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  •   Home > News > Sports >  Subscribe to NZCity's Swimming articles  Swimming
    A mere 48 hours after Wellington's Mayor went for a swim prove the sea was safe, the southern coast has again been declared unsuitable for swimming
     27 February 2026
    A mere 48 hours after Wellington's Mayor went for a swim prove the sea was safe, the southern coast has again been declared unsuitable for swimming
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    Cull and swimming ban resume after fatal shark attack in New Caledonia
    25 Feb: New Caledonian authorities ban beach swimming and resume shark culling despite concern from environmental groups, after a wing foiler is killed in an attack.... more
    Wellington's mayor says he'd be comfortable swimming on Wellington's southern coast - on current information available
    24 Feb: Wellington's mayor says he'd be comfortable swimming on Wellington's southern coast - on current information available... more
    Easy ways to help protect your hair from chlorine and saltwater damage
    15 Feb: Regular beach days or laps at the local pool can leave our hair looking and feeling quite different.... more
    It could be months before Wellingtonians are given the all-clear for swimming at southern coastal areas - where sewage is leaking
    4 Feb: It could be months before Wellingtonians are given the all-clear for swimming at southern coastal areas - where sewage is leaking... more
    A number of black - do not swim - flags have been issued for Auckland beaches
    17 Jan: A number of black - do not swim - flags have been issued for Auckland beaches... more
    A sewer leak at a popular Christchurch swimming spot has been traced to bottles being flushed down toilets, blocking the septic system
    13 Jan: A sewer leak at a popular Christchurch swimming spot has been traced to bottles being flushed down toilets, blocking the septic system... more
    Summer swimmers are urged to brush up on water safety, as the holiday drowning toll hits five
    4 Jan: Summer swimmers are urged to brush up on water safety, as the holiday drowning toll hits five... more
    A call for New Zealanders to do the checks before hydrating or swimming this summer
    22 Dec 2025: A call for New Zealanders to do the checks before hydrating or swimming this summer... more
    Swimmer Lewis Clareburt has met the qualifying standard for next year's Commonwealth Games
    16 Dec 2025: Swimmer Lewis Clareburt has met the qualifying standard for next year's Commonwealth Games... more

     Most Popular Recent Swimming News
     24 Feb: Wellington's mayor says he'd be comfortable swimming on Wellington's southern coast - on current information available +++++++++++++
     27 Feb: A mere 48 hours after Wellington's Mayor went for a swim prove the sea was safe, the southern coast has again been declared unsuitable for swimming +++++++++++
     15 Feb: Easy ways to help protect your hair from chlorine and saltwater damage ++++++++++
     25 Feb: Cull and swimming ban resume after fatal shark attack in New Caledonia +++++++++

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      27 Feb: Beach where wellington mayor andrew little took dip now rated 'unsuitable' for swimming (RadioNZ)
      27 Feb: Wellington beach where mayor took a dip declared ‘unsuitable’ for swimming (Stuff.co.nz)
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      26 Feb: Lifting of wellington swimming ban 'positive shock' for businesses (RadioNZ)
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