:NewsWe're excited to be hosting the Swimming Taranaki "Taranaki Summers" event here from Friday 13 February to Sunday 15 February.
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Holiday opening hours 2025/26
Date:Categories:NewsHoliday opening hours for Wai o Rua Stratford Aquatic Centre during the festive season and maintenance closure details.
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Wai o Rua shutdown in January for scheduled pool liner upkeep
Date:Categories:NewsScheduled pool maintenance and closure details for Wai o Rua in January 2026.
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End of year bookings – check when we’re busier than usual
Date:Categories:NewsSee when parts of our facility are booked and we’ll be busier than usual, and when we’re closed to the public for full bookings.
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April 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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Easter Colouring Comp thanks to Aqualine
Date:Categories:NewsEnter our Easter Colouring In Competition and be in to win awesome prizes from Aqualine.
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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...
