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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Community Climate Action Fund – closing soonThe 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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HCC Waste Collection for Monday 14 July Bins : BLUE (glass) & RED (landfill)
Options for recycling all other materials are listed here
Next Lion's Skip Bin is Saturday 26 JulyBurdan's Gate 8:00 am to 11:30 am, charges apply, unload help available
Metservice: Marine Warnings & Watches @ 1:30 pm Thu 10 Jul
Wellington Water recent alerts updated 1:14 pm Thu 10 Jul
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)
HCC Active Consultations updated 1:13 pm Thu 10 Jul
Your voice matters: Improving our eng...
Colson Street Reserve: Land Exchange ...
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Mouri Tupu - Planting for the Future
GWRC Active Consultations @ 12:00 pm Thu 10 Jul
Kāpiti Flood Hazard Mapping - Engagement on historic flood eventsGWRC Have Your Say / Consultations
East Harbour Parks Status updated 1:10 pm Thu 10 Jul
Winter planting at Baring Head/Orua-Pouanui
Alerts, Notices and restrictions can be found here
Eastbourne callouts updated 1:05 pm Thu 10 Jul
Sun 6 Jul 5:53pm - Lowry Bay,
- (responded) Seaview, Eastbourne (for) MedicalSeaview recent callouts updated 1:07 pm Thu 10 Jul
Thu 10 Jul 12:53pm - Waiwhetu,
- (responded) Seaview, Avalon (for) Fire alarmThu 10 Jul 9:11am - Wainuiomata,
- (responded) Seaview (for) MinorThu 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 gasWed 9 Jul 1:26am - Maungaraki,
- (responded) Avalon, Seaview (for) Fire alarm
RNZ: Latest 5 News Items updated 12:59 pm Thu 10 Jul
Thu 12:15 pm Ngāti Tukorehe to fly more flags after 'racist attack' on its whenua. Thu 12:38 pm More rainfall for Tasman as northerly moves to bring heavy rain for North Island. Thu 12:46 pm Concerns for boy missing in Whanganui. Thu 12:30 pm Young jockey Ngakau Hailey killed in dirtbike crash in Hamilton. Thu 11:59 am Will we ever lure big music acts to New Zealand?. 
Geonet: recent earthquakes near Eastbourne updated 1:06 pm Thu 10 Jul
2.7 - (weak) 167.4 km West of Eastbourne at 6:24 pm Wed 9 Jul (confirmed)
Product Recalls updated 12:00 pm Thu 10 Jul
10 July 2025: IG Embroidered Sherpa Bomber Jacket- sold at Postie
9 July 2025: Villeroy & Boch Children’s Tumblers- sold at Ballantynes Christchurch
9 July 2025: Yamaha PA300C Power Adaptor for Digital Piano Products
8 July 2025: Jupiter 2-in-1 Baby High Chair & Swing. Recall updated July 2025. Originally published January 2025.
8 July 2025: Portable Soothing Baby Rocker Bouncer Chair with Toy Bar. Recall updated July 2025. Originally published January 2025.
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