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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Eastbourne Community Board (rescheduled) 24 Feb 2026 meeting agenda & Chair’s ReportEveryone is welcome to the Community Board Meeting to be held in the Eastbourne Library/Hub on Tuesday 24 February commencing at 7:15 pm. This meeting was originally scheduled for 17th February but was postponed owing to the extreme weather events. A public forum opportunity is available 30 minutes before the meeting (6:45pm to 7:15pm) – this is not public comment (see below), but an opportunity for informal discussion. The public cannot speak (unless invited to do so) during the formal part […]
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HCC Waste Collection for Monday 23 February Bins : BLUE (glass) & RED (landfill)
Options for recycling all other materials are listed here
Next Lion's Skip Bin is Saturday 28 FebruaryBurdan's Gate 8:00 am to 11:30 am, charges apply, unload help available
Metservice: Marine Warnings & Watches @ 9:30 am Fri 20 FebNo local marine warning or watches detected
Wellington Water recent alerts updated 11:14 pm Mon 16 Feb
15 Feb 8:08 pm WASTEWATER DISCHARGE NOTIFICATION - Seaview WWTP
(To see all outages and other notices go to LAWA)
15 Feb 8:06 pm Discharge Notice
WASTEWATER DISCHARGE NOTIFICATION - Seaview WWTP This is to let you know that because of High rainfall within the catchment area at 19:48 15/02/2026there has been a discharge of fully treated wastewa ter at Waiwhetu Stream which may make the water at point of discharge appea r cloudy or murky have some odour Wellington Water recommends all recreational water users follow the advice of Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA)(To see all outages and other notices go to LAWA)
GWRC Active Consultations @ 1:00 am Fri 20 Feb
Kāpiti Flood Hazard Mapping - Engagement on historic flood eventsGWRC Have Your Say / Consultations
Metlink Alerts updated 9:09 am Fri 20 Feb
20 Feb 7:35 am Alert - Petone Fair: Jackson Street bus detours and bus stop closures, 6am - 6pm Saturday 21 February19 Feb 6:24 pm Alert - Bus 81: 6:20pm from Courtenay Place to Eastbourne is cancelled19 Feb 4:06 pm Alert - Plan ahead heavy traffic across Lower Hutt is causing extra delays, especially at peak time 
Bluebridge Service Alerts updated 9:30 am Fri 20 Feb
Summer Availability
Availability throughout our peak summer months is currently extremely limited. Our website displays live availability across all sailings. Those showing as "not available" are sold out. Foot passenger space is still available across many sailings. Any additional vehicle space becoming available due to changes and cancellations will be released on our website for booking.
The best way to secure space is via our website bluebridge.co.nz.
Our contact centre can be reached on 0800 844 844 or +64 4 471 6188. Opening hours are 8:30am - 8:00pm NZST daily.
East Harbour Parks Status updated 9:10 am Fri 20 Feb
Gollan’s Valley Station
Alerts, Notices and restrictions can be found here
RNZ: Latest 5 News Items updated 8:59 am Fri 20 Feb
Thu 8:27 pm Retired farmer's backyard invention turns into hot property. Fri 7:46 am Three men arrested after several hurt in gang-related robbery in Christchurch. Fri 7:59 am Wellington residents clean poo spray off houses after severe weather, failed Moa Point sewage spill. Fri 8:06 am Northland farmer has hundreds of sheep killed by roaming dogs. Fri 8:03 am Neurology patient sees specialist faster as a tourist in France than back home. 
Geonet: recent earthquakes near Eastbourne updated 9:30 am Fri 20 Feb
2.9 - (weak) 130 km North of Eastbourne at 3:51 am Fri 20 Feb (confirmed)
Product Recalls updated 1:00 am Fri 20 Feb
17 February 2026: Michelin X Multi Z and X Line Energy Z, size: 355/50R22.5, load/speed index:156K
17 February 2026: UPDATED GASGAS Motorcycles: GASGAS Cross Country and Motocross model motorcycles with BRAKTEC brake system. New VINS added
16 February 2026: Potentially Asbestos Impacted Pyropanel-brand fire-rated doors manufactured by Firemex
13 February 2026: Harvest Right Freeze Dryer HRFDSBKP-PP sold at Costco
12 February 2026: Tiny Sugar – White Fake Sugar decorative crystals, sold on Etsy
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