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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Gollan’s Farm update and ECB Board MeetingOn June 10th the theme of the Eastbourne Community Board meeting will be the Gollan’s farm purchase. Quentin Duthie (GWRC) is speaking about why the council bought the land, Dave Bamford will be speaking on why the trust for the estate of John Marsden Nankervis gave so generously to help the purchase, and Ben Bruno (Harbour to Headlands) will be speaking on the support from the community and the ideas that have been put forward. This will be an initial opportunity to hear more about the […]
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HCC Waste collection for Monday 9 June Bins : YELLOW (recycling) & RED (landfill)
Options for recycling all other materials are listed here
Next Lion's Skip Bin is Saturday 28 JuneBurdan's Gate 8:00 am to 11:30 am, charges apply, unload help available
Metservice: Marine Warnings & Watches @ 11:30 pm Fri 6 Jun
Heavy Swell Warning: Wellington - Cape Terawhiti to Turakirae Head
RecreationalCombined wave: Southerly combined waves rising to 5.5 to 6 metres Saturday late morning, then easing below advisory criteria early Sunday morning. Peak period 12 seconds.
Swell: Southeast swell rising to 4.5 to 5 metres Saturday around midday, then easing to 4 metres early Sunday and below 4 metres by late Sunday morning. Period 12 seconds.
Wind wave: Southerly wind waves 3 metres, easing Saturday evening.
Pressure: Minimum pressure 1003.6hPa forecast 3pm Sat 7th. Maximum pressure 1007.8hPa forecast 9pm Sat 7th.
Tides: The highest risk period is typically at or within 1-2 hours of high tide
Cape Terawhiti high tides: 3:19pm Sat 7th, 3:35am Sun 8th.
Wellington high tides: 2:12pm Sat 7th, 2:28am Sun 8th.
Issued: 12:32pm Fri, 6 Jun
Next update: 2pm Sat, 7 Jun
HCC Active Consultations updated 11:13 pm Fri 6 Jun
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GWRC Active Consultations @ 12:00 pm Fri 6 Jun
Kāpiti Flood Hazard Mapping - Engagement on historic flood eventsGWRC Have Your Say / Consultations
Ferry Alerts updated 11:50 pm Fri 6 Jun
06 Jun 4:26 pm Alert - Ferry QDF: Restricted timetable operating this evening, Thursday 6 June, due to weather.
Metlink Alerts updated 11:09 pm Fri 6 Jun
06 Jun 9:49 pm Alert - Bus 83: 9:30pm from Eastbourne to Courtenay Place is cancelled
Bluebridge Service Alerts updated 11:30 pm Fri 6 Jun
Saturday 7 June
Wellington to Picton
8:15am
8:30pm
Picton to Wellington
2:00pm
Sunday 8 June
Picton to Wellington
2:30am
All customers affected by these cancellations have been advised by email and text. We are monitoring the situation closely, and if further sailings are impacted, we will notify you via text and email at the earliest opportunity.
You can change your booking online or 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. Please be aware that there may be a delay in response due to high call and email volume.
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.
The Bluebridge team.
East Harbour Parks Status updated 11:10 pm Fri 6 Jun
Professional Deer Culling in Northern Forest: 5 May to 13 June 2025
Alerts, Notices and restrictions can be found hereBallot Hunting in the Northern Forest: 29 March to 29 April
Alerts, Notices and restrictions can be found hereWinter planting at Baring Head/Orua-Pouanui
Alerts, Notices and restrictions can be found here
Wellington Water recent alerts updated 11:14 pm Fri 6 Jun
06 Jun 4:18 pm SEAVIEW WWTP - Weekly Update 06/06/2025
(To see all outages and other notices go to LAWA)
Eastbourne callouts updated 11:05 pm Fri 6 Jun
No calls reported
Seaview recent callouts updated 11:07 pm Fri 6 Jun
Fri 6 Jun 4:40pm - Seaview,
- (responded) Seaview (for) Medical
Fri 6 Jun 3:59pm - Petone,
- (responded) Seaview (for) Fire alarmFri 6 Jun 10:41am - Hutt Central,
- (responded) Seaview, Avalon (for) Structure fireThu 5 Jun 9:25pm - Hutt Central,
- (responded) Avalon, Seaview (for) Fire alarmThu 5 Jun 9:55am - Seaview,
- (responded) Avalon, Seaview (for) Training exercise
RNZ: Latest 5 News Items updated 10:59 pm Fri 6 Jun
Fri 10:49 pm Residents told to stop using bore water after diesel leak at Christchurch prison. Fri 10:45 pm Man charged for passenger's death after unreported crash. Fri 8:46 pm Meth and cocaine with combined street value of $4.6m seized at Auckland Airport. Fri 4:29 pm What's protein, why do we need it, and how do you get more?. Fri 5:20 pm Sharp jump in Covid-19, respiratory infections. 
Geonet: recent earthquakes near Eastbourne updated 11:06 pm Fri 6 Jun
3.6 - (light) 36.7 km East of Eastbourne at 6:14 pm Thu 5 Jun (confirmed)
Product Recalls updated 12:00 pm Fri 6 Jun
5 June 2025: Cherub Baby Anywhere Warmer Pro- sold at Baby Bunting
4 June 2025: Kids Mega Hoodie Blanket- sold at Not Socks Gifts
27 May 2025: Magnetic Chess Game 20 and 28 piece sets
26 May 2025: bb&b Sleep Kids Microplush Sherpa Bath Robe- sold at Bed Bath and Beyond online
26 May 2025: bb&b sleep Oversized Kids Fleece Hoodies- sold at Bed Bath and Beyond online
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