18th September 2023

Hi Everyone

A big thankyou to Ray Aucott for his presentation on the Philippines at last Wednesday night’s Meeting. We are organizing a trip for next year to the Philippines, end of May beginning June 2024. Eight is a good number for an overseas adventure, are you one of the eight interested. Please let me know if you would like to add your name to the list.

I also mentioned at the Meeting we have had an invite to the Marion Burns and Tracey Collins afternoon at the Bays Club, which is this coming Sunday night 24^th September, from 3pm – 6pm followed by a buffet meal at $25 a head. If you would like to join our table please let me know to book the correct number. Marion is a fiddler, comedian, Country and Western Singer along with many other talents and has travelled the World with her show. Tracey Collins plays the accordion. Please text me 0274 839839 or email if you are keen.

8^th October – Experiencing Marine Reserves – at the AUT Millenium Pools – from 930am – 2pm – EMR have a training Day to refresh your skills or to learn how to become a Volunteer. If you would like more information on this event please give me a ring or email and I will forward the updates to you. Lunch is provided on the day, you have to register for the event.

There are also several school days they are looking for volunteers.

11^th October – Wednesday – 7.00pm – Dive Club Meeting – Club Rooms – Northcote Road Extension – The Squid Lady, Kathrin Bolstad will be along as our Guest Speaker.

15th October – Sunday – 10.30am Club Cleanup – Long overdue, there is always a mess around the car park, Lake Edge and Quarry. Bring your dive gear if you are keen to hop in or gloves if you want to walk the grounds and collect a little rubbish. Black sacks will be provided, if you have a large bucket bring it along. There will also be kayaks for a paddle. Always a fun day followed by a BBQ for lunch. Let me know if you are joining in to help, then I know how many to cater for.

8^th November – Wednesday – 7.00pm – Dive Club Meeting – Club Rooms – Northcote Road Extension – Guest Speaker to be confirmed

20^th – 29^th November – 10 days – P&O Cruise around NZ – Auckland and back to Auckland – Peter and I are on this cruise if anyone else would like to join the trip please contact Margaret for further details.

10^th December – 6pm – Christmas Meal –Bays Club Browns Bay – Anzac Avenue – A table has been booked for the Club’s Christmas Meal – further details closer to the time, with cost etc. Their food is always delicious at the Bay Club – Hope you can join us this year.

13^th December – Wednesday – 7.00pm – Dive Club Meeting – Club Rooms – Northcote Road Extension – Christmas BBQ and end of year wind up.

This is no rehearsal – Live Life to the fullest, Take Pictures, Relive Memories, Repeat, Repeat, Repeat.

Keep Safe everyone, happy and safe diving.

13th September, 2023

Hi Everyone

A reminder of the coming Meeting next Wednesday night the 13^th September, at the Club Rooms, Lake Pupuke, 7pm start. Drinks and a social chat and then we have Penny Henderson and Ray Aucott’s presentation on next years trip to the Philippines.

Diving with Magic Resorts both Anda in Bohol and Magic in Moalboal in Cebu. Sounds wonderful, we have travelled many times on dive trips with Ray and have loved every minute of it.

See you next Wednesday night.

9th August, 2023

Hi Everyone

It was an honour to be present at long time Club Member Brian Stafford-Bush’s funeral, such a wonderful caring and generous man and to learn so much more about Brian, also running into many people we knew and bringing friends and family together. It was a beautiful service and a perfect goodbye to Brian. RIP dear friend.

We were hoping to have the Squid Lady along as Guest Speaker for this next Meeting but unfortunately Kate Bolstad is unavailable for this month, details later of her presentation.

Not all disappointment, there are a few that have been asking for the next Meeting to be a pizza night, you will be happy to know that I will be arranging a pizza feed for the next Meeting. Arrive around 7pm. – one they maybe hot and two there maybe a little left.

Check out the newsletter, it will be on the website this evening. www.dolphinunderwater.co.nz

9^th August – Wednesday – 7.00pm – Dive Club Meeting – Club Rooms – Northcote Road Extension – Pizza night and taking you down a nostalgic memory lane with all the Old Photos and Memorability. If you have photos and any articles that you would like to add to the Albums, please bring them along.

Live Life, Take Pictures, Relive Memories – Repeat – Repeat – Repeat – Life is so short.

24^th August to 4^th September 2023 – Diving the Philippines – diving with Magic Resorts both Anda in Bohol and Magic in Moalboal in Cebu. If you are keen and for further details please contact Ray Aucott – ray@packyabags.com We have travelled on a number of trips around Fiji and the Philippines with Ray well organised and a lot of fun.

9^th – 29^th November – 10 days – P&O Cruise around NZ – Auckland and back to Auckland – Several Club Members are on this cruise if anyone else would like to join the trip please contact Margaret for further details.

If you are receiving this email and would like to have your details taken off, please let me know. Or if you know someone that would like to receive info., please also let me know.

Keep Safe everyone, happy and safe diving.

10th July 2023

Hi Everyone

What is everyone up to with these wet miserable days? We have tried to get out on bush walks and bike rides, but cold wind and rain are not pleasant.

We had a very successful attendance at the NZUA AGM in Whitianga last weekend, six from our Club attended. Interesting Guest Speakers, plenty of great food provided, catching up with other Cubs and what they are up to, a visit to the kina factory, diving, spa treatments and a number of other activities on offer.

Just a reminder of the changes for this coming Wednesday night’s Meeting. Instead of the usual, we are having a mid-year Christmas Dinner at the Bays Club, Browns Bay. Arriving from 6pm onwards, drinks from the bar, sorry haven’t had the price of the meal confirmed yet. It may just be off the menu or a plated meal with desert included.

I need to confirm numbers, please email me or ring me if you are attending the dinner, I have had a couple confirm and a couple of apologies.

We need someone to step up and build another website for us as the present one will close down at the end of this year. Is there anyone out there that can help?

The last Meeting in June with a pot luck dinner and celebrating a couple of birthdays was very well attended. A pizza meal was suggested for the August meeting as when food is available we seem to get a far better turn out. Lots of other suggestions for entertainment through the winter – like ten pin bowling, go-carts, and the zip-line on Waiheke. Who is up to organizing a trip for Club Members. Let me know and I will send out the information to the Members.

I have stepped down from the Barn Dance I was organizing in Okura, it has been taken over by Tracey from the Okura Rate Payers Assn.

There was a couple selling their dive gear, I sent the information out separately – let me know if you didn’t receive the email.

12^th – 18^th July 2023 – Minke Whale Expedition on Mike Balls ‘MV Spoilsport’ – Great Barrier Reef – There is one place left available on this trip – discounted price as someone had to pull out through sickness. This is a Golden opportunity at such short notice – I went last year and can guarantee it was an amazing trip – not to be missed. If keen contact info@divezonetauranga.co.nz +64 7 578 4050 – Tony or Liz from DiveZone Tauranga.

9^th August – Wednesday – 7.00pm – Dive Club Meeting – Club Rooms – Northcote Road Extension – Allan Dixon was contacting the squid lady – Kate Bolin – to be confirmed.

Keep Safe everyone, happy and safe diving.

Cheers Margaret Howard

9th November 2022

Hi Everyone

The newsletter is on the website, http://dolphinunderwater.co.nz/ have a read, Denis puts a lot of time and effort into getting it out to everyone. Always interesting reading.

The Meeting is tomorrow night, bring your old photos along as Tony Enderby is bringing the Dolphin Underwater Club’s photo albums up to date. I am going through old photos, how about you..?? The Club has so much history, sadly a lot has been lost over the years.

9^th November 2022 – Wednesday – 7.00pm – Dive Club Meeting – Club Rooms – Northcote Road Extension – Guest Speaker Denis with a power point present on a Club Trip to Niue Island, followed by supper. All welcome (Last Meeting for the Year – No Meeting in December – Next Meeting February 8^th) Sorry about that, everyone taking holidays early this year.

13th November, Sunday 8.30am – 2.30pm | Motu Manawa Kayak Day with EMR – Come join in and kayak through the mangrove forests of Motu Manawa marine reserve and up into Te Auaunga Creek. Hear about the importance of marine protection from Experiencing Marine Reserves, observe nature and local wildlife with Friends of Oakley Creek, learn about freshwater monitoring with Whitebait Connection and audit beach and wetland litter with Para Kore Ki Tāmaki. Register here if you are keen to join in https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/motu-manawa-kayak-day-registration-442199890777?

19^th November 2022 – Saturday NEW ZEALAND UNDERWATER HERITAGE GROUP Inc. ANNUAL CONFERENCE – to be held at the Auckland Rose Park Hotel, Parnell, Auckland. See attached PDF file for further details. Chris Nipper is organizing this for NZUHG, please contact him by email if you are keen on attending akidna27@gmail.com

Experiencing Marine Reserves – Tāwharanui Snorkel Day
26th November, Saturday – 9.00am – 4.30pm | Tawharanui Marine Reserve, Anchor Bay – Explore the waters of the Tāwharanui Marine Reserve with us! Join us as we explore one of Auckland’s 5 Marine Reserves. Established in 2011, Tāwharanui Marine Reserve is a marine reserve covering an area of 394 hectares in the Hauraki Gulf, offshore from the Tāwharanui Peninsula and, like Goat Island, has plenty of critters to spot. Discover huge snapper, eagle rays, red moki, leather jackets and more!

To book your place https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/tawharanui-snorkel-day-registration-450109167637

Please email sophie@emr.org.nz if you are keen to help out in any way, they are always looking for volunteers with experience

27^th November – Sunday – 6pm – Christmas Meal – Bays Club – Beach Front – Anzac Avenue Browns Bay – Delicious meals off the menu this year, Christmas theme – magnificent food and reasonable prices. Drinks from the bar from 6pm – dinner at 6.30pm. Please let Margaret know if you are attending to confirm numbers at our table. Either text/phone 0274 839839 or email me back.

Please Note – 14^th December – Wednesday night’s meeting is cancelled – next Meeting will be the 8^th February 2023– Have a great Christmas and New Year

TAKE CARE EVERYONE

Please Also Note – No Meeting in January – first for 2023 is in February.

8^th February – 2023 – Wednesday – 7pm – Dive Club Meeting – Club Rooms – Northcote Road Extension – Guest Speaker to be confirmed

20-26^th March 2023 – Dive Fiordland Trip – a number of Club Members on this trip – contact Liz@divezonetauranga.co.nz or phone 07 578 4050 – 021 398 744 – to see if any places are still available.

Norfolk Island Dive Trip – Holiday – March 2023 – Further details next update – if you might be keen, please let Margaret know.

27^th May – 3^rd June 2023 – Diving Fiji – Thomas will be hosting this trip – for further details of both the Fiji Trips please contact Jeni Tassell – Kiwi Divers – Silverdale 021 881 469 or 09 426 9834

17^th July – 30^th July 2023 – P&O Cruise – 13 days – Leaving from Auckland and back to Auckland visiting Fiji, Dravanui Island, Norfolk Island and four or five other islands through to Vava’u, Tonga. If anyone is interested in joining others on these cruise trips, please contact Margaret, 0274 839839. There is also another P&O Cruise that Club Members are on in November. This time 9 days around NZ leaving Ak and back to Ak. If you don’t like travelling on your own. Give me a call and I can give you further details.

12^th Aug – 19^th Aug 2023 – Diving Fiji – Volivoli Beach Resort | Dive into the heart of Fiji – Jeni and Brent Hassell are hosting this trip.

Keep Safe everyone, happy and safe diving.

Cheers Margaret Howard

30th March 2022

Please Take Note – No Meeting in April.

Due to Covid and lack of Members attending our monthly Meeting, the April Meeting has been postponed.

Our next Meeting will be in May on the 18th 2022. A pot luck dinner and the Dolphin Club’s 68th AGM. Come along and enjoy a meal and support your Club. (Please note not the 11th but one week later on the Wednesday 18th).

Keep Safe everyone, happy and safe diving.

15th March 2022

Hi to All

It is a long time since I have done an update, Denis is sending out the newsletter each month but very little else is happening. Even our Meetings are poorly attended, and until things start to settle down it was decided to postpone our AGM and Meeting in April and hold the next Meeting in May to see if we can get a few more people along.

Remember Denis is always on the look out for articles to put in the newsletter.

So many things have been cancelled, overseas dive trips and the two Fiordland trips Club Members were booked on. Even advertised Dive shop trips have been postponed from lack of numbers. Our Barn Dance has been postponed, DO YOU STILL WANT THIS TO GO AHEAD WHEN WE ARE ABLE TO HOLD IT..??? Other things are still taking place but with caution.

The Dolphin Underwater Club support Dacre Cottage and some Members attend regular working bees to help out with planting, gardening, painting, mowing etc. The working bees are held the 1^st Sunday of the month starting 9am – delish morning tea always served. The inside of the Cottage is due for a paint, who is keen to give a hand..?

Check out the website or Google the Cottage if you are keen to learn more http://www.dacre.org.nz › about-dacre-cottage

Yukon Dive have their boat ‘G Force’ with the luxury of the back lift based at Marsden Cove Marina, Ruakaka. Please let me know if you would like me to organise a Club trip to the Hen and Chicks or Mokohinau Islands. There has also been some interest in booking another Club Trip to the Poor Knights Islands. I need feedback, please let me know your thoughts – 0274839839 or email marg.howard@xtra.co.nz

Matt Gouge sent an interesting email through regarding the ‘Divecat’ that was run out of the Tamaki River by Norman Holtzmann. Matt had been on it a couple of times. It sank in the Firth of Thames in 40m of water 2 years ago. Ziggy, a dive buddy of Matt’s was on board at the time and lost most of his gear. Norman decided to salvage the boat and has been trying for the last year or so. He has a lot of cleaning up to do that’s for sure! https://youtu.be/DLaGD4omFVo

SHORT NOTICE –

17^th March – 6pm – Thursday Night – Table booked at the Bays Club Browns Bay – Beach Front – Anzac Avenue Browns Bay – to have a Guinness or Kilkenny and dinner to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. One stipulation – wear something green if you wish to join in. Please let me know to book extra room on our table. 0274 839839

13^th April – Dolphin Club AGM and Meeting – Postponed to the 11^th May – To be held at the Club Rooms Lake Pupuke.

11^th May Wednesday – 7pm – Pot Luck Dinner and NZ Dolphin Underwater AGM Meeting – Bring your favourite dish to share and bring some enthusiasm to get our Club up and running again.

8^th June – Wednesday – 7.00pm – Dive Club Meeting – Club Rooms – Northcote Road Extension – Guest Speaker to be confirmed.

NZUA AGM – Date to be confirmed – The reports and information from NZ Underwater was sent out by separate email – with your yearly Membership to the Dolphin Underwater Club this automatically includes affiliates to NZUA. I will send out further information as it arrives.

9^th – 16^th July – Fiji Trip with Tauranga Dive – https://www.divezonetauranga.co.nz/page/dive-fiji/ details here or if enough interested we can book our own trip.

13^th July – 6pm – Bays Club Browns Bay – Lets have a mid-winter meal instead of a Club Meeting – Who would be keen..?? could be at the Bays Club a they always serve a great meal at reasonable prices. Any other suggestions..??

Cairns Liveaboard 22nd – 28th Sept 2022 from $4849pp twin share Ex Auckland – This is a 6 night epic trip to dive the Coral Sea and Ribbon Reefs with Mike Ball Adventures. 4 days diving with up to 18 dives. Some Club Members are booked on this trip, if you are keen to join in please contact Jeni – Kiwi Scuba Divers info@kiwiscubadivers.co.nz 09 426 9834

16^th – 22^nd March 2023 – Dive Fiordland and 2^nd trip 20^th – 26^th March 2023 – $3950. Both trips are run by Dive Zone – Tauranga. Club Members have booked on the 2^nd trip, there is places available. Includes flights from Ak to Queenstown – transfers to Te Anau – Helicopter to boat in Dusky Sound – 4 nights accomm onboard ‘MV Tutoko’ including meals and diving – two nights accomm in Te Anau. Contact Liz Plank on liz@divezonetauranga.co.nz to book and further details. Two other overseas trips that Tauranga Dive have going – the website https://www.divezonetauranga.co.nz/page/dive-fiji/ and https://www.divezonetauranga.co.nz/page/dive-chuuk-lagoon/ Very keen on the diving at Volivoli and adding another week at Beqa Lagoon Resort. Who is keen..??

26th November, 2021

Hi Everyone

Well it looks like there is a little light over the horizon for us all.

On the bright side we are now able to start planning some events and getting out there and enjoying our lives once again.

One good thing is we are able to have our Christmas Meal on the 5^th December, details below. We need your decision and payment as soon as possible.

5^th December – Sunday – 6pm – Christmas Meal – Browns Bay Bays Club – Beach Front – Anzac Avenue Browns Bay – Delicious Christmas Spread $25 a head – a magnificent meal put on for our group. A few restrictions you must be fully vaxxed and show proof on entry. Wear your mask until seated and remove only for eating and drinking. You must remain at the table unless visiting the toilet. Drinks and food will be served at the table. Drinks served from 6pm – dinner around 6.30pm. There will be a three course dinner starting with soup, roast beef and veg with the traditional Christmas Ham, followed by fruit and Christmas Pudding. I have organised EEJAY to sing for us and join us for a meal. Payment please will be into the Club Account ANZ Bank 06 0122 0074227 00 as usual to secure your place. Please identify your payment and confirm with me as I will have to confirm numbers asap. All welcome Members and friends. Margaret 0274 839839 or by email marg.howard@xtra.co.nz

Denis has decided not to hold a Club Meeting on the following Wednesday night the 8^th. The Christmas Meal at the Bays Club will be our last Club get together for this year. There is no Meeting in January, the next will be February 9^th 2022.

On the 5^th December – Sunday Experiencing Marine Reserves are having a snorkel day at Goat Island Marine Reserve, from 2-4pm. This is to bring all volunteers together to discuss a little of the coming season events. If you are keen please contact Sophie sophie@emr.org.nz Gear is available if you haven’t your own, just let Sophie know what you need and your size.

11^th December – Paddle Board on the Okura River – register your interest www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/216702642437/?discount=HIBISCUS If you are a beginner and would like some instruction or just want to get out there on the water 11am – 4.30pm. Book your time and come and have some fun. Proof of Vaccine is needed for all events in the future.

18^th December – 10-2pm – Experiencing Marine Reserves Training Day in Lake Pupuke and Club Rooms. Contact Sophie sophie@emr.org.nz Senior Guides are welcome to help out with those in the water. Read more about the coming events with EMR on the separate email I have sent out.

If you are not at the dinner and we don’t catch up before Christmas, everyone have a great Christmas and holiday. See you in the New Year.

A book to educate our younger generation has recently been published and at $15 a great present, especially with Christmas coming up check out their website https://celiaseagull.com/

Celia Seagull perched on the cliff, eyeing up plastic and watching it drift. Scanning for pieces to weave through her nest, she held her beak high and puffed out her chest.

Join Celia Seagull as she gathers plastic pieces from the ocean to build a bigger, better nest. With far too much on her plate, Celia refuses to help sea creatures who are tangled in the scrap. But when Celia runs into trouble, who will help her?

2nd October 2021

Due to Covid-19 Lockdown Levels 3-4 we have been unable to hold Meetings or get out and blow bubbles. All on hold at the moment and we should know more on Monday 4th at 4pm when our Prime Minister has her say once again. Our Barn Dance is also on hold and a new date will be announced as soon as we are able to reschedule it.

Our Christmas Meal is booked and hopefully in place for the 5th December, 6pm start at the Bays Club Browns Bay.

5^th December – Sunday – 6pm – Christmas Meal – Bays Club – Beach Front – Anzac Avenue Browns Bay – Delicious Smorgasbord at $28 a head – a magnificent feast. (price to be confirmed closer to the time). Drinks from the bar from 6pm – dinner at 6.30pm. I am also trying to arrange entertainment for this night, details later. Payment will be into the Club Account ANZ Bank 06 0122 0074227 00 as usual to secure your place. (Keep payment at the moment until price is confirmed). Please identify your payment and confirm with me as I will have to reserve seating. All welcome whether Members or not. Margaret 0274839839 or by email marg.howard@xtra.co.nz

4th September come along to a Barn Dance at Okura Hall – Proudly supported by NZ Dolphin Underwater Adventure Club. Check out the flyer below!

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6th August, 2021

Hi Everyone

I hope you are making the most of the nice days, as at the moment they seem to be few and far between.

Thank you to all that attended Ryder’s Cinema and Restaurant (formerly Westwind). It was a great night and the movie had us laughing. A big thankyou to those that paid extra and for those that did pay but were not able to attend. We had to pay for 31 and only 23 turned up. Shame, if we have another evening, payment up front is the only answer.

Our next Meeting Wednesday 11^th 7pm start. We hope to organise a trip out to The Noises and David Rocks, the one that was postponed from earlier due to engine trouble. Come along to the Meeting to express your interest and work on a date.

Like others with this pandemic DAN is hoping we all renew our Membership. Are you a Member? You get 24/7 medical assistance throughout the World with your diving. For your own safety you should join, very cheap insurance around AUD$160 a year, that is Membership and Insurance cover https://dan.org/membership-insurance/ There is loads of interesting reading, a monthly report including accidents and cause and prevention etc.

8^th August – Sunday – 10am – 2pm EMR Working Bee and Snorkel – Volunteers needed as the Experiencing Marine Reserves Trailers need a clean out, sort through and repairs. The trailers will be at Whangateau Holiday Park – lunch will be provided. Then a snorkel either at Goat Island, Whangateau Harbour or Tawharanui Regional Park – weather dependent. The keen could bring a tank and have a dive.

11^th August – Wednesday – 7.00pm – Dive Club Meeting – Club Rooms – Northcote Road Extension – A social evening with some winter cheer, chicken nibbles, hot soup and mulled wine.

21^st August – Saturday 10.30 – 1.30pm – Experiencing Marine Reserves – Another training day for new volunteers at the Dive Club Rooms – Northcote Road Extension – Lunch will be provided and then travel to the Glenfield Pools for a pool training session. Senior Guides will be there to help out.

11^th September – 7pm – Barn Dance and Music Evening – to be held in the Okura Hall – We held a Barn Dance a few years back and it was a great success and an enjoyable evening. We have a caller organised with his own square dance music and a singer Erina Williams who sung for us before. Tickets $10pp and bring a plate for supper and your own drinks. Prizes for best dressed and dancer, a fun evening ahead. Further details on attached PDF.

18^th September, 10am – Whitianga Oceans Festival This iconic Festival has evolved from the Whitianga Scallop Festival to the Whitianga Oceans Festival. It’s a fabulous day out celebrating delicious local seafood, fantastic music, refreshing beverages and great entertainment. 21 Campbell Street Whitianga, New Zealand 3510

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23^rd June 2022 – 29^th June 2022 – Overseas dive trip to Cairns – Trip run by Auckland Scuba – prices from $3,695 – sounds a wonderful trip – if you are keen get in early as limited places available – call 09 4782814

See you at the Meeting Wed night to make arrangements for trip to David Rocks to dive the cave. Also plenty happening through the shops check their websites as they are still running trips, please let me know if you have something in mind.

21st July 2021

Hi Everyone

It has been sometime since an update from me and I need to mention a few things in the pipeline. Especially the coming dinner and movie to be held at Ryder’s Cinema and Restaurant, details below.

No diving in the pipeline though. Even the Wahine day last Saturday the 17^th was cancelled as the weather was atrocious. Only social events taking place at this stage, which I don’t mind organising if it helps to keep the Club alive and active. Certainly the potluck dinner and BBQ with music was a great successful evening. Poor attendance though as it clashed with a rugby game.

Please note these dates in your diary –

28^th July – Wednesday – 12 noon Luncheon at the Bays Club, Anzac Avenue, Browns Bay. For those seniors and retired folk, the last luncheon we had was well attended, even a couple had the day off. Please let me know and I will confirm numbers for our booked table. Margaret 0274839839 or email marg.howard@xtra.co.nz

31^st July – Saturday – Movie Night and Roast Dinner – Ryder’s of Avondale – 177 Riverdale Road, Avondale – 5.30pm onwards – (formerly Westwind Theatre) $35pp includes dinner, ice cream and movie (dinner around 7pm). BYO drinks and nibbles– book now with Allan Dixon 09 2969182 (night) or 021 994 593 email allanandjilldixon@xtra.co.nz

As a Club we have been enjoying this evening for around 25 years (Tom Butler would know exactly). We stopped going for a year or so through lack of numbers, get in early to book your place now. The movie is ‘Going in Style’ A comedy with Morgan Freeman, Alan Arkin and Michael Caine. Payment into the Dive Club ANZ Bank Account Number 06 0122 0074227 00 or by cash on the night of $35pp or $32pp if you don’t want an ice cream. This dinner and movie social night is open to all Members, family and friends. Peter and I are going and will be able to share transport if anyone is wanting a lift.

A little info and history about Ryder’s –

Ryder’s of Avondale has been operating on the family homestead since 1940. Jack Ryder started the Ryder’s Estate museum and John Ryder opened the West Wind Cinema Club with a vision to provide a venue where groups could enjoy a delicious meal together, watch a film of their choice in the private theatre as well as the opportunity to view the Ryder Family’s collection of memorabilia and Antiques.

Today Clint Ryder continues his grandfather’s vision and has built Ryder’s into a unique and highly successful function venue.

We look forward to welcoming you to our Home of the Famous Roast Dinner and making your next event with us an amazing one.

11^th August – Wednesday – 7.00pm – Dive Club Meeting – Club Rooms – Northcote Road Extension – A social night with some yummy winter warmers, come and try our mulled wine.

21^st August – Saturday 9am – 2pm – Experiencing Marine Reserves – Training Day at Dive Club Rooms – Northcote Road Extension – Lunch provided – There will be pool training at the Glenfield Pools as well. Senior Guides to help out.

4^th September – Saturday – 7pm – Barn Dance and Music Evening – to be held in the Okura Community Hall – We held one of these a few years back and it was a great success and an enjoyable evening. We have a caller organised with his own square dance music, a singer Erina Williams who sung for us before and possible another local band will also play. $10pp door entry and bring a plate for supper. Also bring your own drinks. Who is keen to join in for this event? Details to be confirmed later.

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Sorry no dives booked at this stage, but check out the shops websites as they are still running trips, please let me know if you have something in mind.

15th June 2021

Hi Everyone

The NZ Dolphin Underwater Club has an event organised for this coming Saturday the 19th June, it is going to be a fun day and evening, lots planned, please come and join us, all welcome, bring your friends.

19th June – Saturday – from 3pm onwards – Pot Luck Dinner, BBQ afternoon/evening, with Live Music, bring your favourite dish to share. To be held at the Weiti Boating Club – Arkles Bay, Whangaparaoa on the Wade River. Drinks available at the Bar. Bring a gold coin for the raffles, and please sign in at the register on entry. There will also be an art display for your enjoyment or purchase if there is something you really love. We also have the bonus of a professional singer, Erina Williams who will be singing for us, her stage name is Eejay. Several Club Members will be playing, Geoff Hammond on piano accordion, Brendon Pooley guitar, Mike Webster on keyboard and guitar, and a few other fun items. If you are a muso, bring your instrument along. This is going to be a great afternoon and evening, mark it in your diary now.

For those who have not been to the Weiti Club Rooms, I am sure you can Google for details. Also room for your camper van to stay the night if you wish, using the facilities in the Cub Rooms. If you want to stay on your boat, please contact Dave Craig 021 557588 to arrange a mooring. Don’t hesitate to ring me if you want more information. Margaret Howard 0274 839389

24th May 2021

Hi Everyone

Our next Meeting is Wednesday night the 9^th June, 7.00pm start with guest speaker, Sophie Journee from EMR, details below. Let me know if you would like a copy of last months Minutes taken at the Meeting.

If you have been on a trip and have some great photos you want to share, Denis would like some input from Members to help him out with the newsletter – da.triden@gmail.com

Membership was due in April, the fees are the same as last year. Please pay fees with cash at the Meeting or with – Online banking a direct credit into our ANZ Bank Account Number 06 0122 0074227 00 Fees $40 Single $50 Family and $30 Social and Junior for the coming year Thank you to those already paid. I have your receipt if you haven’t received yours yet. Club Membership also includes Membership and Affiliation to New Zealand Underwater.

There is a second trip to Fiordland on the live aboard to Dusky and Doubtful Sounds, new dates 23^rd – 29^th March 2022. Booking details below.

Still waiting to hear from Allan Dixon re dinner and a movie at the Westwind Theatre. A cosy place to have a meal during the winter months with the wood stove and smell of a roast simmering away. Watch this space for date and details..!!

Still a few days left for this offer – During May – $35 hydro tests on your tanks, contact Hasan Soykan from Air Technology. Their address 5/20 Constellation Drive, Mairangi Bay, Phone 09 478 9995. Cheap $6 air fills for Club Members.

30^th June – Sunday – 10 am – Please join us at the Bike Auckland ‘Liberate a Lane’ rally at Pt Erin by the Bridge. We need to show both NZTA and the Minister of Transport, Michael Wood that Aucklanders want to trial liberating a lane – so that we can all get home faster. Share the word on Facebook. And please sign the petition!

6^th June – Kayak Lake Pupuke/dive, family day and BBQ 10am – (date to be confirmed) – This event is weather dependent – if you have a kayak bring it along, if you would like to test some dive gear, maybe you have a new dry suit, or just have a freshwater dive – bring your gear. BBQ for lunch at the Club rooms.

9^th June – Wednesday – 7.00pm – Dive Club Meeting – Club Rooms – Northcote Road Extension – Guest Speaker Sophie Journee – Auckland Co-Ordinator from Experiencing Marine Reserves. Learn where all the funding comes from and where it goes. Hear of their achievements and some great success stories, how many people are involved each year and some of the places we explore. This group are introducing and educating thousands of school children and families to learn to love and appreciate our ocean surrounding our wonderful Country.

12^th June – Saturday 9am – Kelp Gardening on Waiheke – a morning scuba dive – meet at the dive shop – contact Mark on 021456891 or mark@songsofourfuture.com

19^th June – Saturday – from 3pm onwards – Pot Luck Dinner, BBQ afternoon/evening, with Live Music, bring your favourite dish to share. To be held at the Weiti Boating Club – Arkles Bay, Whangaparaoa on the Wade River. Drinks available at the Bar. Several Club Members will be playing, Geoff Hammond on piano accordion, Brendon Pooley guitar, Mike Webster on keyboard and guitar, Kate Ellis on ukulele. If you are a muso, bring your instrument along as well. We will also have the privilege to have Paul Jonson join us, a very entertaining and professional Australasian entertainer. Paul also runs the Orewa Folk Club. This is going to be a great night, mark it in your diary now.

For those who have not been there I am sure you can Google for details. Also room for your camper van to stay the night if you wish. This will be a shared night with a couple of other groups joining us.

3^rd July – Saturday – The New Zealand Underwater Association is holding their 68^th AGM. The team is opting to host this important annual event in an online environment. If you are wanting to be linked into this event please contact Andrea – Executive Officer NZUA – 09 623 3252

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All the shops have regular trips going out, check out their websites and let me know if you want me to add the details to get a group together. https://kiwiscubadivers.co.nz/dive-trips Kiwi Divers based in Silverdale have a full schedule of trips organized. Check out their website. If you are interested in a trip, let me know and I will advertise to see if anyone else is keen to join you.

https://www.performancediver.co.nz/Dive+Trips++Events/All+Upcoming+Dive+Trips.html Performance Diver based in Takapuna also have a trip schedule. Once again if you want to share a trip, let me know.

https://www.globaldive.net/page/trips Based in Auckland. Check their website for coming trips.

27^th February – 4^th March 2022 – Dive Fiordland, Dusky and Doubtful Sounds – There is one place available on this trip – 2^nd trip details below – https://www.divezonetauranga.co.nz/page/dive-fiordland/

23^rd – 29^th March 2022 – Dive Fiordland, Dusky and Doubtful Sounds – This is the second trip – six of our Members are on this trip – if you want to join us as well contact Liz from Dive Zone Tauranga – liz@divezonetauranga.co.nz $1500 deposit – be quick as this will also sell out quickly. https://www.divezonetauranga.co.nz/page/dive-fiordland/

New dates now for this trip – Live aboard to Western Indonesia on the Lady Denok – Contact Jeremy on 027 5945520 or email jeremy.graham@kinect.co.nz – I will post more details as they are confirmed. I hope Jeremy can join us on Wednesday Night at the Meeting to give us some confirmed details.

If you would like the Club Logo on an article of clothing, please bring your garment to the Meeting and we will arrange to get it embroided for you. Can be your favourite or a new one, usually around $9 a logo depending on the number we are getting done at the time.

What have I forgotten, or left out? I would appreciate any ideas or suggestions for dive trips, guest speakers, social events, tramps, kayak day, mountain biking, etc. please email me your ideas. If you would like to organise an event I will advertise for you. If you are booked on a trip and would like to share where, let’s see if we can get another Club Member to Dive with you.

5th May 2021

Sorry for the late message to those that were booked on the dive for this coming Saturday the 8th. We had two Classic Launches going out and have decided to postpone as one has a blown head gasket. I will let you know when this trip is rescheduled.

Several events coming up, next Wednesday night the 12^th is our Club Meeting, with interesting guest speakers coming along. Details below, hope to see you there.

There are still places available for the EMR (Experiencing Marine Reserves) snorkel day out at the Poor Knights on Saturday 15th, details for booking below. If you haven’t been out there for some time this is a wonderful opportunity to visit the Islands again. Join the group and come out and practice your snorkelling and kayaking skills. For those keen for a dive that is on the Sunday 16^th. Accommodation at the Tutukaka Holiday Park if staying over.

8^th May – Saturday – 10am meet – Diving Otata at the Noises Islands and David Rocks – Postponed until further notice.

12^th May – Wednesday – 7.30pm – Dive Club Meeting – Club Rooms – Northcote Road Extension – Guest Speakers Ebi Hussain and Belinda from Aotearoa Lakes – Ebi was guest speaker at our May Meeting in 2019. This will be very interesting to hear the updates on Lake Pupuke and the threatened species in Lake Rototoa. Belinda is with the Auckland Council and her research is very important to the Lakes.

14^th May – Friday – 6.30pm – Experiencing Marine Reserves and Whitebait Connection- Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust 20 year Celebration Dinner to be held at the Wahi at Oceans Restaurant, Marina Road, Tutukaka. $35 for EMR/WBC coordinators and volunteers. – Complementary glass of bubbles on arrival – Shared platter meals for dinner – Great items for silent auctions and raffle – To book www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/mtsct-20-year-celebration-dinner-tickets-152620306445

15^th May – Saturday – Adventure Family Snorkel – Poor Knights Marine Reserve Islands – 10am – 4pm – with Experiencing Marine Reserves – going out with Dive! Tutukaka on ‘Perfect Day’. All gear provided, boat leaves marina at 11am. $96.87 child – $161.06 adult this includes tax and booking fee. Details for booking

https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/poor-knights-adventure-snorkel-registration-151015973843?aff=odeimcmailchimp&mc_cid=9d3fc173d5&mc_eid=7880d01950

16^th May – Sunday – Dive the Poor Knight Islands – Make the most of your trip North to Tutukaka. Stay overnight from the Saturday snorkel day at the Tutukaka Camp grounds – $30pp bunk bed and $200 diving with Yukon Dive. Book your Sunday dive direct with Jo on 021 12611779.

9^th June – Wednesday – 7.30pm – Dive Club Meeting – Club Rooms – Northcote Road Extension – Guest Speaker Sophie Journee, Auckland Co-ordinator from EMR – come and learn the achievements and hear some great success stories. This group are introducing and educating thousands of school children and families to learn to love and appreciate our ocean surrounding this wonderful Country.

11th April 2021

Hi Everyone

Our Meeting is next Wednesday night the 14^th. A pizza night and AGM, hope you are available to come along and support your Club. We have several new Prospective Members coming along, please make them welcome. The newsletter is on the website www.dolphinunderwater.co.nz check it out, some interesting reading.

Membership is due this coming Meeting at the AGM, the fees are the same as last year. Fees $40 Single $50 Family and $30 Social and Junior for the coming year Club Membership also includes Membership and Affiliation to New Zealand Underwater.

If anyone would like the Club Logo on an article of clothing, please bring your garment to the Meeting and we will arrange to get it embroided for you. Can be your favourite or a new one, usually around $9 a logo depending on the number we are getting done at the time.

There has been plenty of activity with Experiencing Marine Reserves and it is great to see so many of the Club Members joining in and volunteering their time. The two Lake adventures have been a wonderful experience both for volunteers and participants.

Quite a number have been getting out and enjoying the diving, with a few more trips booked before the water temperature drops any further. Still 20 degrees out there at the moment. Lets try and arrange a small boats trip out at the Meeting Wednesday night. Bring your suggestions along.

I have tried several avenues to rebook the Fiordland live aboard dive trip for the group interested, so far no luck. I will get in early for March next year and book our places, please let me know if you are still wanting to do this trip, and/or if you would like to join the group going. I hope to get a similar deal to the other trip we had to abort because of Covid.

14^th April – Wednesday – 7.00pm – Dive Club Meeting – Club Rooms – Northcote Road Extension – Pizza Night and AGM. Come along and renew your Membership and show your support to keep our wonderful Club running. In 2024 we will be celebrating our 70^th Anniversary. A huge achievement. As a Club Member you are also affiliated to the NZUA, the NZ Underwater Association.

17^th April – Saturday – 10.00am – 1pm – Ambury Regional Park – Event by Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre check out their Facebook page for further details and to book you place on this coming adventure https://bit.ly/3antQdj

17th and 18th April – 8.30am – 1.30pm (Sat.) 9am – 2pm (Sun.) – EMR Motu Manawa Kayak Day – Eric Armishaw Park Play Ground, Pt Chev. Kayak through mangrove forests. Fun for the whole whānau – recommended for children over 10. Children under 13 need an adult companion. Registrations are essential. Only 48 spots available.

More details and to book https://www.facebook.com/events/275662007366943

18^th April – Sunday – Walk around perimeter track of Welderholm Regional Park – 10.30am meet at car park – walks takes just under two hours. Meet after for lunch at the Coast – Bites and Brews Café in Orewa – 342 Hibiscus Highway, Orewa. Let Kate know on 0210 2697997 if you are joining in as Kate will have to book a table for lunch.

23^rd April – Friday – 7pm – Dinner at The Thai Rainforest Restaurant – Albany – BYO and licensed – shop 5/231 Albany Highway, Albany Village www.thairainforest.co.nz to check out their menu. Please confirm how many going and I will reserve our tables.

29^th April – Thursday 6pm – 8.30pm – Fundraising Dinner and Ocean Talk at the Te Motu Vineyard, Waiheke Island, to raise funds for a legal challenge to Auckland Port’s application for a 35 year resource consent for channel dredging and the resultant dumping of sludge in the waters around Aotea/Great Barrier Island and elsewhere in the Gulf. Glenn Edney from Ocean Spirit Trust will be our very entertaining guest speaker. Tickets are $100 per person, book directly with Te Motu 09 372 6884.

For the other things happening on Waiheke Island, I sent out by separate email. Let me know if you would like me to resend what Mark Russell sent out. All the days that the Kelp Gardening would be taking place etc. if you are interested in joining in.

1^st May – Saturday – Snorkel Hen and Chicken Islands with Experiencing Marine Reserves – leaving Tutukaka 9am with Dive! Tutukaka on Perfect Day. A fun day at the Hen and Chicks Islands snorkelling and exploration by SUP and kayak. $139.66 book www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/hen-and-chicks-adventure-snorkel-registration-149486928427

12^th May – Wednesday – 7.30pm – Dive Club Meeting – Club Rooms – Northcote Road Extension – Guest Speakers Ebi Hussain and Belinda from Aotearoa Lakes – Ebi was guest speaker at our May Meeting in 2019. This will be very interesting to hear the updates on Lake Pupuke and the threatened species in Lake Rototoa. Belinda is with the Auckland Council and her research is very important to the Lakes.

15^th May – Saturday – Snorkel Poor Knight Islands with Experiencing Marine Reserves – further details to come.

All the dive shops have regular trips going out, check out their websites and let me know if you want me to add the details to get a group together. Its time we had another charter trip. Hen and Chicken Islands with Yukon..??

https://kiwiscubadivers.co.nz/dive-trips Kiwi Divers based in Silverdale have a full schedule of trips organized. Check out their website. If you are interested in a trip, let me know and I will advertise to see if anyone else is keen to join you.

https://www.performancediver.co.nz/Dive+Trips++Events/All+Upcoming+Dive+Trips.html Performance Diver based in Takapuna also have a trip schedule. Once again if you want to share a trip, let me know.

https://www.globaldive.net/page/trips Based in Auckland. Check their website for coming trips.

30^th March – 8^th April 2022 – Live aboard to Western Indonesia on the Lady Denok – Contact Jeremy on 027 5945520 or email jeremy.graham@kinect.co.nz – I will post more details as they are confirmed. I hope Jeremy can join us on Wednesday Night at the Meeting to give us some updates and confirmed details.

As soon as the borders open we will be re-organising our Fiji trip. Let’s hope we don’t have to wait until 2022. I will let you know when things are in the pipeline.

30th March 2021

Hi Everyone

Well April is here, this year is just running away. The end of scallop season tomorrow the 31^st I know there are limited scallops around now and you have to go far afield to get a sample. Hence I have not had a fresh scallop this past season.

We have our AGM at the next Meeting 14^th April, please come and support us, your Club – details of the evening below.

I had a lovely note from Eileen Slark. Since Tony passed, Eileen has been our Honorary Patron. She still has very fond memories of the Club and Tony’s and her involvement over the years. Her Message –

Just a quick line to say Hi!!!! Many years ago I was Secretary to the Dolphin Club for 2 to 3 years and found ‘It’ to be an interesting and rewarding job!! Now I am 87 yrs old and living in a retirement complex in Albany on the North Shore and it is good to see the Club still going!! Good luck Eileen Slark

It has been a busy and very rewarding few weeks with Experiencing Marine Reserves. They are quietening down now coming into the winter months. The Kai Iwi Lakes and Lake Rototoa snorkel and kayak days was amazing with everyone experiencing a sand dune lake and fresh water snorkel. The night snorkel at Kai Iwi was the best with the koura coming out to feed, a fresh water crayfish much like a small prawn. It is great to see a number of Club Members helping out and volunteering for these occasions. Peter is always back up and safety on the kayak and I am in the water with the parents and families. A great treat for lunch at Lake Rototoa, the local farmers bought their fresh venison to BBQ for us, yummy steaks and their homemade sausages. A very busy and informative day.

There has been quite a few going out on dive trips lately, if you are looking to share transport and the trip with others let me know and I will advertise what you are booked on. Garry Cozens is going to the Poor Knights this coming weekend. There were four of us on a Yukon Poor Knights trip last weekend.

I am still waiting to hear if we can book a Fiordland Trip, these details should be available any day now. There are five from the Club wanting to go, if you are keen to join our group, please let me know.

There was mention of a dinner out at the last Meeting, sorry I have not put any effort into that at this stage. There is a great Thai place in Albany, who is keen. Let me know at the next Meeting.

3^rd April, Easter Saturday – kayak the Puhoi River and lunch and the Puhoi pub. Meet at Wenderholm Regional Park 10am. Paddle up with the incoming tide (high 12.49pm), have lunch and then paddle back with the outgoing tide. Bring your own kayak if you have one or ring Puhoi River Kayak Hire on 027 284 1672 we have one spare kayak at the moment also a couple of spaces on the small motor boat that will be accompanying the kayaks on the river.

5^th April, Easter Monday – Small group organising a dive, weather dependent – please email me or phone 0274 839389 if you are keen to join in.

10^th April – Saturday – Snorkel Hen and Chicken Islands with Experiencing Marine Reserves – as soon as this is confirmed, I will email the details.

15^th May – Saturday – Snorkel Poor Knight Islands with Experiencing Marine Reserves – further details to come.

29^th – 30^th May – Poor Knights Live Aboard – with Waiheke Dive and Snorkel – Diving with Northland Dive – the boat ‘Sun Spy’ – $560. To book phone Adam on 09-217 4892 to see if any spaces available.

17th March 2021

We have had some very busy but rewarding times lately helping out with Experiencing Marine Reserves. Goat Island and Takapuna last weekend were very popular and the conditions were great for taking the young and older into the water. There is nothing like a family experiencing snorkelling for the first time, teaching them how to put on a mask and how to use a snorkel. Boogie boards on the way out and coming back to shore on their own with new found confidence.

This coming weekend we are up at the Kai Iwi Lakes, this is also proving to be a very busy time. Snorkel, kayak, paddle boarding and a night snorkel, all gear provided. Dive if you want to bring your own gear. Let me know if you want more information. It is all on EMR website though.

20^th March – Saturday – Snorkel Kai Iwi Lakes with Experiencing Marine Reserves – Free camping accommodation if you stay for the night snorkel. Check out the website https://www.emr.org.nz/index.php/events/snorkel-days for other snorkel days around the Country. If you have any trouble booking for these days, please let me know.

27^th March – Saturday – Club trip to Poor Knights Dive with Yukon Dive – 8.30 at Marina Tutukaka – $200 two tank dives on the Yukon boat ‘Arrow’. There are four from the Club going on this trip so far. If you want to join us please book direct with Jo on 021 2611779, there is still places available. We will probably stay at the camp in Tutukaka on the Friday night to save such an early start on the Saturday morning. Give me a ring if you want to share transport.

28^th March – Sunday – Explore Lake Rototoa – 23 Donohue Road, South Head 10am – 2.30pm with Experiencing Marine Reserves in partnership with Auckland Sea kayaks, Auckland Council and Aoteoroa Lakes. Bring your own kayak to join in or your dive gear to dive the lake after the event. I sent out an earlier email from EMR, registration details are in that email. Plenty of parking at the South Head Hall

5th March 2021

I mentioned this before if anyone has any Club History, trophies, photos, records, old minutes, a copy of the constitution etc. please let me know as most of our history has been misplaced over the years. We are still trying to track down the Club photo albums that a Member was putting together for us. They were at the 60^th Anniversary but no one remembers who took them home to store them. If you have any idea please let Denis know on 0278 970922, or Margaret 0274 839839.

We had the cleanup around the Quarry before this last COVID lock down. The Lake was out as they had a regatta on. Still a very successful day with loads of rubbish collected, (see attached photo), a disgusting messy job around the edges of the Quarry, thanks to Olivia and Gui for helping out on the snorkel side. No diving as the viz was less than 1m. Followed by a delish BBQ for all the helpers with Gui’s special Brazilian steak. YUMMY.

There will be a Meeting next Wednesday night the 10^th March, as we don’t get 100 people along these days, (Level 2 lockdown). Denis is working on the newsletter, check it out, it will be on the website Sunday night. What are you doing over Easter Weekend, want to share your ideas?

A few Members have been hiring gear from Auckland Scuba, they are located 2/49 Arrenway Drive, Albany. Nick Wyatt, the Store Manager has been looking after us with a great discount. Thank you Nick.

10^th March – Wednesday – 7.00pm – Dive Club Meeting – Club Rooms – Northcote Road Extension – COVIDLevel 2 the Meeting will go ahead. 7pm start seems to suit most, let me know your preference. A social evening with a drink and supper while we view ‘The Shipwreck – The Tragedy of the Boyd’. Chris Nipper will be along to give a talk on some of his adventures diving ship wrecks around NZ.

A lot of the organised trips would have been cancelled because of Level 3 with COVID. We had two Members on the Dusky and Doubtful Sounds trip but had to also pull out as they were not allowed to leave Auckland.

13^th March – Saturday – 12noon – 3pm – Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre – “Sea” MERC Day! – Annual Seaweek Family Event – There will be a range of ocean activities on offer dependent on conditions. There’s a chance you could have a go at sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding or just come have a look at the educational displays and enjoy the beautiful facility by the sea. Bring your togs & a towel! Donations welcome – further details on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/229441645411048 (Check to see if still on with Lockdown 2 as there will be more than 100 people).

13^th March – Saturday – Snorkel Goat Island with Experiencing Marine Reserves – from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm come along as a volunteer or just to join the group. Explore the waters of Goat Island by snorkel. Find huge snapper, silver drummer and elusive crayfish. Meet on the grassed area on the way up to the Goat Island Marine Discovery Centre. Please park in the top carpark and walk down. If you want to dive with the new group ‘The Goats’ after the EMR event, bring your dive gear.

14^th March – Sunday – Snorkel Takapuna Reef – with Experiencing Marine Reserves – Explore the waters of Takapuna by snorkel, north of the boat ramp.. Find spotties, parore, goatfish, maybe a small snapper and nudibranchs. Takapuna Boat Ramp from 9am – 2pm, End of The Promenade Rd, Takapuna. If you volunteer for both Goat Island and Takapuna there is a free camp site at Takapuna Holiday Park on Saturday night.

Performance Diver based in Takapuna also have a trip schedule. Once again if you want to share a trip, let me know.

https://www.globaldive.net/page/trips Based in Auckland. Check their website for coming trips.

20^th – 21st March – Poor Knights Live Aboard – with Waiheke Dive and Snorkel – Diving with Northland Dive – the boat ‘Sun Spy’ – $560 . To book https://www.waihekedive.com/products/the-poor-knights-liveaboard? (This trip is full) phone Adam on 09-217 4892 for further details and availability on other trips.

28^th March – Sunday – Explore Lake Rototoa – 23 Donohue Road, South Head 10am – 2.30pm with Experiencing Marine Reserves in partnership with Auckland Sea kayaks, Auckland Council and Aoteoroa Lakes. Bring your own kayak to join in or your dive gear to dive the lake after the event. I sent our an earlier email from EMR, registration details are in that email. Plenty of parking at the South Head Hall

10^th April – Saturday – Snorkel Hen and Chicken Islands with Experiencing Marine Reserves – further details to come

15^th May – Saturday – Snorkel Poor Knight Islands with Experiencing Marine Reserves – further details to come

29^th – 30^th May – Poor Knights Live Aboard – with Waiheke Dive and Snorkel – Diving with Northland Dive – the boat ‘Sun Spy’ – $560 with 8 places still available. To book https://www.waihekedive.com/products/the-poor-knights-liveaboard? phone Adam on 09-217 4892 for further details and available trips.

30^th March – 8^th April 2022 – Live aboard to Western Indonesia on the Lady Denok – The plan is to arrive in Sorong around the 16-23rd March and do a guided kayak around Misool or an Outer Island, plus some homestay. (Approx cost $1700 for the week). Then get picked up for 10 days live aboard ending in Ambon. (Approx cost $4300) All covid vaccine dependant of course. Jeremy Graham is organizing this trip with his brother. The first preliminary enquiries leaving another 6-10 berths available to fill by Graham and/or the boat. Graham did Flores to Ambon with them a few years back and said it was the best. Details of Lady Denok ladydenok.com millekul.se Google Raja Ampat and the Banda sea, the videos give a good idea of what diving is like there. Lady Denok – Beautiful Phinisi in Indonesia ladydenok.com Contact Jeremy on 027 5945520 or email jeremy.graham@kinect.co.nz Five from the Club have already shown interest.

As soon as the borders open we will be re-organising our Fiji trip. Let’s hope we don’t have to wait until 2022. I will let you know when things are in the pipeline.

31st January 2021

One trip I missed adding to my last update, there may be some out there that might be interested. A dive trip to Dusky and Doubtful Sound with Dive Zone Tauranga. Details Below.

2^nd to 8^th March – Fiordland – Diving Dusky and Doubtful Sounds – The following is copied directly from their website. https://www.divezonetauranga.co.nz/page/dive-fiordland/ Check it out, sounds fabulous.

We set the scene with a scenic helicopter flight into Dusky Sound landing on the MV Tutuko. The next four days / nights are spent, diving, fishing , eating and relaxing on board and spending time in the beautiful Dusky sound before making our way up to Doubtful Sound. Whether you enjoy hunting crays, photography or just enjoying the environment this trip should be on every divers bucket list! Price includes :

Return Flights Auckland – Queenstown
Airport Transfers Queenstown – Te Anau
2 nights accommodation at the Top 10 Holiday Park Te Anau on a share twin basis in an ensuite room.
Helicopter Transfer from Te Anau to boat
Four nights accommodation on board including all meals, provision for beer and wine. Accommodation will be on a shared room basis.
All diving – you bring your own gear except tanks and weights – Hire gear available from Dive Zone Tauranga at no charge if you need it.
Return coach transfers boat to Te Anau
A guaranteed great time!
Non Divers welcome, plenty of opportunity for fishing and relaxation on board.
Spaces are very limited

Total cost $3800 pp.
$1500 deposit to secure your booking. Final Balance due 1 February 2021 To book or enquire, email liz@divezonetauranga.co.nz or ring 07 578 4050

28th January 2021

An update with things coming up including our first Dive Club Meeting for 2021. We have a few new Members coming along, please make them feel welcome. Mark the following dates on your calendar. There will be more events and I will forward out as I hear about them.

As soon as the borders open we will be re-organising our Fiji trip. Let’s hope we don’t have to wait until 2022. I will let you know when things are in the pipeline. There is also an overseas trip in 2022 to Sorong on a live aboard in Western Indonesia, details below.

6^th February – Saturday – 8am – Little Barrier Island – leaving from Omaha Boat Ramp – $199 – 2 dives – the boat ‘Hauraki Express’ book through Kiwi Divers, Silverdale on 09 4269834. Check their website for other trips https://kiwiscubadivers.co.nz/dive-trips

6^th – 7^th February – Weekend trip to Mayor Island with Mount Maunganui Underwater Club – leaving from the Mount. Contact Russ Hawkins (Club Captain) on 07-575 5986 to see if there are any places left and to check out any future trips they have coming up.

10^th February – Wednesday – 7.00pm – Dive Club Meeting – Club Rooms – Northcote Road Extension – BBQ – Welcome back everyone, bring your holiday photos and a salad and desert to share. The Club will provide sausages, or if you prefer bring your own steak.

13^th – 14^th February – 8am – Diving Bay of Islands – Rainbow Warrior and Canterbury wrecks – with Performance Diver – $185 for one day or $320 for both days – call the shop to book 09 489772 check out their website https://www.performancediver.co.nz/Dive+Trips++Events/All+Upcoming+Dive+Trips.html

14^th February – Sunday – Stand up Paddle and Kayak day in Okura – 8am start – for all details and to book your place check out the Experiencing Marine Reserves website https://www.emr.org.nz/index.php/events/snorkel-days-emr/icalrepeat.detail/2021/02/14/351/-/okura-kaitiaki-day

20^th February – Saturday – 11am – Snorkelling and exploring the Otata Island in the Noises – Experiencing Marine Reserves – ferry leaving from Okahu Bay Wharf – this is not a free day the ferry is $75 plus a small booking fee. https://www.emr.org.nz/index.php/events/snorkel-days-emr/icalrepeat.detail/2021/02/20/356/-/inner-gulf-adventure-snorkel

20^th – 21^st February – Bay of Islands with Northland Dive – book through Global Dive – weekend trip $387 for dorm accommodation – only one place left – ring 09 9205200 to secure this spot or book online https://www.globaldive.net/page/trip/id/ab82b868-7633-11e5-8695-8863dfceff2f

27^th – 28^th February – Bay of Islands with Northland Dive – book through Global Dive – weekend trip $387 for dorm accommodation – 8 places left – ring 09 9205200 to secure this spot

10^th March – Wednesday – 7.00pm – Dive Club Meeting – Club Rooms – Northcote Road Extension – A social evening with a drink and supper while we view ‘The Shipwreck – The Tragedy of the Boyd’

13^th March – Saturday – 12noon – 3pm – Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre – “Sea” MERC Day! – Annual Seaweek Family Event – There will be a range of ocean activities on offer dependent on conditions. There’s a chance you could have a go at sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding or just come have a look at the educational displays and enjoy the beautiful facility by the sea. Bring your togs & a towel! Donations welcome – further details on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/229441645411048

13^th March – Saturday – Snorkel Goat Island with Experiencing Marine Reserves – further details to come

14^th April – Wednesday – 7.00pm – Dive Club Meeting – Club Rooms – Northcote Road Extension – AGM and pizza night.

20^th March – Saturday – Snorkel Kai Iwi Lakes with Experiencing Marine Reserves – Camping accommodation and night snorkel if you travel up on Friday night. I will forward details as soon as they are available to book for this event. Check out the website https://www.emr.org.nz/index.php/events/snorkel-days for other snorkel days around the Country.

10^th April – Saturday – Snorkel Hen and Chicken Islands with Experiencing Marine Reserves – further details to come

15^th May – Saturday – Snorkel Poor Knight Islands with Experiencing Marine Reserves – further details to come

20th January 2021

Happy New Year Everyone

I hope you have been out there enjoying our wonderful summer and beautiful country, lots of beach and blowing bubbles. This place we call home is a pretty special place.

A number of Club Members have been joining Experiencing Marine Reserves and we have had some amazing days, including Rotoroa Island, Waiheke Island and last weekend Mototapu Island. Being a Senior Guide and Kayak support is very rewarding. If you are interested in getting involved let me know and I will forward your details to the EMR Leaders here in the Auckland region. There is an Okura kayak and SUP paddle coming up and snorkelling Kai Iwi Lakes. Room for a tent or camper accommodation. Check out their website www.emr.org.nz

We have also done a little kelp gardening at Enclosure Bay on Waiheke Island, a first for me and very interesting. The idea is monitoring and trying to prevent kina barrens which are rapidly taking over in many places.

Our next Club Meeting is on the 10^th February, and Denis will have the newsletter out and on our website around the 6-7^th February as a reminder.

24^th January – Sunday – There are a few Club Members meeting at Tawharanui Regional Park Anchor Bay car park on Sunday (24^th) from 9am on. We will have a small boat, some are diving, some are snorkelling and some families just coming for a picnic and swim. If it is your first visit to the area, it is easy to find on Google Maps. Bring your lunch and something to put on the BBQ after our second dive. Let me know if you are keen to join us just in case I have to ring around with the weather forecast.

13th December 2020

Hi Everyone

Keep yourselves safe and out of trouble over the holiday break.

3^rd January – Sunday 9 am – Dive Goat Island – Family day for snorkel or dive, meet in upper car park. If enough interested we will take the Club BBQ. Please let me know if you are able to join us Phone 0274 839839 There will be others joining us from the volunteer group from EMR (Experiencing Marine Reserves).

9^th January 2021 – Waiheke EMR Snorkel Day and the 10^th January EMR Waiheke Kayak and Stand up Paddle Day

16^th January 2021 – EMR day on Motutapu Island – Check out their website for further details. www.emr.org.nz

I have copied over the new rules for crayfish, although they have been around for some time now, for your info just in case you haven’t caught up with the changes.

New Crayfish rules – Don’t be caught out!

Daily bag limits

Maximum of 6 rock lobster (both species combined) on any one day.

Except Te Arai Point, Auckland to Cape Runaway where a total of 3 spiny rock lobsters can be taken, and the remainder (up to 6 in total) can be packhorse rock lobster. If no spiny rock lobsters are taken at the same time, 6 packhorse lobsters can be taken.

Rules changing in CRA2 area from 1 July 2020

Spiny rock lobster minimum size

Measure the tail width in a straight line between the tips of the two large (primary) spines on the second segment of the tail. If you are unsure of the sex, use the 60mm measurement.

Packhorse lobster minimum size

Measure the tail length along the underside in a straight line from the rear of the calcified bar on the first segment to the tip of the middle fan of the tail. Must have a tail length of at least 216mm (male and female).

Additional rules and protections

There are rules and protections for gathering rock lobster/crayfish that cover: protected types, gathering methods, pot construction and use.

From Te Arai Point, Auckland to Cape Runaway telson clipping is required for all recreationally harvested spiny rock lobsters. The last third of the telson (central part of the tail fan) must be cut off so that it is noticeably shorter than the other sections of the tail fan. This must be done to all legal spiny rock lobsters as soon as they are taken.

Labelled diagram of a telson-clipped lobster [PDF, 551 KB]

Do not telson clip any packhorse rock lobsters.

24th November 2020

For those that we won’t be seeing before the Christmas and New Year, have a great holiday break, keep safe and keep happy with lots of diving.

This coming weekend is busy, Chris Marden has bought the WHAI trip forward, I believe he is still looking for three more divers to join the trip.

We have the Dive Club Dinner at the Bays Club on the 29^th, Sunday Night, a few have their name down, and a couple have paid. Details below, I need numbers, please let me know asap by return email or 0274839839

Happy Birthday Ted Blackburn, turning 80 – congratulations, we will have a drink with you on Sunday night.

EMR (Experiencing Marine Reserves) have a fun filled day booked for the 28^th Saturday at Rotoroa Island. A number of Club Members are joining the group, whether you want to explore the waters or come out bird watching. Bring your lunch and let’s have a Club get together out there. Details attached and below on how to book your ferry ticket.

26^th November – Wednesday – Goat Island Snorkel – EMR with St Cuthbert’s School – A fun way to pass your water skills onto the younger generation. If you have a little time to help out please contact Sophie on 021 064 5125

28^th November – Saturday – Rotoroa Snorkel Day – 8am – 6.30pm – Join Experiencing Marine Reserves for Snorkelling at Ladies Bay (weather dependent), walks around the pest free island and a picnic lunch on the beach! Ferry tickets are from $18 to $45 each + a booking fee. The ferry leaves Auckland at 8.45am. For further details www.emr.org.nz Sponsored by The Bobby Stafford-Bush Foundation – Peter and I are going, who wants to join us, come along and help fill the ferry.? https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/rotoroa-snorkel-day-registration-125106279249?aff=odeimcmailchimp&mc_cid=58be961d3e&mc_eid=7880d01950 Click on this to book your ferry tickets through Eventbrite.

29^th November – Sunday – 6pm – Christmas Meal – Bays Club – Beach Front – Anzac Avenue Browns Bay – Delicious Smorgasbord at $28 a head – magnificent feast. Drinks from the bar from 6pm – dinner at 6.30pm. Payment into Club Account ANZ Bank 06 0122 0074227 00 will secure your place. Please identify your payment and confirm with me as I will have to reserve seating. All welcome whether Members or not. Margaret 0274839839 or by email marg.howard@xtra.co.nz

6^th December – Sunday – Snorkel Day at Torbay with EMR (Experiencing Marine Reserves) – come along and join in – a lot of fun, 10 – 3pm. To register www.emr.org.nz

7^th December – Monday – 12 noon – Waiake Beach – Long Bay Reef Balls – high tide 1.15pm – I am organising a dive on the Long Bay Artificial Reef Balls. Club Members have dived them several times in the past, and Jonathan Jaffrey would like a full report on the condition of them and colonization. Like what sort of growth, algae, squirts, shells, fish, crayfish, etc. What the substrate is like, fine sand, silt and how deep? If a hollow has washed around them, just an update as Jonathon is not diving at the moment. We will need a couple of boats to ferry the divers out, are you able to help out with your boat? https://www.artificialreefs.org I have eight interested and two boats so far to ferry us out. If you are still keen, let me know and I will email the co-ordinates and boats etc.

9^th December – Wednesday – 7.00pm – Dive Club Meeting – Club Rooms – Northcote Road Extension – Pot luck dinner, bring your favourite dish to share – final Meeting for the year.

Who is going where at Christmas and New Year, let us know as there might be someone diving in the next Bay from you.

I would appreciate any ideas or suggestions for dive trips, guest speakers, social events, tramps, mountain biking, etc. please email me your ideas. If you would like to organise an event I will advertise for you. If you are booked on a trip and would like to share where, let’s see if we can get another Club Member to Dive with you.

No Meeting in January, first Meeting for 2021 will be February 10^th.

9th November 2020

Hope to see a good number of Members and friends this coming Wednesday night the 11^th November at the Club Meeting for a BBQ and to see a DVD of the history and the sinking of the MV Taioma. The ‘Taioma’ was built in 1944.

I am organising a dive on the Long Bay Artificial Reef Balls. Club Members have dived them several times in the past, and Jonathan Jaffrey would like a full report on the condition of them and colonization. Like what sort of growth, algae, squirts, shells, fish, crayfish, etc. What the substrate is like, fine sand, silt and how deep? If a hollow has washed around them, just an update as Jonathon is not diving at the moment. We will need a couple of boats to ferry the divers out, are you able to help out with your boat? https://www.artificialreefs.org See you Wednesday night to discuss this further.

A few Members have been helping out at the EMR (Experiencing Marine Reserves) events, it is very rewarding and great to see the excitement of the youngers experiencing snorkelling for the first time. If you have some spare time and would like to get involved let Auckland Co-Ordinator, Sophie Journee know on 021 064 5125. Check out their coming program on www.emr.org.nz fa cebook.com/emr.mtsct | instagram emr_nz

11^th November – Wednesday – 7.00pm – Dive Club Meeting – Club Rooms – Northcote Road Extension – Long overdue BBQ, note earlier start. Please bring a salad and desert to share. Also screening DVD of the history and sinking of MV Taioma.

15^th November – Sunday – 8.30am – BBQ breakfast at Cornwallis Beach – A great way to all get together. Let Chris Nipper know if you are keen. akidna27@gmail.com or phone 021 991732 – This info was sent out earlier, this is a reminder and further details are attached in the PDF file. Bring your snorkelling gear and have a fun day.

18^th November – Wednesday – Goat Island Snorkel – EMR with Papatoetoe West School – 9am – 3pm – if keen to help out please let me know

26^th November – Wednesday – Goat Island Snorkel – EMR with St Cuthbert’s School – 9am – 3pm A fun way to pass your water skills onto the younger generation.

28^th November – Saturday – Rotoroa Snorkel Day – 8am – 6.30pm – Join Experiencing Marine Reserves for Snorkelling at Ladies Bay (weather dependent), walks around the pest free island and a picnic lunch on the beach! Ferry tickets are from $18 to $45 each + a booking fee. The ferry leaves Auckland at 8.45am. For further details www.emr.org.nz Sponsored by The Bobby Stafford-Bush Foundation – Peter and I are going, who wants to join us.?

4^th December Friday – 6^th December Sunday – ‘MV Whai’ – out from Whitianga – The Dolphin Club once again is joining the South Auckland Dive Club to Dive the Mercury/Cuvier Islands on the ‘MV Whai’ – out from Whitianga. Board the ‘Whai’ 5.00pm on Friday night, and returning to Whitianga wharf around 5.00pm on the Sunday. Cost $455.00 Trip includes tank fills for minimum of 2 dives per day. You will only need ONE tank (make sure it is FULL, and IN TEST, as John will check it). All food and snacks will be provided by the club, bring your own drinks. Provide your dinner Friday night. All bait will be provided (no burley bombs) plus sea salt ice to keep your catch fresh. Please bring your dive certificates, as John will check as required under Maritime Law for charter vessels. And while you’re at it, check that all your gear is in good working condition. Nothing worse than faulty gear and you miss out on diving. Check with Chris Mardon on 021 02628956 to see if any spaces available. A $100.00 deposit with your booking to Westpac Bank Acc 03 0179 0203122 00 Please include YOUR NAME and WHAI TRIP 2020 as your reference. Balance is required by Friday 20^th November.

6^th December – Sunday – Snorkel Day at Torbay with EMR (Experiencing Marine Reserves) – come along and join in – a lot of fun. Time to be confirmed.

9^th December – Wednesday – 7.00pm – Dive Club Meeting – Club Rooms – Northcote Road Extension – Pot luck dinner, bring your favourite dish to share – final Meeting for the year.

Please take note no Meeting in January, 1^st Meeting 10^th February 2021 Cheers Margaret

12th October 2020

Hope you have all been keeping well, also keeping up your fitness and been out testing the waters now we are on Level 1. I have seen some of the Members photos on Facebook, even though the water is still cool, good on you for getting out there and getting wet. Who has been out for a scallop dive this season.?

Also for those that have been helping out with Experiencing Marine Reserves., another training day last Saturday for Volunteers. Check out their website and Facebook page as they have plenty coming up. https://www.facebook.com/emr.mtsct www.emr.org.nz Always looking for those willing to give a little time.

Just a reminder the next Club Meeting is this coming Wednesday night, the 14th at 7.30pm. Presentation of photos and footage from the recent Kermadec Island trip, plus sharing a couple of birthdays, hope to see you there. The report I wrote on the trip is below if you would like to see some photos and have a read. Be great to catch up again as COVID has had a lot of things on hold.

The October newsletter is on the website. Check it out, always a good read. www.dolphinunderwater.co.nz

14^th October – Wednesday – 7.30pm – Dive Club Meeting – Club Rooms – Northcote Road Extension – Guest Speakers – several presenting their photos and footage from the recent trip to the Kermadec Islands.

18^th October – Sunday – Snorkel trip to Mokohinau Islands – 9am – 4.30pm – this trip is with EMR and snorkel only – Back up date of Sunday the 1st of November. You need to be free for both dates. Leaving Tutukaka with Dive Tutukaka, a discounted trip – Tickets $161.06 – booking details below
www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/mokohinau-adventure-snorkel-registration-119972905189 For further details contact Auckland EMR Coordinator – Sophie Journee 021 0645125

8^th November – Sunday, Motiti Island, Bay Of Plenty – Dolphin Club Members have been invited to join any Mount Maunganui Underwater Club Trip if spaces available. This Trip Motiti Island and Surrounding Reef Area – contact President Glen Grant – 07 575 7979 or Club Captain Russ Hawkins 07 575 5986 – 027 286 3638 for further details. http://www.mmuc.co.nz/ The Mount Club have a wonderful website.

11^th November – Wednesday – 7.00pm – Dive Club Meeting – Club Rooms – Northcote Road Extension – Long overdue BBQ, note earlier start. Please bring a salad or desert to share.

4^th December Friday – 6^th December Sunday – ‘MV Whai’ – out from Whitianga – The Dolphin Club once again is joining the South Auckland Dive Club to Dive the Mercury/Cuvier Islands on the ‘MV Whai’ – out from Whitianga. Board the ‘Whai’ 5.00pm on Friday night, and returning to Whitianga wharf around 5.00pm on the Sunday. Cost $455.00 Trip includes tank fills for minimum of 2 dives per day. You will only need ONE tank (make sure it is FULL, and IN TEST, as John will check it). All food and snacks will be provided by the club, bring your own drinks. Provide your dinner Friday night. All bait will be provided (no burley bombs) plus sea salt ice to keep your catch fresh. Please bring your dive certificates, as John will check as required under Maritime Law for charter vessels. And while you’re at it, check that all your gear is in good working condition. Nothing worse than faulty gear and you miss out on diving. A $100.00 deposit with your booking to Westpac Bank Acc 03 0179 0203122 00 Please include YOUR NAME and WHAI TRIP 2020 as your reference. Balance is required by Friday 20^th November. Check with Chris Mardon on 021 02628956 to see if any spaces available.

9^th December – Wednesday – 7.00pm – Dive Club Meeting – Club Rooms – Northcote Road Extension – Pot luck dinner, bring your favourite dish to share.

Who would be keen for a local dive at Waiake Beach and Browns Bay Reef for a clean-up followed by a BBQ.? We have done this in the past and have collected an amazing amount of rubbish. We will need a couple of small boats to ferry divers to the reef, a few shore people to clean up the beach area etc. Let’s organise a date at the meeting on Wednesday night. Who is keen.?

A lot of Club Members are out there diving, share your trip with others and take a dive buddy with you, this could be a good way to attract new Members.

It should not be long now and hopefully the Fiji trip originally booked for August 2020 will be able to go ahead. The 10 that paid their deposit your money is safe. Just waiting to see when our borders will open to the Pacific Islands and as soon as we know, another date will be booked and further details confirmed. When the new date is available there will be room to add another couple to the trip, if you are interested, please let me know. Original details the 1^st week to Beqa Island Resort, Pacific Harbour and 2^nd week at Volivoli Resort, Rakiraki in the Ra Province on the North Coast. Both resorts on the main island of Viti Levu.

No Meeting in January, first Meeting for 2021 will be February 10^th.

10 October 2020 – EMR Training Day at the Dolphin Underwater Club and water training in the Quarry.

From Sophie Journee – Volunteer training day a success!

Kia ora everyone,
Thank you all so much for coming along to our second volunteer training day of the 2020/21 season. Despite the windy conditions we were still able to get through all of our in water activities with great enthusiasm.

A big thank you to the Dolphin Underwater Club for use of their club rooms for the day and also a big thank you to senior guides Stephen, Caroline and Margaret for helping to run the in water activities.
Another reminder of the Kermadecs talk hosted by the Dolphin Underwater Club on Wednesday (14th Oct), should be a very interesting night!
I will be in contact over the next couple of weeks with feedback from the day, your starting role, and your certificate.
Please see below for our latest mailer which has information on upcoming volunteering opportunities and how to sign up.
It would be amazing to see some of you at our Under the Sea Quiz night on the 22nd October!
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask.

Have a read through all the volunteer training resources on www.emr.org.nz/internships especially the briefings.
Can’t wait to get you all volunteering this summer!

Upcoming opportunities to be involved

Participant tickets still available
Saturday 18th October, Tutukaka Marina

Under the Sea Quiz Night
Moved to Thursday 22nd of October
Volunteer photographer wanted – contact Sophie
Reserve a volunteer table today
Or buy an individual ticket and we will find you a team
Ticket $20 | Table $115

Volunteers needed for school delivery
Email sophie on sophie@emr.org.nz if you are interested

26 September 2020 – Kermadec Islands Trip

Margaret Howard with five other Club Members has just returned from a fabulous 11 days cruising on the MV Braveheart and diving the Kermadec Islands! See her trip report here

Kermadec Islands Trip Sept 2020Download

Ryan at helm taking Rob Ailing for dive with Braveheart in background

3 August 2020

Hi Everyone

Just a reminder for next Saturday 8^th August – Club Clean up and BBQ – 2.30 – 7pm of the Lake Edge and carpark. For those keen Divers the wonderful Lake Pupuke or delightful Quarry is there for you to explore and collect the rubbish off the bottom. Let me know if you are available for the Clean-up as the Club will provide a BBQ for the workers. Bring your own gloves, black sacks will be available.

Also we are sharing the day with EMR – Experiencing Marine Reserves – I have sent by separate email their details for anyone that would like to get involved with EMR. Please register your interest and come along for the pool session starting at 11.30am at the Glenfield Pool.

12^th August – Wednesday – 7.30pm – Dive Club Meeting – Club Rooms – Northcote Road Extension – Guest Speaker to be advised.

16^th August – Sunday 3pm – Okura Hall – For those that may be interested in hearing a most interesting and engaging guest speaker. The Friends of Okura Bush Incorporated Society have invited Dr Jacqueline Beggs the Director of the Centre for Biodiversity and Biosecurity at the University of Auckland. While her research has focused on the ecology and control of invasive wasps, she has also played significant roles in the sustainability of Kakapo, kaka, kereru and a range of invertebrates.

1^st September – Opening of scallop season – to 31^st March – For those keen scallop hunters – I think we will have to go a little further North to get a feed now as judging on last season, local areas have been depleted. Don’t forget 20 pp and 100mm size in Auckland area.

5^th September to 15^th September – Kermadec Islands Trip on the ‘MV Braveheart’ sharing this trip with Mount Maunganui Club, leaving from Tauranga. Five Members from the Dolphin Club are on this trip Chris Nipper, Margaret Howard, Allan Dixon, Laurie Wright and John Herring. This trip is now full.

9^th September – Wednesday – 7.30pm – Dive Club Meeting – Club Rooms – Northcote Road Extension – Guest Speaker to be advised.

12^th September – Whitianga Scallop Festival – This event has been cancelled for this year due to COVID-19 – details on their website for the 2021 Festival.

The Fiji trip originally booked for August 2020, the 10 that paid their deposit your money is safe. Just waiting to see when our borders will open to the Pacific Islands and as soon as we know, another date will be booked and further details confirmed. When the new date is available there will be room to add another couple to the trip, if you are interested, please let me know. Original details the 1^st week to Beqa Island Resort, Pacific Harbour and 2^nd week at Volivoli Resort, Rakiraki in the Ra Province on the North Coast. Both resorts on the main island of Viti Levu. For those that attended last month’s meeting, I hope you enjoyed the presentation of the Volivoli Resort in Rakiraki.

Who would be keen for a local dive at Waiake Beach and Browns Bay Reef for a clean-up followed by a BBQ.? We have done this in the past and have collected an amazing amount of rubbish. We will need a couple of small boats to ferry divers to the reef, a few shore people to clean up the beach area etc. Let’s organise a date at the next meeting on the 12^th. See you there.

29 June 2020

Hi Everyone

Great to see those that are out there enjoying what NZ has to offer, and I hear a lot of diving is taking place amongst the Members. My turn next weekend diving Deep Water Cove to try out my new wet suit and booties, I am sure I will be much warmer.

The offer still stands from Air Technology – 20 Constellation Drive, Mairangi Bay – (corner Ascension Place and Constellation Drive)

During June and July 2020, Hasan is offering a free regulator check. In case your regulator needs a complete service $25.00 discount will be redeemable towards that service.

Ring Hasan Soykan 09 478 9995 021 264 0107 or email or hasan@airtec.co.nz to book your regulator in.

Denis is working on the July newsletter at the moment. If you have anything you would like to add to the newsletter, stories, photos or advertise for sale, contact Denis da.triden@gmail.com and he will insert in the July issue.

If you would like to get the Club Logo on any article of your clothing, please bring it to the next Club Meeting and Denis will get it embroidered for you. The article can be a favourite, as long as it is not too worn, or a new item you have purchased. We have used the same firm out South for years, the cost will be around $7 per garment.

Thanks to those that have paid their Membership, there are still a few outstanding. Also thanks to Matt Gouge for working on our new website, all a new learning curb for Matt. Check it out for the new info Matt has added. www.dolphinunderwater.co.nz

We had our mid-year winter meal at the Bays Club, Browns Bay. It was well attended and the food was wonderful. A great catch up for many. We need to do it again soon.

The Fiji trip originally booked for August, the 10 that paid their deposit your money is safe. Just waiting to see when our borders will open to the Pacific Islands and as soon as we know, another date will be booked and further details confirmed. When the new date is available there will be room to add another couple to the trip, if you are interested, please let me know. Original details the 1^st week to Beqa Island Resort, Pacific Harbour and 2^nd week at Volivoli Resort, Rakiraki in the Ra Province on the North Coast. Both resorts on the main island of Viti Levu. Don’t miss the next Meeting to see the presentation on the Volivoli Resort.

NZUA are holding a virtual AGM this year on 25^th July a decision made because of the COVID virus and its implications. If you want to be a part of this with a link up contact Andrea at NZ Underwater phone 09 6233252 or andrea@nzua.org.nz Separate details have been sent out. Denis is also looking into opening the Club Rooms with a BBQ etc for those in the Auckland area that may like to meet up for the AGM.

I believe it is internet connection only that needs to be sorted. We will let you know if this is going to take place.

8^th July – Wednesday – 7.30pm – Dive Club Meeting – Club Rooms – Northcote Road Extension – Guest Speaker is Sandi Reily, Global Sales and Marketing Manager from the Volivoli Resort in Rakiraki, Fiji. Sandi is presenting details of the Resort and local diving, which we hope to include in our coming Fiji trip. Which was meant to be August, but not able to confirm anything until our borders open.

19^th July – Sunday – Diving/Snorkelling Poor Knight Islands – leaving Tutukaka 8am – returning 4pm – sharing trip with EMR – Experiencing Marine Reserves. This trip is a thankyou trip for volunteers and hopefully recruit a few more from the Dolphin Club to join EMR as a volunteer. Very rewarding to see the enjoyment of those experiencing what we love so much, our Big Blue Backyard. If you want to travel up on the Saturday night and book accommodation, there is a night snorkel in the Matapouri Esturary at 5.45pm full tide. Cost for two tank dive or just to enjoy the Poor Knight Islands and snorkel $130 if you put your name down to volunteer in the near future (training course at the Club Rooms on the 8^th August 2pm – 7pm – dinner included – register with Lorna Doogan 021 027 32339 lorna@emr.org.nz ). If wanting to go on this trip, and unable to volunteer the cost is $150. A wonderful opportunity at this great discounted price. If keen let me know and I will send you details on how to book.

8^th August – EMR Training at Club Rooms 2-7pm and Club Cleanup of the Lake Edge and carpark. For those keen Divers the wonderful Lake Pupuke or delightful Quarry is there for you to explore and collect the rubbish on the bottom. Let me know if you are available for the Cleanup as the Club will provide a BBQ for the workers.

12^th August – Wednesday – 7.30pm – Dive Club Meeting – Club Rooms – Northcote Road Extension – Guest Speaker to be confirmed

5^th September to 15^th September – Kermadec Islands Trip on the ‘MV Braveheart’ sharing with Mount Maunganui Club, leaving from Tauranga. There has been plenty of info sent out in the past on this trip. September is a far better time as we will see the humpback whale migration at this time of year. Five Members from the Dolphin Club are on this trip Chris Nipper, Margaret Howard, Allan Dixon, Laurie Wright and John Herring. There are still two places available if you are keen on the new dates contact Steve Grant 0276583599 or steven@holmesbearings.co.nz

Don’t miss the Meeting on the 8^th July, come along and dream of some warm diving in Fiji . Also share what have you been up to diving/boating/fishing/tramping/or just a good old phone chat/whatever – lets catch up Wednesday night

Denis will endeavour to still put out a newsletter.

This also means our AGM in April will be postponed and he will advise when we can hold it later.

Don’t forget if anyone has any dives, events, outings, dinners anything they would like to organise themselves, please let Margaret know and the details will be sent out to all.

18th September 2023

This is no rehearsal – Live Life to the fullest, Take Pictures, Relive Memories, Repeat, Repeat, Repeat.

Keep Safe everyone, happy and safe diving.

13th September, 2023

9th August, 2023

Live Life, Take Pictures, Relive Memories – Repeat – Repeat – Repeat – Life is so short.

Keep Safe everyone, happy and safe diving.

10th July 2023

Keep Safe everyone, happy and safe diving.

9th November 2022

Please Note – 14th December – Wednesday night’s meeting is cancelled – next Meeting will be the 8th February 2023– Have a great Christmas and New Year

Keep Safe everyone, happy and safe diving.

30th March 2022

Please Take Note – No Meeting in April.

Due to Covid and lack of Members attending our monthly Meeting, the April Meeting has been postponed.

Our next Meeting will be in May on the 18th 2022. A pot luck dinner and the Dolphin Club’s 68th AGM. Come along and enjoy a meal and support your Club. (Please note not the 11th but one week later on the Wednesday 18th).

Keep Safe everyone, happy and safe diving.

15th March 2022

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Happy New Year Everyone

13th December 2020

New Crayfish rules – Don’t be caught out!

Daily bag limits

Spiny rock lobster minimum size

Packhorse lobster minimum size

Additional rules and protections

24th November 2020

9th November 2020

12th October 2020

10 October 2020 – EMR Training Day at the Dolphin Underwater Club and water training in the Quarry.

Please Note – 14^th December – Wednesday night’s meeting is cancelled – next Meeting will be the 8^th February 2023– Have a great Christmas and New Year