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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 15 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: Marine Warnings & Watches @ 12:00 am Sat 13 JunNo local marine warning or watches detected
Wellington Water recent alerts updated 12:14 am Sat 13 Jun
12 Jun 2:50 pm Water outage notice
Water Outage - Karamu Street, Eastbourne This will affect the following: 13 Karamu Street All Of Ngaio Street 272 Muritai RoadReason for shutdown: Toby Repair
Outage start date: 2026-06-12 14:55:00
Estimated outage end date: 2026-06-12 15:55:00
Properties affected : 15
(To see all outages and other notices go to LAWA)
12 Jun 12:22 pm Water outage notice
BURST WATER MAIN - 12 FERRY ROAD, DAYS BAY Update 12:20: Crews have identified a secondary fault during repair, outage extended to 14:00 Our team have responded to a burst 150 PVC water main pipe at 12 Ferry Road . This will affect the following streets: All of Kotari Road All of Korimako Road All of Pitoitoi Road All of Ferry Road It is anticipated that service will be interrupted for at least 5 hours and affect approximately 80 properties. UPDATE 1 - 09:30 - We have isolated the water supply to the affected area. Our team have been in contact with the school, who have advised they will r emain open. The water tanker has been stationed near the school for easy ac cessibility for the students and residents in the affected area. Our team are underway with the excavation to expose the fault. A further update will be provided as the works progress.Outage start date: 2026-06-12 07:45:00
Estimated outage end date: 2026-06-12 14:00:00
Properties affected : 70
(To see all outages and other notices go to LAWA)
12 Jun 12:22 pm Water outage notice
BURST WATER MAIN - 12 FERRY ROAD, DAYS BAY Update 12:20: Crews have identified a secondary fault during repair, outage extended to 14:00 Our team have responded to a burst 150 PVC water main pipe at 12 Ferry Road . This will affect the following streets: All of Kotari Road All of Korimako Road All of Pitoitoi Road All of Ferry Road It is anticipated that service will be interrupted for at least 5 hours and affect approximately 80 properties. UPDATE 1 - 09:30 - We have isolated the water supply to the affected area. Our team have been in contact with the school, who have advised they will r emain open. The water tanker has been stationed near the school for easy ac cessibility for the students and residents in the affected area. Our team are underway with the excavation to expose the fault. A further update will be provided as the works progress.Outage start date: 2026-06-12 07:45:00
Estimated outage end date: 2026-06-12 14:00:00
Properties affected : 70
(To see all outages and other notices go to LAWA)
GWRC Active Consultations @ 12:00 am Sat 13 Jun
Kāpiti Flood Hazard Mapping - Engagement on historic flood eventsGWRC Have Your Say / Consultations
Bluebridge Service Alerts updated 12:00 am Sat 13 Jun
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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 12:10 am Sat 13 Jun
Gollan’s Valley Station
Alerts, Notices and restrictions can be found here
RNZ: Latest 5 News Items updated 11:59 pm Fri 12 Jun
Fri 11:23 pm Fire at Wellington Airport terminal. Fri 10:01 pm Health ministry launches review into effects of nitrate in water. Fri 7:57 pm Climate change boosts risk of bacteria-infected seafood, water. Fri 7:49 pm Targeting diabetes drugs at Māori and Pasifika is needs-based, specialist says. Fri 7:49 pm Two dead in crash on SH4 near Whanganui, delays expected. 
Geonet: recent earthquakes near Eastbourne updated 12:10 am Sat 13 Jun
4.2 - (moderate) 137.6 km West of Eastbourne at 11:01 pm Fri 12 Jun (confirmed)
2.9 - (weak) 128.4 km East of Eastbourne at 10:24 pm Fri 12 Jun (preliminary)4.4 - (moderate) 135.9 km West of Eastbourne at 1:54 pm Fri 12 Jun (confirmed)
Product Recalls updated 12:00 am Sat 13 Jun
11 June 2026: Mistral Barrel Cyclonic Vacuum Cleaner – Sold at Bunnings
10 June 2026: Rangoli Colour Assorted 10 pk - sold at various retailers
8 June 2026: Handheld Jingles Toy Tambourine
4 June 2026: 3M™ PELTOR™ ComTac™ VIII Headsets
2 June 2026: Crywolf Hooded Towels
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