One-Year-Old’s Tragedy Sparks Pool Safety Push | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 25, 2026 · 1m

A one-year-old boy drowned in a backyard pool that had failed multiple inspections — including as far back as 2016 — and remained unsafe for years. His parents are now pushing for stricter, more frequent safety checks, arguing a three-year gap is too long. A fencing expert testified the tragedy could have been avoided with proper gate hardware, which would have passed inspection. The property sat vacant and neglected for years, and new management reportedly wasn’t shown the faulty gate or told it needed repair. The coroner’s inquest continues, with more details expected on the inspection…