Te Ngaengae Pool + Fitness Centre

Honoring Heritage through Innovation

The Te Ngaengae Pool + Fitness Centre is a premier aquatic destination that blends high-performance aquatic systems with sustainable design and deep cultural significance. Located in Lower Hutt, New Zealand, this state-of-the-art facility was completed in partnership with Apollo Projects in the fall of 2024 and recently received the 2025 Wellington Architecture Award for Public Architecture.

Natare Systems Included

• AWS Pool System
• Stainless Steel Pool Gutters: MS-1200 Roll-Out System (50m)
• Natatec® PVC Pool Lining System: Installed on pool floors
• MicroFlo® Filtration System
• Moveable Bulkheads: Two units integrated for flexible programming

Facility Features

• 50m Olympic Pool with 10 lanes and two moveable bulkheads
• 20m Leisure Pool for recreation and family use
• Splash Pool finished with Natatec® PVC membrane
• Hydroslide with a stair tower design inspired by the original Naenae diving tower

Designed with Purpose

More than just a pool, Te Ngaengae is a space created for and by the community. Its architectural elements honor the area’s Māori heritage and reflect the legacy of the original Naenae Pool:

• The name “Te Ngaengae” restores the original Māori name of Naenae
• The facility’s roof symbolizes an upturned waka (canoe)
• The carved “Pou Whenua” represents Tāne, God of the Forest, standing at the building’s entrance
• The inclusion of glulam beams echo the curved roof structure of the old Naenae pool