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
(c) 2022 Eastbourne.nz
Featured news item
Tupua Horo Nuku Opening and CelebrationThe weather is gate crashing our celebration! The weather isn’t looking too flash for Saturday – so the decision is to postpone the public informal part of the day until Sunday 19 April (next day). Same places, same time (10am-2pm), same fun – just hopefully better weather. The official proceedings (blessing and opening) will still go ahead from 6am at Whiorau Reserve on Saturday 18th April. Sunday – Get your bikes tuned up, lace up your walking shoes, and prepare to […]
The Eastbourne Herald latest / recent / past delivers the latest local news to more than 5,000 residents of the Eastern Bays of Lower Hutt, Wellington. Email editor@eastbourneherald.co.nz,
HCC Waste Collection for Monday 20 April Bins : BLUE (glass) & RED (landfill)
Options for recycling all other materials are listed here
![](https://eastbourne.nz/eastbourne/images/lions-bin-truck.png")
Lions bin is 1 week earlier in April on Saturday 18th to avoid clash with ANZAC Day services and events.
Metservice: Warnings & watches @ 10:30 am Sat 18 Apr
Sat 8:55 am Severe Thunderstorm Watch.
Updated at 8.55am to extend watch area.
A very active line of thunderstorms lies over Wellington and southern Kapiti, extending eastwards into Wairarapa. This line should start moving slowly northeastwards, accompanied by very heavy rain, possibly torrential in places.
Very strong wind gusts are also possible, and there is a low risk of small tornadoes.
People are urged to stay alert to these severe weather conditions, with flash flooding likely.
This watch will be updated by 1pm Saturday 17 April, 2026.
Sat 10:12 am Heavy Rain Watch.
Periods of heavy rain with possible thunderstorms, and amounts may approach warning criteria about the ranges. Localised areas could accumulate a further 50 to 70 mm due to thunderstorms. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate. Changes: Watch area extended south to include parts of Wellington north of the Harbour.Metservice: Marine Warnings & Watches @ 10:30 am Sat 18 Apr
Wellington Water recent alerts updated 10:14 am Sat 18 Apr
18 Apr 9:03 am Discharge Notice
WASTEWATER DISCHARGE NOTIFICATION - Seaview WWTP Due to heavy rainfall in the catchment area at 07:06 18/04/2026, there has been a discharge of fully treated wastewater into the Waiwhetu Stream, whic h may make the water at the discharge point appear cloudy or murky and may have an odour. Warning signs have been put in place, and coastal monitoring samples will b e collected. Wellington Water recommends that all recreational water users follow the ad vice of Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA) < https://u31183019.ct.sendgrid .net/ls/click?upn3Du001.4U6CaUqH9-2F1NIpE6PIuDXOPa9eliNp9ieANXFgt-2BDn64bJ KmJuOqyDSgh19lmg61T9twOl58C-2FZrq0fTyerefA-3D-3DWPbW_QEkP7eIhC7tZMuIKyI2fu7 CxRyWMj33tYMJsiYYZkoIaN7NMDQzXnCIuS1i8aemRiZjiJZ9kQsV-2B3z8KM96l7wTkdfZMVGi sPOlTK1-2Fx-2BUFVba9s8qNqH0n-2FhkB-2BFEHkK5KGMgJv4shIIjxdG-2FUwvvSGckq2G6p4 eN4O-2Bxw4tTr2nzSVl4hfcg3ZWTENqsvmc85hR7mzwa5bqhflmZrxPSwWUXNd0TPDLsgCjFu0E g02pmtcrWHlkJxXxFOaBSVcFoGqsqeDLqtx9WWQ-2Bh2IphJhrztr7FEdS1CIL3HLxNlnqsvmY8 -2B2hWCV3N5QZGiRubWX7wh0B5K6ZMykchqkd1ico0WVOXI14BsYvl1VOJm-2BDkS29YI12UjFn M5J-2BXd4 , which suggests staying out of the water for two to three days a fter heavy rain.(To see all outages and other notices go to LAWA)
18 Apr 9:01 am WASTEWATER DISCHARGE NOTIFICATION - Seaview WWTP
(To see all outages and other notices go to LAWA)
HCC Active Consultations updated 10:13 am Sat 18 Apr
Shape your city centre streets
Shape your city centre park
Draft Annual Plan 2026-27
Revenue and Financing Policy update 2026
Public Places Bylaw review
GWRC Active Consultations @ 12:00 am Sat 18 Apr
Kāpiti Flood Hazard Mapping - Engagement on historic flood eventsGWRC Have Your Say / Consultations
Ferry Alerts updated 10:40 am Sat 18 Apr
18 Apr 7:55 am Alert - All sailings have been cancelled this morning (18 April) due to current and forecasted weather conditions.17 Apr 7:37 pm Alert - Ferry QDF: Restricted timetable running Monday 20 - Tuesday 28 April
Bluebridge Service Alerts updated 10:30 am Sat 18 Apr
___________________
East Harbour Parks Status updated 10:10 am Sat 18 Apr
Hunting in East Harbour - Northern Forest
Alerts, Notices and restrictions can be found hereTreefall in Northern Forest: use caution
Alerts, Notices and restrictions can be found hereGollan’s Valley Station
Alerts, Notices and restrictions can be found here
RNZ: Latest 5 News Items updated 9:59 am Sat 18 Apr
Sat 9:35 am Live: Heavy rain, reports of flooding in lower North Island. Sat 8:19 am RNZ dismantling ageing transmission masts in Auckland, outages expected. Sat 7:55 am Country Life: Dragon fruit a sweet choice for storm-scarred Northland?. Sat 6:43 am Government reviews RSE visa scheme, report calls for reform. Sat 5:12 am Retailers taking a hit from high fuel prices. 
Geonet: recent earthquakes near Eastbourne updated 10:40 am Sat 18 Apr
2.7 - (weak) 82.1 km South West of Eastbourne at 2:20 pm Fri 17 Apr (confirmed)
Product Recalls updated 12:00 am Sat 18 Apr
17 April 2026: Can-Am Outlander 500 or 700 Pro (MY2023-26) with Speed limiter mode
15 April 2026: 2L Stainless Steel Top Handle Drink Bottle - Sold at Kmart
15 April 2026: RWS and BLITZ Captive Bolt Activators
8 April 2026: Cloud Nine Travel Hairdryer (XDM-3600) - provided as free gift
7 April 2026: Kaichi branded wind up animal bath toys - Sold at Toyworld
More products & information on product recalls
