Auckland Council Pool Supervision Policy

The Auckland Council Pool Supervision policy is strictly enforced at all council-owned swimming pools for the safety of our pool users.

Swimming with children aged 4 years and under

An adult or caregiver aged 17 years or older MUST be in the water and within arms reach of all children aged 4 years and under at all times.

• One adult can supervise up to two children 4 years and under (must be in the water)
• One adult can supervise one child aged 4 years and under and up to three children aged between 5 and 10 years (must be in the water)

Swimming with children aged between 5 and 10 years old

An adult or caregiver aged 17 years or older MUST be actively supervising. You must be watching the children and be ready to help them, and be near your children so you can hear them and they can hear you.

• One adult can supervise up to four children aged between 5 and 10 years
• One adult can supervise up to three children aged between 5 and 10 years and one child aged 4 years and under (must be in the water)

We do not consider you to be actively supervising if you are using a mobile phone, or in a sauna or spa.

If you aren't able to meet the minimum adult to child supervision ratio you will be denied entry to the facility.