See the progress we’re making on Tupua Horo Nuku, the project improving the resilience of Marine Drive and constructing a shared pathway in the Eastern Bays. For more information on the project, please visit hutt.city/tupuahoronuku \Read More →
Executive Summary In 2014 the Eastbourne Community Board conducted a survey of Eastbourne and the Bays to gauge the wellbeing and satisfaction of the residents and to identify issues of importance to the community. The information gathered in the survey could then be used to guide the Board in representations to Hutt City Council and to provide data that could be referred to in the event of any regional amalgamation. The data from the survey could be used by individuals, community groups and businesses to make Eastbourne’s voice heard in a larger government structure. Questions in the survey were designed to find out the priorityRead More →
Wastewater woes continue. A week and a half after the main sewerage pipe sprung a leak in Day’s Bay, treated wastewater is still spilling into Waiwhetū Stream. 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 750Read More →
Treasure hunt created by Karen Binnie for her kids – mainly around the village and nearby. Answers here. Download hunt and answers as pdf.Read More →
(latest – Wellington Water) Update 14 06/09/2024 (Final) Kia Ora Koutou Last night our crews successfully restored the Days Bay Pump station back to the wastewater network following successful pipe replacement, connection, and pressure testing. We have ceased the use of the sucker trucks following full-service restoration. Wellington Water acknowledges the mahi of all the crews involved in this difficult and complex repair. Thank you also to the Eastbourne community. We acknowledge the works have taken a long time, and we appreciate your patience, understanding and support throughout. Restrictions on water recreational activities at Days Bay have been lifted, please check with LAWA for more informationRead More →
We have had some submissions shared with us, so if you’d like to see what other members of the community are saying, have a read. (we will update this list as new submissions arrive) Comments on Independent review of HCC community boards – Jeremy Winter (pdf) Copy of submission on the Community Boards – C Orchiston (pdf)Read More →
New plan to change the course of history. Changes to a section that may have formed part of a pā site have highlighted an urgent need for protections for areas of significance to Māori in the District Plan. 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) 562Read More →
Eastbourne Community Board meeting at 7.15pm Tuesday 18 June at the East Harbour Womens Club. The agenda and the chairs report are now available for download (PDF) The chairs report is also included below and has more details about the meeting, including public speaking.. Presentations at the meeting (in addition to usual business) Presentation: Tupua Horo Nuku and bird protection areas update A verbal update by Council’s Project Delivery Manager, Transport Presentation by Local Councillor from Greater Wellington Regional Council A verbal update by Cr Quentin Duthie Chair’s Report June 2024 The Eastbourne Community Board’s next public meeting is at 7.15pm on 18 June. The meeting agenda isRead More →
What is the Eastbourne Community Board, and what does it do for Eastbourne? Community boards, like the Eastbourne Community Board (ECB), play a crucial role in promoting community wellbeing. They ensure better representation and promote stronger community wellbeing. There are approximately 110 community boards in Aotearoa, three of which are in Hutt City. Community board members are elected during local body elections. The (ECB) comprises five Eastbourne residents and the Harbour Ward Councillor. The ECB is a voice for local issues and needs. It makes submissions on council policies and decisions and provides information from the Council to the community through its Facebook page, theRead More →
Proposal to disestablish community boards A Hutt City council independent representation review has recommended that community boards, including the Eastbourne Community Board, be disestablished. The Eastbourne Community Board believes that community boards provide an invaluable service to residents. The report argues that representation is inequitable with only three community boards in Hutt City, in Eastbourne, Petone and Wainuiomata. We believe that introducing a community board to each ward would be a better way to address this inequality. (This would see the Eastbourne and Petone Community Boards combine for Harbour Ward). The report also argues that community boards, established in 1989, are no longer relevant inRead More →
Proposal to disestablish community boards Submissions have closed – oral submissions have been made, the council decides on Tuesday 10 September. Updates will be posted here. The Hutt City Council’s independent representation review recommends that community boards, including the Eastbourne Community Board, be disestablished. The Eastbourne Community Board believes that community boards provide an invaluable service to residents. The report argues that representation is inequitable with only three community boards in Hutt City, in Eastbourne, Petone and Wainuiomata. We believe that introducing a community board to each ward would be a better way to address this inequality. (This would see the Eastbourne and Petone CommunityRead More →
Hello all Summer Pool swimmers – PROGRESS!! Thanks to the Community Board for supporting the Summer Pool Action Group After all of the work and support from so many in the community last summer it is wonderful to see that the HCC has listened to our request to extend the summer pool season. The Eastbourne Community Board made this announcement in the June issue of the Eastbourne Herald: “The Council…is providing free training to residents interested in working as lifeguards at the Eastbourne summer pool. This initiative aims to extend the pool season. Volunteers would need to complete three days of study and pool workRead More →
Eastbourne trappers group kills more possums than 1080. In May this year a dozen blokes with an average age of 80+ had morning tea with the mayor to celebrate their grand total of 1081 possums busted in 20-plus years. 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)Read More →
Warm beach welcome for 2,000km seafarers. 2000km in 75 days, with just a weight gain of 200gm! “Maybe the fat turned to muscle” muses local Cared Blackham . 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 750Read More →
The Eastern Bays Community Resilience Expo was a great success but had a lower turnout than we hoped for. We hope to change that. If you attended, or even if you didn’t – we would like to hear from you. Please complete the following form as much as you can, we want your opinions and ideas on where to go next and what to next time. Thank you! If you want a reminder, the Expo details are here. If you are interested in details, a report on organising the event is available , and also my analysis of what to do in future (both are sharedRead More →
Real time updates on information on and about Eastbourne Jump to: Earthquakes | Buses | Ferry | QWRC | HCC | Wellington Water | Wellington Electricity This information is updated regularly (and automatically) for use on this website and other information channels in Eastbourne. It is gathered from various websites, data feeds (APIs) and email subscriptions. As such it is as reliable as we can make it but can be subject to break downs for technical reasons, so let us know if you spot something. Earthquakes are of interest to all New Zealanders. This widget shows fairly local earthquakes to Eastbourne, their strength, direction andRead More →
Health Centre reduces hours. Changes are afoot at the Muritai Health Centre, which is reducing the number of hours doctors are available for face-to-face consultations, due to a shortage of doctors. … 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 750Read More →
A request from the Historical Society of Eastbourne: We’re currently working on a digital photo sequence to be screened at the Eastern Bays Community Resilience Expo on 24th March, depicting extreme weather events, bushfires and other natural disasters that have affected the Eastern Bays in past decades. In our archive collection we have many historical photos of such events, but we’d like to include more recent images as well, covering the last 25 years – especially of storms, flooding and slips, and the damage they’ve caused. So if you have any digital photos that would fit the bill, and wouldn’t mind sharing them, Ali Carew would be very grateful! Please emailRead More →
More than 60% of car trips taken by New Zealanders are less than 5km, while more than 30% are under 2km*. 5km is the approximate distance from Point Howard to Eastbourne Village ( or Petone supermarkets). It’s not unreasonable to assume that about 50% of car trips in the bays are within the bays. What if there was a smaller shuttle bus that ran back and forth between Seaview Marina and Burdan’s Gate, perhaps every 30 minutes, synchronised with the ferry service where possible? Current technology allows the buses to be tracked, so you could check the arrival/departure time at your stop with your phone;Read More →
Venues available in Eastbourne for events, meetings, gatherings (page under development – any errors or omissions please contact us) Eastbourne Library – (Eastbourne Village) book through Hub (eastbourne.library@huttcity.govt.nz or 562 8042) Smaller meeting room with audio visual ~ 10 people, upstairs*, $15/hr, book through library Board Room – larger, used for yoga etc. , 40-50 people, upstairs*, $9/hr, book through library East Harbour Womens Club – (Eastbourne Village) Muritai Yacht Club – (Eastbourne Village) Eastbourne Sports and Services Club (ESSC) (Tuatoru Street) ~ 100 people, audio visual facilities, catering available onsite (ESSC Eats) – manager@essc.club Eastbourne Hall – (Tuatoru Street) 150 people, kitchen, toilets, wheelchairRead More →
Resilience Expo Digital Display Rotation (Eastbourne Library inside & outside) - click anywhere to close.