Moana Pool

Swimming coaches and affiliated clubs are to be approached for their views on the independence of a panel to review professional competitive swim coaching contracts at Moana Pool in Dunedin.

The establishment of an independent expert panel to review Dunedin's professional swim coaching needs has been proposed after multiple instances of contention around swim coaching contracts.

A proposed $2.6 million climbing facility planned for Dunedin's Moana Pool could make the city a world leader in the growing sport, local enthusiasts believe.

Swimming clubs and other groups booking lanes at Moana Pool could soon have to pay more, as the Dunedin City Council seeks ways to boost income while easing overcrowding at the facility.

Two Dunedin swimming greats will forever look down on Dunedin's Moana Pool, reminding those who follow in their footsteps what can be achieved.

Double Olympic gold medal-winning swimming sensation Danyon Loader spent countless hours at Dunedin's Moana Pool, his every stroke scrutinised by the late champion coach Duncan Laing.

Five swimmers have been added to the revised wall of fame at Moana Pool.

The Government's decision to raise GST to 15% could cost the Dunedin City Council up to $750,000 in fees and charges revenue alone, a figure that may be passed on to residents.

Retiring Moana Pool plant supervisor Kevin Brown says he is proud to work at the pool he considers New Zealand's best.