Positive action, and some total bs about the stewardship of NZ fisheries
I recently had the pleasure of attending the New Zealand Underwater Association’s (NZUA) 64th AGM which was held at the Dolphin’s Underwater club rooms …
Is your scuba cylinder ok?
As many of you would know there has been some confusion re having your scuba cylinders tested and filled since a notice was issued on 24th January 2017 by Air …
Leigh Bishop takes us on a deep-wreck dive to Britannic
It’s amazing – really amazing! Just when you think the magazine has just about published all the stories that a diver could experience in a lifetime, …
Pressure on the Hauraki Gulf Continues
Recently I attended the book launch of The Story of the Hauraki Gulf by Raewyn Peart. This 368-page book has been a labour of love and passion for Raewyn over …
Time to Pass Over a Wealth of Diving History and an Opportunity – The Magazine is for Sale!
It’s been an amazing journey! We distributed the magazine’s first edition in December 1990 with the December/January 1991 issue. It just seems like …
Some Thoughts Regarding the Rena – Diving Fatalities – NZRDIG
In this issue we look at diving the remaining debris field of the Rena wreck. One of the comments I hear from those who have dived it and my own experience is …
Divers Dying – Why? – Win at the Hutchwilco Boat Show
The dive industry is dismayed at the number of diving fatalities that have occurred in New Zealand during the last three months; a total of nine! At one point …
Travel – Hot Tips – Advanced Knowledge – NZ Swelters!
Most divers have a bucket list of dive destinations that they would love to experience in their diving life! This bucket list can be buried in the back of your …
The changing face of diving – Boat Reviews – Thanks & Merry Christmas!
The world’s largest recreational Dive Expo DEMA (Diving Equipment Manufacturers Association) was held in Orlando USA early in November. Was it …
MV RENA – it’s payback time! Deep diving – why? Carry Oxygen onboard 150th Issue
By Dave Moran Recently in the media there has been an on-going battle re what to do with the remains of the MV Rena which was wrecked on Astrolabe Reef 5th Oct …