Te Anihana's Mother and Detective Senior Sergeant speak to media regarding ongoing appeals to locate the missing 25-year-old woman, Te Anihana Pomana. Video / Annaleise Shortland
The desperate search for a young woman missing for more than two weeks continues, with no new leads, despite an emotional public plea from her mother.
Te Anihana Beau Pomana, 25, was last seen on security footage leaving Auckland’s SkyCity Hotel at 5.06am on August 21.
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“We’re here because we’re determined to find her,” said Anderson, who travelled to Auckland to look for her daughter.
“We want to find her and take her home and keep her safe.
“As a mother, I’m appealing to anyone who has any information about Te Anihana to contact the police.
“Te Anihana, if you see this, we all love you and we miss you. Please let us know that you’re okay.”
Police said she had no known associates in central Auckland.
Te Anihana Beau Pomana, 25, was last seen leaving Sky City Hotel on the morning of August 21 without her belongings. Photo / NZ Police
Timeline of Te Anihana’s known movements
Early August: Travelled from Dunedin to Christchurch with her father.
August 2: Arrived in Auckland and received treatment at Middlemore Hospital for existing injuries, later being discharged.
Early August: Moves between multiple hostels, hotels and bedsits.
August 18, 2025: Checked into SkyCity Hotel, Auckland, at 11.11pm.
August 20, 2025: Seen on CCTV boarding WX1 bus from Hobson Street at 6.37pm. Believed to have travelled to Lincoln Road, Henderson, then returned to city.
August 21, 2025: Confirmed sighting via CCTV leaving SkyCity Hotel at 5:06am, leaving belongings behind.
August, 21 2025: Confirmed last sighting on Victoria Street West at 5.16am.
August 29, 2025: Police released CCTV footage of Te Anihana’s last known movements.
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