New Zealand Underwater association  (NZUA) has been in existence since 1953. We encourage, and foster safe diving practices in  all marine & aquatic underwater sports &  recreational diving activities.  Along with the  NZ Water Safety council  we promote water safety under , on in or above the water. We are the sole representative body in New Zealand speaking for the many thousands of sport and recreational divers at both governmental and local body levels.  NZUA  is committed to protecting your rights in pursuing the underwater pastime of your choice. We strongly advocate and protect your rights and ensure you have your voice heard in matters affecting the marine environment.

LOST YOUR DIVER CERTIFICATION?

NZUA carry the records for all New Zealand diver training done in the days of CMAS (NZUA) system and also PADI pre 1986. For divers who have lost their certification cards, we are able to issue a CMAS certificate as confirmation of your training, or supply PADI with confirmation of your PADI training.

We also welcome general enquiries on any of your training issues. Call our office for details on how we can help you get your CMAS certificate reissued. .Please contact us on our enquiry form with your full name at the time of certification and your Date of Birth. Enquiries take 5 working days to Process.

To contact us Click here or go to our contact page

Dive Club? Visit our Dive Club Page and check your details - If your club is  missing or incorrect Please use our on line registration / update form

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CV RENA Update click to read more

A very good reason why you need to ensure your tanks are regularly  tested. Be a safe diver, never fill a out of test tank

1/40 Mt Eden Road, Mt Eden, Auckland,New Zealand

PO Box 875, Auckland 1140,

New Zealand.

Phone 09 623 3252, Fax 09 623 3523

Email contact@nzu.org.nz

Web Site http:nzua.org.nz  

Undersize crayfish (like the one shown on the left ) must not be taken -  Yea right!

The one above is really way small!  This wee chap was found inside a dead scallop shell - and yes was returned unharmed into the ocean.

Know your limits and sizes ! Check out the Ministry of Fisheries link on our Catch Bag page

NZUA Annual General Meeting 1st -  3rd June 2012

We are pleased to announce that Western Underwater Club will be hosting our 2012  AGM. The club is located at 5 Portage Road, New Lynn, Auckland.

Will your club have a voice at this years event?  If your club is affiliated to NZUA then now is the time to start organising your delegates etc. Look forward to seeing you all there!- Mark your calendars people.

Akaroa marine reserve application - Ministers decision quashed

Minister of Conservation ruling over Akaroa Marine Reserve has been quashed by High Court after the Akaroa Marine Protection Society Inc to the minister to task  over the Ministers decision to turn down the Society’s application to form a Marine Reserve in Akaroa Harbour  Click here to read the court ruling Click here to read the Judges decision. This means the matter will now have to be reconsidered by the Minister of Conservation