OCTOBER
WHIRINGA-A-NUKU
2025
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Point Howard Wharf - Lost or Not ? Belinda
Karamu Coffee Expands Nicola Morris
Eastbourne local Mike Pullin didn't hesitate to push "buy" when the opportunity arose to add the People's Coffee production business to his existing roastery Karamu Coffee,
Moss / Nicola Morris
A temporary wharf has been in place at Point Howard during the Seaview Wharf resilience project, but it will not be required after early 2026. Centre Port tells us it will cost $800,000 to remove . What would the cost be for it to stay ? Retaining the wharf offers several opportunities for Hutt City Council (HCC) and Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC): Ferry: It could be a new stop for the East by West ferry for residents commuting to Wellington from Lowry Bay and Point Howard, many of whom could easily walk there (on the new shared path), rather than driving. This would alleviate parking pressure in Days Bay and reduce commuter traffic between Point Howard and Days Bay. I understand Seaview and Gracefield are poorly served by public transport, especially for workers who live in Wellington. A ferry route between Wellington and Point Howard could potentially carry commuters from Wellington to Seaview and Gracefield, especially if combined with a bus service. We are all aware of the tremendous potential for the Eastern Bays when the Tupua Horo Noku shared path is completed. An additional ferry stop will provide recreational cyclists and walkers with more options for enjoying Te Aranui o Pōneke Great Harbour Way.
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Resilience: An additional wharf could be critical for the Eastern Bays if an earthquake cuts off the road, and also for Lower Hutt if the motorway is closed. Fishing: Fishers have lost places to fish with the dismantling of the old Point Howard Wharf and the closure of the Petone Wharf. Recreation: The beach at Point Howard is one of the most sheltered in the harbour for swimming, and a wharf there could enhance the recreation opportunities and offer an alternative to Days Bay, which is often overcrowded. Where to now? There are of course many considerations, not least being the consent conditions for the wharf and potential costs to HCC and GWRC. It would be helpful to have the conversations with interested parties before the wharf is removed. Contact the Eastbourne Community Board , or the Eastbourne Herald if you have an opinion or idea..
Initially based at Point Howard, the roastery has now expanded into a Gracefield warehouse and employs 8 locals . The decision to start roasting coffee came from a desire to control the end result : having coffee produced his way that kept his customers coming back for more. Interestingly whilst Mike acknowledges the malaise impacting so many hospitality businesses he says people are still buying coffee. They are spending less overall, but still want a decent coffee as a treat.
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