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![Auckland Council proposal to privatise management of pools prompts warning](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Auckland Council proposal to privatise management of pools prompts warning
There's 42 Auckland pools and leisure centres - 22 are council-run, but maybe no longer.
![Taranaki teen headed to Italy for world ice swimming champs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Taranaki teen headed to Italy for world ice swimming champs
She's a world record breaker and now she's off to Italy to represent NZ, and she's only 16
![Watch: Man in colourful budgie smugglers dives into the Olympic pool](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Watch: Man in colourful budgie smugglers dives into the Olympic pool
Team USA’s Emma Webber had lost her cap, which needed to be retrieved for the next start.
!['I can race fast again': Lewis Clareburt chasing the clock after tough times](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'I can race fast again': Lewis Clareburt chasing the clock after tough times
The Kiwi swimmer is ready to end this country's 28-year medal drought in the Olympic pool.
![New open-air, waterfront swimming pool for Auckland this summer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
New open-air, waterfront swimming pool for Auckland this summer
The new pool will have four swimming lanes and a jumping platform.
![New Zealand athletes get real about Paris 2024 dreams](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
New Zealand athletes get real about Paris 2024 dreams
'Not beating around the bush... I want to win'
![Whanganui Swim Team – making waves and breaking records in Hawke’s Bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Whanganui Swim Team – making waves and breaking records in Hawke’s Bay
Whanganui’s team of 18 swimmers in ‘the Bay’, competing in Short Course Winter Champs.
![Erika Fairweather on her mission to be at top of her game](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Erika Fairweather on her mission to be at top of her game
What our world champion swimmer must do to grab an Olympic medal.
![What pressure? Clareburt takes relaxed approach into Paris](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
What pressure? Clareburt takes relaxed approach into Paris
In the past 70 years, only three Kiwi swimmers have reached the Olympic podium.
![Enterprise swimmers good to go thanks to new starting blocks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Enterprise swimmers good to go thanks to new starting blocks
'A hard work, dedicated, do-whatever-it-takes attitude means the sky’s the limit.'
![Council counts costs of proposed aquatic facility](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Council counts costs of proposed aquatic facility
External funding likely to be 'minimal' in current 'funding landscape'.
![Whangamatā pool short of $46k for renovation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Whangamatā pool short of $46k for renovation
The refurbishment was originally estimated to cost $250,000, however, this has increased.
![Residents float idea of swimming pontoon near the banks of Tairua](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Residents float idea of swimming pontoon near the banks of Tairua
Those in support of a pontoon say it will have positive social and economic impacts.
![Mum wants g-string bikinis banned from public pool](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Mum wants g-string bikinis banned from public pool
The mum claimed the bikinis were 'pornographic' and not appropriate for family spaces.
![Early gold for NZ Olympic team](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Early gold for NZ Olympic team
A piece of sporting history is recovered to inspire Olympic hopefuls.
![Hawke's Bay Octogenarian's impressive goal helps raise money for Coastguard](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Hawke's Bay Octogenarian's impressive goal helps raise money for Coastguard
Bill Knobloch, like many other across New Zealand, is taking part in The Big Swim.
![Paris 2024: What New Zealand Olympians are striving for at this month's Games](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Paris 2024: What New Zealand Olympians are striving for at this month's Games
New Zealand Olympians share their goals for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Video / Alyse Wright
![Paris 2024: The common sacrifices made by New Zealand Olympians](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Paris 2024: The common sacrifices made by New Zealand Olympians
New Zealand Olympians speak about sacrifices they made to pursue a career at the highest level. Video / Alyse Wright
![Paris 2024: How New Zealand Olympians handle setbacks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Paris 2024: How New Zealand Olympians handle setbacks
New Zealand Olympians open up about how they handle setbacks in their sport. Video / Alyse Wright
![Paris 2024: The career highlights for New Zealand Olympians](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Paris 2024: The career highlights for New Zealand Olympians
New Zealand Olympians share their biggest career highlights. Video / Alyse Wright
![Paris 2024: When New Zealand Olympians' determination was most tested](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Paris 2024: When New Zealand Olympians' determination was most tested
New Zealand Olympians open up about the moments in their careers when their determination was tested most. Video / Alyse Wright