Grandfather Hapuku / New Zealand Scorpion Fish

Scorpion fish located at the middle stacker of the HMSNZ Canterbury Wreck – Photo by Doyle Larsson The scorpion fish (Scorpaena cardinalis), also known as the eastern red scorpionfish, grandfather hapuku or New Zealand red rock cod are found in temperate waters and are distributed around Northern New Zealand, the Tasman Sea, and the Kermadec Islands.  […]

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 HMNZS Canterbury Wreck

The Canterbury is my favourite wreck north of Auckland the depth and water quality make the visibility better than most other wrecks and more often than not you get a good 20m+ vis. Perfect for wreck penetrations if you’re qualified to do so but absolutely stunning even exploring the outside of the wreck. Entry Point […]

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 May 2019 Monthly Madness Prize – PADI Enriched Air Course

May 2019 Monthly Madness Prize – PADI Enriched Air Course   As a diver you know that you are limited on bottom time due to the Nitrogen we breathe in.  When diving 16 metres or shallower, you can stay for up to an hour if you have enough air.  But go a little deeper and […]

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 April 2019 Monthly Madness Prize – Hollis F1 Fins

April 2019 Monthly Madness Prize – Hollis F1 Fins     With a name Like F1 fins you would expect speed, efficiency and high-end performance – These fins deliver on all fronts! The Hollis F1 fins are made from a single piece of high strength industrial monoprene rubber. Basically, that means with no seams, no […]

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 March 2019 Monthly Madness Prize – Zeagal Onyx II 1st& 2nd Stage

March 2019 Monthly Madness Prize –Zeagal Onyx II 1st& 2nd Stage   Looking for a new regulator for our ‘cold’ New Zealand waters, then look no further than the Zeagle Onyx II Regulator. The Onyx II comes with a black chrome plated first stage which is environmentally sealed which means that none of the internal […]

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 February 2019 Monthly Madness Prize – Oceanic Atmos BCD

  February 2019 Monthly Madness Prize – Oceanic Atmos BCD   Oceanic has a saying… “Innovation first”. As a brand they are known for their dependable products that are loved by all divers, and the Atmos is no exception. It’s easy to use and the highly adjustable design is awesome for pretty much any recreational […]

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 January 2019 Monthly Madness Prize – PADI Rescue Course

January 2019Monthly Madness Prize –PADI Rescue Course   Scuba diving is a great sport and like any activity it is not without its risks, and that is what attracts some divers. Other divers pick up the sport for the weightlessness, to see the beautiful marine life, or as an added activity for their vacations. These […]

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 December 2018 Monthly Madness Prize – Atomic Split Fins

December2018 Monthly Madness Prize –Atomic Split Fins   Split Fins or Blade Fins…   The design itself is meant to channel the right amount of water with each kick behind you to propel you forward and allowing extra water to slip through the split to ease the strain and work load on the ankles, shins […]

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 November 2018 Monthly Madness Prize – Oceanic Alpha 8 Reg and Octi, Zeagle Base Plus BCD and Compact Gauges

November2018 Monthly Madness Prize –Oceanic Alpha 8 Reg and Octi, Zeagle Base Plus BCD and Compact Gauges     Jacket style BCD and Regulator combo   If you want simple but reliable, then the Oceanic’s Alpha 8 Second Stages and SP5 First Stage regulator set used in conjunction with a compact SPG and Depth gauge […]

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 September2018 Monthly Madness Prize –PADI Advanced Course

September2018 Monthly Madness Prize –PADI Advanced Course   Finished your Open Water Course and discover that the little diving bug in side you have grown and you now looking for you next underwater adventure. Then the PADI Advanced Open water course (AOW) is the next step. The Advanced course focuses on the practical elements of […]

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