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Better Visibility Be it more regular rain so there’s less dust washing into the ocean…
In all my years on the water, I have never had something land unexpectedly on…
Today, global environmental organisation WWF, and partner organisations, kick-off the third global conference promoting innovation…
Environmental organisation WWF and its partners have introduced revolutionary blockchain technology to the Pacific Islands’ tuna industry, the first of its kind for this region, to help stamp out illegal fishing and human rights abuses.
Environmental organisation WWF and its partners have introduced revolutionary blockchain technology to the Pacific Islands’…
Environmental organisation WWF-New Zealand cautiously welcomes the new southern squid fishing plan (the ‘SQU6T Operational Plan’) released by Minister for Fisheries Stuart Nash today as a first step towards protecting New Zealand sea lions.
Environmental organisation WWF-New Zealand cautiously welcomes the new southern squid fishing plan (the ‘SQU6T Operational…
The first time I visited Goat Island, I was thrilled beyond belief to witness 2 eagle rays gliding gracefully together under the waves
Revisiting the same dive sites for a whole new experience Goat Island Marine Reserve The…
Modern technology and advancements in scuba diver training have seen many a scuba diver certified with the minimum of time and effort. In as little as four days, you can become a certified PADI Open Water Diver! This is great news for people looking to take up the sport and get out diving with their buddies but…do they have all the knowledge and experience to be safe and confident in the mix of underwater environments out there? Do you know how things really work? Could you help a diver in distress? Have you ever dived an underwater shipwreck?
Modern technology and advancements in scuba diver training have seen many a scuba diver certified…
An opinion poll published today shows the Minister for Primary Industries, Hon. Nathan Guy MP, is out of step with public opinion on protecting the critically endangered Māui dolphin, said WWF-New Zealand.
The South Island of New Zealand is known for its diverse and spectacular landscapes including remote national parks, golden beaches, World Heritage status rainforests, glaciers, and Mount Cook. Made famous by The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, it is a popular holiday destination for those seeking outdoor adventures and adrenaline highs.
The South Island of New Zealand is known for its diverse and spectacular landscapes including…
New Zealand is known for its wilderness areas on land but it is also home to 36 marine reserves and a spectacular array of dive sites. With accessible coastlines and hundreds of offshore islands, there are opportunities to dive wrecks, subtropical reefs, explore arches and dive within kelp forests, to name but a few. It is also possible to dive with rays and sharks, given that 26 species of ray and 113 species of shark have been recorded in New Zealand waters. There is something suitable for all dive preferences and abilities and here are our top picks of diving the North Island.
New Zealand is known for its wilderness areas on land but it is also home…
New Zealand’s coasts and oceans have been featuring a lot on TV lately, with the airing of TVNZ’s second season of the Big Blue Backyard series, and Coast. While this show features stunning, wild, remote locations such as Fiordland, the Kermadec island’s and White Island, I always feel they are missing out one gem: Wellington.
New Zealand’s coasts and oceans have been featuring a lot on TV lately, with the…
Our awesome Open Water students Marshall, Natalia and Mark (seen here with Instructor Trish on the left) had an amazing experience at Goat Island earlier this season when they had a group of playful dolphins come and say hi!
Our awesome Open Water students Marshall, Natalia and Mark (seen here with Instructor Trish on…
Why we love having a Dive Buddy around, and 5 things you can do to become a better dive buddy.
After a long and wet winter, spring is officially here, and this means scallops! The 2016 Scallop season is now open as at 1st September 2016. Before you head out to collect your fill, there are a few key things to remember:
We often head up to this beautiful marine reserve to experience the stunning diving and diverse marine life that can be found here. The Poor Knights are regularly featured in lists of the top dive sites anywhere in the world!
We often head up to this beautiful marine reserve to experience the stunning diving and…
This year, New Zealand’s national Conservation Week will be held from 10 until 18 September. It is primarily co-ordinated by the Department of Conservation and welcomes everyone to participate in whatever way they can.
This year, New Zealand’s national Conservation Week will be held from 10 until 18 September.…
If you had told me in 2009 when I was getting my Open Water that one day, I would train to be a PADI Dive Master, I wouldn’t have believed it! I started diving as a teacher on a school camp, and I really didn’t think it would be something I’d continue with. As an older (30+) female with a young family and a full time job, it seemed like a pretty selfish and expensive recreational activity (despite me loving the whole experience!)
Excitement reigns as preparations are underway for PADI Women’s Dive Day 2016, PADI’s second annual celebration of women in diving, taking place on 16 July 2016. This event recognize women’s contributions to diving throughout history and provides special opportunities for more women to enter the sport of diving today.
Excitement reigns as preparations are underway for PADI Women’s Dive Day 2016, PADI’s second annual celebration…
Finding the time to get out diving after your course with the dive instructor can be hard, you’ve got all those other things that come up that just don’t seem to let you get away….
Finding the time to get out diving after your course with the dive instructor can…
The Scuba News are extremely proud to announce the forthcoming launch of The Scuba News New…
Our 66th Friends for Sharks event was at Dive! Tutukaka. They very generously offered to…
It has been a fascinating experience travelling The Deep South of New Zealand, more commonly…
After six months of being dry I was eager to get back into warm waters…