About Us
Our Story
It all started like any good joke: “An Irishman and a Kiwi walked into a bar ...” The bar was Kitty O’Brian’s Irish Pub by Victoria Park in Auckland - sadly long gone. The two blokes were Joe Griffin and John Latimer. The drink was Guinness. The year was 1995. The conversation turned to business opportunities in leisure facility management. The rest is history...
Over 25 years later, the company they started, CLM, is New Zealand's leading contractor in community facility and programme management. We are dedicated to providing opportunities for people in many communities to put "leisure in their lives, and life in their leisure". CLM is committed to delivering professional standards through the good work of its great team and leading the way to more active, healthy and happier communities.
WHAT GUIDES US
Our Mission
Ka āwhina mai, ka āwhina atu, ngā mahi a te rēhia.
We put leisure in your life and life in your leisure.
Our Vision
Hei rangatira mo te ahumahi ngā mahi a te rēhia.
To be leaders in the leisure and recreation industry.
Our Values
Kounga - Quality
Whakaute - Respect
Whakawhanake tonu - Continuous Improvement
Auaha - Innovation
Pārekareka - Fun
Our Brands
SwimMagic Swim School
Chill Out
Fitness
Events
Aquatics
TE HUKĀTAI O KĀHU KŌRAKO
‘Te Hukātai o kāhu kōrako’ is a ‘hoe urunga’ or steering paddle, gifted to Community Leisure Management by the 2020 Kāhu Kōrako rōpū at the completion of the inaugural Māori Leadership programme run under the Aroora kaupapa with the support of Te Puni Kōkiri.
Created with the intention to be a functional cultural taonga connecting the past, looking towards the future, and symbolising the journey the company is on incorporating Te Ao Māori into its organisational landscape and culture.
Our PARTNERS
We are proud to deliver and partner with organisations, councils and communities throughout New Zealand.
Sport Northland
Auckland Council
Aktive
Otorohanga District Council
Waitomo District Council
Palmerston North City Council
Rotorua Lakes Council
Nelson City Council
Ruapehu District Council
New Zealand Water Polo
Tasman District Council
Recreation Aotearoa
Rangitīkei District Council
Awards
2021 Recreation Aotearoa Awards
- Lifeguard Of The Year - Joseph Whittaker
- National Lifeguard Champs - CLM Lifeguard Team
2021 Recreation Aotearoa Awards
- Lifeguard Of The Year - Kanae Atsumi
- National Lifeguard Champs - CLM Lifeguard Team
2019 Recreation Aotearoa Awards
- Outstanding Pool Award - Lido Aquatic Centre
- Paul Stuart Memorial Award - Kirsty Knowles
- National Lifeguard Champs - CLM Lifeguard Team
2018 Recreation Aotearoa Awards
- National Lifeguard Champs - CLM Lifeguard Team
- Recreation Aotearoa Fellowship - Joe Griffin
2017 Recreation Aotearoa Awards
- Lifeguard Of The Year - Luisa Denton
- National Lifeguard Champs - CLM Lifeguard Team
2016 Recreation Aotearoa Awards
- Outstanding Pool Award - Papakura Leisure Centre
- Aquatic Facility Of The Year - Richmond Aquatic Centre
- Emerging Recreation Leader Of The Year - Tom Mann
- Aquatic Innovation Award - Lido Aquatic Centre
2015 Recreation Aotearoa Awards
- Paul Stuart Memorial Award - Craig carter
- Recreation Aotearoa Fellowship - John Latimer