Pukehina Surf Rescue

Pukehina Surf Rescue Mission: We exist to prevent drowning & injury at Pukehina Beach

🌊 PSR 2026 AGM – Board Confirmed 🌊Thank you to everyone who came along to yesterday's AGM! We're pleased to introduce yo...
19/09/2026

🌊 PSR 2026 AGM – Board Confirmed 🌊

Thank you to everyone who came along to yesterday's AGM! We're pleased to introduce your Pukehina Surf Rescue Board for the season ahead:

πŸ”Ή Chair – Kim O'Leary
πŸ”Ή Treasurer – Rachel McTurk
πŸ”Ή Club Captain – Mel Dwane
πŸ”Ή Sport Officer – Boyd Harris
πŸ”Ή Junior Surf Officer – Alicia White
πŸ”Ή Lifesaving Officer – Mark O'Leary
πŸ”Ή Independent Board Members – Carina Hall & Natalie Rutland

A huge thank you to our outgoing Treasurer, Barbara Reid, for her dedication and hard work over the past 12 months – it's been greatly appreciated by the whole club.

Thank you also to Stu and Brenda Brickland, who gave their time as scrutineers for our contested positions yesterday.

Finally, a massive thank you to everyone who contributes to the running and support of PSR across all of our activities – our volunteers who give their time so freely, our sponsors, and our wider Pukehina community who back us season after season. We couldn't do it without you β€οΈπŸ’™

πŸ“’ Pukehina Surf Rescue AGM – This Saturday!Join us for our Annual General Meeting:πŸ—“οΈ Saturday 19 September 2026πŸ•‘ 2:00pmπŸ“...
16/09/2026

πŸ“’ Pukehina Surf Rescue AGM – This Saturday!

Join us for our Annual General Meeting:

πŸ—“οΈ Saturday 19 September 2026
πŸ•‘ 2:00pm
πŸ“ Pukehina Surf Rescue, 723 Pukehina Parade, RD9, Te Puke

Everyone is welcome to attend, and light refreshments will be served after.

Please email: [email protected] if you have any questions.

πŸ“’ PSR Board Nominations Close Saturday, 5pmPukehina Surf Rescue is calling for nominations to our Board, all positions a...
03/09/2026

πŸ“’ PSR Board Nominations Close Saturday, 5pm

Pukehina Surf Rescue is calling for nominations to our Board, all positions are available but we're particularly keen to find our next Treasurer.

This is a genuine leadership opportunity for someone who wants to put their financial expertise to work for a cause that matters. You'll guide the Club's financial governance and strategy, lead the Annual Budget process, oversee reporting to the Board, and help steer funding, sponsorship and compliance across the organisation. It's a role for someone who thinks strategically about risk, planning and long-term sustainability β€” not just the books.

We're looking for someone with strong financial literacy (accounting or financial advisory background well suited), sound judgement, and a commitment to transparency and integrity.

If that sounds like you β€” or someone in your network β€” nominations close this Saturday at 5pm.

Please contact [email protected] for further information.

All Officer role descriptions can be found in the link below πŸ‘‡

πŸ“’ PSR 2026 Annual General Meeting – Save the Date!Kia ora!Our 2026 Annual General Meeting is coming up on Saturday 19th ...
27/08/2026

πŸ“’ PSR 2026 Annual General Meeting – Save the Date!

Kia ora!

Our 2026 Annual General Meeting is coming up on Saturday 19th September at 2pm at Pukehina Surf Rescue. Mark it in your diaries β€” we hope to see you there!

🌊 Board nominations are open!
We're calling for nominations for the 2026/27 Board. The following positions are up for election:
Chair
Treasurer
Club Captain
Sport Officer
Junior Surf Officer
Lifesaving Officer
Independent Board Member (x2)

Being part of the Board is a great opportunity to contribute your skills, experience and ideas to the governance and future direction of our Club. You don’t need to have served on a Board before. If you care about PSR and believe you have skills, experience or a perspective that could contribute to its future, we encourage you to consider putting your name forward.

πŸ“… Nominations close Saturday 5th September at 5pm.

Please click on the link below for nomination forms and role descriptions. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to touch base at: [email protected].

More details (agenda, annual report, financials) will be shared closer to the date.

We'd love to see as many of you there as possible!

Pool Champs Debut πŸŠβ€β™‚οΈA great introduction to Pool Champs for Pukehina Surf Rescue this weekend, with five Pukehina Mast...
25/08/2026

Pool Champs Debut πŸŠβ€β™‚οΈ

A great introduction to Pool Champs for Pukehina Surf Rescue this weekend, with five Pukehina Masters competing at the Eastern Region Pool Champs at Kiwa Pools in Gisborne.

This weekend marked Pukehina Surf Rescue’s first appearance at Pool Champs. With 15 clubs attending from Hawke’s Bay to Auckland, there was plenty of competition across age groups from U11 through to 60–65.

The programme included a mix of individual and team events, including manikin carries and tows, obstacle races, fin sprints, line throw and relay events.

πŸŠβ€β™‚οΈ Pukehina Surf Rescue finished 8th overall! πŸŽ‰

Overall Age Group Results:
πŸ₯‡ Leanne Armstrong
πŸ₯‡ Deirdre Harris
πŸ₯ˆ Bryce Armstrong
πŸ₯‰ Boyd Harris
πŸ… Andrew McDowell – 4th in the same age group

A great result for a team that has only been learning these technical races over the past month.

Thanks to Opotiki Surf Lifesaving Club , the officials and fellow competitors for sharing tips and helping the team along the way.

And a special thanks to Tracey Morrison for being Camp Mother, photographer and chief supporter for the weekend. πŸ‘

Well done team! β€οΈπŸ’™

🌊πŸ₯Ά POLAR PLUNGE 2.0 IS ON! πŸ₯ΆπŸŒŠAlright whānau, round two is happening! πŸ˜‚πŸ™ŒAfter Mother Nature decided to throw a spanner in...
14/08/2026

🌊πŸ₯Ά POLAR PLUNGE 2.0 IS ON! πŸ₯ΆπŸŒŠ

Alright whānau, round two is happening! πŸ˜‚πŸ™Œ

After Mother Nature decided to throw a spanner in the works last weekend, we’re back THIS SUNDAY – 16th August for our annual Pukehina Surf Rescue Polar Plunge! πŸ’™

πŸ“… Sunday 16 August 2026
⏰ Registration from 9.30am | Plunge at 9.45am
πŸ“ Pukehina Surf Rescue

Get your wildest, wackiest and warmest-looking outfits ready (although we suspect you’ll still be a little chilly!) because there are prizes up for grabs!

There’ll be hot soup, baking and a classic sausage sizzle waiting for you afterwards, plus plenty of laughs and good old whānau fun.

And YES… all the prizes are still ready to go! πŸ†πŸŽ‰

So rally the crew, bring your mates, bring the kids, bring your best costume and come get amongst it!

🌧️ SORRY WHΔ€NAU β€” WE’RE POSTPONING! 🌧️Well… the weather has spoken, and unfortunately, it’s not playing ball for us tomo...
07/08/2026

🌧️ SORRY WHΔ€NAU β€” WE’RE POSTPONING! 🌧️

Well… the weather has spoken, and unfortunately, it’s not playing ball for us tomorrow! πŸ˜…

We’ve made the call to postpone the event until SUNDAY 16 AUGUST 2026 so we can actually enjoy it properly β€” and we want you all to have a great day too! πŸ’™

We’re really sorry for the change of plans, but don’t worry… we’ve got ALL the prizes ready to go! πŸ†πŸŽ‰

So, same place, same time, just one week later!

Grab your whānau, bring your mates and cross your fingers for some sunshine. β˜€οΈπŸ€ž

See you Sunday 16 August! πŸ’™πŸŒŠ

🌊 Junior Guard School 2026 – Pukehina in the House! 🌊Last weekend was a big weekend for Pukehina Surf Rescue! Six of our...
07/08/2026

🌊 Junior Guard School 2026 – Pukehina in the House! 🌊

Last weekend was a big weekend for Pukehina Surf Rescue! Six of our junior guards - Lucy A, Lucy W, Ruby, Ash, Robbie and Noah headed off to the Eastern Region Junior Guard School. They came home with new skills, new mates, and plenty of stories to tell.

Early starts, water sessions, first aid drills, SurfCom, and an Amazing Race to finish things off. On top of that, the crew got some great insight from Police, Fire and Emergency, and Hato Hone St John about the different paths a career in emergency services can take.

Big thanks go out to everyone behind the scenes who made it happen β€” the instructors, mentors, parent helpers and support crew, along with sponsors Roundwood NZ and Diverse Distributors, whose support helps get our young lifeguards to camps like this. A huge appreciation as well to the Eastern Region team for organising another top weekend πŸ™Œ

We're so proud of our guards for giving it everything and flying the flag for Pukehina Surf Rescue β€οΈπŸ’™

πŸ₯Άβ„️ IT'S GOING TO BE A TRUE POLAR PLUNGE! ❄️πŸ₯ΆGrab your friends, your family (and your best costume!) and join us this Su...
05/08/2026

πŸ₯Άβ„️ IT'S GOING TO BE A TRUE POLAR PLUNGE! ❄️πŸ₯Ά

Grab your friends, your family (and your best costume!) and join us this Sunday for the Pukehina Surf Rescue Polar Plunge – one of our favourite community events of the year!
πŸ† Prizes up for grabs for:
❄️ Best Dressed Female
❄️ Best Dressed Male
❄️ Best Dressed Child
❄️ Best Dressed Team

🎁 Plus, we've got loads of spot prizes to give away!

With our current arctic blast, this year's plunge is going to be the real deal... but don't worry, we'll help warm you up afterwards!

🌭 Delicious sausage sizzle
πŸ₯£ Hot homemade soup
🍰 Fresh baking
β˜• Hot drinks

All available to purchase, with proceeds helping support the volunteer lifeguards of Pukehina Surf Rescue.

We'd love to see you there!

Congratulations to all of our Pukehina Surf Rescue finalists who were recognised at the Surf Life Saving NZ Eastern Regi...
28/07/2026

Congratulations to all of our Pukehina Surf Rescue finalists who were recognised at the Surf Life Saving NZ Eastern Region Awards on Saturday night.

We were incredibly proud to have finalists in the following categories:

πŸ† Rookie Lifeguard of the Year – Ashton Rutland
πŸ† DHL Surf Lifeguard of the Year – Mark O'Leary
πŸ† DHL U19 Surf Lifeguard of the Year – Jayden Harris
πŸ† NZ Lottery Grants Board Volunteer of the Year – Mel Dwane
πŸ† Coaches Commitment Award – Alan Craig
πŸ† Overall Club of the Year – Pukehina Surf Rescue

A huge congratulations to Alan Craig for taking home the Coaches Commitment Award – a well-deserved recognition of the time, dedication and passion he puts into developing our members and supporting our club.

While we didn't bring home the other awards, simply being nominated alongside so many outstanding people and clubs from across the Eastern Region is an achievement in itself. We're incredibly proud of all of our finalists and the contribution they make to our club and community every season.

It was a fantastic evening celebrating the amazing volunteers who give so much to surf lifesaving. Congratulations to all of the finalists and winners across the regionβ€”we're already looking forward to next year!

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