Birkenhead centre updates

UPDATE: 11 February 2023

Our Centre will be operating as an Auckland Emergency Management Centre and will be closed for normal operations effective from 2pm Sunday 12 February.

All "normal" services will be closed from 2pm Sunday. Last entry into the facilities on Sunday will be 1pm.

All memberships will be automatically suspended from Monday 13 February until end of day Tuesday 14 February. Note: this may be extended if the site is required by AEM beyond Tuesday.
All bookings will be cancelled and staff will be in contact as soon as possible to discuss re-booking/ payments
All classes will be cancelled until end of day Tuesday- this includes Learn to Swim

We recommend you check the website and/or our Facebook page to keep updated

UPDATE: 13 April 2022

Moving to Orange

As per the Government's announcement, Auckland will be moving to the Orange setting of the COVID-19 Protection Framework from 11.59pm Wednesday 13 April 2022.

Leisure centre facilities are open, including gyms, indoor recreation programmes, pools, splash pads, spa, sauna and steam rooms.

Face masks must still be worn by everyone aged 12 and over at public facilities, except around swimming pools or while exercising.

For more information on physical distancing and face masks please visit covid19.govt.nz

Visit aucklandleisure.co.nz for current information on service availability and bookings before visiting.

UPDATE: 4 April 2022

Vaccination Requirement Update

From midnight on 4 April 2022, there will be no requirement to use My Vaccine Pass at our pool and leisure centres.

Masks are still required indoors in our facilities except when exercising or on poolside.

We will continue to display our QR codes at reception/front door for those who would like to keep scanning, however, scanning is not mandatory.

Please visit OurAuckland for more details about Auckland Council’s updated vaccination approach.

UPDATE: Monday 7 March

Change to opening hours from Monday 7 March - Sunday 20 March

Due to the spread of Omicron and staff isolation, we will be operating in morning and evening blocks as per the hours below:

Customer Support Hours:

Monday - Friday, 6am-11am and 3.30pm-8pm
Saturday, 8.30am-6pm
Sunday, CLOSED

Poolside Hours:

Monday - Wednesday, 6am-11am and 3.30pm-8pm
Thursday, morning session CLOSED, 3.30pm-8pm
Friday, CLOSED
Saturday, 8.30am-12pm, afternoon session CLOSED
Sunday, CLOSED

Rockwall Hours:

Monday - Friday, 3.30pm-8pm
Saturday, 8.30am-6.30pm
Sunday, CLOSED

Fitness Hours:

Monday - Friday, 6am-11am and 3.30pm-8pm
Saturday, 8.30am-6.30pm
Sunday, CLOSED

Learn to Swim Hours:

Monday - Wednesday, 3.30pm-8pm
Thursday and Friday, CLOSED
Saturday, 8.30am-12pm
Sunday, 9am-12pm

We recommend you check the website and/or our Facebook page prior to visiting the centre as the services we are operating could change under short notice.

UPDATE: 1 March 2022

Our teams have been affected by the spread of Omicron, and have some temporary changes due to staffing constraints.

Monday 28 March – Sunday 6 March
Rock climbing wall CLOSED

Changes from 4 March - 11 March

Thursdays:
Pools CLOSED, 6am – 11am
Pools OPEN, 3.30pm-8pm

Fridays:
Centre CLOSED all day

Saturday 5 March:
Pools OPEN 8.30am-12pm

Sunday 6 March:
Centre CLOSED all day

Keep an eye on our website and our Facebook page for any changes.

UPDATE: 23 January 2022

Auckland: Will move to RED in the COVID-19 Protection Framework from 11:59pm Sunday 23 January 2022

Vaccination Requirement: During RED and ORANGE, all customers aged 12 and over will be required to show their vaccine pass to staff upon entry.

All pools and leisure centres will remain open during the RED setting of the Covid-19 protection framework.

Memberships and passes will remain active. If you wish to suspend your membership please create a myLEISURE account.

All members, pass-holders, and swim school students should have received an email from us about our vaccination approach. It's important you read this and make sure you understand what our approach is. If you did not receive an email, please contact your local pool and leisure centre.

For more details about our interim vaccination approach, visit Our Auckland.

For up-to-date information on council services, visit aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

For all COVID-19 information, visit the Unite against COVID-19 website

UPDATE: Wednesday 1 December 2021

» Opening Hours: may differ each week due to staffing availability, please check back for the most up-to-date opening hours.

» Important Dates

3 December: Gym is opening at 6am, Rock wall opens at 1pm
6 December: Pool opens on Winter hours until 19 December (6am-11am and 3.30pm-8pm). Learn to Swim Term 4 2021 begins.
10 January 2022: Holiday Programme begins.

» Limited Capacity: some smaller spaces will have a limited capacity. Where there is no capacity limit, we ask that all customers maintain 1m physical distancing from others. This includes lane space.

Gym - 20 people max
Rock wall space - 54 people max

Any questions, please contact us at birkenheadpools@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

UPDATE: Thursday 25 November 2021

Auckland: Will move to RED in the COVID-19 Protection Framework from 11:59pm Thursday 2 December 2021

Vaccination Requirement: During RED and ORANGE, all customers aged 12 and over will be required to show their vaccine pass to staff upon entry.

All pools and leisure centres will open on Friday 3 December in a staggered approach with gyms and group fitness opening first.

Memberships and passes will remain on hold until Sunday 5 December. Details on our re-opening will be announced next week.
Swimming lessons will start on Monday 6 December and will run until the end of term, Sunday 19 December.

All members, passholders, and swim school students should have received an email from us about our vaccination approach. It's important you read this and make sure you understand what our approach is. If you did not receive an email, please contact us at birkenheadpools@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

For more details about our interim vaccination approach, visit Our Auckland.

For up-to-date information on council services, visit aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

For all COVID-19 information, visit the Unite against COVID-19 website

UPDATE effective from Monday 8 November 2021

Auckland: Moving to Alert Level 3 Step 2.

Tāmaki Makaurau will move to Alert Level 3 Step 2 at 11.59 pm Tuesday 9 November 2021.

Our gyms and pools remain closed for now. We'll have further updates over the coming weeks.

All memberships and lessons remain on hold.

Outdoor Fitness Sessions: While our facilities are closed, some of our leisure centres are still delivering Outdoor Fitness Sessions for $10 each during Level 3. To see what classes are available near you, visit myLEISURE.

Facebook Live Group Fitness: We are also still running our FB Live Group Fitness classes in our members-only group. Join our Facebook Group here.

For details around other Auckland Council services operating at Level 3 Step 2 please visit Our Auckland for the latest updates.

For more Alert Level information, please visit the official Covid19 website.

UPDATE effective from Monday 1 November 2021

Auckland: Remains in Alert Level 3 Step 1

The government has made an in-principle decision to move Tāmaki Makaurau to Alert Level 3 Step 2 on Tuesday 9 November.

If we are to move stages:

Our centres remain closed, including the pools during Alert Level 3 Step 2.
Memberships and lessons remain on hold until we reopen

For up-to-date information on council services, visit aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

For all COVID-19 information, visit the Unite against COVID-19 website – https://covid19.govt.nz/

Keep an eye out on our Facebook page for daily workout inspirations that you can do safely from your bubble.

UPDATE effective from Monday 4 October 2021

Auckland: Will remain in ALERT LEVEL 3 - STEP 1

Auckland will remain in Alert Level 3 at 11:59pm on Tuesday 5 October into Step 1 of the new phased approach. With the Government review on Monday 11 October 2021. We will have further updates next week.

All pools and leisure centres remain closed under Alert Level 3. And memberships and passes will remain on hold.

For up-to-date information on council services, visit aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

For all COVID-19 information, visit the Unite against COVID-19 website – https://covid19.govt.nz/

Keep an eye out on our Facebook page for daily workout inspirations that you can do safely from your bubble.

UPDATE effective from Monday 20 September 2021

Auckland: Will move to ALERT LEVEL 3
Rest of New Zealand: Remains in ALERT LEVEL 2

Auckland will move to Alert Level 3 at 11:59pm on Tuesday 21 September for 2 weeks. With the Government review on Monday 4 October 2021.

The rest of New Zealand will remain at Alert Level 2.

All pools and leisure centres remain closed under Alert Level 3.

For up-to-date information on council services, visit aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

For all COVID-19 information, visit the Unite against COVID-19 website – https://covid19.govt.nz/

Keep an eye out on our Facebook page for daily workout inspirations that you can do safely from your bubble.

UPDATE effective from Monday 13 September 2021

Auckland: Remains in ALERT LEVEL 4
Rest of New Zealand: Remains in ALERT LEVEL 2

Auckland will remain in Alert Level 4 until 11.59pm on Tuesday 21 September. With the Government review on Monday 20 September 2021.

The rest of New Zealand will remain at Alert Level 2 until 11.59pm on Tuesday 21 September.

All pools and leisure centres are closed under Alert Level 4.

Please see the following article for details around Council services under Alert Level 4.

Click here

For all COVID-19 information, visit the Unite against COVID-19 website – https://covid19.govt.nz/

Keep an eye out on our Facebook page for daily workout inspirations that you can do safely from your bubble.

UPDATE effective from Monday 30 August 2021

Auckland: Remains in ALERT LEVEL 4

Auckland will remain in Alert Level 4 for 2 more weeks. With the Government review on Monday 13 September 2021.

All pools and leisure centres are closed under Alert Level 4.

Keep an eye out on our Facebook page for daily work out inspirations that you can do safely from your bubble.

Updated Monday 23 August 2021

Auckland: Remains at ALERT LEVEL 4 - review due on Monday 30 August
Rest of New Zealand: Remains at ALERT LEVEL 4 - review due on Thursday 26 August

Our centres will remain closed until further notice.

All memberships are currently suspended and classes and bookings cancelled.

We will be in touch with customers after the next update from the Government on Monday 30 August 2021.

Take care of yourselves and your whānau, and keep moving (locally).

Keep an eye out on our Facebook page for daily work out inspirations that you can do safely from your bubble.

Updated Friday 20 August 2021

Auckland: ALERT LEVEL 4
Rest of New Zealand: ALERT LEVEL 4

Our centres will remain closed until further notice.

All memberships are currently suspended and classes and bookings cancelled.

We will be in touch with customers after the next update from the government on Monday afternoon.

Keep an eye out on our Facebook page for daily work out inspirations that you can do safely from your bubble.

Updated Tuesday 17 August 2021

Auckland: ALERT LEVEL 4 for next 7 days
Rest of New Zealand: ALERT LEVEL 4 for next 3 days

Following on from the Government announcement this evening, from 11.59pm tonight 17 August, all of New Zealand moves to Alert Level 4. The Alert Level will be reviewed after 3 days with the exception of Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau and the Coromandel Peninsula which will stay at Alert Level 4 for 7 days.

Our centre will be closed for a period of 7 days initially while we wait for further updates from the Government.

This includes:

- All pools (including spas/saunas/steam rooms)
- All bookings and programmes
- Group fitness classes
- Gym
- Learn to Swim

If you have a membership with us, this will be automatically suspended until we can reopen again.

We will keep this page up-to-date with the latest information when we have it available. You can find the latest information on COVID-19 and the lockdown itself on the Ministry of Health's dedicated COVID-19 website.

Stay home and stay safe, Tāmaki Makaurau and Aotearoa! 💙

Updated Friday 12 March 2021

Auckland: ALERT LEVEL 1
Rest of New Zealand: ALERT LEVEL 1

Auckland is back at Alert Level 1 effective from 12pm Friday 12 March 2021. This means that our centre will be back to our Level 1 standards from Saturday 13 March. While some Level 2 restrictions will be lifted from 12pm today, our staff will be working hard to get our centre back to our Level 1 standard for tomorrow.

Check out our COVID-19 customer information page FAQs.

Learn to swim members
Please keep an eye out for an email update

Just a few friendly reminders too...

- Please keep practicing good hygiene
- Bring a drink bottle and towel, always - No towel = No workout!
- Wipe equipment before and after use
- If you are sick, please stay home
- and remember...please sign in using the covid tracer app or sign in at reception

Updated Friday 5 March 2021

We did it! Welcome back to Alert level 2, Auckland!

Thank you for your commitment to preventing the spread of COVID-19 this last week – we are happy to be reopening our doors from Sunday 7 March 2021*

Our member and staff’s health and safety are our top priority at Alert Level 2, and things will look different and we do have restrictions in place. Please see the Covid-19 page for further details.

Services Opening are:

- Indoor Pool
- Outdoor Pool
- Gym
- Learn to Swim classes (from Tuesday 9 March)
- Climbing Wall

Just a few friendly reminders...

- If you are sick, please stay home
- Please sign in by using the contact tracing app or sign in
- Bring a towel and water bottle, always - No towel = No workout!
- Wipe equipment down after use
- Check our live pool schedule

*Our centre will be closed on Monday 8 March from 9am - 3pm due to a scheduled power outage in the area (please note if there are delays with power coming back online then the opening time of 3pm could be delayed). Learn to Swim will be cancelled on Monday afternoon.

Updated Saturday 27 February 2021

Auckland: ALERT LEVEL 3
Rest of New Zealand: ALERT LEVEL 2

The Government has announced that Auckland will move up to Alert Level 3 at 6am, Sunday 28 February for 7 days, therefore our centre will be closed.

This includes:

- Gym
- Learn to Swim
- Pools (including spas, saunas and steam rooms)
- Recreation/Term programmes

If you have a membership with us, this will be automatically suspended until we can reopen again.

If you are enrolled in Learn to Swim we will be emailing families with additional information by midday Wednesday.

We will keep this page up-to-date with the latest information when we have it available, but for now please keep practicing good hygiene, social distancing, noting your whereabouts, wearing a mask, and getting tested if you have any symptoms. You can find the latest information on COVID-19 and the lockdown itself on the Ministry of Health's dedicated COVID-19 website.

Stay safe, Tāmaki Makaurau!

Updated 22 February 2021

Welcome to Alert Level 1 Auckland!

We did it! As of Monday 22 February at 11.59pm Auckland will move to Alert level 1.

All services are back operating as of Tuesday 23 February.

Check out our COVID-19 customer information page FAQs.

Learn to swim members
Please keep an eye out for an email update

Just a few friendly reminders too...

Wednesday 17 February 2021

Welcome to Alert level 2, Auckland!

Thank you for your commitment to preventing the spread of COVID-19 these last few days – we are happy to be reopening our doors from 18 February 2021.

Services Opening are:

- Indoor Pool from 3.30pm (lane swimming only)
- Gym
- Learn to Swim classes

Just a few friendly reminders...

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