Tails wag at Khandallah Pool

By Andrew Williams

Tails were wagging at Khandallah Pool in Wellington for the annual Dogs ‘n’ Dogs event on 25 March.

Held when the historic pool closes for humans at the end of the summer season, the sold-out event saw packs of good boys and girls take to the water in half-hour sessions.

Lauren Bracewell from Glasgow brought her dog Archie along for the sixth year while his cousin, a six-month-old Golden Retriever called Maui, was attending for the first time.

Alice Hoskins from Ngaio brought her dog Lyla along.

“Lyla’s absolutely crazy when it comes to water,” she said.

Passers-by enjoyed free Saturday morning entertainment.

MP for u Greg O’Connor said he has taken his dog most years but could only pop by briefly before heading off on other engagements around Wellington.

“It’s always so busy it sells out,” he said, “one year I was lucky and got in on a cancellation.”

Amy Carter, Community Pools Manager at Wellington City Council, said there might be one more Dog ‘n’ Togs next year before the facility undergoes an $8.05 million refurbishment.