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 am Sun 13 JulNo local marine warning or watches detected
Wellington Water recent alerts updated 11:14 pm Sat 12 Jul
12 Jul 6:27 am Discharge Notice
WASTEWATER DISCHARGE NOTIFICATION - Seaview WWTP Because of high rainfall within the catchment area, there has been an overf low of fully treated water at 01:27 on 12/07/2025. This will emerge at the Waiwhetu Stream and may cause the water to appear cloudy or murky and have some odour. Environmental water quality samples will be collected from locations potent ially impacted by this event. Wellington Water recommends all recreational water users follow the advice of Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA) <https://u31183019.ct.sendgrid.net/l s/click?upn3Du001.4U6CaUqH9-2F1NIpE6PIuDXOPa9eliNp9ieANXFgt-2BDn64bJKmJuOq yDSgh19lmg61T9twOl58C-2FZrq0fTyerefA-3D-3D_MXy_QEkP7eIhC7tZMuIKyI2fu7CxRyWM j33tYMJsiYYZkoIaN7NMDQzXnCIuS1i8aemRiZjiJZ9kQsV-2B3z8KM96l7wTkdfZMVGisPOlTK 1-2Fx-2BUFVba9s8qNqH0n-2FhkB-2BFEHkK5KGMgJv4shIIjxdG-2FUwvvSGckq2G6p4eN4O-2 Bxw4tTr2nzSVl4hfcg3ZWTENqsvmHEOMqdeEUm73yXyxI7kz-2FigDBME-2BzAOkZhk0Z-2F9-2 Frd-2FF1B-2Bqpv8qsmySh8qYs447X4OyvrlYPw-2BxmuKXT0HJkPXZBr4HU-2FcO3eLKh9kfi8 PoJlcaP3vGMtD5xUZQ9jwOlLjq0ofoL-2BNSjH-2BW1vbIpNYhUS88epuQEaEV-2FwEz-2FBGpL GHAD-2BP0jmbc8el6ZDJu which suggests staying out of the water for two to t hree days after heavy rain.(To see all outages and other notices go to LAWA)
12 Jul 6:20 am WASTEWATER DISCHARGE NOTIFICATION - Seaview WWTP
(To see all outages and other notices go to LAWA)
11 Jul 4:16 pm Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant - Risk of increased odour
(To see all outages and other notices go to LAWA)
HCC Active Consultations updated 1:13 am Sun 13 Jul
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GWRC Active Consultations @ 12:00 am Sun 13 Jul
Kāpiti Flood Hazard Mapping - Engagement on historic flood eventsGWRC Have Your Say / Consultations
East Harbour Parks Status updated 1:10 am Sun 13 Jul
Winter planting at Baring Head/Orua-Pouanui
Alerts, Notices and restrictions can be found here
Eastbourne callouts updated 1:05 am Sun 13 Jul
Sat 12 Jul 4:32pm - York Bay,
- (responded) Seaview, Eastbourne (for) Structure fireSeaview recent callouts updated 1:07 am Sun 13 JulSat 12 Jul 4:32pm - York Bay,
- (responded) Seaview, Eastbourne (for) Structure fireSat 12 Jul 9:45am - Petone,
- (responded) Seaview, Avalon (for) Structure fireSat 12 Jul 7:54am - Avalon,
- (responded) Avalon, Seaview, Stokes Valley, Remutaka (for) Structure fireFri 11 Jul 4:22pm - Hutt Central,
- (responded) Seaview, Avalon (for) Fire alarmFri 11 Jul 2:30pm - Hutt Central,
- (responded) Seaview (for) Minor
RNZ: Latest 5 News Items updated 12:59 am Sun 13 Jul
Sat 9:21 pm Supermarket loyalty card cyberattack prompts password warning. Sat 8:31 pm Mārahau cut off after burst river floods beachside homes. Sat 3:57 pm Weather Saturday: Thousands of homes without power after another night of wild weather. Sat 8:29 pm Rescue, devastating damage after creek floods through Tasman holiday park. Sat 10:42 pm Late-night earthquake jolt for Central Otago. 
Product Recalls updated 12:00 am Sun 13 Jul
11 July 2025: Honda Outboard BF115, 135, 150 and 350
11 July 2025: Ocean & Earth Youth & kids Ponchos (Various)
10 July 2025: IG Embroidered Sherpa Bomber Jacket- sold at Postie
10 July 2025: Various sunscreens sold online at Harvey Norman
9 July 2025: Villeroy & Boch Children’s Tumblers- sold at Ballantynes Christchurch
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