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The Community Climate Action Fund Closes 13 July 2025 There is nearly $1,900 allocated to Eastbourne projects. Got a project that helps Lower Hutt take meaningful steps towards a low-carbon future? Our Community Climate Action Fund is here to support initiatives that reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainability. See eligibility criteria and find out more. Applications close 13 July 2025 so get in quick! […]
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Bins : BLUE (glass) & RED (landfill)
Options for recycling all other materials are listed here

Burdan's Gate 8:00 am to 11:30 am, charges apply, unload help available


10 Jul 12:50 pm Water outage notice
LOSS OF SERVICE - EASTBOURNE Due to complications with the water outage on Moana Road, Eastbourne, there is a greater affected area. The Eastbourne area may experience a loss of service during this time. It is anticipated that service will restored by 14:30.Outage start date: 2025-07-10 10:00:00
Estimated outage end date: 2025-07-10 14:30:00
Properties affected :
(To see all outages and other notices go to LAWA)

10 Jul 12:49 pm Water outage notice
LOSS OF SERVICE - EASTBOURNE Due to complications with the water outage on Moana Road, Eastbourne, there is a greater affected area. The Eastbourne area may experience a loss of service during this time. It is anticipated that service will restored by 14:30. SERVICE RESTORED - 12:50 - Our service crew have completed the repair and a re charging up the water slow to prevent further complications. The affected properties will have service restored within the next half hou r. There will be no further updates.Outage start date: 2025-07-10 14:30:00
Estimated outage end date:
Properties affected :
(To see all outages and other notices go to LAWA)

10 Jul 12:02 pm Water outage notice
LOSS OF SERVICE - EASTBOURNE Due to complications with the water outage on Moana Road, Eastbourne, there is a greater affected area. The Eastbourne area may experience a loss of service during this time. It is anticipated that service will restored by 14:30.Outage start date: 2025-07-10 14:30:00
Estimated outage end date:
Properties affected :
(To see all outages and other notices go to LAWA)

10 Jul 9:08 am Water outage notice
Water outage - Moana Road, Days Bay This will affect the following: All of Moana Road All of Huia Road All of Tui Road All of Kereru Road.Reason for shutdown: Hydrant Failure
Outage start date: 2025-07-10 10:00:00
Estimated outage end date: 2025-07-10 13:00:00
Properties affected : 50
(To see all outages and other notices go to LAWA)

09 Jul 2:49 pm Water outage notice
Water Outage - Muritai Road, Eastbourne This will affect the following: 148 - 242 Muritai Road, even side only.Reason for shutdown: Service Connection Repair.
Outage start date: 2025-07-09 14:50:00
Estimated outage end date: 2025-07-09 15:50:00
Properties affected : 50
(To see all outages and other notices go to LAWA)







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Winter planting at Baring Head/Orua-Pouanui
Alerts, Notices and restrictions can be found here
Sun 6 Jul 5:53pm - Lowry Bay,
- (responded) Seaview, Eastbourne (for) Medical
Thu 10 Jul 12:53pm - Waiwhetu,
- (responded) Seaview, Avalon (for) Fire alarm
Thu 10 Jul 9:11am - Wainuiomata,
- (responded) Seaview (for) Minor
Thu 10 Jul 8:56am - Wainuiomata,
- (responded) Wainuiomata, Seaview, Avalon, Thorndon, Wellington City, Remutaka, Newtown (for) Structure fire
Wed 9 Jul 12:58pm - Waiwhetu,
- (responded) Seaview, Avalon (for) Hazardous gas
Wed 9 Jul 1:26am - Maungaraki,
- (responded) Avalon, Seaview (for) Fire alarm








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