Karori Pool has reopened and to celebrate, we're holding a free, pirate-themed open day for the whole family.

This Saturday (18 August), from 2.00pm - 6.00pm, there'll be lots of fun activities, including a pirate treasure hunt, as well as the spa, slide, inflatables and a barbecue.

Opening hours and all services at Karori Pool are now back to normal, and you can also book for Learn to Swim classes:

Swim School

The five-yearly maintenance work included a general freshen-up - repainting, tiling and grouting repairs and rust removal. Changing rooms have had a makeover and ventilation is improved. Construction also started on a new teaching pool.

Thorndon Pool, which was open temporarily, has now closed and will reopen in October for the summer season.