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Imagination, Fun and Engagement: Baby and Toddler Learn to Swim

Developing confidence, learning new skills and being safe in the water. These are just some of the reasons our very own baby and toddler...

Multi-talented teachers take national titles!

When they’re not poolside teaching the life skill of swimming, a number of our talented instructors are competing against the best in New Zealand. At...

Safe, Confident & Happy: Why Swimming during Winter is Important

Winter has officially arrived in Auckland. As we head into June, sunny evenings are replaced with frosty mornings and the temperature has started to...

World Masters Games 2017 Wrap Up

What a month for AUT Millennium! April has been a whirlwind of action for the facility as the National Aquatic Centre, Sports Hall and Athletics...

Building Connection and Improving Confidence.

There are almost 3,000 Swim Schoolers at AUT Millennium. From three month old babies to teenagers and adults, every class is dedicated to teaching the...

Cultivating confidence through swimming

The benefits of learning to swim Swimming, it’s a skill for life. As New Zealanders, we are spoilt for choice with our aquatic landscape. From sandy...

AUT Millennium Swim School Feature: Gracie Deacon

Farewell to one of our fantastic grass roots teachers. I could see the passion dancing behind Gracie’s eyes as I sat down to chat about...

Practical steps to improving workplace happiness and productivity.

Have you bagged yourself a swell 9-5 which covers the bills and a visit to a quaint new coffee spot, but leaves you emotionally...

Considering trying the October Choice Challenge? Meet a few of the...

A blend of ages, professionals, athletes and students, see what challenge each of the team has chosen for October… Drum roll please... Vanda: Accounts Payable and...

October Choice Challenge!

This is NOT a month to ‘GIVE UP’. It is a month to CHANGE and CHALLENGE. It is specific to YOU. So here’s the challenge… “For the month...

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5 Reasons Why Competition is Good (and bad) for your Child

What does the word ‘competition’ bring to mind? Is all competition a good thing? How do you distinguish between helpful competition and that which...

50 Questions Every Youth Athlete Should Ask Themselves

Asking good questions is an excellent way to assess your performance and become more in tune with what to focus on to get better. At...

Swim School Spotlight: Morgan’s Story

Lisa, Tamara and Morgan. “I love being able to help kids progress. Kids (that I’ve taught) used to be petrified of the water and now...

Jacob’s Tips: Underwater skills

If you have ever watched a competition either at the pool or on TV, you may have noticed how much time the elite-level swimmers...

How to use a kickboard in your swim training

When you are at the pool you might see people in the water using a range of equipment, and wonder what the benefits are...

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