About
Our Story
At Easyswim, we believe every New Zealander deserves the chance to learn to swim, develop confidence in the water, and experience the lifelong benefits of being active, safe, and capable in aquatic environments.
Our founder and business owner, Todd Morton, has been immersed in the swimming world for most of his life. A competitive swimmer for over 20 years, Todd represented New Zealand on the international stage and remains a passionate supporter of the swimming community.
"Having been involved in swimming all my life — including competing at a national level — I’ve experienced first-hand the many benefits that come from learning to swim."
One of the key reasons Todd started Easyswim in 2006 was to make sure that all Kiwi kids have the opportunity to learn to swim and to develop a love for being in and around the water.
Like many New Zealanders, Todd watched with concern as more and more school pools closed across the country. These aren’t just swimming facilities — they’re valuable community assets that provide local, affordable access to essential life skills.
As a strong advocate for water safety and education, Todd wanted Easyswim to be part of the solution. That meant bringing high-quality swim programmes into school pools, giving children and adults alike the opportunity to learn to swim safely, close to home, in a supportive environment.
Easyswim History
Easyswim began with a simple but powerful idea: to keep school pools open and make swimming accessible to all. What started in 2006 with a small group of lessons at Khandallah School quickly gained momentum thanks to the overwhelmingly positive response from local families. That early support laid a strong foundation for our growth.
As more schools recognised the value of our structured, high-quality swimming programmes, Easyswim steadily expanded to meet the needs of more communities across the Wellington region. In 2010, we partnered with Tawa School, bringing our programme to even more local learners. This was followed in 2016 by the addition of Johnsonville and Rewa Rewa Schools, both of which embraced our mission to improve water safety and swimming access.
In 2022, we extended our reach to Plimmerton School, transforming it into a year-round swim facility, ensuring consistent access to warm, well-managed lessons regardless of the season. Most recently, in 2023, we proudly launched our programme at Newtown School, continuing our commitment to bring swimming to the heart of every school community we serve.
Today, through these long-standing partnerships, Easyswim has delivered tens of thousands of swimming lessons to local children—right in their own school pools. Each step in our journey reflects our belief that every child deserves the opportunity to become a confident, capable swimmer in a safe and familiar environment.
Awards and Recognition
Since our beginnings, Easyswim has grown into one of New Zealand’s most trusted and respected swim schools, known for delivering high-quality swimming lessons that focus on safety, confidence, and long-term skill development.
Our continued success is built on a foundation of expert instruction, innovative programme design, and a deep commitment to making a positive impact in local communities.
We’re proud to be recognised nationally, having earned multiple accolades for excellence in aquatic education — including Gold Quality Swim School status from Swimming New Zealand and the Promotion and Innovation Awards from the New Zealand Swim Coaches and Teachers Association.
What We Offer
Swimming Lessons
At Easyswim Swim School, we believe swimming is more than a skill—it’s a lifesaving, confidence-building experience that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy. Since opening our doors in 2006, we’ve become a respected provider of swim lessons for all ages - from infants as young as 3 months to adults, serving communities 7 days a week across multiple locations - from Plimmerton to Newtown.
School Lessons
Over the years, Easyswim has built strong partnerships with schools across Wellington, delivering thousands of lessons that go beyond swimming. Through comprehensive water safety programmes and our Easymoves GymSports Fundamental Movement Programme, we support schools in delivering key parts of the curriculum—helping students build essential life skills in a safe, engaging environment.
Community Involvement :
The Heart of Easyswim
At its core, Easyswim is about community—turning swimming lessons into lifelong skills and supporting schools, kindergartens, clubs, and families. Most importantly, it’s about ensuring every individual has the chance to feel confident and safe around water.
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Thousands have learned to swim with us.
Now it’s your turn.
