The warmer days are finally here, and holiday parks across New Zealand are gearing up for what will hopefully be a bumper season of sun and poolside fun.
But behind the laughter and relaxation, safety risks can appear when least expected.
For example…
The holiday park was packed. Laughter echoed across the park. The pool was full of splashing kids and adults enjoying the sun. It all looked like just a regular day at a popular local spot until a toddler slipped through a faulty gate.
Thankfully, a staff member was nearby and stepped in before anything serious happened. But that near-miss was a red flag the park couldn’t ignore.
The Call for Expert Eyes
That’s when the team at Amotto Consultancy was called to support the holiday park in completing an independent condition assessment of the pool area.
What we found is surprisingly common:
- Gate latches that didn’t self-close reliably.
- Signage that hadn’t been updated in years.
- No documented emergency plan or evacuation signage.
- Slippery surfaces around the pool’s edge.
- No site-specific operational procedures.
Like many holiday parks, they had inherited infrastructure built with the best of intentions, but it hadn’t kept pace with today’s regulations or guests’ usage patterns.
The Challenge
Holiday parks are a fine balancing act. They want to deliver a relaxing, welcoming guest experience, but because of the number of guests they welcome during the busy seasons, they also need to be hyper vigilant in managing a high-risk environment, often used by children, unsupervised teens, and non-swimmers.
That’s why Amotto’s independent pool assessments are so critical.
We don’t just “tick boxes.” We provide:
- Detailed condition reports outlining hazards, maintenance needs, and compliance gaps.
- Indicative costings to help parks plan upgrades without disruption.
- Custom operational procedures tailored to your pool, guests, and staff.
This park implemented every recommendation, installed new gate latches, completed fresh non-slip resurfacing, placed bold multilingual signage within the eyesight of all who used the area and provided on-site staff training as per the SSOPs. They now operate confidently, knowing their pool is compliant and family-ready.
Why This Matters for Your Guests and Your Business
Did you know?
- Children under five are at the highest risk of drowning.
- Most drowning incidents occur due to unsupervised access or unclear rules.
- Pool-related injuries can lead to public liability claims, insurance hikes, or even shutdowns.
- Safe pools protect more than just people; they protect reputations.
In the age of online reviews, one “close call” story can go further than your marketing ever will.
What You Can Do Now
If your park’s pool was last assessed more than 2–3 years ago, or if you’ve added new features, changed usage, or updated staff, you could have blind spots.
Amotto Consultancy works with holiday parks to:
- Keep your pool open, safe, and stress-free.
- Provide future-focused guidance to extend the life of your pool infrastructure.
- Build staff capability through tailored operational documentation.
- Help you deliver family-first facilities that meet the highest standards.
Is your holiday park pool truly safe, or just lucky? Let’s make sure this season starts with confidence.
Your Guests Deserve Safe, Carefree Holidays
Amotto Consultancy works with holiday parks across New Zealand to identify hidden risks, upgrade compliance, and give your guests the safe, carefree experience they expect. What would it take for your park to have complete peace of mind this season?
Contact Amotto Consultancy today!
