Learning to incorporate te reo māori
into everyday usage especially around our favourite hobbies – diving and spearfishing!
A vocabulary guide to diving in te reo māori.
Dive Equipment
Shearwater Dive Computers
The best thing about Shearwater Dive Computers is that while they are very technologically advanced they are intuitive to read and very easy to use. They support Bluetooth connectivity for ease of dive logging, wireless charging and offer great screen customisation to show the information you require for your dives – you can even pick […]
Why I dive in twins…
If you have done a course or a dive with me since I returned to Dive HQ I was more than likely wearing twin tanks. Plenty of people ask why I do it and depending on my mood I’ll give them one of many different tall tales, but all circling back to me saying “basically, […]
Underwater Photography
You have just bought your first underwater camera, How awesome. Now you want to know how to use it or learn some tips and tricks. When you’re starting out it’s important to remember that it’s not the camera that makes the photo great, it’s you. So stop eyeballing the massive camera set ups the pros […]
The Hollis Neotek Wetsuit
Now I will start this off with an admission, somewhere along the branches of my family tree there must be an actual marine mammal as my cold tolerance is exceptionally high and this does vary for everyone so please do bare this in mind when considering your suit. But that out of the way lets […]
Monthly Madness Prize Draw – Atomic Venom Arc Mask & SV2 Snorkel
Our year of Monthly Madness Prizes is coming to the end with our final prize draw this June! Hot out of the design hub at Atomic Aquatics are two awesome products the Atomic Venom ARC mask & the SV2 Snorkel valued at over $500. Firstly the Atomic Venom ARC mask is a blend of the […]
Monthly Madness Prize Draw – Enriched Air Course
As a diver you know that your bottom time is limited due to the Nitrogen we absorb. When diving ~18 metres or shallower, you can stay for up to an hour if you have enough air. But go a little deeper and your bottom time is reduced dramatically. Well why not extend your bottom time […]
Hollis F1 Fins – Monthly Madness Prize Draw
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 plastic and no joins the Hollis F1 Fins are as […]
Zeagle Onyx II Monthly Madness Prize Draw
The Zeagle Onyx II Regulator is an outstanding piece of kit that outperforms many in its class. The black chrome plated marine brass first stage regulator is a balanced diaphragm design which is inherently environmentally sealed. That means there is no risk of water, sand, salt or grit entering your first stage through the […]
Monthly Madness Prize Draw – Oceanic Atmos BCD
The Oceanic Atmos BCD is a durably-constructed, full featured hybrid aircell BCD. The unique hybrid rear-inflation bladder enables air to “shift,” which providing maximum lift and keeps you properly orientated on or below the surface. Rear inflation enables you to perfect your trim while swimming underwater, aided by placement of your weights […]