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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MEETING POSTPONED – Eastbourne Community Board Chairs report and Feb 2026 meeting agendaThe meeting has been postponed as a result of the weather disruptions – new date to be notified. Everyone is welcome to the Community Board Meeting to be held in the Eastbourne Library/Hub on Tuesday 17 February commencing at 7:15 pm. 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 of the […]
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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 Tue 17 Feb
Heavy Swell Warning: Wellington - Cape Terawhiti to Turakirae Head
RecreationalCombined wave: Southerly combined waves 6 to 6.5 metres, easing below advisory criteria by early evening. Peak period 11 seconds.
Swell: Southerly swell 5 to 5.5 metres, easing to 4 to 4.5 metres this afternoon, and to below 4 metres this evening. Period 11 seconds.
Wind wave: Southerly wind waves 4 to 4.5 metres, easing to 3.5 to 4 metres this afternoon, and below 3 metres this evening.
Pressure: Minimum pressure 998hPa forecast 12pm Mon 16th. Maximum pressure 1002hPa forecast 8pm Mon 16th.
Tides: The highest risk period is typically at or within 1-2 hours of high tide
Cape Terawhiti high tides: 6:03pm Mon 16th.
Wellington high tides: 4:56pm Mon 16th.
Issued: 12:25pm Mon, 16 Feb
Next update: 2pm Tue, 17 Feb
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 Tue 17 Feb
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Ferry Alerts updated 9:30 am Tue 17 Feb
16 Feb 1:38 pm Alert - Ferry QDF: Tuesday morning sailings cancelled due to wharf repairs required at Days Bay.
Metlink Alerts updated 9:09 am Tue 17 Feb
16 Feb 3:10 pm Alert - Most bus services have returned to normal but check before travelling as some services may be impacted due to storm, Monday 16 February16 Feb 2:26 pm Alert - Bus 83: Update: Bus 83 resumes usual service between Seaview and Eastbourne as road open, 2pm Monday 16 February
Bluebridge Service Alerts updated 9:30 am Tue 17 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 Tue 17 Feb
Gollan’s Valley Station
Alerts, Notices and restrictions can be found here
RNZ: Latest 5 News Items updated 8:59 am Tue 17 Feb
Tue 8:23 am Live weather: Floods close roads around Banks Peninsula as downpour moves south. Tue 7:31 am Tempers flare as officials front for packed Moa Point public meeting. Tue 8:14 am How much do you really need to retire early?. Tue 5:40 am Taihape's Winiata Marae steps up for stranded travellers. Tue 6:50 am South Wairarapa mayor says 'there are big concerns' after destructive storm. 
Geonet: recent earthquakes near Eastbourne updated 9:30 am Tue 17 Feb
4.2 - (moderate) 70.8 km North West of Eastbourne at 9:04 pm Mon 16 Feb (confirmed)
3 - (weak) 94.4 km NorthEast of Eastbourne at 3:07 pm Mon 16 Feb (confirmed)
3.6 - (light) 30.2 km NorthEast of Eastbourne at 1:27 pm Mon 16 Feb (confirmed)
Product Recalls updated 1:00 am Tue 17 Feb
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