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Economic times forcing families to pull out of swimming lessons

Economic times forcing families to pull out of swimming lessons

Update: 2024-12-20
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Being able to swim is often considered a life skill in a country like New Zealand - but tough economic times are forcing many families to pull their children out of swim lessons. A swim school in Wellington said they've had a large drop in the number of families paying for swimming lessons over the last six months. But water experts say Wellington waterfront is a hotspot for drownings, and if parents can't afford lessons, then something needs to be done. Bella Craig reports.
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Economic times forcing families to pull out of swimming lessons

Economic times forcing families to pull out of swimming lessons