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COMMUNITY BOARDS – FUNCTIONS AND DELEGATIONS The Community Boards have been established under section 49 of the Local Government Act 2002 to represent, and act as an advocate for, the interests of their community. The delegations are expressed in general terms. The delegations shall be exercised with proper regard for the Council’s strategic direction, policies, plans, Standing Orders and its interpretation of its statutory obligations. The delegations are to be read together with the following propositions. These delegations are based on the following principles: • Issues relevant to a specific community should be decided as closely as possible to that community. Where an issue hasRead More →

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Eastbourne.nz is created, maintained and funded by the Eastbourne Community Board (ECB) for the benefit of the community. The information on this site is correct and accurate to the best of our ability, but ECB take no responsibility for outcomes from using this information – we recommend checking other sources to verify the information if the outcome matters to you. Some of the information is derived automatically from other sources and web sites, and ECB cannot take any responsibility for this information – please check with the appropriate organisation. If you have any concerns or suggestions about this site please let us know using ourRead More →

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Local Government Commission’s determination on representation arrangements to apply for the October 2025 elections for Hutt City Council. In summary the determination has agreed with Council’s decision to have five general wards; Mana Kairangi ki Tai Māori Ward (x1 Councillor); Western General Ward (x1 Councillor), Northern General Ward (x2 Councillors), Central General Ward (x2 Councillors); Harbour General Ward (x1 Councillor); and Wainuiomata General Ward (x1 Councillor) with a Mayor and x5 Councillors elected at large. The ward boundaries are as per Council’s decision in its final proposal including the extension to Pencarrow of the Harbour Ward. In terms of Community Boards, Eastbourne and Wainuiomata areRead More →

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Community group

VOLUNTEERS WANTED TO MANAGE PEDESTRIAN FLOW AT THE DAYS BAY CROSSING The Eastbourne Community Board and Days Bay Residents Association plan to trial a volunteer system for managing the pedestrian flow across the Days Bay Crossing between the wharf and Williams Park. On hot summer holidays, the constant flow of pedestrians at the crossing holds up traffic, causing long delays to residents, visitors and emergency vehicles. We are establishing a list of volunteers from Days Bay, Eastbourne and the other Bays willing to join a WhatsApp group (we can show you how). When a fine weather forecast coincides with a weekend or public holiday, theRead More →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Seagulls looking a billboard which says "Abolish Community Boards, they are too successful" , Bird1: That's not fair. Bird2: You can say that again mate! Bird3: I's just be a lot happier if I thought they knew what they were doing.

Eastbourne Community Board retained! We will update this page with information as it comes to hand – please check in regularly or contact us. Local Government Commission decides to retain Eastbourne Community Board (Eastbourne Herald on Facebook) A ruling by the Local Government Commission (LGC), released today, will see the Eastbourne and Wainuiomata Community Boards retained, but the demise of the Petone Community Board. The boards’ future was in doubt following a recommendation by a panel undertaking a Representation Review that it be axed. The LGC heard from submitters last month, many of whom opposed getting rid of the community boards, which represented three communitiesRead More →

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Eastern Bays Community Resilience Expo - Muritai School, 24 March, 10am to 3pm.

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 →

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Information for exhibitors About expo and individual registration – Exhibitor information and registration Sunday 24 March  Enter the school from 7:30am or 8:30am (as notified) from Oroua St gates where you’ll be checked off and then follow the directions of the friendly marshals. You will be given a row number where you will set up your stall. Outside rows will be filled in the order of arrival. Indoor stalls have allocated positions. You will be directed to drop off as close to your stall site as possible, but as space is restricted – be prepared to carry your own materials from the field* to yourRead More →

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The event runs from 10am to 3pm on Sunday 24 March. Access to the site for emergency services will be from 7:30am, other groups from 8:30am. All exhibitors must be clear by 4:30pm unless other arrangements have been made. If you are just planning to attend,  public information and registration is here. Confirmed stakeholder exhibitors include WREMO, FENZ, HCC, WFA, WE*, CAB, Neighbourhood Support and more There is no charge to non-profit exhibit0rs. There is also no charge to commercial exhibitors but we ask you offer a suitable spot prize or service to encourage the community to attend. You can  make a donation instead ifRead More →

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The event has come and gone! Thanks to all who contributed and/or came along! A report on this will be published in tye future – if you would like toget this update, or indeed any updates about the community/ from the community board – you can subscribe to our newsletters here. Are you ready? Do you have a plan? What will you do in an emergency? Will you be safe? Who will you contact and how? This expo is intended to activate and support our community to become safer and more resilient as an individual,  family / whanau and community / kāinga. It’s FREE! ItRead More →

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Lions Bin

Since introduction the battery and Tetra-Pak recycling at the Eastbourne library we have recycled over 50 kg of batteries through Bunnings and more recently dropped off over 280 Tetra Paks at Earthlink in Taita. Combining this with soft-plastics recycling at the Four Square supermarket and the Lions monthly waste bin (there’s a charge, and they recycle metals and electronics) we are doing well. Recycling (and rubbish) options are listed on this page.Read More →

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The Eastbourne Community Board may award up to six (including one youth award starting 2022) “Eastbournes” each calendar year to individuals or organisations from Eastbourne who have had noteworthy achievements in the current year or have made a significant contribution to Eastbourne over a period of years. Ginny Horrocks – For her many years of service to Eastbourne on the Community Board and as a life long campaigner on environmental and community issues. Allison Gandy – For her tireless service to Point Howard residents, including leadership of the Point Howard Residents’ Association. Daisy  Yan –  For services to Eastbourne Community as Pharmacist Sue Fieldes – TheRead More →

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2023 The Board was pleased to present the ‘Eastbournes’ 2023 to Ginny Horrocks, Allison Gandy, Daisy Yan and Sue Fieldes Ginny Horrocks – For her many years of service to Eastbourne on the Community Board and as a life long campaigner on environmental and community issues. Ginny has had a lifetime of involvement in environmental and community issues. In 1975 her concern about the world we would be leaving to our descendants led to her standing as a candidate for the Values Party, being a founder member of the Cambridge Planning Group, a public interest group set up to promote the preservation of the characterRead More →

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Eastern Bays Climate Response Network

Tetra Pak recycling trial – a bin is now available in the Eastbourne Library foyer (next to batteries) for Tetra Pak recycling. Please note that this trial can only continue while paks are properly opened, flattened, cleaned and dried (see below – if you’ve done this before you’ll know that rinsing is not enough). Any pak can be deposited, and you can leave the lid on. These paks will be periodically delivered to the Upper Hutt Recycling Station and will end up in products like saveBoard (www.saveboard.nz).Read More →

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Eastbourne Community Board

As expected, the ECB has had a busy start to the year. I acknowledge the ongoing support and incredible work ethic from Board members Frank Vickers (Deputy Chair), Murray Gibbons, Emily Keddell, Bruce Spedding and Tui Lewis. Point Howard slip: The Point Howard Residents Association, led by Allison Gandy, plays a significant role in liaising with Council and Wellington Water and communicating with residents following the significant slip event on 14 March. This demonstrates the importance of active, well-connected resident associations in the Eastern Bays and is a reminder of how vulnerable many areas of Eastbourne residents can be. The ECB’s Bruce Spedding continues to focusRead More →

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The Eastbourne Community Digital Noticeboard has been operating at the library for some time. The information (screens) can now be viewed online. Besides normal community information there are events and dynamic information such as news headlines and travel information. If you notice anything incorrect please let us know. If you wish to see additional information let us know as well.Read More →