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4 phases of climate change response - Avoid Protect Accommodate Retreat

Ministry of Environment have released the National adaptation plan which aims to support all New Zealanders to adapt, live and thrive in a more damaging climate. Included in the information is Climate change and communities:what the national adaptation plan means for you – The plan outlines a programme of work to support communities to better understand the climate impacts that affect them and adapt to build their resilience. The Eastern Bays Climate Response Network is our way of responding to this challenge. This was initiated at a meeting hosted by the Eastbourne Community Board and featured expert speakers on the various areas of critical interestRead More →

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Sea breaking over road with logo

We need to act now to both mitigate the causes of accelerating climate change as well as prepare for the impact on our community. Eastern Bays Climate Change Response meeting – presentations and discussion recordings. Sign up to this initiative, the actions of this group will be determined largely by those who get involved. This page will be updated with more details – but if you want to be informed and involved in activities going forward then you can sign up here. Dr Mike Joy: The Future of Food and Energy – Degrowth –  Eastbourne 13 August Special briefing on climate change with Dr DaveRead More →

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Hutt City Council have a green waste collection for garden (but not household) organic waste. Point Howard Community Garden takes compost, garden is located just past the Playcentre opposite 10 Ngaumatau Road, Point Howard . Free Tree Chip Mulch Where? 509 Muritai Road (extreme southern end – after Bus Barn – before Burdan’s Gate). Just help yourself. For homes and schools. Not for on-selling. What? Tree chip is the by-product of tree management (pruning, felling) a chopped-up mix of fresh leaves, bark and wood. Why? An organic mulch (e.g. tree chip) works like a blanket. It buffers soil temperature extremes, conserves soil water and suppresses weeds. It alsoRead More →

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Headlines : Is Tupua Horo Nuku Sustainable?  With a 16cm sea level rise between 2030 and 2040, and increased storms, is Marine Drive sustainable in the future? >> 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: Buses, Community Board, Eastern Bays, Ferries, Library, News, Recycling, Rubbish, Weather

ECB in conjunction with HCC and Eastbourne Library are trialing an electronic noticeboard to provide an alternative information source for those who don’t use social networks. This trial is running in the window of the library and contains a series of screens with community information, including some information which will update automatically such as weather forecasts. Projects, events, services and other information will be featured, and we are keen to get feedback on what the community would find useful. Send us your thoughts here.Read More →

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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. The sample below shows some the current (live) content on the display – you can step through this if you want to go faster using the controls. In addition there may be “live” content which is not showing here – some this can be seen on this Dynamic Content page.  This information is updatedRead More →

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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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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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Headlines : Get involved in local politics >> 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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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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The local Lions Club operate a rubbish skip collection option on the last Saturday of each month from 8:30 to 11:30 am – location is at the southern end of Eastbourne, just south of the Bus Barn. Charges start from around $10 for a car boot load. Check the Eastbourne Community Notice Board Facebook page for confirmation each month. Simple and affordable rubbish disposal is available monthly at our skip. We are trialling a new e-waste collection system over spring and summer. Payment in cash only. Open on the last Saturday of each month, from 8:00 am to 11:30 am. We’ll be there to helpRead More →

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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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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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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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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: Climate Response Network, Eastern Bays, Environment, Hutt City Council, Recycling, Rubbish

Eastbourne rubbish and recycling is collected on every Monday (including public holidays). Recycling alternatives for materials not covered by the HCC service Lions Bin for larger items operates at the southern end of Eastbourne, last Saturday each month (except December) HCC collection starts at 7am so bins should be out by 6am or the night before. The collection schedule (what bins in which days) and Lions bin are both available in the calendar and on the home page. Red bins (rubbish) are collected every week Yellow (glass) and Blue (other recyclables) alternate each week Green bins are collected every 4 weeks   More information canRead More →

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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 →