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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Harbour to Headlands group forms to support Gollan’s Farm futureKia ora tatou, we are super excited about the purchase of Gollan’s farm and have created a home for people that want to help with the future of this land. Similar to Friends of Baring Heads relationship with GWRC for the Baring Head purchase As noted there will be some time before public consultation and decisions so we have set up a website for people to register their interest and be kept up to date with any developments. Head on over to: https://h2h.kiwi.nz/ to register your interest. […]
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HCC Waste Collection for Monday 28 April Bins : GREEN (green waste), YELLOW (recycling) & RED (landfill)
Options for recycling all other materials are listed here
Next Lion's Skip Bin is Saturday 26 AprilBurdan's Gate 8:00 am to 11:30 am, charges apply, unload help available
Hutt City Council Alerts updated 9:15 am Tue 22 Apr
Easter Hours Get information on our opening and service hours over the Easter weekend e.g. Rubbish and recycling collection Read more Toxic Algae Warning Amber alerts are in place for parts of the Hutt River. Read more
HCC Active Consultations updated 9:13 am Tue 22 Apr
Shape your city centre
Draft Annual Plan 2025-26
Appearance Industries Bylaw Review
Your voice matters: Improving our eng...
Proposed District Plan
Tō Tātou Tāone 2055 | Our City 2055 -...
Dog Control Bylaw and Dog Control Policy
Mouri Tupu - Planting for the Future
GWRC Active Consultations @ 12:00 am Tue 22 Apr
Local Water Done WellGWRC Have Your Say / Consultations
East Harbour Parks Status updated 9:10 am Tue 22 Apr
HIGH Fire Risk - Parangarahu Lakes and Baring Head/Orua-pouanui
Alerts, Notices and restrictions can be found here
Ballot Hunting in the Northern Forest: 29 March to 29 April
Alerts, Notices and restrictions can be found here
Wellington Water recent alerts updated 11:14 pm Mon 21 Apr
21 Apr 10:01 am Discharge Notice
FIRST NOTIFICATION - WASTEWATER DISCHARGE NOTIFICATION - Seaview WWTP Due to High rainfall within the catchment leading to higher inflows than th e plant is designed for at 04:00 am on 21/04/2025 there has been a discharg e of Partially treated wastewater at Overground from the main outfall pipel ine into the sea at Pencarrow outfall which may make the water appear cloud y or murky and may have some odour. The treatment plant is operating at full capacity to minimise the release o f partially treated water. 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-3DinuY_QEkP7eIhC7tZMuIKyI2fu7CxRyWM j33tYMJsiYYZkoIaN7NMDQzXnCIuS1i8aemRiZjiJZ9kQsV-2B3z8KM96l7wTkdfZMVGisPOlTK 1-2Fx-2BUFVba9s8qNqH0n-2FhkB-2BFEHkK5KGMgJv4shIIjxdG-2FUwvvSGckq2G6p4eN4O-2 Bxw4tTr2nzSVl4hfcg3ZWTENqsvmjXZXl2QxgG2gIzTpm1KdXV3yDryM1EEdXQDwtq6YpHto-2B 0287EyYcUS-2FUKlhPvujUWjTZRdCpCDToxW7AhLEVNkp9h-2BjWefHEyXBFsC2jRyZfAEVG2FP GwiR1SYzWx1q0p8-2BCtLUJ5-2FkuuLzbRgh5RCEwo5AcR7DeJK-2FahJROKLlaKJex2fTsd448 c9lb31R which suggests staying out of the water for two to three days afte r heavy rain.(To see all outages and other notices go to LAWA)
21 Apr 9:57 am SECOND NOTIFICATION - WASTEWATER DISCHARGE NOTIFICATION - Seaview WWTP
(To see all outages and other notices go to LAWA)
21 Apr 9:48 am FIRST NOTIFICATION - WASTEWATER DISCHARGE NOTIFICATION - Seaview WWTP
(To see all outages and other notices go to LAWA)
21 Apr 9:25 am Discharge Notice
WASTEWATER DISCHARGE NOTIFICATION - Seaview WWTP Because of high rainfall within the catchment area at 04:00am on 21/04/2025 there has been a discharge of fully treated wastewater at the Waiwhetu Str eam. This may cause the water to appear cloudy or murky and may produce som e odour. 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-3D9UZy_QEkP7eIhC7tZMuIKyI2fu7CxRyWM j33tYMJsiYYZkoIaN7NMDQzXnCIuS1i8aemRiZjiJZ9kQsV-2B3z8KM96l7wTkdfZMVGisPOlTK 1-2Fx-2BUFVba9s8qNqH0n-2FhkB-2BFEHkK5KGMgJv4shIIjxdG-2FUwvvSGckq2G6p4eN4O-2 Bxw4tTr2nzSVl4hfcg3ZWTENqsvmPs0IfUyVZ8w-2BpesGeYYTC5uDbkCPsR0FiM3R1I3dzShvd m-2F-2BGQ8mx7oEeWo9OMg93XMpK0vzZGuukiCLDIGemRg4ovPeipLbxbeNafMzMby0F-2Bq8qZ 57tW38z2EEsUVVpz3ItOLgq-2BpcIYNLjL3FeVnq-2F2hKG8Lsnv2asmDios79ssXhYotLL1o2h i4BeyWK which suggests staying out of the water for two to three days afte r heavy rain.(To see all outages and other notices go to LAWA)
Eastbourne callouts updated 9:05 am Tue 22 Apr
Sun 20 Apr 2:17am - Eastbourne,
- (responded) Eastbourne, Seaview (for) MedicalFri 18 Apr 9:22am - Eastbourne,
- (responded) Eastbourne, Seaview (for) MedicalThu 17 Apr 6:37pm - Eastbourne,
- (responded) Eastbourne, Seaview (for) MinorSeaview recent callouts updated 9:07 am Tue 22 AprMon 21 Apr 8:39am - Moera,
- (responded) Seaview (for) Fire alarmMon 21 Apr 5:55am - Gracefield,
- (responded) Seaview, Avalon (for) Fire alarmSun 20 Apr 5:23pm - Moera,
- (responded) Seaview, Avalon (for) Fire alarmSun 20 Apr 9:50am - Trentham, Upper Hutt City
- (responded) Seaview (for) Training exerciseSun 20 Apr 2:17am - Eastbourne,
- (responded) Eastbourne, Seaview (for) Medical
RNZ: Latest 5 News Items updated 8:59 am Tue 22 Apr
Tue 7:45 am Cheaper to fly to LA than buy Air New Zealand domestic fares - angry dad. Tue 6:57 am How to make your own cleaning products. Tue 6:19 am Saving Sione: Children being adopted overseas, trafficked to work in New Zealand. Tue 8:32 am Religious, political leaders across Aotearoa mourn Pope Francis' death. Tue 6:02 am 'I haven't heard a librarian say 'shush' in 20 years': How libraries are about more than just books. 
Geonet: recent earthquakes near Eastbourne updated 9:06 am Tue 22 Apr
1.4 - (unnoticeable) 11.8 km North of Eastbourne at 1:07 pm Mon 21 Apr (confirmed)
Product Recalls updated 12:00 am Tue 22 Apr
17 April 2025: Anko Wooden Play Push Along Fire Truck - sold at Kmart
16 April 2025: Candle Light- sold at Panda Mart
15 April 2025: H&M - Hennes & Mauritz Children's nightwear pyjama sets
11 April 2025: Young Original Babys' Cosy Inner Sleepsuit sizes 00-2- sold at The Warehouse
9 April 2025: Anko Double Walled Coffee Cups with Lids- sold at Kmart
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