Wharenui Pool in Christchurch is facing closure. Photo: Wharenui Pool / FacebookA Christchurch swimming club with a long and distinguished record is fighting against the closure of its pool by the Christchurch City Council. The 111-year-old Wharenui Pool has produced Olympic and Commonwealth Games medallists. Club president Chris Averill said ongoing maintenance costs were being blamed, but the council wouldn't say what they were. A council spokesperson said Wharenui's ongoing cost could no longer be justified, and there would soon be four council pools in the area.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 11, 2021 00:33 UTC