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: Warnings & watches @ 12:00 am Sat 18 Apr
Fri 8:40 pm Heavy Rain Watch.
Periods of heavy rain with possible thunderstorms, and amounts may approach warning criteria about the ranges and in localised areas elsewhere. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate. Changes: Watch area extended south to include parts of Wellington north of the Harbour.Metservice: Marine Warnings & Watches @ 12:00 am Sat 18 AprNo local marine warning or watches detected
Wellington Water recent alerts updated 11:14 pm Fri 17 Apr
17 Apr 11:25 am Water outage notice
Water Outage: Pukatea Street, Eastbourne This will affect the following: 1-57 Pukatea Street, both sides 1-2 Heketara StreetReason for shutdown: Service Connection repair
Outage start date: 2026-04-17 11:30:00
Estimated outage end date: 2026-04-17 13:30:00
Properties affected : 50
(To see all outages and other notices go to LAWA)
17 Apr 9:28 am Water outage notice
Water Outage - Muritai Road, Eastbourne This will affect the following: 80 138 Muritai Road, Even side only 3 & 5 Marine ParadeReason for shutdown: Main Repair 175mm/STCL Our records indicate that this asset was installed in 1915
Outage start date: 2026-04-17 09:30:00
Estimated outage end date: 2026-04-17 12:30:00
Properties affected : 40
(To see all outages and other notices go to LAWA)
HCC Active Consultations updated 11:13 pm 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 Sat 18 Apr
Kāpiti Flood Hazard Mapping - Engagement on historic flood eventsGWRC Have Your Say / Consultations
Ferry Alerts updated 12:00 am Sat 18 Apr
17 Apr 7:37 pm Alert - Ferry QDF: Restricted timetable running Monday 20 - Tuesday 28 April
Bluebridge Service Alerts updated 11:30 pm Fri 17 Apr
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East Harbour Parks Status updated 11:10 pm 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 11:59 pm Fri 17 Apr
Fri 9:35 pm Northland driver John Le Noel sentenced for death of cyclist Matthew Howard at Ōkaihau. Fri 9:15 pm Educators call on crown to pause contentious changes to Waitangi Treaty obligations. Fri 8:17 pm Fuel crisis does little to diminish New Zealanders love for utes, data shows. Fri 7:49 pm Papatoetoe’s Indian community vents anger over growing anti-Indian sentiment. Fri 6:56 pm Waitaki residents facing 19 percent rates hike. 
Geonet: recent earthquakes near Eastbourne updated 12:00 am Sat 18 Apr
2.7 - (weak) 82.1 km South West of Eastbourne at 2:20 pm Fri 17 Apr (confirmed)
Product Recalls updated 12:00 am Sat 18 Apr
17 April 2026: Can-Am Outlander 500 or 700 Pro (MY2023-26) with Speed limiter mode
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
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