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ECB in conjunction with HCC and the Eastbourne Library is trialing an electronic notice board in the window of the Eastbourne Library as part of our efforts to improve community communications and make information more accessible. Scroll down to see are a slideshow of some of the screens from the display. Below that are some dynamic content wit news headlines and bus information. More to come … Suggestions welcome – contact us. We are keen to get feedback on the display including what information you would like to see displayed. This is a dynamic screen to display news headlines from RNZ (refresh page to update)Read More →

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In: Cycling, Eastern Bays, Uncategorized, Walking

Exciting times ahead ! We are nearing the start of construction on Tupua Horo Nuku, the Eastern Bays Shared Path which will create a safer environment for walking and cycling around the bays, enabling more active transport to reduce our carbon emissions. The construction will also improve the resilience of the road to help combat sea level rise and climate change. Our partners spoke about the significance of the project and the changes it will bring at an event earlier this year to announce the name ‘Tupua Horo Nuku’, which has been gifted to the shared path by Mana Whenua. Construction will begin in August.Read More →

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In: Civil Defence / WREMO, Eastern Bays, Emergency

An AED, or automated external defibrillator, is used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. It’s a sophisticated, yet easy-to-use, medical device that can analyze the heart’s rhythm and, if necessary, deliver an electrical shock, or defibrillation, to help the heart re-establish an effective rhythm. Green AEDs are available 7×24 in external boxes, Red AEDs are inside buildings and may not be accessible at all times. This information may not be up to date, go to https://aedlocations.co.nz/ for latest locations.  1  Eastbourne Library – 38 Rimu Street  2 Muritai Health Centre – 149 Muritai Road  3 Eastbourne Fire Station – 2 Makaro Street  4 EastbourneRead More →

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In: East Harbour REgional Park, Eastern Bays, Parangarahu Lakes

  MIRO is a group of volunteers who are committed to restoring the forest and lakes ecosystem of the East Harbour Regional Park. This includes the elimination of pests to allow vulnerable flora and fauna to flourish and the reintroduction of species lost to the Park. MIRO works with the Greater Wellington Regional Council and Taranaki Whānui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika in its predator control and restoration work and has undertaken the following activities in the last 12 months: Read MIRO Newsletter – Winter 2022  Read More →

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In: Lower Hutt, Recycling
Batteries

Bunnings are now offering battery recycling. What kind of batteries can be recycled? Battery recycling units are designed to accept household single use and rechargeable batteries, such as: AA, AAA, C, D, 9V, 6V Power tool batteries Button cell batteries Other handheld-sized batteries that fit into the collection unit slot Bunnings cannot accept lead acid batteries, car batteries, products with embedded batteries or other batteries that do not fit into the battery collection unit slot. Bunnings battery recycling detailsRead More →

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In: Civil Defence / WREMO, Eastern Bays, Flood protection, Roads, Weather, Wellington Harbour

Sea level rise is a real issue for Eastbourne – the recently released mapping system highlights not only the levels of sea level rise we can expect, but also the compounding effect of geololgical sinking, we are going down while the sea is coming up. TVNZ news report (Eastbourne features in second video) The Searise mapping system can be accessed here  Read More →

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In: Buses, Civil Defence / WREMO, Cycling, Eastern Bays, Ferries, Lighting, Parking, Recycling, Roads, Rubbish, Transport, Walking, Water, Weather

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 priority residents placedRead More →

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In: Civil Defence / WREMO, Eastern Bays, Flood protection, New Zealand, Transport, Uncategorized, Weather, Wellington Harbour

You may have seen or heard that the NZ SeaRise: Te Tai Pari O Aotearoa programme has released location specific sea level rise projections out to the year 2300 for every 2 km of the coast of Aotearoa New Zealand. Following delays due to covid and also waiting while HCC group consulted and gathered info on what’s actually being done locally the Eastbourne Community Board will be initiating / organizing community meetings so that we can understand future sea level rise scenarios for Eastbourne and the Bays and work together to respond. Eastbourners are a capable, resilient lot. We love where we live. We canRead More →

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In: Eastern Bays

This fund supports local activities and events that directly benefit the communities concerned. Funding details on Hutt City website. Community boards and funding panels receive a set amount of funding to give out to applicants each financial year. Applications must support the Local Community Plan (if there is one) and also core Council business identified in our Long Term Plan. Eligibility criteria You must: have legal status as charitable trusts or incorporated societies that have the right to receive or administer charitable funding be based in Hutt City be planning an event/activity in Hutt City. Available funding for Eastbourne $2,366 What we fund Purchase of officeRead More →

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In: Flood protection, Lower Hutt, Transport

A programme of three separate but interdependent projects: Flood protection, Urban revitalisation (the Making Places Urban Development Plan), and Melling transport improvements. RiverLink is a partnership between Hutt City Council, Greater Wellington, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, Taranaki Whānui ki te Upoko o te Ika and Ngāti Toa Rangatira, that aims to transform Lower Hutt by providing better flood protection, enabling urban growth and improving transport safety and connections in central Lower Hutt. websiteRead More →

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In: Eastbourne Herald, Eastern Bays

Headline: Bowling Club selling up, on the move. >> 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 →

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In: Eastbourne Herald, Eastern Bays, News

Headline: Stink spoils summer fun as sewerage discharged. >> 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 7500Read More →

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In: Cycling, Eastern Bays, Roads, Seaview, Transport

Wellington Water are closing a lane on Seaview Road from Monday 21 February As part of our work to improve our wastewater resilience, we are duplicating a section of pipe from Barber Grove, down the middle of Randwick Road, to the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant. We’re starting work this Monday and installing traffic management on Seaview Road, outside the cemetery. Part of the two-lane road heading towards the roundabout will be decreased to one lane. Have a look at the red arrow below. While we’ll try our best not to cause congestion, this part of the project requires us dig a trench to install theRead 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 →

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Across the harbour from downtown Wellington, Eastbourne occupies a foreland built up by the meeting of sediment-laden currents. For centuries Māori occupied kāinga (settlements) in the sheltered bays, and more substantial pā on the headlands. Early pā sites include Matuaiwi and Korohiwa, to the north and south of what is now Eastbourne…https://nzhistory.govt.nz/keyword/eastbourne Place names The History of Days Bay, by 5H 2022, Wellesley CollegeRead More →

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In: Cycling, Parking, Point Howard, Walking

As part of the SEAVIEW ENERGY RESILIENCE PROJECT the parking area at the Seaview Wharf is being fenced off to house the construction work. The pathway around this is currently being reconstructed to allow pedestrians and cyclists to navigate around the corner and past the construction area safely. A some parking adjacent to the road will be retained but the main parking area will be closed to the public while work takes place.  Read More →