Italian-designed Coltri is a leading global compressor brand

Compress for success

In 2021 Monz Ltd became the New Zealand and South Pacific distributors and after-sale service support centre for the Coltri brand of high pressure dive compressors.
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December 7, 2024
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New Zealand Diving

NZUA in attendance supporting Dolphins 70th, an NZUA affiliated Dive Club since 1954.

Events

NZUA congratulates the Dolphin Underwater Dive Club

Dolphin Underwater Dive Club celebrate 70th anniversary.
Let's ensure the underwater world looks as good as above.

Environment

Jupiter has risen!

Back in 2015, during the annual Harbour Clean-Up, Rob spotted something underwater that he initially thought was a sunken ship’ buoy.
Underwater Heritage Group

Scuba

NZ UNDERWATER HERITAGE GROUP INC.

ANNUAL CONFERENCE Saturday 2nd November 9.30 am – 4.30pm Sunday 3rd November 9.30 am- 12.00 pm
Andy's informative talk lead to a lot of discussion and questions which he happily answered

Environment

Mt Manganui Underwater Club Biosecurity

A Recent club meeting had Andy Wills teaching us more about Biosecurity in Bay of Plenty
Clingfishes are a remarkable family of cryptic fishes found worldwide. They are small, flattened, and possess a sucking disc, a modification of their pelvic fins, on the underside with which to cling on to things.

Flora & Fauna

Species Focus

Estuarine Clingfish (Trachelochismus aestuarium)
Diving at the local Horoirangi Marine Reserve is one of our favorite spots, and it has been amazing to see the marine life increasing over the years.

Flora & Fauna

Diving the Local Marine Reserve in Nelson

Not many people realize that we have great diving opportunities so close to our doorstep in Nelson.

Freediving

Throwback Thursday

LegaSea Update; Ministerial discretion must stay
The Dolphin Underwater Club celebrations at the 60th Anniversary.

Events

NZ DOLPHIN UNDERWATER AND ADVENTURE CLUB TURNS 70

1954 – 2024 The longest running dive club in NZ

Recent Articles

Always display a blue and white alpha flag while in New Zealand waters.

Scuba

Dive Flags in detail: What need to know for dive flag use in New Zealand

Dive flags are essential safety tools that alert others to divers in the water. This guide covers the types of dive flags used in New Zealand, their legal requirements, and best practices for safe diving.
Ota is a very popular Niuean version of the raw fish dish

Scuba

Niuean-style Ota

Every Niuean family has their version of ota, or raw fish dish, all professing to be ‘the best’.
Canterbury jewel anemones at night.

General

Dive Pacific Magazine Summer 2025 available now!

We're thrilled to present the refreshed summer issue of Dive Pacific, packed with new features, stunning dive destinations, gear updates, and more, all to inspire your next underwater adventure.
If swim-throughs are your thing, Dream Maker is for you. If you love to photograph your dive buddies framed by large sea fans and coral windows, you’ve come to the right place. To make your “dream” even more special, check out the current side of Dream Maker.

Scuba

Volivoli Beach resort- Diving Fiji's beautiful Bligh Water

Globally known as not only Fiji's # 1 Dive Region, and the "soft coral capital of the world" is genuinely a dream come true.
NZUA in attendance supporting Dolphins 70th, an NZUA affiliated Dive Club since 1954.

Events

NZUA congratulates the Dolphin Underwater Dive Club

Dolphin Underwater Dive Club celebrate 70th anniversary.
DAN’s Fast Facts Guide

Diving Health

DAN World Fast Facts Guide: Ears,

DAN’s Fast Facts Guide packs a lot of information into one simple, easy-to-read guide, and covers several key topics.
Male giant devil ray pressing the abdomen of a pregnant female

Reports

Throwback Thursday

Giant Devil Rays breeding witnessed for first time
Volivoli Beach Resort offers private accommodations with panoramic beach and ocean views. Boasting the best diving in the South Pacific.

Travel

Escape to paradise at Volivoli Beach Resort

Nestled on pristine white sands with breathtaking ocean views, Volivoli resort offers the ultimate getaway. Indulge in world-class amenities, gourmet dining.

Latest Posts

Scuba

Compress for success

In 2021 Monz Ltd became the New Zealand and South Pacific distributors and after-sale service support centre for the Coltri brand of high pressure dive compressors.

Travel

WIN! A Trip For Two To Niue with The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show

Be in to win the ultimate dive and fish experience in a tropical paradise worth over $10,000!

Travel

Wakatobi: The dream that spawned a diver's paradise

Set on a beautiful island in southeastern Sulawesi, Indonesia, far from the crowds and cities, Wakatobi has secured its reputation as one of the world’s finest diving and snorkeling destinations.

Safety

Simple Summer Water Safety

Every year, too many Kiwis are lost through preventable drownings.

Scuba

Dive Flags in detail: What need to know for dive flag use in New Zealand

Dive flags are essential safety tools that alert others to divers in the water. This guide covers the types of dive flags used in New Zealand, their legal requirements, and best practices for safe diving.

Scuba

Niuean-style Ota

Every Niuean family has their version of ota, or raw fish dish, all professing to be ‘the best’.

General

Dive Pacific Magazine Summer 2025 available now!

We're thrilled to present the refreshed summer issue of Dive Pacific, packed with new features, stunning dive destinations, gear updates, and more, all to inspire your next underwater adventure.

Scuba

Volivoli Beach resort- Diving Fiji's beautiful Bligh Water

Globally known as not only Fiji's # 1 Dive Region, and the "soft coral capital of the world" is genuinely a dream come true.

Events

NZUA congratulates the Dolphin Underwater Dive Club

Dolphin Underwater Dive Club celebrate 70th anniversary.

Diving Health

DAN World Fast Facts Guide: Ears,

DAN’s Fast Facts Guide packs a lot of information into one simple, easy-to-read guide, and covers several key topics.