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Lowry Bay Crossing and HCC Long Term Plan2 surveys are currently underway. The preliminary Hutt City Long Term Plan, and the proposed pedestrian crossing at Lowry Bay. A member of the Community Board will be at the Eastbourne Hub from 10am tomorrow (Saturday 26) for an hour or so if you wish to discuss either of these. He Waka Eke Noa Charting a new course together Fill out a survey at a neighbourhood hub or online. Are there practical ways that services or facilities could be provided differently? Early engagement closes 15 October […]
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HCC Waste collection for Monday 28 September Bins : YELLOW (recycling) & RED (landfill)
Options for recycling all other materials are listed here
Next Lion's Skip Bin is Saturday 26 SeptemberBurdan's Gate 8:00 am to 11:30 am, charges apply, unload help available
Metservice: Warnings & watches @ 6:13 pm Sat 26 Sep
Sat 9:44 am Strong Wind Warning - Orange.
Severe gale west to northwest winds gusting 120 km/h in exposed places. Winds easing from the south Sunday afternoon. 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: Minimal. Changes: Upgraded to an Orange Warning.
Sat 9:44 am Strong Wind Warning - Orange.
Severe gale northwest winds gusting 120 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: Minimal. Changes: Upgraded to an Orange Warning.
Tiaki Wai (water) recent alerts updated 6:45 pm Sat 26 Sep
26 Sep 6:16 pm Water outage notice
BURST WATER MAIN - 218 MURITAI ROAD, EASTBOURNE
Our team have responded to a burst 150mm STCL main at 218 Muritai Road, Eas=
tbourne.
Our records indicate that this asset was installed in 1915.
The area affected is as follows:
182 - 242 Muritai Road, even side only
UPDATE 1 - 18:15 - Our team have isolated the water supply to the affected =
area.
It is anticipated that the service will be isolated for approximately 2 hou=
rs.
We will provide a further update as the works progress.
Outage start date: 2026-09-26 18:15:00
Estimated outage end date: 2026-09-26 20:15:00
Properties affected : 24
To see all outages and other notices please go to the
Tiaki Wai Network Status page

26 Sep 5:41 pm Water outage notice
BURST WATER MAIN - 218 MURITAI ROAD, EASTBOURNE
Our team have responded to a burst 150mm STCL main at 218 Muritai Road, Eas=
tbourne.
Our records indicate that this asset was installed in 1915.
The area affected is as follows:
148 - 242 Muritai Road, even side only
Water will remain on to this area until further resourcing has arrived to t=
he site to assist with the excavation.
A further update will be provided once the water has been isolated.
Outage start date:
Estimated outage end date:
Properties affected : 24
To see all outages and other notices please go to the
Tiaki Wai Network Status page
