James recently took the opportunity to travel across the ditch for his first activity as a GUE instructor intern. Download course report as PDF
Mike, Chris, Tim and Tony took advantage of our twin tanks orientation workshop in order to learn more about how the tanks are set up and the procedures for diving twin tanks safey in recreational limits. Download course report as PDF
One of regular divers, Rob Wilson, recently took a few weeks of work to head to Japan and managed to find time for a DPV Level 1 course whilst he was there. Download course report as PDF
Another first for the Tech Dive NZ team! Jamie put the first ever students through the GUE Rec 3 course - not just the first in New Zealand, but the first in the world! Congratulations to Tom and Peter for completing the course! Download course report as PDF
Jamie and Mel spent another couple of dives on their secret squirrel project on HMNZS Waikato, this trip report will self destruct after reading! Download trip report as PDF
Jamie and Mel got to join Nicquel for part of her "Entirely World Famous" tour – the really wet bit – diving courtesy of Ocean Blue Adventures at the Poor Knights Islands. Download trip report as PDF
Jamie took the opportunity to show Hemi just how well he didn't know the inside of the hanger of HMNZS Waikato! Download course report as PDF
Jamie and Mel headed out to the Poor Knights aboard El Tigre, with excellent visibility for dives at Giant’s Staircase and Jan's Tunnel.Download trip report as PDF
Where the NZ Navy had failed, Tech Dive NZ succeeded! In just a few dives, with a some number eight wire and some duct tape (and a hand held metal detector!) we managed to find the anchor of the ship. Watch this space for news of it being raised!Download trip report as PDF
A small group of regular skive divers took advantage of good weather and enjoyed great visibility for a day at the Poor Knights! Download trip report as PDF
The next step in TDNZ's exploration of one of NZ's most challenging and least explored cave systems. The team faced some major logistical challenges with 6 degree water temperature and a series of problems to overcome - read the report to see how it turned out! Download trip report as PDF
Another trip to the overhead environment of Riwaka Resurgence where Peter as introduced to the wonders of cave diving. Methinks he is hooked! Download trip report as PDF
Tech Dive NZ's second trip to this amazing shipwreck and despite the less than perfect visibility, everyone had a great time and many new areas were explored. Download trip report as PDF
Our first "Big Day Out" was a great sucess with people travelling from Auckland, Wellington and Tauranga to attend! We'll definitely be making the "Big Day Out" an annual event! Download trip report as PDF
Over a couple of weeks, Mel introduced students from the Auckland University Underwater Club not only to the joys of the underwater world, but the benefits of diving a backplate and wing. Download course report as PDF
Andy, Jamie and James slipped into the Waikato River under a starry sky for a drift dive to remember! Not a dive for the faint hearted, but they managed to avoid getting swept over Huka Falls thanks to some careful logistics! Download trip report as PDF
Our first instructor level course was held at Global Dive and was a great success! Download course report as PDF
Despite some logistical stresses, Andy and James undertook the first ever GUE Tech 1 course to be held in New Zealand and after five intense days got to relax and enjoy diving on trimix! Download course report as PDF
With perfect weather, visibility of over 25m, Bronze Whalers, schools of Maomao and Kingies, not to mention the dolphins that came to play with the boat, this trip rates as some of the best diving Mel and Jamie have done in New Zealand! Download trip report as PDF
Read about NZ's first liveaboard trip dedicated solely to cavern and cave diving. Download trip report as PDF
Astrid and Mike took advantage of the great weather to start a new mapping project of the Waikato, whilst Tim was doing his Advanced Wreck course and Christian and Sian were just diving for fun! Download trip report as PDF
Following the Lermontov trip, our group of keen wreck divers turn their hands (or should that be fins?) to a different overhead environment. Download trip report as PDF
Tech Dive NZ's first of several trips to dive one of the largest shipwrecks in the world. Mel, Jamie, Astrid, Tony, Chris and James are all astounded why diving this good isn't better known to the rest of the world! Download trip report as PDF
Mel, Jamie and James head down to the South Island for an exploration of the little dived cave system. Despite the 6 degrees water temperature and the 2km hike with twinsets, the trip is certainly worth the effort! Download trip report as PDF
Whilst every one else was enjoying their fun dives, Chris and Tony were being put through their paces on the Advanced Wreck course prior to a trip to the Lermontov. Download course report as PDF
Another great day of diving on the Waikato, with Tony and Chris doing their Advanced Wreck Diver course. Mike has kindly written the trip report for the day! Download trip report as PDF
Andy and Jamie headed out for an impromptu Christmas "skive dive" on HMNZS Waikato, and were joined by Mike, Tony, Tim and Ben. With two long dives exploring the interior, there were some big grins on the drive home! Download trip report as PDF
This time it was Jamie's turn to take the road trip down to Wellington, with the car laden with twinsets and deco bottles, to teach the first half of a TDI course for Splash Gordon staff. Download course report as PDF
Jamie and Mel spent the weekend in Tutukaka, showing international visitors the joys of diving at the Poor Knights and even managed to convince Cas to do a wreck dive! Download trip report as PDF
Andy took a trip down to Wellington to teach the SRD course for some of the keenest divers in the country! Download course report as PDF
Another run of our very successful Advanced Wreck course, with Astrid running lines into the tight, squeezy places on HMNZS Canterbury that we know and love!Download course report as PDF
With Jamie teaching an Advanced Wreck course, Mel stepped into the breach to teach a wreck course for Aidan, Dean and Aaron on HMNZS Canterbury.Download course report as PDF
Whilst we've been to Matai Bay a few times before, this trip was different! Our aim was a technical diving trip, just spending time exploring new potential cave diving sites in the area! Download trip report as PDF
Jamie and Mel embarked on a stealth mission with Kevin from Ocean Blue, we're not telling you what they were up to - you have to try and work it out! Download trip report as PDF
Another classic "skive dive" on the Waikato! Andy, Jamie and Mel spent the time getting the logistics for the new Advanced Wreck Diver course right, whilst Mike and Chris spent their time getting to know the wreck better. Thanks to Chris for writing this trip report! Download trip report as PDF
Taking advantage of the Labour Day weekend, Mel headed up to Matai Bay for some great diving despite a mixed bag when it came to the weather! Download trip report as PDF
After a long time studying old maps and tracking down information, we eventually found the location of Horahora Power station that was flooded in 1947. Whilst our idea to dive New Zealand's first hydro-electric power station didn't quite go to plan, it was certainly an adventure for all involved! Download trip report as PDF
Peter, Astrid, Tony and John took the opportunity to take the Fundies class over two weekends in October. Download course report as PDF
Another great weekend exploring new spots in Lake Taupo, and revisting places we have dived before! Many thanks to Tony for submitting his report of the weekend, though it wasn't as cold as he makes out.... Download trip report as PDF
One of our regulars, Rob Wilson, has just returned from a month's trip to Africa and has shared the first half of his diving odyssey in this trip report. Thanks for sharing, Rob! Download trip report as PDF
Riwaka is one of the more accessible cave dives in New Zealand, so Jamie and James took a side trip after diving the Mikhail Lermontov to explore this cave system. Download trip report as PDF
The Soloman Islands offer some great diving, from good reefs to deep wrecks. Mel and Cas took the bull by the horns and got some great dives in their week away. Download trip report as PDF
Four days of great diving on the Mikhail Lermontov, probably one of the world's best wreck dives! If you haven't dived the "Rusty Rusky", then put it on your must do list. Download trip report as PDF
An all girls technical diving course!? Jamie certainly bit off more than he could chew, but the course was a great success with lots of fun as well as learning. Download course report as PDF
Whilst the weather didn't play ball, Jamie, James & Chris got a good taste of diving at Mayor Island. Download trip report as PDF
A trip to the Alderman Islands was blessed with great sunshine, and another shark sighting for Jamie - two in as many weekends! Download trip report as PDF
Whilst a long day trip from Auckland, the Rotorua lakes offer some great diving for those brave enough to face the cool water. We took a day off midweek to go an explore one of the more popular sites in the area. Download trip report as PDF
Another great weekend at the Poor Knights courtesty of Ocean Blue which gave Jamie plenty of opportunity to explore more of the caverns at the Poor Knights. Download trip report as PDF
A fantastic dive trip, showing once and for all that midweek diving is always better! The August "skive dive" consisted of a night dive on HMNZS Waikato, followed by two dives at the Poor Knights islands. Such a great few dives, it warranted two trip reports! Download trip report as PDF
A trip to Volkner rocks had mixed weather, but some great diving. Download trip report as PDF
A few hardy souls braved the cold winter water of Lake Taupo and had a fun time zooming down the Waikato River! Download trip report as PDF
HMNZS Waikato was purpose sunk as a wreck dive and is the perfect place to get acquainted with wreck diving practices! Thanks to Dive! Tutukaka we ran a wreck diver course on the Saturday and combined it with experience dives on the Sunday. Download trip report as PDF
After being sunk in Auckland harbour in 1985 by operatives of the French intelligence service, the Rainbow Warrior was refloated and towed to it's current resting place in Matauri Bay. Northland Dive provided an opportunity for two dives on this beautiful wreck with a real history behind it. Download trip report as PDF
Matai Bay provides some excellent diving in the far north of New Zealand. Over the Easter break, a group of divers ventured to the area for three days of diving with A-Z Diving based in Whatuwhiwhi. Download trip report as PDF
