2 surveys are currently underway. The preliminary Hutt City Long Term Plan, and the proposed pedestrian crossing at Lowry Bay. A member of the Community Board will be at the Eastbourne Hub from 10am tomorrow (Saturday 26) for an hour or so if you wish to discuss either of these. He Waka Eke Noa Charting a new course together Fill out a survey at a neighbourhood hub or online. Are there practical ways that services or facilities could be provided differently? Early engagement closes 15 October 2026. There will be another opportunity to have your say during consultation on the draft Long Term Plan 2027–2037Read More →

4 story apartment building concept

Muritai School Library 7pm 21 September, Oroua Street entrance The Developers , Faisandier , a Lower Hutt family based business, are holding a Community engagement evening to share what’s happening in the Eastbourne Village on the Lai Green grocer site. Its an opportunity to engage with the team at Faisandier. The intention for the evening is to show what the early-stage design is looking like and share some of the thoughts that have gone into the design so far so those who are interested can satisfy their curiosity. They chose to include one of the renders in the promotion of the info night as itRead More →

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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 →

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 →

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 →