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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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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 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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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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Household Earthquake Planning session If you’re not sure about your next step towards being better prepared for an emergency, the Household Earthquake Planning session is for you! This free one-hour session will provide tips on how you to prepare to help yourself, your household and your community when the worst happens. We’re coming to a suburb near you with a short-format class for a brief introduction to: The hazards we face in the Wellington Region The impacts of those hazards on your daily life How you and your household can be prepared for an emergency How you can get involved in the wider community’s responseRead More →

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What they are doing and why • Wharf 50 years in service and requires upgrade/repairs for future resilience. • Main fuel Pipeline (owned by Z,BP, Mobil) requires upgrade. • Seaview Wharf, bulk fuel pipeline and storage network essential to the regional economy. • A critical lifelines asset. • Future-proofing with capability of carrying alternative, non-carbon fuels. 3 Stages Stage 1 Replacement of fuel pipeline from Ngamatau/Point Howard to Port Road Commenced January 2021 and due to be completed early 2022. 2021-2022 Stage 2 Upgrade of Seaview Wharf and pipeline section from ship berth to Point Howard. Site establishment Dec 2021, works underway Mar 2022. 2021Read More →