Established in 1958.
Comet Swimming Club, Tairawhiti’s longest standing swimming club, has been a proud part of our community for generations — championing not just swimmers, but whanau wellbeing and lifelong water safety. At the heart of the club is a deep commitment to our tamariki, nurturing their water confidence from the very first splash through to becoming strong, capable swimmers.
Comet believes that every child deserves the skill of swimming — not just for sport, but for safety, for joy, for hauora, and for a lifelong connection to our moana and waterways.
Each week, our dedicated team delivers water safety education, learn-to-swim, and squad programs to more than 1,000 students across our district — a testament to our reach and impact. Whether you're just starting out with baby swim classes, wanting to build confidence as an adult, or training at a competitive level, Comet has a place for everyone.
With a strong whanau focus, a legacy grounded in aroha, and a belief in equity of access, Comet Swimming Club continues to uplift and empower our community through the life-changing, life-saving skill of swimming.
Comet Swimming is anchored in the aspirations of tamariki, whanau and our kaimahi.
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“A connected Tairawhiti where whanau grow strong in confidence, culture, and care through a lifelong relationship with water.”
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"To deliver inclusive, high-quality aquatic programmes that nurture safety, wellbeing, and achievement — while building strong connections with our whanau, whenua, and the wider Tairawhiti community."
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Manaakitanga
“We create a welcoming, kind, and supportive environment where everyone feels safe and valued.”Whanaungatanga
“We build strong, lasting relationships — with each other, with whānau, and with our community.”Angitu
“We strive for growth, learning, and continuous improvement in everything we do.”Kaitiakitanga
“We care for our tamariki, our environment, our legacy, and our future.
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