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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 29 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: Warnings & watches @ 4:30 am Thu 25 Jun
Wed 8:12 pm Strong Wind Warning - Orange.
Severe gale southerlies 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: Watch upgraded to an Orange Warning.Metservice: Marine Warnings & Watches @ 4:30 am Thu 25 JunHeavy Swell Warning: Wellington - Cape Terawhiti to Turakirae Head
RecreationalCombined wave: Southerly combined waves rising to 6 metres early Friday morning, peaking around 7 metres late Friday morning, then easing Friday afternoon. Peak period 9-10 seconds.
Swell: Southerly swell rising to 5-6 metres Friday morning, then gradually easing Friday afternoon. Period 10-11 seconds.
Wind wave: Southerly wind waves 3-4 metres.
Pressure: Minimum pressure 1008.8hPa forecast 3pm Fri 26th. Maximum pressure 1012.5hPa forecast 9am Fri 26th.
Tides: The highest risk period is typically at or within 1-2 hours of high tide
Cape Terawhiti high tides: 3:05am Fri 26th, 3:34pm Fri 26th.
Wellington high tides: 2:27pm Fri 26th.
Issued: 12:23pm Wed, 24 Jun
Next update: 2pm Thu, 25 Jun
Wellington Water recent alerts updated 11:14 pm Wed 24 Jun
24 Jun 9:50 am Water outage notice
Water Outage - Waitohu Road, York Bay This will affect the following: 26 62 Waitohu Road, Even side 17 69 Waitohu Road, Odd sideReason for shutdown: Service Connection Repair
Outage start date: 2026-06-24 09:55:00
Estimated outage end date: 2026-06-24 11:55:00
Properties affected : 45
(To see all outages and other notices go to LAWA)
HCC Active Consultations updated 4:13 am Thu 25 Jun
No active consultations.
GWRC Active Consultations @ 12:00 am Thu 25 Jun
Kāpiti Flood Hazard Mapping - Engagement on historic flood eventsGWRC Have Your Say / Consultations
Bluebridge Service Alerts updated 4:30 am Thu 25 Jun
Thursday 25 June
Wellington to Picton: 8:15 am, 1:30pm, 8:30 pm
Picton to Wellington: 2:00pm, 7:15 pm
Friday 26 June
Wellington to Picton: 8:15 am, 1:30 pm, 8:30 pm
Picton to Wellington: 7:45 am, 2:00 pm, 7:15 pm
Saturday 27 June
Picton to Wellington: 2:30 am
Affected customers have been contacted by email and/or text and automatically transferred to the next available sailing once it is safe to resume passenger services.
If your new sailing doesnât suit your needs, please contact our team on 0800 844 844 or email bluebridge.bookings@straitnz.co.nz with your booking reference.
If you booked via a third-party travel agent and wish to cancel, please contact them directly to request a refund.
We apologise for the disruptions this has caused to our customers' travel plans. ___________________ 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 4:10 am Thu 25 Jun
Gollan’s Valley Station
Alerts, Notices and restrictions can be found here
RNZ: Latest 5 News Items updated 3:59 am Thu 25 Jun
Wed 8:28 pm 'I've had students deny the Holocaust in class': far-right extremism on the rise in classrooms. Wed 8:15 pm Weather: Ferries cancelled amid significant swells, heavy rain warnings for Coromandel, Bay of Plenty. Wed 7:11 pm Northland flooding evacuees still can not go home after five months. Wed 6:22 pm Soldier faces court martial for attacking senior colleague. Wed 6:09 pm Paid parking extends into central Auckland suburb, businesses worried about impact. 
Product Recalls updated 12:00 am Thu 25 Jun
24 June 2026: Pavitrom Rangoli Powder Pack & Rangoli Colour 200g (red, white and yellow) - sold at various retailers
24 June 2026: Small car toy - sold at Nothing over $3
22 June 2026: Baby Snowsuits sold at Postie
11 June 2026: Mistral Barrel Cyclonic Vacuum Cleaner – Sold at Bunnings
10 June 2026: Rangoli Colour Assorted 10 pk - sold at various retailers
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