Benny Meredith

Benny’s love for the moana runs deep. After leaving her career in advertising, she embraced life as a Freediving Instructor and Spearfisherwoman, immersing herself in the ocean’s depths and sharing her passion with others. Through her storytelling, Benny captures raw, everyday moments that resonate with audiences, inspiring them to explore, connect with nature, and pursue their own adventures & passions.

As a New Zealand Freediving National Record holder, Benny is committed to growing the sport, highlighting safety, and promoting self-sufficiency in harvesting and preparing kaimoana. Her expertise takes her across New Zealand and beyond, teaching, guiding, and empowering others to experience the moana through freediving and spearfishing.
Whether she’s leading a course or embarking on her own underwater explorations, Benny is always seeking new experiences, forging connections, and sharing the magic of life.

Her authenticity, courage, and unwavering passion have earned her a growing reputation as a compelling content creator and advocate for the moana —gaining recognition through media coverage and an engaged audience that values her knowledge and adventurous spirit.