{"title":"Freedive Courses","description":"\u003cp\u003eFreedive Aotearoa offers the full SSI freediving syllabus from the Bay of Islands, Northland — the country's longest-running freediving school and the only one in Te Tai Tokerau dedicated entirely to the sport. Whether you've never put your face in the water or you're tracking toward 30m, there's a course here for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeginner pathways: \u003cstrong\u003eFreediving Taster Day\u003c\/strong\u003e (one-day intro for first-timers) and the \u003cstrong\u003eSSI Freedive Level 1\u003c\/strong\u003e (two-day pool and ocean certification, the start of every freediver's journey). Progression pathways: guided \u003cstrong\u003eFreedive Adventures\u003c\/strong\u003e through Northland's most iconic dive sites, plus weekly \u003cstrong\u003eFreedive Clubs\u003c\/strong\u003e in Kerikeri and Kawakawa for ongoing practice with the country's highest-qualified freediving instructor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfessional pathways: the \u003cstrong\u003eSSI Freedive Instructor\u003c\/strong\u003e course and the \u003cstrong\u003eMermaid \u0026amp; Underwater Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e programme for those wanting to teach or perform underwater. Every course is small-group, hands-on, and built around safe ocean practice in the clearest water in the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fa-faq\" style=\"margin-top:36px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-weight:900;font-size:26px;color:#23323F;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background:#eef4f4;border:1px solid rgba(27,78,114,0.12);border-radius:12px;padding:0;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:16px 18px;font-weight:700;color:#1B4E72;font-size:16px;line-height:1.45;\"\u003eDo I need any diving experience to start freediving with Freedive Aotearoa?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 18px 16px;color:#3f5059;font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.65;\"\u003eNo. Our entry-level courses are designed for complete beginners — most people who start with us have never freedived before. You'll need to be a reasonably confident swimmer and in good general health.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"background:#eef4f4;border:1px solid rgba(27,78,114,0.12);border-radius:12px;padding:0;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:16px 18px;font-weight:700;color:#1B4E72;font-size:16px;line-height:1.45;\"\u003eHow deep will I dive during a beginner course?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 18px 16px;color:#3f5059;font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.65;\"\u003eOn an entry-level course you'll typically be diving in the 5–10 metre range in calm, sheltered water in the Bay of Islands. Depth progresses gradually as you build skills and confidence — it's never a race to go deep.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"background:#eef4f4;border:1px solid rgba(27,78,114,0.12);border-radius:12px;padding:0;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:16px 18px;font-weight:700;color:#1B4E72;font-size:16px;line-height:1.45;\"\u003eWhat's the difference between the Freediver course levels?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 18px 16px;color:#3f5059;font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.65;\"\u003eOur Level 1, 2 and 3 SSI Freediver courses take you from your first breath-hold to confident, relaxed dives of increasing depth and duration, each building on skills from the last. Level 3 typically opens the door to specialty courses and, eventually, instructor training if you want to go further.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"background:#eef4f4;border:1px solid rgba(27,78,114,0.12);border-radius:12px;padding:0;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:16px 18px;font-weight:700;color:#1B4E72;font-size:16px;line-height:1.45;\"\u003eAre your courses SSI or PADI certified?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 18px 16px;color:#3f5059;font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.65;\"\u003eWe're an SSI (Scuba Schools International) Instructor Training Centre. Sacha originally trained and taught with PADI before transitioning the school to SSI.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"background:#eef4f4;border:1px solid rgba(27,78,114,0.12);border-radius:12px;padding:0;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:16px 18px;font-weight:700;color:#1B4E72;font-size:16px;line-height:1.45;\"\u003eDo you offer instructor training?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 18px 16px;color:#3f5059;font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.65;\"\u003eYes. Sacha is New Zealand's first Freediving Instructor Trainer across all agencies, and Freedive Aotearoa runs a full pathway from beginner freediver through to SSI Freediving Instructor.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"background:#eef4f4;border:1px solid rgba(27,78,114,0.12);border-radius:12px;padding:0;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:16px 18px;font-weight:700;color:#1B4E72;font-size:16px;line-height:1.45;\"\u003eWhere in Northland do you run courses?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 18px 16px;color:#3f5059;font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.65;\"\u003eWe're based in Paihia, Bay of Islands, and also run courses and training across Whangārei, Tutukaka, the Poor Knights Islands, the Cavalli Islands, Kai Iwi Lakes, and through freediving clubs in Kaitaia.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Do I need any diving experience to start freediving with Freedive Aotearoa?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"No. Our entry-level courses are designed for complete beginners — most people who start with us have never freedived before. 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The same syllabus taught worldwide; what's different is who teaches it, where you do it, and the recovery work woven through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:32px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@freedive.co.nz?subject=SSI%20Freedive%20Level%201\" class=\"l1-btn\" style=\"background:var(--accent);color:#06222d;padding:15px 26px;border-radius:4px;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;text-decoration:none;\"\u003ePick your date \u0026amp; book\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/6427373348\" class=\"l1-ghost\" style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);color:#eef4f5;padding:15px 24px;border-radius:4px;text-decoration:none;font-size:16px;\"\u003eMessage us on WhatsApp\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:clamp(36px,5vw,52px) 0 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid var(--sand);background:rgba(232,217,176,.08);border-radius:8px;padding:22px 24px;display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"font-size:22px;\"\u003e⚕\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#dceaed;\"\u003eBefore you book, complete your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1xzSeNSV5EKZQrcTti3UCWqhUL03BO0ZH\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"l1-link\" style=\"color:var(--accent);text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eself-check medical form\u003c\/a\u003e. Flagged on page one? You get a second chance on page two. Still flagged? Print page three and take it to a doctor to sign you off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:clamp(48px,7vw,90px) 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:clamp(19px,2.3vw,26px);line-height:1.5;color:#eef4f5;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLevel 1 is where you learn all things freediving — the foundations, done properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.65;color:#cbdde1;margin-top:18px;\"\u003eTwo days, structured and certified. Whether it's your first real breath-hold or you're an avid ocean person with no formal certification, this is where you start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:clamp(48px,7vw,90px) 0;background:#061d27;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"l1-ey\" style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr));gap:10px 36px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eYou've snorkelled or done the Taster Day and want the next thing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eYou're a scuba diver moving across to freediving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eYou want a certification that travels (SSI is recognised globally)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eYou've been freediving but realised there's a bit more to it\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eSpearos looking to lean in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:clamp(48px,7vw,90px) 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"l1-ey\" style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eWhat we cover\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(300px,1fr));gap:16px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);background:rgba(255,255,255,.035);border-radius:8px;padding:30px 28px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eDay One — Theory \u0026amp; Pool\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;color:#cbdde1;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003eBreath-hold physiology: oxygen, CO₂, the mammalian dive reflex\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003eEqualisation: Frenzel technique, troubleshooting\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003eStatic and dynamic apnea — pool sessions\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003eSafety: rescue, recovery, buddy protocols\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003eSSI digital learning, completed at your pace\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);background:rgba(255,255,255,.035);border-radius:8px;padding:30px 28px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eDay Two — Open Water\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;color:#cbdde1;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003ePre-dive prep and equalisation review\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003eFree immersion to 10m\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003eConstant weight (with fins) to depth\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003eSafety drills with your buddy\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003eSurface recovery breath sequencing\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003eSkill assessment and certification\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:clamp(48px,7vw,90px) 0;background:#061d27;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(300px,1fr));gap:clamp(36px,6vw,64px);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"l1-ey\" style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eWhere it happens\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eKawakawa Pool — pool sessions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eFreedive Studio, 30 Selwyn Road, Paihia — theory, breathwork, recovery\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eBay of Islands open-water site\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"l1-ey\" style=\"margin:32px 0 18px;\"\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eTwo full days of instruction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eDiving some of the top dive sites in the world\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eRecovery space, sauna \u0026amp; cold-plunge (contrast therapy)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eSSI Freediver digital materials \u0026amp; certification\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eAll equipment hire (wetsuit, mask, fins, weights, computer if needed)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003ePool entry and dive-site fees\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eHot drinks throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid var(--sand);background:rgba(232,217,176,.06);border-radius:8px;padding:28px 26px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--sand);margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat you'll certify to\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#dceaed;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff;\"\u003eSSI Freediver\u003c\/strong\u003e — internationally recognised, lifetime certification. You'll be qualified to freedive in a buddy team to 20m, worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);background:rgba(255,255,255,.035);border-radius:8px;padding:28px 26px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat to bring\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);border-radius:999px;padding:6px 13px;font-size:14px;color:#dceaed;\"\u003eTogs\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);border-radius:999px;padding:6px 13px;font-size:14px;color:#dceaed;\"\u003eTowel\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);border-radius:999px;padding:6px 13px;font-size:14px;color:#dceaed;\"\u003eAny dive gear you have\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);border-radius:999px;padding:6px 13px;font-size:14px;color:#dceaed;\"\u003eWater bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);border-radius:999px;padding:6px 13px;font-size:14px;color:#dceaed;\"\u003eSnacks \/ lunch\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);border-radius:999px;padding:6px 13px;font-size:14px;color:#dceaed;\"\u003eWarm clothes\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);border-radius:999px;padding:6px 13px;font-size:14px;color:#dceaed;\"\u003eA good night's sleep\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:clamp(48px,7vw,90px) 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"l1-ey\" style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eWho teaches it\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:clamp(26px,3.6vw,42px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.08;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eSacha Williamson\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.65;color:#cbdde1;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eFirst female Freediving Instructor Trainer in New Zealand (second overall). 25+ years of professional ocean experience — including research diving with NIWA on the Kermadec Islands and commercial diving across 45 countries. XPT Performance Breathing Coach. AdventureMark and Qualmark accredited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--sand);\"\u003eYou're learning from an Instructor Trainer — the person who teaches other instructors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:clamp(48px,7vw,90px) 0;background:#061d27;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"l1-ey\" style=\"margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003eFrequently asked\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:22px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eDo I need to be fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#cbdde1;\"\u003eReasonable cardiovascular fitness helps, but there's no benchmark. You'll do more harm trying to be \"ready\" than just showing up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eDo I buy the e-learning separately?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#cbdde1;\"\u003eNo — SSI digital materials are included in the course price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eWhat if I can't equalise to depth?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#cbdde1;\"\u003eWe build to depth gradually. Many people limit out around 10–15m on Level 1 and that's a pass. Depth isn't the point — competence is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eWhat's the buddy system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#cbdde1;\"\u003eYou'll be paired with another student or the instructor. Solo freediving is never taught and never permitted on our courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eRefund policy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#cbdde1;\"\u003eFull refund up to 14 days before; within 14 days we'll reschedule you to the next cohort. \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\" class=\"l1-link\" style=\"color:var(--accent);text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eFull policy here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:clamp(48px,7vw,90px) 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"l1-ey\" style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eWhere to go next\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr));gap:12px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"\/products\/freedive-course-l2\" class=\"l1-card\" style=\"display:block;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);background:rgba(255,255,255,.035);border-radius:8px;padding:22px 24px;text-decoration:none;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:800;color:#fff;margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eSSI Freedive Level 2 →\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.55;color:#cbdde1;\"\u003ePast 20m, into mouthfill and real depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"\/products\/freedive-adventure\" class=\"l1-card\" style=\"display:block;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);background:rgba(255,255,255,.035);border-radius:8px;padding:22px 24px;text-decoration:none;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:800;color:#fff;margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eFreedive Adventure Day →\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.55;color:#cbdde1;\"\u003eGuided dives — Bay of Islands, Cavalli, Poor Knights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"\/products\/freedive-club-kawakawa\" class=\"l1-card\" style=\"display:block;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);background:rgba(255,255,255,.035);border-radius:8px;padding:22px 24px;text-decoration:none;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:800;color:#fff;margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eFreedive Clubs →\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.55;color:#cbdde1;\"\u003eWeekly pool sessions — \u003ca href=\"\/products\/freedive-club-kawakawa\" class=\"l1-link\" style=\"color:var(--accent);\"\u003eKawakawa\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"\/products\/freedive-club-kerikeri\" class=\"l1-link\" style=\"color:var(--accent);\"\u003eKerikeri\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mermaid-underwater-performance\" class=\"l1-card\" style=\"display:block;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);background:rgba(255,255,255,.035);border-radius:8px;padding:22px 24px;text-decoration:none;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:800;color:#fff;margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eMermaid \u0026amp; Underwater Performance →\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.55;color:#cbdde1;\"\u003eMonofin and underwater movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sauna-session\" class=\"l1-card\" style=\"display:block;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);background:rgba(255,255,255,.035);border-radius:8px;padding:22px 24px;text-decoration:none;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:800;color:#fff;margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eSauna \u0026amp; Plunge →\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.55;color:#cbdde1;\"\u003eThe recovery protocols freedivers use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"\/products\/react-right-first-aid\" class=\"l1-card\" style=\"display:block;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);background:rgba(255,255,255,.035);border-radius:8px;padding:22px 24px;text-decoration:none;\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:800;color:#fff;margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eSSI React Right First Aid →\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.55;color:#cbdde1;\"\u003eCPR, AED and first aid every diver should carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:clamp(48px,7vw,90px) 0;background:#061d27;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);text-align:center;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:40px;color:var(--accent);line-height:1;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e“\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:clamp(20px,3vw,30px);font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;letter-spacing:-.01em;\"\u003eThe best freediving experience I've ever had. World-class instructors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9db5bd;margin-top:18px;\"\u003eGoogle Review\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:clamp(48px,7vw,90px) 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"l1-ey\" style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eHow it goes\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:clamp(26px,3.6vw,42px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.06;margin-bottom:clamp(28px,4vw,40px);max-width:720px;\"\u003ePick your date below — small cohorts.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;max-width:820px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"flex:0 0 28px;width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--accent);color:#06222d;font-weight:800;font-size:14px;display:grid;place-items:center;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;line-height:1.55;padding-top:2px;\"\u003ePick your date — a little flexibility in your range lets us choose the optimal weather window.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"flex:0 0 28px;width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--accent);color:#06222d;font-weight:800;font-size:14px;display:grid;place-items:center;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;line-height:1.55;padding-top:2px;\"\u003ePay your deposit to secure your place.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"flex:0 0 28px;width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--accent);color:#06222d;font-weight:800;font-size:14px;display:grid;place-items:center;\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;line-height:1.55;padding-top:2px;\"\u003eGet the SSI app and register online — affiliate with \u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff;\"\u003eFreedive Aotearoa\u003c\/strong\u003e so your materials load to your app.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#9db5bd;margin-top:24px;max-width:820px;\"\u003eNote: the deposit is non-refundable. It includes your online materials and certification, yours to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:clamp(48px,7vw,90px) 0;background:#061d27;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"l1-ey\" style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eSafety, certification \u0026amp; accreditation\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:clamp(24px,3.2vw,38px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.1;margin-bottom:28px;max-width:820px;\"\u003eAn SSI Instructor Training Centre — one of very few in New Zealand.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(210px,1fr));gap:14px;margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:5px;padding:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:800;font-size:18px;margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eSSI\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#9db5bd;font-size:14px;\"\u003eInstructor Training Centre\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:5px;padding:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:800;font-size:18px;margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eAdventureMark\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#9db5bd;font-size:14px;\"\u003eCertified\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:5px;padding:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:800;font-size:18px;margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eQualmark\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#9db5bd;font-size:14px;\"\u003eAccredited\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:5px;padding:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:800;font-size:18px;margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eWorkSafe-aligned\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#9db5bd;font-size:14px;\"\u003eSafety Management System\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:22px;flex-wrap:wrap;\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/health-safety\" class=\"l1-link\" style=\"color:var(--accent);text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;font-size:16px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--accent);padding-bottom:2px;\"\u003eRead our safety standards →\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.divessi.com\/training\/freediving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"l1-link\" style=\"color:var(--accent);text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;font-size:16px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--accent);padding-bottom:2px;\"\u003eAbout SSI →\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"position:relative;padding:clamp(56px,9vw,120px) 0;overflow:hidden;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#072430,#0a3242);\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);text-align:center;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:clamp(30px,5vw,64px);font-weight:900;letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1;margin-bottom:22px;text-wrap:balance;\"\u003eStart with your foundations.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;color:#cbdde1;max-width:540px;margin:0 auto 34px;\"\u003eFlexible on dates? Even better — we'll pick the optimal weather window with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@freedive.co.nz?subject=SSI%20Freedive%20Level%201\" class=\"l1-btn\" style=\"background:var(--accent);color:#06222d;padding:17px 30px;border-radius:4px;font-weight:700;font-size:17px;text-decoration:none;\"\u003einfo@freedive.co.nz\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/6427373348\" class=\"l1-ghost\" style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);color:#eef4f5;padding:17px 28px;border-radius:4px;text-decoration:none;font-size:17px;\"\u003eMessage us on WhatsApp\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003clink href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Archivo:wght@400;500;600;700;800;900\u0026amp;family=Space+Mono:wght@400;700\u0026amp;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  #l1-page, #l1-page * { box-sizing:border-box; }\n  #l1-page { --accent:#6cbccf; --sand:#e8d9b0; background:#072430; color:#eef4f5; font-family:'Archivo',system-ui,sans-serif; line-height:1.4; border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden; }\n  #l1-page h1, #l1-page h2, #l1-page h3, #l1-page h4, #l1-page p { margin:0; }\n  #l1-page a { color:inherit; }\n  #l1-page .l1-ey { font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent); }\n  #l1-page .l1-btn:hover { background:#8fd2e2; }\n  #l1-page .l1-ghost:hover { border-color:#fff; background:rgba(255,255,255,.06); }\n  #l1-page .l1-link:hover { color:#8fd2e2; }\n  #l1-page .l1-card:hover { border-color:rgba(108,188,207,.5); background:rgba(108,188,207,.06); }\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Freedive Aotearoa","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":53161584329069,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"freediving-taster-day","title":"Freediving Taster Day — Try Freediving in the Bay of Islands","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff3e0;border-radius:10px;padding:16px;margin-bottom:20px;border:1px solid #f0dfc4;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚕️ Hey — before you book, check this out!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComplete your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1xzSeNSV5EKZQrcTti3UCWqhUL03BO0ZH\/view?usp=sharing\"\u003eself-check medical form\u003c\/a\u003e. If something is flagged on page one, you get a second chance on page two — still self-check. If something is still flagged, go to page three, print it out, and take it to a doctor to sign you off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne day. One breath. One ocean.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Taster Day is the first step. No experience, no expectation — just you, an instructor, and a stretch of Northland water clear enough to see what you came for. $280 full day — your $50 deposit today locks your spot; balance on the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the day, most people are holding their breath longer than they ever thought possible. Some keep going and book Level 1. Some come back six months later. Either is fine. You leave with a benchmark and a memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou're curious about freediving but not sure if it's for you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou've snorkelled and want more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou're a scuba diver wanting to dive without the tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou're visiting the Bay of Islands and want one good day in the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat we do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMorning:\u003c\/strong\u003e breathwork foundations, equalisation technique, safety briefing at the Freedive Studio in Paihia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePool session:\u003c\/strong\u003e confined-water work — getting comfortable face-down, breath-up rhythm, first dives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen water:\u003c\/strong\u003e guided dives in a sheltered Bay of Islands site, with one-on-one supervision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDebrief:\u003c\/strong\u003e what comes next, if you want it to\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll equipment (wetsuit, mask, fins, weights)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional SSI-certified instruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePool entry and open-water site fees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot drinks and a snack between sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to bring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTogs to wear under your wetsuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA towel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun protection (rashie or SPF 50+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA change of warm clothes for after\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater and lunch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho teaches it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSacha Williamson — New Zealand's first female SSI Freediving Instructor Trainer, second overall in the country. 25+ years professional diving. Trained the freediving instructors at Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust for nearly a decade. AdventureMark and Qualmark accredited. Bay of Islands local.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll be in the water with an instructor trainer — not someone who finished their course last summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to be a strong swimmer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou need to be water-confident. You don't need to be fit, fast, or experienced. If you can swim 100m without stopping, you're fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I can't equalise?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe'll work on it. Equalisation is a skill, not a talent. By the end of the morning most people have it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about weather?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBay of Islands ocean conditions are reliable, but if a day is unsafe we reschedule — no cost. We have indoor pool capacity if the open water is off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum age?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12 with a parent or caregiver present. Under-12 by special arrangement — email us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefund policy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReschedule any time up to 48 hours before. Within 48 hours we'll work with you — life happens. Full \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epolicy here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's next after a Taster Day\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/freedive-course-l1\"\u003eSSI Freedive Level 1\u003c\/a\u003e — the natural next step. 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Not overdeveloped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater clarity regularly exceeds 50m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumpback whales pass through from July to September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpinner dolphins along the coastline year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep walls and reef structure close to shore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA population of 1,600 people on the whole island\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere you'll stay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShared Lodge — a private cliff-top property in a seaside Village. Three room types, private terraced grounds, all-weather whale-watching fale, uninterrupted ocean views. 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Pacific waters are where Sacha learned to dive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePricing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBunk Room (Shared) — $4,800 NZD per person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble Room (Twin Share) — $5,400 NZD per person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQueen Room (Twin Share) — $5,800 NZD per person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBooking \u0026amp; payment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$500 deposit secures your spot\u003c\/strong\u003e — pay now, balance due later\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalance due 10 weeks before departure (1 June 2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel insurance is mandatory — book this when you book your flights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund and cancellation policy here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill we definitely see whales?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe can't promise the ocean. 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Indoor heated pool. Small group. Real progression. A community that gets in the water together every week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne session per week — Wednesdays. Each session is instructor-led, structured, and progresses you toward internationally recognised SSI freediving certification — whether you're starting from zero or building on existing skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour programme is tailored to you. We'll discuss your goals, any hurdles you might have, and build a plan that meets you where you're at. Whether it's your first time holding your breath or you're pushing for deeper performance, the coaching is structured around your progression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll train breath-hold technique, equalisation, body position, buddy skills, CO₂ training and underwater confidence. Pool sessions build your foundation. Optional add on $150pp - Wholesale Club depth training \u0026amp; Spearfishing - Open water sessions put it into practice — Bay of Islands, some of the best water in the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a one-off experience. It's a training programme that meets you where you're at and moves you forward every week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ 1 × weekly instructor-led pool session\u003cbr\u003e → Structured SSI certification pathway included — internationally recognised\u003cbr\u003e → Tailored coaching plan based on your goals and experience\u003cbr\u003e → Breath training and nervous system conditioning\u003cbr\u003e → Small groups\u003cbr\u003e → All levels welcome, from first-timer to advanced\u003cbr\u003e → Gear provided if you don't have your own\u003cbr\u003e → Part of the Freedive Aotearoa community — events, expeditions, priority access\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ Full recovery membership at the studio ( sauna \u0026amp; cold plunge )\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🤿 Gear:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll need full dive gear — mask, snorkel, wetsuit (we recommend a 2 mm with socks if you tend to get cold — the pools are heated), weight belt, and fins (short fins are perfect for training in a pool).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe supply all gear.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let us know your requirements and sizes and we will bring it with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePricing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$100 deposit to secure your spot (non-refundable, one-off) $35\/week ongoing via direct debit — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pay.gocardless.com\/BRT0004423Y05NX\"\u003e$35 per week 8 week commitment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we run very small groups, once your place is confirmed it cannot be cancelled unless we can fill your spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore your first session:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete your free SSI sign-up \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/my.divessi.com\/register\"\u003elink here\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe will discuss your goals and any hurdles you might have and tailor a plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssign your online course material — internationally recognised certification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll forms must be fully completed before you get in the water. No exceptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/Kawakawa+Pool\"\u003eKawakawa\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Freedive Aotearoa","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":53296914956653,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/5676\/1965\/files\/12657E6A-CF5B-4CFE-B106-58699206CE24.jpg?v=1778702610"},{"product_id":"moana-wahine","title":"Moana Wāhine — Wāhine-Led Instructor Pathway","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"mw-page\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- HERO --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"position:relative;min-height:clamp(420px,60vh,620px);display:flex;align-items:flex-end;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"position:absolute;inset:0;background:url('https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/5676\/1965\/files\/IMG_1349.jpg?v=1778556982') center\/cover;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(6,29,39,.3) 0%, rgba(6,29,39,.55) 50%, #072430 100%);\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;width:100%;max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:90px clamp(20px,5vw,64px) clamp(40px,7vw,80px);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eFreedive Aotearoa · First call-out\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch1 style=\"font-size:clamp(48px,8vw,108px);font-weight:900;letter-spacing:-.035em;line-height:.92;text-wrap:balance;\"\u003eMoana Wāhine\u003c\/h1\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:clamp(19px,2.3vw,28px);font-weight:600;margin-top:24px;max-width:780px;line-height:1.25;\"\u003eThe pathway from first breath-hold to instructor — designed by wāhine, for wāhine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:clamp(16px,2vw,20px);font-weight:400;margin-top:14px;max-width:640px;line-height:1.4;color:rgba(207,224,228,.92);\"\u003eYou said you'd love to be part of this. Here's an easy way in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:34px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@freedive.co.nz?subject=Moana%20W%C4%81hine%20%E2%80%94%20Next%20cohort\" class=\"mw-btn-accent\" style=\"background:var(--accent);color:#06222d;padding:15px 26px;border-radius:4px;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eApply for the next cohort\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/6427373348\" class=\"mw-btn-ghost\" style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);color:#eef4f5;padding:15px 24px;border-radius:4px;text-decoration:none;font-size:16px;\"\u003eMessage us on WhatsApp\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:clamp(56px,8vw,110px) 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:clamp(20px,2.4vw,28px);line-height:1.45;color:#eef4f5;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMoana Wāhine is a structured pathway through SSI freediving certifications for wāhine who want to teach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.65;color:#cbdde1;margin-top:20px;\"\u003eMentorship-led, cohort-based, and designed around the reality of being a woman in the ocean industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PART OF THIS \/ OFFER --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:clamp(56px,8vw,110px) 0;background:#061d27;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eYou said you'd love to be part of this\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:clamp(30px,4.4vw,52px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.025em;line-height:1.05;margin-bottom:18px;max-width:760px;\"\u003eAn easy way in.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.65;color:#cbdde1;max-width:640px;margin-bottom:clamp(32px,5vw,44px);\"\u003eSo many of you have asked how to help. Here's how it works — we give our time and expertise on the water, you cover your online learning, and you give back to the kaupapa when you can. We give, you give, we all grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr));gap:16px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid rgba(108,188,207,.4);background:rgba(108,188,207,.06);border-radius:8px;padding:30px 28px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eWe sponsor — free\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eYour in-water session\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;color:#cbdde1;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003eIn-water instruction with our kaiako\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003eOur time, skill and years on the ocean\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid var(--sand);background:rgba(232,217,176,.06);border-radius:8px;padding:30px 28px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--sand);margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eWe ask\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eYou cover your online learning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;color:#cbdde1;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003eYour SSI online learning \u0026amp; certification\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003eA willingness to help when you can\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003eA quick medical self-declaration\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:28px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/bWfNm2HkeaxNPkX87\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"mw-btn-accent\" style=\"background:var(--accent);color:#06222d;padding:15px 26px;border-radius:4px;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;text-decoration:none;display:inline-block;\"\u003ePut your hand up\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PATHWAY --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:clamp(56px,8vw,110px) 0;background:#061d27;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eThe pathway\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:clamp(30px,4.4vw,56px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.025em;line-height:1.04;margin-bottom:clamp(36px,5vw,52px);max-width:820px;\"\u003eFrom first breath to instructor — with mentorship, peer support, and wāhine-led cohorts where it counts.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:stretch;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"\/products\/freedive-course-l1\" style=\"flex:1 1 180px;border:1px solid rgba(108,188,207,.4);background:rgba(108,188,207,.06);border-radius:6px;padding:26px 22px;text-decoration:none;display:block;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.16em;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eSTEP 01\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:800;color:#eef4f5;\"\u003eLevel 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;color:var(--accent);font-size:26px;font-weight:800;\"\u003e→\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"\/products\/freedive-course-l2\" style=\"flex:1 1 180px;border:1px solid rgba(108,188,207,.4);background:rgba(108,188,207,.06);border-radius:6px;padding:26px 22px;text-decoration:none;display:block;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.16em;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eSTEP 02\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:800;color:#eef4f5;\"\u003eLevel 2\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;color:var(--accent);font-size:26px;font-weight:800;\"\u003e→\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"\/products\/freedive-course-l3\" style=\"flex:1 1 180px;border:1px solid rgba(108,188,207,.4);background:rgba(108,188,207,.06);border-radius:6px;padding:26px 22px;text-decoration:none;display:block;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.16em;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eSTEP 03\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:800;color:#eef4f5;\"\u003eLevel 3\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;color:var(--sand);font-size:26px;font-weight:800;\"\u003e→\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"\/products\/freedive-instructor-course\" style=\"flex:1 1 180px;border:1px solid var(--sand);background:rgba(232,217,176,.08);border-radius:6px;padding:26px 22px;text-decoration:none;display:block;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.16em;color:var(--sand);margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eTHE GOAL\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:800;color:#eef4f5;\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHO + WHAT'S DIFFERENT --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:clamp(56px,8vw,110px) 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(300px,1fr));gap:clamp(36px,6vw,72px);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eWāhine considering teaching freediving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eExisting certified divers ready for the instructor pathway\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eWāhine working in marine education, schools, or kura\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eWhat's different\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eWāhine-led cohorts at every level\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eMentorship from experienced wāhine freediving instructors and trainers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eIntegration with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/te-wheke-moana-schools\" class=\"mw-link\" style=\"color:var(--accent);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;\"\u003eTe Wheke Moana\u003c\/a\u003e schools delivery pathway\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003ePricing structures that work for working wāhine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eFunding pathways via Tū Manawa where applicable\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WAYS TO HELP --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:clamp(56px,8vw,110px) 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eHow you can help\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,48px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.05;margin-bottom:14px;max-width:760px;\"\u003eWe need everybody — in the water and on the side.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.65;color:#cbdde1;max-width:560px;margin-bottom:clamp(32px,5vw,44px);\"\u003eHelping doesn't mean you have to be a diver. There's a place here for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr));gap:16px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:8px;padding:28px 26px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.035);\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eEveryone\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eLend a hand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#cbdde1;\"\u003eTurn sausages, greet whānau, help keep our rangatahi safe poolside, share the word, or bring your people. Whatever you can give, we'll find a place for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:8px;padding:28px 26px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.035);\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eBring your people\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eShare the kaupapa\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#cbdde1;\"\u003eSpread the word, bring your whānau and mates, or connect us with your school, club or community. The more hands and hearts, the further this goes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:16px;border:1px solid var(--sand);border-radius:8px;padding:30px 28px;background:rgba(232,217,176,.06);\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--sand);margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eHeck yes 🥽\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:clamp(20px,2.6vw,26px);font-weight:800;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eWant to learn to freedive yourself? Put your hand up.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#cbdde1;margin-bottom:20px;max-width:720px;\"\u003eIf you'd love to dive too — that's a heck yes from us. Tell us when you sign up and we'll sponsor your session. You'll learn, you'll connect, and you'll be ready to give back to the next crew coming through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/bWfNm2HkeaxNPkX87\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"mw-btn-accent\" style=\"background:var(--accent);color:#06222d;padding:15px 26px;border-radius:4px;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;text-decoration:none;display:inline-block;\"\u003eYes — count me in\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHERE IT LEADS --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:clamp(56px,8vw,110px) 0;background:#061d27;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(300px,1fr));gap:clamp(36px,6vw,56px);align-items:center;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eFor the right people\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:clamp(26px,3.6vw,44px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.08;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eIf this really sparks you — there's a future in it.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.65;color:#cbdde1;\"\u003eFor some, a first breath-hold turns into something bigger. If the ocean lights you up, there's a real pathway here — and real mahi down the track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:8px;padding:30px 28px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.035);\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eWhere it can lead\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;color:#dceaed;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrain up through the freediving certifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecome an instructor and teach in your own community\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelp deliver Te Wheke Moana in schools and kura\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMentor rangatahi and lead local clubs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaid delivery and career roles as we grow\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHAT HAPPENS NEXT --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:clamp(56px,8vw,110px) 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,48px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.05;margin-bottom:clamp(32px,5vw,44px);max-width:720px;\"\u003eTwo ways in — pick yours.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(300px,1fr));gap:16px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid rgba(108,188,207,.4);background:rgba(108,188,207,.06);border-radius:8px;padding:30px 28px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e🥽 Diving with us\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eGet in the water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;color:#cbdde1;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"flex:0 0 26px;width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--accent);color:#06222d;font-weight:800;font-size:13px;display:grid;place-items:center;margin-top:2px;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSign up and pay for your spot — once you do, you'll be assigned your online learning.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"flex:0 0 26px;width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--accent);color:#06222d;font-weight:800;font-size:13px;display:grid;place-items:center;margin-top:2px;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate your free SSI account and choose \u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff;\"\u003eFreedive Aotearoa\u003c\/strong\u003e as your dive centre. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/my.divessi.com\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"mw-link\" style=\"color:var(--accent);text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eRegister with SSI →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"flex:0 0 26px;width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--accent);color:#06222d;font-weight:800;font-size:13px;display:grid;place-items:center;margin-top:2px;\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatch your inbox — your online learning lands there. Work through it before your session.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"flex:0 0 26px;width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--accent);color:#06222d;font-weight:800;font-size:13px;display:grid;place-items:center;margin-top:2px;\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe'll be in touch with when and where your session is.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);background:rgba(255,255,255,.035);border-radius:8px;padding:30px 28px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--sand);margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e🙌 Helping another way\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eLend a hand — no cost\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;color:#cbdde1;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"flex:0 0 26px;width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--sand);color:#06222d;font-weight:800;font-size:13px;display:grid;place-items:center;margin-top:2px;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo financial commitment — just fill in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/bWfNm2HkeaxNPkX87\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"mw-link\" style=\"color:var(--accent);text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eput your hand up form\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"flex:0 0 26px;width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--sand);color:#06222d;font-weight:800;font-size:13px;display:grid;place-items:center;margin-top:2px;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe'll be in touch with what's on and how to get involved.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PROGRAMMES RUNNING --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:clamp(56px,8vw,110px) 0;background:#061d27;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eProgrammes currently running\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(300px,1fr));gap:16px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid var(--sand);border-radius:6px;padding:32px;background:rgba(232,217,176,.06);\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;background:var(--sand);color:#0a2530;padding:4px 10px;border-radius:3px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eTuesdays · Free\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eKerikeri \u0026amp; Kawakawa\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#cbdde1;\"\u003eWeekly rangatahi sessions on Tuesdays — free, funded by Tū Manawa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:6px;padding:32px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.035);\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;background:var(--accent);color:#06222d;padding:4px 10px;border-radius:3px;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eLimited spots\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eKaitaia weekend workshops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#cbdde1;\"\u003ePool Freediver certification for wāhine — very limited spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- COHORT DATES + LINK TO TE WHEKE MOANA --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:clamp(56px,8vw,110px) 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(300px,1fr));gap:clamp(36px,6vw,72px);align-items:start;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eCohort dates\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:clamp(26px,3.4vw,42px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.08;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eCohorts are built when a critical mass is ready.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.65;color:#cbdde1;margin-bottom:22px;\"\u003eThe best way in is to get in touch — let us know where you are in your pathway and we'll work out the timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid rgba(232,217,176,.4);background:rgba(232,217,176,.06);border-radius:6px;padding:20px 22px;margin-bottom:26px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--sand);margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e$85 commitment\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#dceaed;\"\u003eWe run the first course free of our time. We ask for an \u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff;\"\u003e$85 commitment — non-refundable\u003c\/strong\u003e — which covers your online SSI certification and online learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;\"\u003e\n          \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@freedive.co.nz?subject=Moana%20W%C4%81hine%20%E2%80%94%20Next%20cohort\" class=\"mw-btn-accent\" style=\"background:var(--accent);color:#06222d;padding:15px 26px;border-radius:4px;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eApply for the next cohort\u003c\/a\u003e\n          \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/6427373348\" class=\"mw-btn-ghost\" style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);color:#eef4f5;padding:15px 24px;border-radius:4px;text-decoration:none;font-size:16px;\"\u003eMessage us on WhatsApp\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid rgba(108,188,207,.35);border-radius:8px;padding:34px;background:rgba(108,188,207,.05);\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003ePart of the bigger picture\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:24px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:12px;line-height:1.15;\"\u003eTe Wheke Moana\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#cbdde1;margin-bottom:22px;\"\u003eMoana Wāhine feeds directly into our Ocean-to-Trades schools pathway — marine education for Te Tai Tokerau rangatahi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"\/products\/te-wheke-moana-schools\" class=\"mw-link\" style=\"color:var(--accent);text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;font-size:17px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--accent);padding-bottom:2px;\"\u003eExplore Te Wheke Moana →\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHO IS BEHIND IT (general) --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:clamp(56px,8vw,100px) 0;background:#061d27;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eWho's behind it\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:clamp(26px,3.4vw,42px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.08;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eA Te Tai Tokerau freediving kaupapa, led by wāhine.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.65;color:#cbdde1;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eMoana Wāhine grew from years of taking wāhine and rangatahi into the moana — and a simple belief: when women teach women, more of us stay in the water for good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.65;color:#cbdde1;\"\u003eIt's mentorship-led and community-built, grounded in 25+ years of professional ocean experience and partnership history spanning the Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust, EMR, the R. Tucker Thompson Trust, and the I Have a Dream Foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- SAFETY --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:clamp(56px,8vw,100px) 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eSafety, certification \u0026amp; accreditation\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:clamp(26px,3.4vw,42px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.08;margin-bottom:32px;max-width:820px;\"\u003eFreedive Aotearoa operates under a WorkSafe-aligned Safety Management System.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(210px,1fr));gap:14px;margin-bottom:32px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:5px;padding:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:800;font-size:18px;margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eSSI\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#9db5bd;font-size:14px;\"\u003eInstructor Training Centre\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:5px;padding:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:800;font-size:18px;margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eAdventureMark\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#9db5bd;font-size:14px;\"\u003eCertified\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:5px;padding:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:800;font-size:18px;margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eQualmark\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#9db5bd;font-size:14px;\"\u003eAccredited\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:5px;padding:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:800;font-size:18px;margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eWorkSafe-aligned\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#9db5bd;font-size:14px;\"\u003eSafety Management System\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/health-safety\" class=\"mw-link\" style=\"color:var(--accent);text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;font-size:17px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--accent);padding-bottom:2px;\"\u003eRead our safety standards →\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- CONTACT CTA --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"position:relative;padding:clamp(64px,10vw,130px) 0;overflow:hidden;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#072430,#0a3242);\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);text-align:center;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:clamp(32px,5vw,72px);font-weight:900;letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:.98;margin-bottom:22px;text-wrap:balance;\"\u003eApply for the next cohort.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;color:#cbdde1;max-width:560px;margin:0 auto 36px;\"\u003eTell us where you are in your pathway and we'll work out the timing with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@freedive.co.nz?subject=Moana%20W%C4%81hine%20%E2%80%94%20Next%20cohort\" class=\"mw-btn-accent\" style=\"background:var(--accent);color:#06222d;padding:17px 30px;border-radius:4px;font-weight:700;font-size:17px;text-decoration:none;\"\u003einfo@freedive.co.nz\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/6427373348\" class=\"mw-btn-ghost\" style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);color:#eef4f5;padding:17px 28px;border-radius:4px;text-decoration:none;font-size:17px;\"\u003eMessage us on WhatsApp\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:44px;color:#7e979f;font-size:13px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n        30 Selwyn Road, Paihia, Bay of Islands, Northland, Te Taitokerau\u003cbr\u003e\n        © 2026 Freedive Aotearoa\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003clink href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Archivo:wght@400;500;600;700;800;900\u0026amp;family=Space+Mono:wght@400;700\u0026amp;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  #mw-page, #mw-page * { box-sizing:border-box; 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Into your real freediving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;color:#cbdde1;margin-top:18px;max-width:620px;\"\u003e$1,200 full course — secure your place with a deposit, and we'll tailor the rest to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:32px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@freedive.co.nz?subject=SSI%20Freedive%20Level%202\" class=\"l2-btn\" style=\"background:var(--accent);color:#06222d;padding:15px 26px;border-radius:4px;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;text-decoration:none;\"\u003ePick your date \u0026amp; book\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/6427373348\" class=\"l2-ghost\" style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);color:#eef4f5;padding:15px 24px;border-radius:4px;text-decoration:none;font-size:16px;\"\u003eMessage us on WhatsApp\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- MEDICAL NOTE --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:clamp(36px,5vw,52px) 0 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid var(--sand);background:rgba(232,217,176,.08);border-radius:8px;padding:22px 24px;display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"font-size:22px;\"\u003e⚕\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#dceaed;\"\u003eBefore you book, complete your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1xzSeNSV5EKZQrcTti3UCWqhUL03BO0ZH\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"l2-link\" style=\"color:var(--accent);text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eself-check medical form\u003c\/a\u003e. If something is flagged on page one, you get a second chance on page two (still self-check). If it's still flagged, print page three and take it to a doctor to sign you off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:clamp(48px,7vw,90px) 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:clamp(19px,2.3vw,26px);line-height:1.5;color:#eef4f5;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLevel 2 is where freediving becomes practice rather than experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.65;color:#cbdde1;margin-top:18px;\"\u003eYou'll work to 30m depth, refine your equalisation past the residual-volume zone, and learn the techniques that make repeated freediving sustainable for your body — and a whole lot more enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHO + COVER --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:clamp(48px,7vw,90px) 0;background:#061d27;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(300px,1fr));gap:clamp(36px,6vw,64px);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"l2-ey\" style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eSSI Freediver (Level 1) certified, or equivalent (AIDA 2, PADI Freediver)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eYou've done your own breath-hold work between courses\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eYou want depth, not just certification\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"l2-ey\" style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eWhat we cover\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eMouthfill equalisation introduction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eFree immersion, constant weight, constant weight no fins\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eLung stretching, diaphragm flexibility, frenzel-to-mouthfill transition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eSurface protocol and safety at depth\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eCO₂ and O₂ tables — structured training\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eDepth progression to 30m\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eRecovery and post-dive nutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHERE IT HAPPENS --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:clamp(48px,7vw,90px) 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"l2-ey\" style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eWhere it happens\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:clamp(26px,3.6vw,42px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.06;margin-bottom:clamp(28px,4vw,40px);max-width:760px;\"\u003eThree days, three of the best training environments in the north.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr));gap:16px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"l2-card\" style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);background:rgba(255,255,255,.035);border-radius:8px;padding:28px 26px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"l2-ey\" style=\"font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eStudio\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:19px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eFreedive Studio, Paihia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#cbdde1;\"\u003eTheory, breathwork, mobility \u0026amp; recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"l2-card\" style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);background:rgba(255,255,255,.035);border-radius:8px;padding:28px 26px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"l2-ey\" style=\"font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003ePool\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:19px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eKawakawa Pool\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#cbdde1;\"\u003eSpecific dynamic-apnea blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"l2-card\" style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);background:rgba(255,255,255,.035);border-radius:8px;padding:28px 26px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"l2-ey\" style=\"font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eOpen water\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:19px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eBay of Islands site\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#cbdde1;\"\u003eDepth — some of the top dive sites in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- INCLUDED + PREREQS --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:clamp(48px,7vw,90px) 0;background:#061d27;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(300px,1fr));gap:clamp(36px,6vw,64px);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"l2-ey\" style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eThree days of instruction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eDiving some of the top dive sites in the world\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eSSI Advanced Freediver digital materials \u0026amp; certification\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eAll equipment hire\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003ePool and site fees\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eRecovery space, sauna \u0026amp; cold-plunge (contrast therapy)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003ePre-course 1:1 video meeting \u0026amp; class session to tailor your experience\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eA tailored training package\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"l2-ey\" style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.65;color:#cbdde1;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eSSI Freediver, AIDA 2, or PADI Freediver — with current medical clearance for freediving over 20m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/medical-form\" class=\"l2-link\" style=\"color:var(--accent);text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;font-size:16px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--accent);padding-bottom:2px;\"\u003eSee medical form details →\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- HOW IT GOES --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:clamp(48px,7vw,90px) 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"l2-ey\" style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eHow it goes\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:clamp(26px,3.6vw,42px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.06;margin-bottom:clamp(28px,4vw,40px);max-width:720px;\"\u003eFrom booking to your first 30m.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;max-width:820px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"flex:0 0 28px;width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--accent);color:#06222d;font-weight:800;font-size:14px;display:grid;place-items:center;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;line-height:1.55;padding-top:2px;\"\u003ePick your date — a little flexibility in your range is best, so we can choose the optimal weather window.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"flex:0 0 28px;width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--accent);color:#06222d;font-weight:800;font-size:14px;display:grid;place-items:center;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;line-height:1.55;padding-top:2px;\"\u003ePay your deposit and book your online meeting with your instructor.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"flex:0 0 28px;width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--accent);color:#06222d;font-weight:800;font-size:14px;display:grid;place-items:center;\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;line-height:1.55;padding-top:2px;\"\u003eGet the SSI app and register online — affiliate with \u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff;\"\u003eFreedive Aotearoa\u003c\/strong\u003e so your course materials load to your app.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#9db5bd;margin-top:24px;max-width:820px;\"\u003eNote: the deposit is non-refundable. It includes your online materials, certification and all pre-course requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHAT'S NEXT --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:clamp(48px,7vw,90px) 0;background:#061d27;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"l2-ey\" style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eWhat's next after Level 2\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr));gap:16px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"\/products\/freedive-course-l3\" class=\"l2-card\" style=\"display:block;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);background:rgba(255,255,255,.035);border-radius:8px;padding:28px 26px;text-decoration:none;\"\u003e\n          \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:19px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:8px;color:#fff;\"\u003eSSI Freedive Level 3\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#cbdde1;\"\u003eThe technical level, past 40m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"l2-ey\" style=\"font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.14em;margin-top:12px;display:inline-block;\"\u003eView →\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"\/products\/freedive-instructor-course\" class=\"l2-card\" style=\"display:block;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);background:rgba(255,255,255,.035);border-radius:8px;padding:28px 26px;text-decoration:none;\"\u003e\n          \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:19px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:8px;color:#fff;\"\u003eSSI Freediving Instructor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#cbdde1;\"\u003eTurn your practice into a livelihood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"l2-ey\" style=\"font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.14em;margin-top:12px;display:inline-block;\"\u003eView →\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sauna-session\" class=\"l2-card\" style=\"display:block;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);background:rgba(255,255,255,.035);border-radius:8px;padding:28px 26px;text-decoration:none;\"\u003e\n          \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:19px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:8px;color:#fff;\"\u003eRecovery Studio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#cbdde1;\"\u003eSauna \u0026amp; plunge — recovery between training blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"l2-ey\" style=\"font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.14em;margin-top:12px;display:inline-block;\"\u003eView →\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHO TEACHES --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:clamp(48px,7vw,90px) 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"l2-ey\" style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eWho teaches it\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:clamp(26px,3.6vw,42px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.08;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eSacha Williamson\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.65;color:#cbdde1;\"\u003eFirst female Freediving Instructor Trainer in New Zealand (second overall). 25+ years as a professional diver — research and commercial diving across 45 countries. XPT Performance Breathing Coach, yoga instructor, and nationally certified in sport, fitness and recreation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- SAFETY --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:clamp(48px,7vw,90px) 0;background:#061d27;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"l2-ey\" style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eSafety, certification \u0026amp; accreditation\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:clamp(24px,3.2vw,38px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.1;margin-bottom:28px;max-width:820px;\"\u003eAn SSI Instructor Training Centre — one of very few in New Zealand.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(210px,1fr));gap:14px;margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:5px;padding:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:800;font-size:18px;margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eSSI\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#9db5bd;font-size:14px;\"\u003eInstructor Training Centre\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:5px;padding:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:800;font-size:18px;margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eAdventureMark\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#9db5bd;font-size:14px;\"\u003eCertified\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:5px;padding:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:800;font-size:18px;margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eQualmark\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#9db5bd;font-size:14px;\"\u003eAccredited\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:5px;padding:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:800;font-size:18px;margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eWorkSafe-aligned\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#9db5bd;font-size:14px;\"\u003eSafety Management System\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:22px;flex-wrap:wrap;\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/health-safety\" class=\"l2-link\" style=\"color:var(--accent);text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;font-size:16px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--accent);padding-bottom:2px;\"\u003eRead our safety standards →\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.divessi.com\/training\/freediving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"l2-link\" style=\"color:var(--accent);text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;font-size:16px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--accent);padding-bottom:2px;\"\u003eAbout SSI →\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- CONTACT CTA --\u003e\n  \u003csection style=\"position:relative;padding:clamp(56px,9vw,120px) 0;overflow:hidden;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#072430,#0a3242);\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);text-align:center;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:clamp(30px,5vw,64px);font-weight:900;letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1;margin-bottom:22px;text-wrap:balance;\"\u003ePick your date. Go past 20m.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;color:#cbdde1;max-width:540px;margin:0 auto 34px;\"\u003eFlexible on dates? Even better — we'll pick the optimal weather window with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@freedive.co.nz?subject=SSI%20Freedive%20Level%202\" class=\"l2-btn\" style=\"background:var(--accent);color:#06222d;padding:17px 30px;border-radius:4px;font-weight:700;font-size:17px;text-decoration:none;\"\u003einfo@freedive.co.nz\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/6427373348\" class=\"l2-ghost\" style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);color:#eef4f5;padding:17px 28px;border-radius:4px;text-decoration:none;font-size:17px;\"\u003eMessage us on WhatsApp\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003clink href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Archivo:wght@400;500;600;700;800;900\u0026amp;family=Space+Mono:wght@400;700\u0026amp;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  #l2-page, #l2-page * { box-sizing:border-box; }\n  #l2-page { --accent:#6cbccf; --sand:#e8d9b0; background:#072430; color:#eef4f5; font-family:'Archivo',system-ui,sans-serif; line-height:1.4; border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden; }\n  #l2-page h1, #l2-page h2, #l2-page h3, #l2-page p { margin:0; }\n  #l2-page a { color:inherit; }\n  #l2-page .l2-ey { font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent); }\n  #l2-page .l2-btn:hover { background:#8fd2e2; }\n  #l2-page .l2-ghost:hover { border-color:#fff; background:rgba(255,255,255,.06); }\n  #l2-page .l2-link:hover { color:#8fd2e2; }\n  #l2-page .l2-card:hover { border-color:rgba(108,188,207,.5); background:rgba(108,188,207,.06); }\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Freedive Aotearoa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53348959322477,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/5676\/1965\/files\/C028C070-01C4-4BBF-98B4-37290662D479.jpg?v=1778557000"},{"product_id":"freedive-course-l3","title":"SSI Freedive Level 3 — Bay of Islands","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"l3-page\"\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"position:relative;min-height:clamp(420px,60vh,620px);display:flex;align-items:flex-end;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"position:absolute;inset:0;background:url('https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/5676\/1965\/files\/C8CEBB53-4E79-4863-8290-CF4DEE5FC9FB.jpg?v=1778557042') center\/cover;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(6,29,39,.3) 0%, rgba(6,29,39,.55) 50%, #072430 100%);\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;width:100%;max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:90px clamp(20px,5vw,64px) clamp(40px,7vw,80px);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"l3-ey\" style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eSSI Performance Freediver · Bay of Islands\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch1 style=\"font-size:clamp(44px,7vw,92px);font-weight:900;letter-spacing:-.035em;line-height:.95;text-wrap:balance;\"\u003eSSI Freedive Level 3\u003c\/h1\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:clamp(19px,2.3vw,28px);font-weight:600;margin-top:22px;color:var(--sand);\"\u003eThe technical level. Past 40m, into mouthfill and FRC dives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;color:#cbdde1;margin-top:18px;max-width:620px;\"\u003e$1,500 full course — your $150 deposit today locks your spot and includes your SSI online learning. Small cohorts, longer dives between sets, deliberate progression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:32px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@freedive.co.nz?subject=SSI%20Freedive%20Level%203\" class=\"l3-btn\" style=\"background:var(--accent);color:#06222d;padding:15px 26px;border-radius:4px;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;text-decoration:none;\"\u003ePick your date \u0026amp; book\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/6427373348\" class=\"l3-ghost\" style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);color:#eef4f5;padding:15px 24px;border-radius:4px;text-decoration:none;font-size:16px;\"\u003eMessage us on WhatsApp\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:clamp(36px,5vw,52px) 0 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid var(--sand);background:rgba(232,217,176,.08);border-radius:8px;padding:22px 24px;display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"font-size:22px;\"\u003e⚕\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#dceaed;\"\u003eBefore you book, complete your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1xzSeNSV5EKZQrcTti3UCWqhUL03BO0ZH\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"l3-link\" style=\"color:var(--accent);text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eself-check medical form\u003c\/a\u003e. Flagged on page one? You get a second chance on page two. Still flagged? Print page three and take it to a doctor to sign you off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:clamp(48px,7vw,90px) 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:clamp(19px,2.3vw,26px);line-height:1.5;color:#eef4f5;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLevel 3 is the SSI Performance Freediver certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.65;color:#cbdde1;margin-top:18px;\"\u003eFor divers with their own consistent training practice and the ambition to dive to 40m and beyond. This is technical work — small cohorts, longer dives between sets, deliberate progression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:clamp(48px,7vw,90px) 0;background:#061d27;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(300px,1fr));gap:clamp(36px,6vw,64px);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"l3-ey\" style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eSSI Advanced Freediver (Level 2) or equivalent\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eYou train independently between courses\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eYou want to dive past residual volume safely\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"l3-ey\" style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eWhat we cover\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eFull mouthfill technique\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eFRC (functional residual capacity) dive introduction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eVariable weight introduction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eAdvanced depth protocols and safety\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eEquipment configuration for depth\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eSelf-rescue and team rescue at depth\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eDepth progression to 40m\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:clamp(48px,7vw,90px) 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(300px,1fr));gap:clamp(36px,6vw,64px);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"l3-ey\" style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eFour days of instruction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eSSI Performance Freediver materials \u0026amp; certification\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eEquipment hire\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eBoat fees for offshore depth sites\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;\"\u003eTwo recovery sauna sessions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"l3-ey\" style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.65;color:#cbdde1;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eSSI Advanced Freediver or equivalent. Verified depth log to 25m+. Current medical clearance for freediving over 30m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/medical-form\" class=\"l3-link\" style=\"color:var(--accent);text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;font-size:16px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--accent);padding-bottom:2px;\"\u003eSee medical form details →\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:clamp(48px,7vw,90px) 0;background:#061d27;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"l3-ey\" style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eHow it goes\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:clamp(26px,3.6vw,42px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.06;margin-bottom:clamp(28px,4vw,40px);max-width:720px;\"\u003eFrom booking to 40m.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;max-width:820px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"flex:0 0 28px;width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--accent);color:#06222d;font-weight:800;font-size:14px;display:grid;place-items:center;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;line-height:1.55;padding-top:2px;\"\u003ePick your date — a little flexibility in your range lets us choose the optimal weather window.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"flex:0 0 28px;width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--accent);color:#06222d;font-weight:800;font-size:14px;display:grid;place-items:center;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;line-height:1.55;padding-top:2px;\"\u003ePay your deposit and book your online meeting with your instructor.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"flex:0 0 28px;width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--accent);color:#06222d;font-weight:800;font-size:14px;display:grid;place-items:center;\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#dceaed;font-size:17px;line-height:1.55;padding-top:2px;\"\u003eGet the SSI app and register online — affiliate with \u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff;\"\u003eFreedive Aotearoa\u003c\/strong\u003e so your materials load to your app.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#9db5bd;margin-top:24px;max-width:820px;\"\u003eNote: the deposit is non-refundable. It includes your online materials, certification and all pre-course requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:clamp(48px,7vw,90px) 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"l3-ey\" style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eWhat's next after Level 3\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr));gap:16px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"\/products\/freedive-instructor-course\" class=\"l3-card\" style=\"display:block;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);background:rgba(255,255,255,.035);border-radius:8px;padding:28px 26px;text-decoration:none;\"\u003e\n          \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:19px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:8px;color:#fff;\"\u003eSSI Freediving Instructor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#cbdde1;\"\u003eThe professional pathway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"l3-ey\" style=\"font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.14em;margin-top:12px;display:inline-block;\"\u003eView →\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"\/products\/niue-ocean-escape-2026\" class=\"l3-card\" style=\"display:block;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);background:rgba(255,255,255,.035);border-radius:8px;padding:28px 26px;text-decoration:none;\"\u003e\n          \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:19px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:8px;color:#fff;\"\u003eNiue Ocean Escape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#cbdde1;\"\u003eApply your Level 3 depth skills in 50m+ visibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"l3-ey\" style=\"font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.14em;margin-top:12px;display:inline-block;\"\u003eView →\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:clamp(48px,7vw,90px) 0;background:#061d27;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"l3-ey\" style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eWho teaches it\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:clamp(26px,3.6vw,42px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.08;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eSacha Williamson\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.65;color:#cbdde1;\"\u003eSSI Instructor Trainer — one of two in New Zealand and the first female. 25+ years of professional ocean across 45 countries. The depth experience this level requires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"padding:clamp(48px,7vw,90px) 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"l3-ey\" style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eSafety, certification \u0026amp; accreditation\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:clamp(24px,3.2vw,38px);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;line-height:1.1;margin-bottom:28px;max-width:820px;\"\u003eAn SSI Instructor Training Centre, operating under a WorkSafe-aligned Safety Management System.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(210px,1fr));gap:14px;margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:5px;padding:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:800;font-size:18px;margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eSSI\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#9db5bd;font-size:14px;\"\u003eInstructor Training Centre\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:5px;padding:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:800;font-size:18px;margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eAdventureMark\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#9db5bd;font-size:14px;\"\u003eCertified\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:5px;padding:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:800;font-size:18px;margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eQualmark\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#9db5bd;font-size:14px;\"\u003eAccredited\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:5px;padding:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:800;font-size:18px;margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003eWorkSafe-aligned\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#9db5bd;font-size:14px;\"\u003eSafety Management System\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:22px;flex-wrap:wrap;\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/health-safety\" class=\"l3-link\" style=\"color:var(--accent);text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;font-size:16px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--accent);padding-bottom:2px;\"\u003eRead our safety standards →\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.divessi.com\/training\/freediving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"l3-link\" style=\"color:var(--accent);text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;font-size:16px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--accent);padding-bottom:2px;\"\u003eAbout SSI →\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection style=\"position:relative;padding:clamp(56px,9vw,120px) 0;overflow:hidden;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#072430,#0a3242);\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px);text-align:center;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:clamp(30px,5vw,64px);font-weight:900;letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1;margin-bottom:22px;text-wrap:balance;\"\u003eGo technical. Go past 40m.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;color:#cbdde1;max-width:540px;margin:0 auto 34px;\"\u003eFlexible on dates? Even better — we'll choose the optimal weather window with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@freedive.co.nz?subject=SSI%20Freedive%20Level%203\" class=\"l3-btn\" style=\"background:var(--accent);color:#06222d;padding:17px 30px;border-radius:4px;font-weight:700;font-size:17px;text-decoration:none;\"\u003einfo@freedive.co.nz\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/6427373348\" class=\"l3-ghost\" style=\"border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);color:#eef4f5;padding:17px 28px;border-radius:4px;text-decoration:none;font-size:17px;\"\u003eMessage us on WhatsApp\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003clink href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Archivo:wght@400;500;600;700;800;900\u0026amp;family=Space+Mono:wght@400;700\u0026amp;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  #l3-page, #l3-page * { box-sizing:border-box; }\n  #l3-page { --accent:#6cbccf; --sand:#e8d9b0; background:#072430; color:#eef4f5; font-family:'Archivo',system-ui,sans-serif; line-height:1.4; border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden; }\n  #l3-page h1, #l3-page h2, #l3-page h3, #l3-page p { margin:0; }\n  #l3-page a { color:inherit; }\n  #l3-page .l3-ey { font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent); }\n  #l3-page .l3-btn:hover { background:#8fd2e2; }\n  #l3-page .l3-ghost:hover { border-color:#fff; background:rgba(255,255,255,.06); }\n  #l3-page .l3-link:hover { color:#8fd2e2; }\n  #l3-page .l3-card:hover { border-color:rgba(108,188,207,.5); background:rgba(108,188,207,.06); }\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Freedive Aotearoa","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":53311535874413,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/5676\/1965\/files\/C8CEBB53-4E79-4863-8290-CF4DEE5FC9FB.jpg?v=1778557042"},{"product_id":"moana-wahine-wahine-led-instructor-pathway-copy","title":"Community Freedive Sessions","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"cfs-page\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"hero\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dive-line\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eFreedive Aotearoa · Te Tai Tokerau\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eYou said you'd love to be \u003cem\u003epart of this\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lede\"\u003eSo many of you have asked how to help. We need you — so here's an easy way in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"chip\"\u003e🌊 Free sponsored session\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"chip\"\u003e🤿 You cover your online learning\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cta-row\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/bWfNm2HkeaxNPkX87\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePut your hand up\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"offer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"big\"\u003eWe'll sponsor your free freediving session. \u003cspan\u003eYou just cover your online learning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"body\"\u003eIt's our thank you, and our way of bringing you in. We give our time and expertise on the water; you give back to the kaupapa when you can. We give, you give, we all grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"give-ask\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ga give\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"kicker\"\u003eWe sponsor — free\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour freediving session\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-water instruction with our kaiako\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur time, skill and years on the ocean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ga ask\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"kicker\"\u003eWe ask\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYou cover your online learning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour SSI online learning materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA willingness to help when you can\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA quick medical self-declaration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"kaupapa\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eWhat you'd be part of\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKaupapa we're growing across Te Tai Tokerau\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pills\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eTe Wheke Moana · schools\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eFree rangatahi sessions\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eWāhine Moana\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eClubs \u0026amp; dive buddies\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eKai moana \u0026amp; spearfishing\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eSafe diving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"help\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eHow you can help\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWe need everybody — in the water and on the side\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelping doesn't mean you have to be a diver. There's a place here for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"help-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"way\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"num\"\u003eEVERYONE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLend a hand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn sausages, greet whānau, help keep our rangatahi safe poolside, share the word, or bring your people. Whatever you can give, we'll find a place for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"way\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"num\"\u003eBRING YOUR PEOPLE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShare the kaupapa\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpread the word, bring your whānau and mates, or connect us with your school, club or community. The more hands and hearts, the further this goes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"way heckyes\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"num\"\u003eHECK YES 🤿\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWant to learn to freedive yourself? Put your hand up.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you'd love to dive too — that's a heck yes from us. Tell us when you sign up and we'll sponsor your session. You'll learn, you'll connect, and you'll be ready to give back to the next crew coming through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/bWfNm2HkeaxNPkX87\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYes — count me in\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"career\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"career-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eFor the right people\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIf this really sparks you — there's a future in it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor some, a first breath-hold turns into something bigger. If the ocean lights you up, there's a real pathway here — and real mahi down the track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"career-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it can lead\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrain up through the freediving certifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecome an instructor and teach in your own community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp deliver Te Wheke Moana in schools and kura\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMentor rangatahi and lead local clubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaid delivery and career roles as we grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"next\" class=\"next\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eWhat happens next\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo ways in — pick yours\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever you're joining us, here's exactly what to do. No mystery, no waiting on us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paths\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"path dive\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"kicker\"\u003e🤿 Diving with us\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGet in the water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSign up and pay \u003ca href=\"\/cart\/53481011347821:1\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e — once you do, you'll be assigned your online learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate your free SSI account and select \u003cstrong\u003eFreedive Aotearoa\u003c\/strong\u003e as your dive centre, so your learning and certification load to us. \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/my.divessi.com\/login\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRegister with SSI →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep an eye on your inbox — your online learning will land there. Work through it before your session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJump into your local \u003ca href=\"#whatsapp\"\u003eWhatsApp group\u003c\/a\u003e below so you know when and where.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"path helping\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"kicker\"\u003e🙌 Helping another way\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLend a hand — no cost\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo financial commitment — just fill in the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/bWfNm2HkeaxNPkX87\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eput your hand up form\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThen jump into your local \u003ca href=\"#whatsapp\"\u003eWhatsApp group\u003c\/a\u003e below, so you know when and how things are happening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"whatsapp\" class=\"whatsapp\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eJoin the conversation 💬\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFind your local crew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sub\"\u003eWe run our freediving clubs through WhatsApp, by region. 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June 21st\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunday July 5th\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two weekend sessions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 2px solid #e8f0ec; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e🤿 What is this?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're bringing Freedive Club to Kaitāia as two weekend workshops this term. This is your chance to gain your \u003cstrong\u003ePool Freediver certification\u003c\/strong\u003e — Day 1 of a formal Freediver course — giving you a recognised, formal certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside the certification, you'll be helping awhi the next generation of rangatahi wāhine through our Moana Wāhine programme, creating community and keeping this kaupapa going. We've been building this over the last few years and it's something special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethose who want to join in the morning will be encourages to support the afternoon with Wāhine Moana a free programme for anyone 12 years old and over, who identifies as Wāhine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 2px solid #e8f0ec; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e👤 Who is this for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWāhine only — must identify as female\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal wāhine who want to awhi rangatahi and gain their certification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll stages welcome — no experience needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery limited spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 2px solid #e8f0ec; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e💰 What does $120 cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePool hire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnline learning materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour formal Pool Freediver certification \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an investment in yourself and in community. The fee helps us cover real costs so we can keep bringing this kaupapa to Kaitāia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 2px solid #e8f0ec; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e🎯 What you'll get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePool Freediver certification — a formally recognised qualification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical freediving skills and breath-hold training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOcean safety knowledge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection with local wāhine and rangatahi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeing part of something bigger — community and kaupapa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 2px solid #e8f0ec; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e🎒 What to bring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogs, a towel, a water bottle, and all your dive gear if you have it — mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit. Don't stress if you don't have everything, just bring what you can and we'll sort the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 2px solid #e8f0ec; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5a8a6e;\"\u003e📍 Kaitāia · Freedive Aotearoa · Term 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5a8a6e;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe pathway from first breath-hold to instructor — designed by wāhine, for wāhine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoana Wāhine is a structured pathway through SSI freediving certifications for wāhine who want to teach. Mentorship-led, cohort-based, designed around the reality of being a woman in the ocean industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe pathway\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLevel 1 → Level 2 → Level 3 → Instructor — with mentorship, peer support, and wāhine-only cohorts where it counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWāhine considering teaching freediving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExisting certified divers ready for the instructor pathway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWāhine working in marine education, schools, or kura\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's different\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWāhine-only cohorts at every level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMentorship from New Zealand's first female SSI Freediving Instructor Trainer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegration with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/te-wheke-moana-schools\"\u003eTe Wheke Moana\u003c\/a\u003e schools delivery pathway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePricing structures that work for working wāhine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunding pathways via Tū Manawa where applicable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProgrammes currently running\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKerikeri \u0026amp; Kawakawa weekly rangatahi sessions\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tuesdays, free, funded by Tū Manawa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKaitaia weekend workshops\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pool Freediver certification for wāhine, very limited spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCohort dates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCohorts are built when a critical mass is ready. The best way in is to get in touch — let us know where you are in your pathway and we'll work out the timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@freedive.co.nz?subject=Moana%20W%C4%81hine%20%E2%80%94%20Application\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e→ Apply for the next cohort\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or call \u003ca href=\"tel:+64273733348\"\u003e+64 27 373 3348\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho's leading it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSacha Williamson — first female SSI Freediving Instructor Trainer in New Zealand. 25+ years of professional ocean experience. Partnership history with Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust, EMR, R. Tucker Thompson Trust, and the I Have A Dream Foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety, certification \u0026amp; accreditation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreedive Aotearoa is an SSI Instructor Training Centre, AdventureMark certified, Qualmark accredited, and operates under a WorkSafe-aligned Safety Management System. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/health-safety\"\u003eRead our safety standards →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Freedive Aotearoa","offers":[{"title":"$0 \/ $120","offer_id":53348866228589,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/5676\/1965\/files\/3BD360E9-8A41-42AC-B15F-84ABD61D1187.jpg?v=1778708624"},{"product_id":"moana-wahine-kawakawa-term-2","title":"Moana Wāhine — Kawakawa | Term 2","description":"\u003csection class=\"fa-mw\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cheader class=\"fa-mw__hero\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"fa-mw__eyebrow\"\u003eFree · Wāhine only · Funded by Tū Manawa\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"fa-mw__title\"\u003eMoana Wāhine — Kawakawa\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"fa-mw__lede\"\u003eA free, fully funded freediving workshop for wāhine, run over two days. Through time in te moana, breath-hold and ocean safety, you’ll build confidence, resilience and connection — to the water, to each other, and to yourself. This isn’t just about learning to dive. It’s about finding your crew and discovering what you’re capable of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/header\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"fa-mw__alert\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"fa-mw__alert-tag\"\u003eSpots are limited\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWe’ve had a \u003cstrong\u003ehuge response\u003c\/strong\u003e to this kaupapa, so we really need your numbers confirmed. You \u003cstrong\u003emust\u003c\/strong\u003e register and complete all the paperwork to hold your place — first in, best dressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"fa-mw__cta\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/XmsxSejWxVFQPBQAA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRegister here →\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"fa-mw__block\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"fa-mw__h\"\u003eThe workshop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"fa-mw__p\" style=\"margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eA two-day workshop in the Bay of Islands. Come to both days, or just one — whatever works for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"fa-mw__day\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"fa-mw__day-tag\"\u003eDay 1 · Wednesday\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch4 class=\"fa-mw__day-title\"\u003eKawakawa pool\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"fa-mw__day-meta\"\u003e11:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Bay of Islands\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"fa-mw__day-text\"\u003eSkills, breath-hold and safety in the pool to get you ready for the ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"fa-mw__day\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"fa-mw__day-tag\"\u003eDay 2 · Thursday\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch4 class=\"fa-mw__day-title\"\u003eOke Bay ocean dive\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"fa-mw__day-meta\"\u003eMeet at Kawakawa · leave 10:00 AM · back by 3:00 PM\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"fa-mw__day-text\"\u003eWe’ll take ākonga out to Oke Bay to put it all into practice in te moana. \u003cstrong\u003eVery limited — only 8 spots\u003c\/strong\u003e for the ride out from Kawakawa. You’re welcome to meet us out at Oke Bay instead — but either way, \u003cstrong\u003eall paperwork must be completed first. Non-negotiable.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"fa-mw__twocol\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"fa-mw__block\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"fa-mw__h\"\u003eWho it’s for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"fa-mw__list\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fa-mw__dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWāhine only — must identify as female\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fa-mw__dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAll levels welcome — no experience needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"fa-mw__block\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"fa-mw__h\"\u003eWhat you’ll get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"fa-mw__list\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fa-mw__dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCoached freediving over two days\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fa-mw__dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBreath-hold and technique development\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fa-mw__dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOcean safety skills and a supportive crew\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fa-mw__dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eConfidence in and around the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fa-mw__dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eConnection with te moana and te taiao\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"fa-mw__req\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"fa-mw__req-head\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"fa-mw__req-kicker\"\u003eRead this carefully\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"fa-mw__req-title\"\u003eBefore you get in the water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"fa-mw__req-sub\"\u003eEvery one of these must be completed and submitted \u003cstrong\u003ebefore\u003c\/strong\u003e your first session. We can’t make exceptions on the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003col class=\"fa-mw__steps\"\u003e\n      \u003cli class=\"fa-mw__step\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"fa-mw__num\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003ch4\u003eFinish all the paperwork\u003c\/h4\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eEvery form must be filled in and submitted. No paperwork, no spot — please don’t leave it to the last minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli class=\"fa-mw__step\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"fa-mw__num\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003ch4\u003eComplete the self-check medical\u003c\/h4\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eFill in the freediving self-check medical questionnaire so we know you’re good to dive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli class=\"fa-mw__step\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"fa-mw__num\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003ch4\u003eComplete the Safe Diver Code\u003c\/h4\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eRead through and agree to the Safe Diver Code — the simple rules that keep everyone safe in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli class=\"fa-mw__step\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"fa-mw__num\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003ch4\u003eRegister on the SSI app\u003c\/h4\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eDownload the SSI app and create an account so we can track your progress and recognise what you achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli class=\"fa-mw__step\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"fa-mw__num\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003ch4\u003eUnder 18? A parent or guardian signs the paperwork\u003c\/h4\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eIf you’re under 18, a parent or guardian must fill in and sign \u003cstrong\u003eall\u003c\/strong\u003e of the paperwork on your behalf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"fa-mw__warn\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eNo paperwork = no water.\u003c\/strong\u003e You can’t get in the pool unless every form has been completed and submitted beforehand.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"fa-mw__twocol\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"fa-mw__block\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"fa-mw__h\"\u003eWhat to bring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"fa-mw__p\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ebig lunch both days\u003c\/strong\u003e, lots of water, and all your dive gear — mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit. If you don’t have dive gear, please get in contact and we’ll sort you out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"fa-mw__block\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"fa-mw__h\"\u003eCost\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"fa-mw__p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully funded through Tū Manawa — no cost to you or your whānau.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"fa-mw__foot\"\u003e📍 Kawakawa · Freedive Aotearoa · Term 2 · Funded by Tū Manawa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .fa-mw{font-family:'Raleway','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#23323F;max-width:760px;margin:0 auto;padding:8px 4px 24px;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;}\n  .fa-mw *{box-sizing:border-box;}\n\n  .fa-mw__hero{margin-bottom:26px;}\n  .fa-mw__eyebrow{font:600 12px\/1 'Raleway',sans-serif;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#1B4E72;margin:0 0 14px;}\n  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