Funding increase recognises that Swimming New Zealand is on track

An increase in funding is a recognition that Swimming New Zealand is progressing in the right direction, the organisation said today.

Swimming New Zealand will receive an additional $100,000 this year as it rebuilds following the whole-of-sport review by Sport New Zealand and High Performance Sport NZ.

“Our major stakeholders are supportive of the rebuilding plan and the first steps we have taken,” said Swimming New Zealand CEO, Christian Renford.

“In the pool our top swimmers, led by Lauren Boyle with her three medals at the world championships, are moving in the right direction as they begin their campaign through to the Commonwealth Games.

“We remain as a campaign sport for the next year which we completely understand as we will have much planned and documented work today. This will ensure we remain vigilant and on track.”