Beyond the Surface
Deep Dive Division is deeply committed to a kaitiakitanga salvage initiative known as Beyond the Surface. This project arose from the team’s observations of vehicles and hazardous debris accumulating on the riverbed, which were compromising the health of the water and native species.
Since 2022, the team has successfully removed 20 vehicles, 1 truck, 5 motorbikes, 28 e-scooters, whiteware, gaming machines, railway sleepers, tools, and 33 tonnes of metal debris from the Waikato River. The project is ongoing, with the goal of clearing all vehicles and hazardous materials from Lake Taupo to Tuakau, reflecting a dedicated pledge to restore and protect the environment for future generations. Your Wai is Our Why.
- Vehicles
- 0
- Tonnes of Metal Debris
- 0
- Motobikes
- 0
- E-Scooters
- 0
Waikato River Scan
Deep Dive Division completed a scanning operation of 7 key swimming sites along the central catchment of the awa in June 2022. From this initial scan, we were able to gather data and footage of vehicles and hazardous debris. This scan was funded by Waikato Tainui and enabled the subsequent funding from the Waikato River Authority to remove the vehicles and hazardous debris we have located.
Clients & Partners
“Ua fuifui fa'atasi ae vao ese'ese”
We are from different parts of the forest but connected in one cause
