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Sunshine Bay to Days Bay Path Transition ProposalIncluded in the agenda for the 16th June 2026 ECB meeting is Report no: ECB2026/3/138 – The Sunshine Bay to Days Bay section of the pathway has been highly topical and subject to comment through the life of the Tupua Horo Nuku project, and more so since it’s official opening. We recommend you download the agenda and read this section if you have an interest in this issue. The report begins: Shared Path Transition: Sunshine Bay to Days Bay Purpose of Report To seek approval for the […]
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HCC Waste Collection for Monday 22 June Bins : GREEN (green waste), YELLOW (recycling) & RED (landfill)
Options for recycling all other materials are listed here
Next Lion's Skip Bin is Saturday 27 JuneBurdan's Gate 8:00 am to 11:30 am, charges apply, unload help available
Metservice: Marine Warnings & Watches @ 7:00 am Wed 17 Jun
Wellington Water recent alerts updated 7:14 am Wed 17 Jun
16 Jun 2:13 pm Water outage notice
Water Outage - Howard Road, Point Howard This will affect the following: 1 4 Westhill Road 18 22 Howard Road, Even side onlyReason for shutdown: Service Connection Repair
Outage start date: 2026-06-16 14:20:00
Estimated outage end date: 2026-06-16 16:20:00
Properties affected : 6
(To see all outages and other notices go to LAWA)
GWRC Active Consultations @ 12:00 am Wed 17 Jun
Kāpiti Flood Hazard Mapping - Engagement on historic flood eventsGWRC Have Your Say / Consultations
Bluebridge Service Alerts updated 7:00 am Wed 17 Jun
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Bluebridge fare update due to fuel costs
Updated 1:00pm Thursday 9 April
The ongoing situation in the Middle East continues to drive fuel prices higher. Like all transport operators, Bluebridge has experienced a significant and rapid increase in fuel costs.
While weâve worked hard to absorb these increases, fuel prices have reached a point where we need to adjust our fares to help offset a portion of the additional cost.
Our priority is to keep New Zealand connected with a safe, reliable and affordable Cook Strait service. We recognise the global situation is affecting everyone and we appreciate our customersâ understanding. We hope these conditions are temporary and will continue to review fares regularly in line with changes to fuel prices.
Please note: the new fare levels apply to new bookings, or to amended bookings made after the change on Thursday 9 April 2026. ___________________
East Harbour Parks Status updated 7:10 am Wed 17 Jun
Gollan’s Valley Station
Alerts, Notices and restrictions can be found here
RNZ: Latest 5 News Items updated 6:59 am Wed 17 Jun
Wed 6:16 am Brooke van Velden directs Internal Affairs to explore new FENZ funding model. Wed 6:16 am Teachers warn draft secondary subject curriculums are too crowded. Wed 5:43 am Dunedin poet Ian Loughran died after clinicians failed to provide follow-up care, coroner finds. Wed 5:33 am Government announces $79m funding boost for aged residential care services. Wed 4:49 am South Dunedin residents find out their homes could be up for acquisition during public briefing. 
Geonet: recent earthquakes near Eastbourne updated 7:10 am Wed 17 Jun
4 - (moderate) 55.8 km North West of Eastbourne at 2:33 am Wed 17 Jun (confirmed)
3.6 - (light) 186.7 km NorthEast of Eastbourne at 11:42 pm Tue 16 Jun (confirmed)
1.8 - (unnoticeable) 14.2 km South East of Eastbourne at 10:03 pm Tue 16 Jun (confirmed)
2.7 - (weak) 133.8 km North of Eastbourne at 7:54 pm Tue 16 Jun (confirmed)
Product Recalls updated 12:00 am Wed 17 Jun
11 June 2026: Mistral Barrel Cyclonic Vacuum Cleaner – Sold at Bunnings
10 June 2026: Rangoli Colour Assorted 10 pk - sold at various retailers
8 June 2026: Handheld Jingles Toy Tambourine
4 June 2026: 3M™ PELTOR™ ComTac™ VIII Headsets
2 June 2026: Crywolf Hooded Towels
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