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Future of bus services in the Hutt Valley – have your say. As signalled last month, Greater Wellington Regional Council is reviewing bus services across the Hutt Valley…  read online >> The Eastbourne Herald is our monthly news source, with community news, issues, profiles, events, information, services, real estate and more. A copy of the Herald is an essential accessory for contact details, local trades services, timetables and more. The Herald is delivered or you can pick up a copy at the Eastbourne Library. Eastbourne Herald Online edition Eastbourne Herald on Facebook , email editor@eastbourneherald.co.nz or phone (04) 562 750 https://www.eastbourneherald.co.nz/ for advertising and publishing deadlines and datesRead More →

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The Quality of Life Survey is a nationwide survey held every two years to understand people’s perceptions of their quality of life and experiences of living in urban areas across Aotearoa New Zealand. The survey covers a range of topics, including: Overall quality of life Built and natural environment Housing Public transport Health and wellbeing Local issues Community, culture and social networks Climate change Employment and economic wellbeing Council processes 2026 survey results Quality of life survey results 2026 – Lower Hutt dashboard Quality of life survey results 2026 –  Overall resultsRead More →

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Future of bus services in the Hutt Valley – Have your say! Survey open 17 Aug 2026 – 06 Sep 2026 Metlink are reviewing bus services across the Hutt Valley to make sure the network continues to work well for you now and in the future.  As part of this, they’re looking at how to balance accessibility and affordability while providing a network that meets the community’s needs. Some services may change, some may reduce, and some new connections are being considered. Before any decisions are made, we want to hear what matters most to you. The details of the proposed changes will also beRead More →

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This is a presentation to Greater Wellington Regional Council made by Tamara Tubbs, speaking on behalf of a community group, which includes Bob Roche, Jim Pinson and Lisa South, working with Eastbourne and Miramar Peninsular residents, the Eastbourne community board, local business owners and schools to explore reinstating the Days Bay–Seatoun–Queens Wharf ferry service. The presentation begins: For many years there was a morning and evening commuter ferry connecting Days Bay, Seatoun and Queens Wharf. It was part of Wellington’s public transport network. People relied on it to get to work, school and around the city. It connected communities across the harbour. Three years ago that connection was lost. TodayRead More →