Pool Decorum Ltd

19/08/2025

🌟 NZ’s Best – Six Years Running! 🌟

We’re proud to announce that at this year’s SPASA NZ Awards of Excellence, Rainbow Devlin of Pool Decorum was awarded the Gold Winner for the Pool & Spa Barrier Inspector Award – for the sixth consecutive year! 🥇✨

When you choose Pool Decorum for your inspection, consent, or compliance needs, you’re choosing New Zealand’s best – trusted, recognised, and proven year after year.

✔️ Professional
✔️ Reliable
✔️ Award-Winning

A huge congratulations to Rainbow for this outstanding achievement, and thank you to all our clients for your continued trust and support. 💙

09/06/2025

Regional councils are next level when it comes to planning restrictions especially in special zones like rural or heritage areas. As we've dealt with more than our fair share of complicated consents, Pool Decorum Ltd is now adding Resource Consent applications to our list of specialized services on offer. Hit us up to help with your complex planning projects - you're welcome!

12/05/2025

Across greater Auckland there has been a huge surge in the complexity of planning matters arising during the consent process. It takes a lot to navigate the Unitary Plan rules - which can seem like a lot of work to just put in a simple swimming pool - especially one under 35kL! Need any practical advice or help to work through the process? Feel free to reach out!

18/02/2025

Did you know that the Building (Earthquake-prone Building Deadlines and Other Matters) Amendment Act came into effect on 26 November 2024? It included a minor change to clarify which small heated pools (such as spa pools) are exempt from the requirement for periodic inspection – that is, small heated pools that have a safety cover that complied at installation, or currently complies, with the New Zealand Building Code.

All other residential pools, including small heated pools without a Building Code-compliant safety cover, are required to be inspected at least once every three years to determine whether the pool barriers comply. Inspections can be carried out by territorial authorities or independently qualified pool inspectors.

This means all swim spas and pools over 5m2 are affected. Get in touch if you require further clarity about how this could impact your pool or spa.

16/12/2024

Christmas Rush
The summer sun begins to gleam,
And pools sparkle like a dream.
But Christmas looms, and there’s a race—
To get that fencing in its place.

The rules are clear, no time to stall,
For safety first must guide us all.
Calls and plans, the rush is on,
Before the festive days are gone.

“Will it be done?” they fret and say,
“We need our pool for Christmas Day!”
Laughter, swims, and family cheer—
But only if compliance is here.

So hurry now, don’t leave it late,
A fenced-off pool will be just great.
Enjoy the season, safe and sound,
With splashes and joy all around!

24/11/2024

It’s that time of the year again! Thinking about getting a pool for Summer? Did you know any pool over 5m2 and more than 760mmH needs to comply with the full NZ pool fencing standards? Simply having a removable ladder is no longer legal. Don’t let this deter you from getting the kids the best Christmas present ever! 🎅🎁 Get in touch to see how we can make sure your ‘pop up pool’ is fully compliant 💦

10/11/2024

Pool fencing needn't be boring to get the tick of approval from your local council! Unleash your imagination and think outside the box! We're here to help creativity meet compliance, where F4 meet F9 standards and beyond. Get in touch to see how your project can be bought to life 🤩✍️🏊

06/08/2024

It was an absolute honor to be announced as the Gold Winner of the Pool & Spa Barrier Inspector Award for NZ by SPASA New Zealand on Saturday night! That makes a total of 5 Gold Awards - this recognition from the industry and pool owners is extremely special. If you need help with any pool or spa fencing or consent challenges, ask the best in the business... Pool Decorum Ltd.

24/07/2024

To commemorate World Drowning Prevention Day (25 July), Water Safety NZ aimed to light up 90 significant buildings or structures across New Zealand in blue, honouring the 90 lives lost in 2023. Drownings and water-related injury can be reduced through prevention, education, advocacy, and evidence-based local solutions. Our mission is to create a culture of water safety, ensuring every New Zealander can enjoy our waters safely.

22/07/2024

This sure is an interesting pool fencing situation! What are your thoughts? To fence or not to fence?! https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350344324/small-pool-beside-sea-private-island-must-be-fenced-against-owners-wishes?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1LOUz7Pv7JNPEc9srYGhHcKv6TXeM-fMHOsKWIYD8J3Et93CgZ8AU6GVM_aem_RhH5DvP4jXuv52sR-Fji7Q

Island’s owners say the sea, which is just metres from unfenced pool, posed the same or greater risk to a child

03/06/2024

Is your pool one of the 1000's of pools in NZ put in WITHOUT a consent? We're aware of many pool builders putting in pools under 35kL without gaining the necessary consent for pool fencing or correctly notifying property owners of their responsibilities. We can help register your swimming pool and add it to your property file to future proof it for sale, and ensure you meet all your legal obligations. For a 'no-questions asked' guide to a simple registration process, feel free to send us a message.

10/05/2024

It might be chilly outside, but now is the best time to start planning your swimming pool project for next Summer! Most reputable pool builders have waiting lists and getting plans ready and applying for a building consent for your pool or fence can take a few months. Get started on your dream pool project now and you'll be ready to swim once the warm weather hits!