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Welcome to the first issue of Pool & Spa Enhancing Outdoor Living magazine for 2023.

As we head into autumn, spare a thought for our Kiwi readers, along with those in Queensland and the Top End of Australia. New Zealand’s North Island has suffered catastrophic weather conditions — including heavy rainfall, flash flooding and multiple cyclones — since summer began, following from a similar pattern in 2022. While parts of Australia enjoyed a mild and dry summer — the first after years of fires, floods and pandemic restrictions — the north, in particular, has been suffering a deluge in recent weeks. Hopefully we’ve seen the back of La Niña for a while and 2023 brings calm to Aotearoa and to Oz... along with a welcome return to less eventful times.

Meanwhile, March spells the beginning of the end for the swim season for many of us, so it’s time to start planning for the cooler months, whether that means maintenance, mothballing or a full-blown renovation.

If the turning season has got you thinking about a new look or design changes, have a read of our articles on pool decks and water features — they’re sure to give you enough ideas to kickstart your next project.

A long hot summer can wreak havoc on hair and skin health. If it feels like yours is screaming for some TLC, we’ve got all the tips to set things back to smooth.

Ever wondered what it really costs to run your pool? Well, wonder no more. We break down the major running costs and give you ideas designed to help you save.

We hope you enjoy this issue of the magazine and find it full of useful info. Feel free to drop as a line with your thoughts, comments, questions and ideas at hello@poolspalife.com.au.

Happy swimming!