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Introducing Simon Obery Our new Customer Success and Implementation Consultant Simon Obery brings a wealth of hands-on leisure industry experience. He cut his teeth as a lifeguard and swimming teacher, before moving into management →

Leisure marketing calendar 2026: Your year-round guide to nailing member engagement Keeping your aquatic centre, leisure facility or gym thriving throughout the year requires strategic planning around key dates to drive participation. That’s why →

How to get your aquatic centre set for seasonal surge success November marks the beginning of the busiest period for Australian and New Zealand aquatic centres, as seasonal outdoor pools open too, with visitor →

Five inspirational ideas to maximise social impact at your leisure facility A council-run leisure facility is much more than just a business. Customers increasingly expect leisure facilities and aquatic centres to be community hubs →

AI making waves: Technology transforming the aquatic and leisure industry In February, Selwyn Aquatic Centre in Canterbury made history by becoming the first New Zealand swimming pool to deploy state-of-the-art artificial intelligence technology designed →

Youth sport spending rises as parents invest in creating future champions Australian parents’ commitments to their children's sporting dreams have been steadily rising post-Covid, according to a forthcoming Australian Sports Commission report, with some →

Dive deeper with Envibe: five key metrics for swim school success Running a swim school isn’t just about keeping heads above water, it’s about ensuring your aquatic programmes thrive, delighting your customers and making →

How to use Envibe to make your end-of-year financial wrap-up easy The end of the financial year can be a busy and stressful time for leisure facilities, with plenty on their plates to finalise. →

How to keep recreation and aquatic services accessible when money is tight Rising living costs across New Zealand and Australia mean leisure facilities face the dual challenge of maintaining operational viability while ensuring their →

Leisure marketing calendar 2025: key dates to drive engagement at your gym, leisure or aquatic centre At Jonas Leisure, we understand the importance of keeping your facility bustling with activity throughout the year. We've →

Five new year resolutions to pave the way for success at your leisure facility Changing customer expectations, new technology and evolving leisure trends are re-shaping the way Australian and New Zealand leisure and aquatic →