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THURSDAY NIGHTS AT KOHIMARAMA
SUMMER SWIM SERIES · KOHIMARAMA
Better weather.
Big swims. Big team moves.
Race 2 highlights · Thursday 5 November 2026
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What a difference a week makes! The weather was much kinder for Race 2, and it was brilliant to see everyone back at Kohi. We recorded 144 race finishes across our six distances, with plenty of great efforts from first-timers through to our regular racing crew.
The early outlook for next Thursday is looking promising too. Fingers crossed for another good evening by the water!
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LIFE AT KOHI
Kohi evenings are better together
Good times at Kohi
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Ready, set, swim!
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MORE FROM KOHI
See the moments you might have missed!
Catch the photos, reels and fun from our Thursday nights at Kohi. Follow @summerswimseries, say hello in the comments and tag us in your own swim photos — we love seeing your moments too!
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Race 2: the highlights
Some of the fastest male and female finishes across each distance:
| Event |
Fastest female |
Fastest male |
| 2000m |
Maeve McDonnell · 26:26 |
Keith Park · 26:32 |
| 1500m |
Indie Williams · 21:41 |
Lucas Postill · 21:25 |
| 1000m |
Molly Stewart · 19:35 |
Euan Duncan · 10:14 |
| 500m |
Abbie Sommerville · 9:19 |
Duncan Hamill · 11:25 |
| SwimRun |
Maggie Croft · 28:24 |
Vince Sesto · 28:22 |
| 250m Kids |
Lex Stanton · 5:03 |
Declan Foss · 4:08 |
The SwimRun finish was a cracker: Vince Sesto and Maggie Croft crossed the line less than two seconds apart. And well done to every swimmer who got out there, whatever your pace.
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GO STRAIGHT TO YOUR RESULTS
Race 1 results •
Race 2 results
Age-group points •
Overall (all ages)
Team standings •
End-of-year medal chase
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The team battle is on!
After two races, the club ladder is starting to take shape — and there are a few interesting moves behind the leaders.
| Place |
Team |
Total points |
| 1 |
Auckland City Triathlon Club |
2,115.65 |
| 2 |
Kohi Kippers |
1,933.08 |
| 3 |
Mermaids |
1,506.48 |
| 4 |
Swimtastic |
869.82 |
| 5 |
Oceans11 |
400.00 |
The gap is getting smaller! Kohi Kippers scored 1,378.74 points in Race 2, slightly more than Auckland City Triathlon Club's 1,359.53. Auckland still leads, but only by 182.57 points.
Oceans11 has moved from sixth to fifth, and Waitakere Triathlon and Multisport Club is now in seventh. The top four teams have held their positions — but there is movement in the chase behind them. Every finisher with a recorded club adds points — so bring your teammates along!
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Check the full team ladder |
See overall rankings
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Chasing an end-of-season medal?
The results page now has separate overall (all-ages) and age-group standings for every distance — plus a live look at the current Gold, Silver and Bronze medal contenders.
Every finisher scores points in their age group. Your best eight eligible swims in the same distance and age category count towards that division's season total. Medals will be presented at our end-of-season prizegiving.
See the current Gold, Silver and Bronze contenders ›
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Next Thursday: a BIG SwimRun?
We're looking at a possible whopper for Thursday 12 November — a 1.5km swim followed by a 3km run. That's a 4.5km challenge for anyone keen to mix things up!
It's still being worked through, so keep an eye out for confirmation of the course. With the early weather outlook looking good, we're hoping for another fantastic Thursday at Kohi.
Need an entry for next Thursday, or keen to join us for the first time? We'd love to see you at Kohi! Choose your swim or SwimRun and book your spot online.
Already have a season or multi-event pass? Check your existing Race Roster registration rather than entering again. If you want to change distance, update your selection online before 5:00pm on race day.
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Whether you're chasing a podium, earning points for your club or simply getting together with your swim mates, thanks for being part of the series.
See you at Kohi!
The Summer Swim Series Team
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OUR NAMING PARTNER
A big thank you, Paul!
The Paul Neshausen Barfoot & Thompson Summer Swim Series is possible because local people get behind local sport. Thank you, Paul, for supporting the Thursday-night swimmers and helping keep our Kohi community thriving.
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LOCAL PROPERTY UPDATE
Paul Neshausen
Barfoot & Thompson
From the first splash to the last finisher, our Thursday nights are all about bringing the local swimming community together. A huge thank you to Paul Neshausen and Barfoot & Thompson for backing the Summer Swim Series and helping make it happen.
Paul and his team are also busy helping people make their next move around the Eastern Bays. Here are two local properties worth a look:
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RECENTLY SOLD · OCTOBER 2026
8/246 Kepa Road, Mission Bay
A near-new, three-bedroom, two-bathroom townhouse sold in October 2026. Congratulations to the buyers and sellers — and to Paul and his team.
See the sold property ›
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CURRENT LISTING · $2,495,000
25A Bay Road, St Heliers
Four bedrooms, three bathrooms and your own swimming pool. Now there's a property that understands our audience!
Take a look at the listing ›
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Buying, selling or just curious about the local market? Meet Paul Neshausen and view his current properties.
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Paul Neshausen Barfoot & Thompson Summer Swim Series
Kohimarama, Auckland, New Zealand
Property listings: Barfoot & Thompson Ltd (Licensed REAA 2008). Availability and asking prices may change.
Summer Swim Series website | Paul Neshausen
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