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Sunshine Bay to Days Bay Path Transition ProposalIncluded in the agenda for the 16th June 2026 ECB meeting is Report no: ECB2026/3/138 – The Sunshine Bay to Days Bay section of the pathway has been highly topical and subject to comment through the life of the Tupua Horo Nuku project, and more so since it’s official opening. We recommend you download the agenda and read this section if you have an interest in this issue. The report begins: Shared Path Transition: Sunshine Bay to Days Bay Purpose of Report To seek approval for the […]
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HCC Waste Collection for Monday 29 June Bins : BLUE (glass) & RED (landfill)
Options for recycling all other materials are listed here
Next Lion's Skip Bin is Saturday 27 JuneBurdan's Gate 8:00 am to 11:30 am, charges apply, unload help available
Metservice: Warnings & watches @ 1:30 pm Thu 25 Jun
Thu 9:22 am Heavy Rain Watch.
Periods of heavy rain, and amounts may approach warning criteria. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.Thu 9:22 am Strong Wind Warning - Orange.
Severe gale southerlies with damaging gusts of 130 km/h in exposed places. Impact: Damage to trees, powerlines, and unsecured structures possible. Driving may be difficult, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles. Chance of upgrading to a Red Warning: Low. Changes: Chance of upgrade changed to low.Metservice: Marine Warnings & Watches @ 1:30 pm Thu 25 JunHeavy Swell Warning: Wellington - Cape Terawhiti to Turakirae Head
RecreationalCombined wave: Southerly combined waves rising to 6-7 metres early Friday morning, then easing below warning criteria Friday night. Peak period 9-10 seconds.
Swell: Southerly swell rising to 4-5-metres Friday morning, then gradually easing from Friday evening. Period 10-11 seconds.
Wind wave: Southerly wind waves rising to 4-5 metres from Thursday night, then gradually easing from Friday evening.
Pressure: Minimum pressure 1010.2hPa forecast 6am Fri 26th. Maximum pressure 1014.5hPa forecast 9am Fri 26th.
Remarks: Wind waves are expected to be a significant, if not the most significant component of the combined waves for this event.
Tides: The highest risk period is typically at or within 1-2 hours of high tide
Cape Terawhiti high tides: 3:34pm Fri 26th.
Wellington high tides: 2:27pm Fri 26th.
Issued: 12:54pm Thu, 25 Jun
Next update: 2pm Fri, 26 Jun
Wellington Water recent alerts updated 1:14 pm Thu 25 Jun
25 Jun 11:37 am Water outage notice
Water Outage - Muritai Road, Eastbourne This will affect the following: 446 -521 Muritai Road, both sidesReason for shutdown: Toby Repair
Outage start date: 2026-06-25 11:40:00
Estimated outage end date: 2026-06-25 12:40:00
Properties affected : 25
(To see all outages and other notices go to LAWA)
HCC Active Consultations updated 1:13 pm Thu 25 Jun
No active consultations.
GWRC Active Consultations @ 12:00 pm Thu 25 Jun
Kāpiti Flood Hazard Mapping - Engagement on historic flood eventsGWRC Have Your Say / Consultations
Ferry Alerts updated 1:30 pm Thu 25 Jun
25 Jun 11:28 am Alert - Ferry QDF: All Sailings cancelled due to weather.25 Jun 5:28 am Alert - Ferry QDF: Due to forecasted worsening conditions all sailings are cancelled this morning
Bluebridge Service Alerts updated 1:30 pm Thu 25 Jun
Thursday 25 June
Wellington to Picton: 8:15 am, 1:30pm, 8:30 pm
Picton to Wellington: 2:00pm, 7:15 pm
Friday 26 June
Wellington to Picton: 2:00 am, 8:15 am, 1:30 pm, 8:30 pm
Picton to Wellington: 2:30 am, 7:45 am, 2:00 pm, 7:15 pm
Saturday 27 June
Picton to Wellington: 2:30 am
Affected customers have been contacted by email and/or text and automatically transferred to the next available sailing once it is safe to resume passenger services.
If your new sailing doesnât suit your needs, please contact our team on 0800 844 844 or email bluebridge.bookings@straitnz.co.nz with your booking reference.
If you booked via a third-party travel agent and wish to cancel, please contact them directly to request a refund.
We apologise for the disruptions this has caused to our customers' travel plans. ___________________ Bluebridge fare update due to fuel costs Updated 1:00pm Thursday 9 April
The ongoing situation in the Middle East continues to drive fuel prices higher. Like all transport operators, Bluebridge has experienced a significant and rapid increase in fuel costs.
While weâve worked hard to absorb these increases, fuel prices have reached a point where we need to adjust our fares to help offset a portion of the additional cost.
Our priority is to keep New Zealand connected with a safe, reliable and affordable Cook Strait service. We recognise the global situation is affecting everyone and we appreciate our customersâ understanding. We hope these conditions are temporary and will continue to review fares regularly in line with changes to fuel prices.
Please note: the new fare levels apply to new bookings, or to amended bookings made after the change on Thursday 9 April 2026. ___________________
East Harbour Parks Status updated 1:10 pm Thu 25 Jun
Gollan’s Valley Station
Alerts, Notices and restrictions can be found here
RNZ: Latest 5 News Items updated 12:59 pm Thu 25 Jun
Thu 12:42 pm Weather: Strong winds hit powerlines, cancel flights, ferries and close highways. Thu 12:03 pm New whare 'making a dent' in Te Tai Tokerau's significant housing need. Thu 11:30 am Appeal issued over missing Auckland teen. Thu 11:29 am National promises homeowners low-cost loans to install solar power. Thu 10:26 am Sewage discharging into Wellington coastal waters, again. 
Product Recalls updated 12:00 pm Thu 25 Jun
24 June 2026: Pavitrom Rangoli Powder Pack & Rangoli Colour 200g (red, white and yellow) - sold at various retailers
24 June 2026: Small car toy - sold at Nothing over $3
22 June 2026: Baby Snowsuits sold at Postie
11 June 2026: Mistral Barrel Cyclonic Vacuum Cleaner – Sold at Bunnings
10 June 2026: Rangoli Colour Assorted 10 pk - sold at various retailers
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