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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The saga of the Eastbourne Police Cell Museum.Years ago Murray Gibbons, Eastbourne Community Board member, rescued the historic Eastbourne jail and with the support of locals and HCC staff developed the idea of restoring and installing it at the base of Rona Wharf as part of the popular Heritage Trail. The jail was moved to it’s current location in Williams Park with the help of HCC for restoration. 8 years on and a variety of issues have meant the jail is still there, and we now face a deadline of removing it by the 3 April or the […]
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HCC Waste Collection for Monday 20 April Bins : BLUE (glass) & RED (landfill)
Options for recycling all other materials are listed here
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Lions bin is 1 week earlier in April on Saturday 18th to avoid clash with ANZAC Day services and events.
Metservice: Marine Warnings & Watches @ 6:00 am Thu 16 AprNo local marine warning or watches detected
Wellington Water recent alerts updated 11:14 pm Wed 15 Apr
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(To see all outages and other notices go to LAWA)
HCC Active Consultations updated 6:13 am Thu 16 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 Thu 16 Apr
Kāpiti Flood Hazard Mapping - Engagement on historic flood eventsGWRC Have Your Say / Consultations
Bluebridge Service Alerts updated 6:00 am Thu 16 Apr
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East Harbour Parks Status updated 6:10 am Thu 16 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 5:59 am Thu 16 Apr
Thu 5:06 am Marlon Williams, Lorde, Tami Neilson: Aotearoa Music Awards 2026 finalists revealed. Thu 4:47 am Expanded role for pharmacists runs risk of misdiagnosis, GenPro doctor says. Thu 4:47 am Stood-down Youthline volunteer says she does not want to return to role. Thu 4:47 am Experienced fisherman drowned after being swept into 'rough' sea, hitting head on rocks. Thu 4:47 am Police Commissioner to 'consider other options' if Jevon McSkimming doesn't reimburse hotel stays. 
Geonet: recent earthquakes near Eastbourne updated 6:10 am Thu 16 Apr
3.2 - (light) 109 km North of Eastbourne at 12:20 am Thu 16 Apr (confirmed)
Product Recalls updated 12:00 am Thu 16 Apr
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
7 April 2026: Scania Trucks in the LPGRS series with gearbox of the type G25, G33, G38
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