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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Hutt City mayor releases Head Start discussion documentLower Hutt mayor’s amalgamation plan: A unitary authority and six community councils Justin Wong|Local Democracy Reporting, July 9, 2026 • 4:40pm Ken Laban proposes Wellington and Wairarapa will form a single 20-member authority which will need a super majority to pass its budget and will devolve some powers to local “community councils”. His proposal is not the Wellington region’s final amalgamation plan that needs to be submitted by the Government’s August 9 deadline, but a draft of what […]
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HCC Waste Collection for Monday 10 August Bins : BLUE (glass) & RED (landfill)
Options for recycling all other materials are listed here
Next Lion's Skip Bin is Saturday 29 AugustBurdan's Gate 8:00 am to 11:30 am, charges apply, unload help available
Metservice: Marine Warnings & Watches @ 11:13 am Mon 3 AugNo local marine warning or watches detected
Wellington Water recent alerts updated 11:14 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 12:29 pm Sun 2 Aug
No active consultations.No active consultations.
GWRC Active Consultations @ 12:00 pm Wed 22 Jul
Kāpiti Flood Hazard Mapping - Engagement on historic flood eventsGWRC Have Your Say / Consultations
Bluebridge Service Alerts updated 11:08 am Mon 3 Aug
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Weather alert â Large swells predicted Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 August
Updated: 9:10am, Monday 3 August
A southerly weather system is due to impact Cook Strait on Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 August.
If the predicted swells do eventuate, this could result in the delay or cancellations of services. We are monitoring the situation closely and if your sailing is impacted, we will notify you via text and email at the earliest opportunity.
If you would prefer to alter your travel plans now, the quickest and easiest way to change your booking is online.
Alternatively, you can contact our Customer Service team on 0800 844 844 (8:30 am â 8 pm) or email bookings@bluebridge.co.nz with your booking number. Fare terms and conditions apply.
If you booked through a New Zealand-based or international travel agent, please contact them directly to reschedule your travel.
Our top priority is ensuring everyoneâs safety while minimising the impact on your travel plans. Thank you for your understanding, and we apologise in advance for any disruption this may cause. ________________________ Bluebridge fare update due to fuel costs Updated 1:00 pm 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 11:18 am Mon 3 Aug
Gollan’s Valley Station
Alerts, Notices and restrictions can be found here
Eastbourne callouts updated 11:06 am Mon 3 Aug
No calls reported
Seaview recent callouts updated 11:07 am Mon 3 AugNo calls reported
RNZ: Latest 5 News Items updated 11:30 am Mon 3 Aug
Mon 11:09 am Serious injury in Auckland shooting, man in hospital. Mon 11:00 am Trained neurologists quitting NZ due to lack of jobs and funding, experts say. Mon 10:59 am Wife of patient who died at Waikato Hospital says staffing levels and experience remain a concern. Mon 10:56 am Five Pacific states face permanent US visa bond requirement. Mon 10:30 am Man allegedly robs Auckland restaurant armed with machete. 
Geonet: recent earthquakes near Eastbourne updated 11:35 am Mon 3 Aug
2.5 - (weak) 193 km NorthEast of Eastbourne at 12:56 am Mon 3 Aug (confirmed)
Product Recalls updated 10:49 am Mon 3 Aug
30 July 2026: ARB Bull Bar Mounting Brackets for MY26 Hilux Bullbar - sold at ARB 4x4 Accessories dealers
27 July 2026: TerraGear Tree Stake Rammer - sold at Advance Landscape Systems
27 July 2026: XTM TTF Fridge Freezer Range sold at Supercheap Auto
22 July 2026: HEAT BOSS Workshop Tripod Electric Infrared Heater 2kw sold via TopmaQ
21 July 2026: Legrand Residual Current Circuit Breaker (safety switch): RX3 RCCB 63A 30mA Type A 2P - sold through trade channels
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