Eastbourne is a friendly sea side village just a short drive or ferry ride to Wellington City, the capital and cultural centre of New Zealand. Perfect for all ages with schools, shops, library, medical, dental, many recreation options such as coastal rides and walks, hiking in the hills, beaches, sailing and fishing. Safe for children and suitable for the elderly, it’s perfect for families
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Tupua Horo Nuku Opening and CelebrationThe weather is gate crashing our celebration! The weather isn’t looking too flash for Saturday – so the decision is to postpone the public informal part of the day until Sunday 19 April (next day). Same places, same time (10am-2pm), same fun – just hopefully better weather. The official proceedings (blessing and opening) will still go ahead from 6am at Whiorau Reserve on Saturday 18th April. Sunday – Get your bikes tuned up, lace up your walking shoes, and prepare to […]
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HCC Waste Collection for Monday 20 April Bins : BLUE (glass) & RED (landfill)
Options for recycling all other materials are listed here
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Lions bin is 1 week earlier in April on Saturday 18th to avoid clash with ANZAC Day services and events.
Metservice: Marine Warnings & Watches @ 9:00 am Fri 17 Apr
Wellington Water recent alerts updated 11:14 pm Wed 15 Apr
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(To see all outages and other notices go to LAWA)
HCC Active Consultations updated 8:13 am Fri 17 Apr
Shape your city centre streets
Shape your city centre park
Draft Annual Plan 2026-27
Revenue and Financing Policy update 2026
Public Places Bylaw review
GWRC Active Consultations @ 12:00 am Fri 17 Apr
Kāpiti Flood Hazard Mapping - Engagement on historic flood eventsGWRC Have Your Say / Consultations
Bluebridge Service Alerts updated 9:00 am Fri 17 Apr
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East Harbour Parks Status updated 8:10 am Fri 17 Apr
Hunting in East Harbour - Northern Forest
Alerts, Notices and restrictions can be found hereTreefall in Northern Forest: use caution
Alerts, Notices and restrictions can be found hereGollan’s Valley Station
Alerts, Notices and restrictions can be found here
RNZ: Latest 5 News Items updated 8:59 am Fri 17 Apr
Fri 8:37 am Communication of sperm whales closely parallels human language, study finds. Fri 8:23 am Search for missing New Zealand-born monk ongoing, Scottish police say. Fri 8:17 am The postcard that made its way home to Dunedin after 116 years. Fri 7:50 am The postcard that made its way home to Dunedin after 116 years. Fri 7:42 am Waitangi Tribunal told draft history curriculum badly written and inaccurate. 
Geonet: recent earthquakes near Eastbourne updated 9:00 am Fri 17 Apr
1.6 - (unnoticeable) 13 km South of Eastbourne at 8:26 am Fri 17 Apr (preliminary)
Product Recalls updated 12:00 am Fri 17 Apr
15 April 2026: 2L Stainless Steel Top Handle Drink Bottle - Sold at Kmart
15 April 2026: RWS and BLITZ Captive Bolt Activators
8 April 2026: Cloud Nine Travel Hairdryer (XDM-3600) - provided as free gift
7 April 2026: Kaichi branded wind up animal bath toys - Sold at Toyworld
7 April 2026: Scania Trucks in the LPGRS series with gearbox of the type G25, G33, G38
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