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Fill the Gaps! What is our vision for the future? Eastbourne can be a place where we tamariki can move around freely and independently through friendly spaces, allowing us to hang out and explore. Who are we? We are the Enviroleaders from Muritai School, a primary and intermediate school in Eastbourne. We have been thinking about how to improve our environment, and we have come up with this request to fill the gaps in the share path. This request is supported by our enviroschools lead teacher Ms Lovell and our principal Mr Davenport. We asked Muritai School tamariki about where they lived and how theyRead More →

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Electrify the Hutt

(Eastbourne residents and climate group members had a strong involvement in this expo) To our visitors: we hope you’re still buzzing from the energy of our inaugural event on Saturday, October 4th! What a fantastic day it was to gather and explore the future of sustainable living right here in the Hutt Valley. The atmosphere was truly electric, thanks to the hundreds of you who came along with your curiosity and enthusiasm. Check out the photos from the event on our website https://electrifythehutt.nz/expo2025/image-gallery We saw packed houses for the insightful seminars on the costs and benefits of electrification including solar energy and home heating. TheRead More →

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Electrify the Hutt

(Eastbourne residents and climate group members had a strong involvement in this expo) To our visitors: we hope you’re still buzzing from the energy of our inaugural event on Saturday, October 4th! What a fantastic day it was to gather and explore the future of sustainable living right here in the Hutt Valley. The atmosphere was truly electric, thanks to the hundreds of you who came along with your curiosity and enthusiasm. Check out the photos from the event on our website https://electrifythehutt.nz/expo2025/image-gallery We saw packed houses for the insightful seminars on the costs and benefits of electrification including solar energy and home heating. TheRead More →

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To keep those long, sunny swim seasons going strong, we need you! We’re looking for a few more capable swimmers to volunteer as lifeguards for the final month of this season. Even a couple of shifts makes a huge difference. Let’s show how much we love our pool—jump in, bring the family, and swim often! The more we use it, the brighter its future. Ready to help? Message Alex Irvine directly to sign up: alex.irvine@huttcity.govt.nz. (or message us and we’ll connect you) Together, we’ve got this!Read More →