Pohutukawa Coast Times

02/10/2025

Applications for the Transpower CommunityCare Fund are now open!

One-off grants are available for projects near Transpower’s Brownhill to Pakūranga cable repair project, including Huntington Park, East Tamaki Heights and Flat Bush.

To be eligible the project must add real value and benefit to the local community.

Any registered charity, incorporated society, school or educational institution, regional or district council, iwi, non-profit organisation, or community group can apply for funding.

Expressions of interest close 31 October 2025. For information on how to apply

👉 visit www.transpower.co.nz
👉 email [email protected]

We look forward to receiving your application.

22/09/2025

Contact us now to book your spot in our Boating & Marine Feature. Call 021 0261 4467 or email [email protected].

09/09/2025

Some of our long-term Beachlands and Maraetai residents might remember Cyril Moore who was the local pharmacist for over 30 years. Cyril's wife, Jan, sadly passed away last week and Cyril has asked the PC Times to share the following details of Jan's funeral service. All who knew Jan are welcome to attend.

To our dear friends.

It is with extreme sorrow that I must notify you all, that my darling wife Jan Moore, passed away early Wednesday Morning at Auckland Hospital.
We have been truly blessed to have lived, loved and worked together, with the great fortune of having travelled extensively, with the joy of meeting many people along the way.

Jannette (Jan) Cathrine Moore, (Chambers) 1932-2025
A Celebration of Life will be held for Jan at St Mary’s-in-Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell.
446 Parnell Road, Auckland.
11am on Wednesday 17 September 2025.

Jan has always stated the service should be a celebration of her life, and to wear spring or pastel colours.

03/09/2025

19/08/2025

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11/08/2025

Police are commending the selfless actions of a member of the public following an incident in Pine Harbour yesterday afternoon, which narrowly avoided a tragic outcome.

Police were called to the Pine Harbour Marina at about 4.20pm following a report of a woman in distress in the water.

Relieving Counties Manukau East Area Commander, Inspector Nga-Wati Chaplow, says the Police Air Support Unit, Deodar and Coastguard were dispatched.

“Prior to their arrival a member of the public has come to the woman’s aid, wading into the water to assist before emergency services arrived.

“This person hasn’t hesitated to help another person in their time of need.

“I would like to acknowledge their actions; for seeing something and doing something about it, they potentially saved a life.”

Inspector Chaplow says once officers arrived, they too jumped into the water to help.

“Again and again we see Police officers putting themselves in harm’s way to help others and keep our communities safe.

“I am extremely proud and humbled of the actions of this member of the public and my team.”

The woman was transported to hospital.

08/08/2025

The problem of what to do with Auckland's rubbish is looming, as one of Auckland's two current landfill sites nears the end of its consent. Directing all of Auckland's rubbish to Whitford Landfill is one of three options proposed by Waste Management. Find out more in this week's issue:https://www.pctimes.co.nz/files/PCTA8AUG25A0_Low_Res.pdf

04/08/2025

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Winner announced in our 15 August issue.

08/06/2025

Great turnout for the opening of Beachlands’ new pump track this morning, built and funded by Maraetai resident Byron Scott

29/05/2025

Aww sorry Fairlane! But you did have your 15 minutes of front page fame a couple of years ago!
Great post Special Agents 003

29/04/2025

In this week's issue Clevedon Presbyterian shares its redevelopment plans. Plus:
- Coast Youth Choir founder takes a final bow
- Social group sees widowed locals find joy in new connections
- Award-winning Orere musician performs at local shows
- ANZAC Day photos
- Mother's Day gift guide - shop local to spoil mum!
Read the paper online now:
https://www.pctimes.co.nz/files/PCTA02MAY25A0_LowRes.pdf

23/04/2025

This week's issue is online now - and includes a chance to win a $200 Sisters on Wakelin hair salon voucher, thanks to Ray White Beachlands (see page 12 for details)!
https://www.pctimes.co.nz/files/PCTA25APR25A0_Low_Res.pdf