(Radio NZ) Muslim leaders have urged Auckland Council to clarify its swimwear policy for public pools, after a woman was told she could not wear the clothing she had on.
The Muslim Association and Islamic Women’s Council sent the request after a group’s choice of attire at West Wave Pool in Henderson was questioned at the weekend.
Auckland Council said the woman was not asked to leave the pool, but rather told by pool staff that she couldn’t wear the clothing she was swimming in.
The city council apologised, and said it was working with the Muslim communities.
Islamic Women’s Council acting head Anjum Rahman said it was important everyone had access to public pools.
