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1 Ascension Place, Rosedale, Auckland 0632
Deliveries to: 5/20 Constellation Drive,
Rosedale,
North Shore,
Auckland 0632
Ph: +64 9 444 7698
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
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.
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).
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.
Not parallel imported and not brands you've never heard of! Everything we sell is backed up by us; NZ's longest running Dive Company, and by the approved importers, so you can always buy in confidence from us!
Dive Centre Ltd has been owned and run by the Kidd family since 1972. We have assembled an unmatched team of dive professionals whose sole focus is to make sure you choose the right equipment. We remain dedicated to ensuring you have the ultimate dive experience, offering the biggest range of services, the best advice on anything related to diving, and the largest selection of "quality" dive equipment in NZ.
Dive Centre Ltd recommends from top brands such as:
Aqualung, SeaQuest, Suunto, Technisub, Apeks, Apollo, Tusa, Pro Dive, Trident, Underwater Kinetics, Mares, Faber Steel cylinders, Catalina Aluminium Cylinders, Sea & Sea Digital Cameras, Drysuits by Whites - Waterproof - Otter and Bare, Ikelite Camera Housings and Strobes, Trident Accessories, Roll Control Tank Racks, and many more!
We stand behind everything we sell and do, and we will not be beaten on price for the gear we sell! We are here 7 days per week to answer any and all questions about the gear you're thinking about buying, we are NZ's most trusted Dive Professionals, so phone us on 09 444 7698 or email us now, if we can help in any way, we are at your service.
History - We are New Zealand's longest serving dive family, (we have run Dive Centre Ltd since 1972) from small beginnings by the 1980's we were the leading store in NZ with a reputation second to none. Since then we have maintained the highest standards and continue to employ passionate divers that take your (and their) fun seriously.
People - Good service starts and ends with our staff - dedicated scuba mad Instructors that live and breathe diving. They love teaching diving and they win awards from PADI proving how good they are at it! We are an independent family run dive training company that again goes the extra distance to make sure you enjoy getting into our great sport - we do not dive in Lake Pupuke - we think diving is supposed to be fun!
Equipment maintenance -
We have also finally finished our two brand new "State of the Art" service bays with matching sets of the most advanced service equipment available in the world! Imported from specialist manufacturers overseas, these machines, bench equipment, and tools are cutting edge and designed to ensure that your equipment is maintained to the highest global standards.
Cylinder testing - We are an IANZ ISO9002 approved Cylinder testing laboratory for on-site testing of scuba, BA, Industrial Gas, Air Storage, CNG, and LPG cylinders.
Air Quality - We have invested in Bauer Compressors and custom-made over sized filtration systems computer monitored to ensure high quality air at all times. We always fill in water to ensure good fills and to be able to check for leaks. We are certified to fill Air, Enriched Air Nitrox, and Tri Mix on-site.
Computer Servicing - We have the leading dive computer service facilities in New Zealand. Climate controlled, Electrostatic Discharge protected workstations, ESD gloves, and even ESD tools, mean your dive computers are maintained to the highest possible standard. We are the sole approved service centre for the world’s leading brand Suunto Dive, Outdoor and Performance watches and computers in New Zealand.
Trusted by those in the know - We are a wholesale service company that services equipment for other dive shops from all over New Zealand. We are trusted by them for their own customers because they know the lengths we've gone too to build the best facilities and for the fact that we take fun & safety underwater seriously.
We have sold more Aqualung Regulators and BCD's & Suunto Computers, and than anyone else in NZ, we are "The Home of Aqualung & Suunto in New Zealand"!
Visit NZ's biggest store and see why Aqualung is the biggest brand on earth, and the longest running dive company in the world!
Aqualung introduced the world to Scuba diving more than 60 years ago and is the worldwide leader in SCUBA diving equipment. Under brands such as Apeks, Aqua Lung or SeaQuest, they manufacture quality and high performance regulators, buoyancy compensators (BCD's), dive computers, masks, fins, snorkels, wetsuits and many more products to make your diving adventure safe and memorable.
More people buy Aqualung around the world than any other brand.
When you purchase AquaLung products from an authorised dealer you are purchasing from trained professionals who are able to instruct you on the proper and safe use of that equipment. You will have the assurance of the Aqualung manufacturer's warranty together with the "Aqualung" guarantee of customer satisfaction".
Aqualung Regulators and Alternate Air Sources have the highest quality original service kits avilable; why is this important?
This means a much lower cost of ongoing servicing, because the original service kits we use are designed to last a long time! It is vital to get your gear "checked" every year, but you don't have to get a "full service" every year with Aqualung like you do with other brands!
If "Non Aqualung Dealers" talk badly about this type of Servicing, you can be assured it's because they can't offer you the same level of cost savings and peace of mind. Scuba equipment is Life-Support Equipment. Buy once, Buy right, and you will never regret it.
Suunto is the leading manufacturer of sports instruments for a variety of sports, including diving, skiing, hiking, sailing and golf. Their strategy is to focus on sports activities where advanced measurement technology, data processing, and specific algorithms can create significant benefits for active participants.
Suunto's mission is to be the world's most desired sports instrument brand.
Headquartered in Vantaa, Finland, Suunto has grown to be the world's leading manufacturer of diving instruments. Since the launch of the Suunto Vector in 1998, their wrist top computer category has steadily grown to be the most important product category today. They also provide a wide range of mechanical instruments - field compasses, precision instruments and marine compasses - these products have been the core of Suunto throughout their history. The success of the company is based on its high quality products and consistent dedication to research and development. The ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System is used in all operations.
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