b'ProfileDive Zones Ruku MoanaPaired up as buddies, divers hit the water at Mayor.Ruku Moana comfortably takes up tointroduced and is in place forincluding Te Papa (Brewis 10 years managed by the BayShoal), Te Porotiti, and 8 divers and travels at 20 knots, withOf Plenty Regional Council.Okarapu Reef, Motuhaku handy toilet, shower, a dry area and tea andThese new rules haveIsland (Schooner Rocks) and been introduced to protectMotunau Island (Plate Island).coffee facilities on board. indigenous biodiversity andAs keen divers the Dive acknowledge the significantZone team are excited to Bookings for these tripsand almost daily over themarine, landscape andhave this on their own door are essential as numbers forChristmas and New Yearcultural values in the area.step and look forward to each trip are limited and theyperiod.Private dive chartersThose three areas comprisewatching these areasdo fill up quickly.A day tripare also available at a cost ofof taiti (Astrolabe Reef);florish.FIGZcost is $200 and includes$1200 per day, including a tanks, with your own gear ordive guide.FOR FURTHER DETAILSregarding the boat trips visit website: $300 to hire gear. Trips runIn 2021 the Motitiwww.divezonetauranga.co.nz/local-day-trips. Or phone: 07 578 4050Wednesdays and Saturdays,Protection Area was 96FISHING IN GODZONE JAN/FEB 2022'