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In: Baring Head, Baring Head, Climate Change, Cycling, East Harbour REgional Park, Eastbourne community New Zealand, Eastern Bays, Environment, Feature, Greater Wellington Regional Council, Parangarahu Lakes, Pencarrow, Walking

Kia ora tatou, we are super excited about the purchase of Gollan’s farm and have created a home for people that want to help with the future of this land. Similar to Friends of Baring Heads relationship with GWRC for the Baring Head purchase As noted there will be some time before public consultation and decisions so we have set up a website for people to register their interest and be kept up to date with any developments. Head on over to: https://h2h.kiwi.nz/ to register your interest. Cheers!Read More →

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Gollan’s Valley Station, 525 Muritai Road, Pencarrow Head, Eastbourne – 1366 hectares The 1,366-hectare Gollan’s Valley Station offers a rare blend of privacy, breathtaking natural beauty, diversified income opportunities and outstanding views all just minutes from the trendy seaside suburb of Eastbourne and across the harbour from Wellington City. This hidden gem boasts expansive native bush, environmentally significant wetlands, and stunning coastal access. The working farm also offers diverse opportunities in tourism, honey, power generation, carbon credits and more. Gollan’s Valley Station is an extraordinary offering with many special features – imagine sunrise views drifting over native bush and across the valley, and sunsets stretchingRead More →

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In: Baring Head, Baring Head, Burdan's Gate, Days Bay, East Harbour REgional Park, Eastbourne, Eastern Bays, Lowry Bay, Mā-Koromiko | Windy Point, Mahina Bay, Mākaro / Ward Island, Matiu / Somes Is;and, Parangarahu Lakes, Pencarrow, Pencarrow, Point Howard, Robinson Bay, Rona Bay, Sorrento Bay, Sunshine Bay, York Bay

Eastbourne.nz is a website for the Eastern Bays community, residents and visitors. Eastbourne and the bays are a community and village on the eastern side of Wellington Harbour, New Zealand. The website is managed by the Eastbourne Community Board (ECB) which has the responsibility of representing and communicating with the community. It also has a small Community Fund to distribute, and awards the Eastbournes each year to recognise those members of the community that are making valuable contributions. This website is part of a wider communications portfolio which includes: An electronic notice board inside and outside the Eastbourne Library / Community Hub, Email newsletters forRead More →

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In: Baring Head, Baring Head, Point Howard, Seaview, Weather

Eastbourne has dramatic weather being situated adjacent to Wellington Harbour and Cook Strait. Access via the coastal road can be closed by high seas and it’s important to check conditions when the weather is bad. The coast road out to Pencarrow can also be dangerous in storm conditions. The communities are squashed into the hills, so flooding can also occur, and strong winds are always possible. The harbour must be treated with respect, with rapid and dramatic weather changes always possible, so always check the forecast and tides, and make sure to be safely prepared when venturing out onto the water. Centerport has wind metersRead More →