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.
- 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.
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.
- 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
UPDATE effective from Monday 8 November 2021
Auckland: Moving to Alert Level 3 Step 2.
UPDATE effective from Monday 1 November 2021
Auckland: Remains in Alert Level 3 Step 1
- Our centres remain closed, including the pools during Alert Level 3 Step 2.
- Memberships and lessons remain on hold until we reopen
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
UPDATE effective from Monday 20 September 2021
Auckland: Will move to ALERT LEVEL 3
Rest of New Zealand: Remains in ALERT LEVEL 2
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
UPDATE effective from Monday 30 August 2021
Auckland: Remains in ALERT LEVEL 4
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
Updated Friday 20 August 2021
Auckland: ALERT LEVEL 4
Rest of New Zealand: ALERT LEVEL 4
Updated Tuesday 17 August 2021
Auckland: ALERT LEVEL 4 for next 7 days
Rest of New Zealand: ALERT LEVEL 4 for next 3 days
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
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...
- 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
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.
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 from 3.30pm (lane swimming only)
- Gym
- Learn to Swim classes
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