News Article: February/March 2007

Local News

Denis Petty Un-plugs his computer

1-02-2007

On 13 December 2006 a special gathering occurred at Denis’s favourite drinking hole, the Buckland’s Beach Yacht Club, Auckland.

For Denis to invite his mates and business associates to such a flash place was rather out of character! In fact in his 20 years as a director of Pro Dive New Zealand he has never put on such a lavish affair - not that I can recall anyway! They came in their 1000s - or was it their 100s? - well maybe in their 10s ... More

New Zealand National Spearfishing Championships 24-28 January 2007

1-02-2007

At last - a National Championship that was not curtailed or scuttled due to bad weather. More

New Diving and Maritime Operations building open

1-02-2007

On 13 December 2006 the Royal New Zealand Navy officially opened the new head quarters for its Operational Diving Team, Diving School and the Maritime Operations Evaluation Team at the Devonport Naval Base Auckland. More

Being a member of the Police Diving Squad - Zane Smith.

1-02-2007

Zane started diving when he was 15 and spent his holidays with his family, boating, diving and fishing mainly in Tauranga and Whakatäne. More

Waitakere City Council presented Rogest print

1-02-2007

At a full council meeting on 29 November 2006 the Mayor Bob Harvey and his council were presented a print of a seahorse created by Canadian environmental artist Rogest (Ron Steven) in appreciation for their support of the Western Underwater Research Team’s (WURT) projects. More

Dive Tairua Dive Festival

1-02-2007

In conjunction with the Coromandel Pohutukawa Festival, Dave and Donna Earley of Tairua Dive & Fishinn once again organized the annual Dive Festival, 1-3 December 2006. More

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