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Risk of fires grows. The Parangarahu Lakes and Baring Head/ Orua-pouanui sections of East Harbour Regional Park are temporarily closed to the public between 1pm and 9pm daily, due to the extreme fire risk. .   read online >> 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) 562 750 https://www.eastbourneherald.co.nz/ forRead More →

The walk-around is an annual event that sees ECB members and a Council officer visit each of the Eastern Bays in turn to discuss any issues and concerns. Issues are logged with Council and the ECB follows up on progress. We plan to start at Point Howard at 9am and move south, spending 20-30 minutes in each bay at an agreed location. Please leave this date free. We’ll be in touch with more information closer to the time.Read More →

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 →

Here’s the agenda for next Tuesday’s Eastbourne Community Board meeting at 7.15pm, 11 February at the East Harbour Women’s Club. Everyone is welcome. Come along and hear updates from: • Mayor Barry • Council about the residents’ satisfaction survey, the Tupua Hro Nuku project, Council’s sustainable growth strategy, and its low carbon acceleration fund • Greater Wellington Regional Council. Or use the public speaking spot to talk for up to 3 minutes about any community matter. ECB members will be available from 6.45pm to discuss any issues or concerns before the meeting. (We’re back at the East Harbour Women’s Club while we resolve sound issuesRead More →

Poppy Day is the RNZRSA’s main fundraising activity. Donations collected on Poppy Day help us improve the health and wellbeing outcomes for New Zealand’s veterans of all ages. You can donate to the RSA at anytime: Click here to donate online. The RSA was established in 1916 with the aim of taking care of New Zealand’s veterans and their families as soldiers returned from Gallipoli. While today’s soldiers face different challenges, our support to them and their whanau continues. In 2024 we celebrated 102 years of the Poppy Appeal – with the Poppy campaign running throughout the month of April and Poppy Day, our street collection,Read More →

ANZAC Day & Poppy Day This year ANZAC Day falls on a Friday – creating a long weekend – and hoping that not too many go away. Poppy Day is on Friday 11th April – and we look forward to your and the communities generous support again.Read More →

The EMRSA AGM – The 2025 AGM will be held on Sunday the 30th of March 2025 at 1pm in the Clubrooms Tuatoru Street, Eastbourne. The final acceptance date for the ‘Nominations for the Executive Committee’ – and for acceptance of ‘Motions for Consideration’ – is the 8th of March 2025. A reminder that to participate in the AGM and the running of your RSA – and to use the ESSC facilities, you must be a current financial member.Read More →

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Eastbourne Community Board gets stay of execution. The Eastbourne Community Board will remain operational for at least the next 3 years, despite the majority of Hutt City Councillors voting to disband it last year.   read online >> 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) 562 750 https://www.eastbourneherald.co.nz/ for advertisingRead More →

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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EB Scouts are doing their bit for the planet this month and collecting scrap metal for recycling on Saturday 25th January. This is a free service for our local community and all you need to do is send us a quick message via Facebook noting any bulky items, and have everything on the curb by 9am on the day. Steel Stainless Steel Aluminium Copper Brass Insulated cables Unable to collect items that have gas/petrol/diesel/oil, such as engines and fridges etc.Read More →

Local services that may be affected by the Christmas / New Year break – please contact us if you have anything you’d like added.     East by West Ferry We will be running the following over the Christmas / New Years period 23rd – 24th December: Normal weekday timetable 25th December: No services running 26th December – 5th January 2025: Weekend timetable running 6th January: Weekday timetable resumes     Metlink Planning on taking public transport around the region this summer? Metlink is operating a special summer timetable while we make improvements to our network so your usual service may have changed.Be sure to plan ahead and check your timetable before you travel. ChristmasRead More →

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Kia ora Greater Wellington Park Stakeholders, Wildfire season is approaching in our regional parks. Read the information below to learn how we manage fire risk and what it means for you. NOTE: You can check the status of the East Harbour Parks on the GWRC East Harbour Regional Park page or just get a park status update off the Eastbourne home page.  Greater Wellington operates two different wildfire risk management systems in regional parks over summer. It’s important to understand the differences in the two systems. One applies to groups like contractors, staff, and utility companies, and one applies to the general public. These twoRead More →

After the successful replacement of its 85-year-old wharf, Mātiu/Somes Island has reopened for visitors, in time for the summer season. Mātiu/Somes Island, a pest-free scientific reserve, is home to many native plants, birds, reptiles and invertebrates, including tuatara, kākāriki, little blue penguins and wētā. A scheduled ferry service for day trips runs 7 days a week. Overnight stays will recommence in late January 2025. Learn more and book your trip here: https://bit.ly/3VcVj8GRead More →

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Eastbourne Community Carols will be in St Ronan’s Church, 234 Muritai Road, on Sunday December 8, starting at 5pm. Come along and meet real live animals in the stable this year !   read online >> 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) 562 750 https://www.eastbourneherald.co.nz/ for advertising and publishingRead More →

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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 →

We are about to start a trial at the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant, where we’ll be turning off odour deodorisers at the plant for two weeks to assess the impact on odour levels. This is in response to community feedback in a recent meeting on 25 November where it was shared that the chemicals used in this equipment made the odour worse. The trial details are: The trial runs from Wednesday, 4 December until Wednesday, 18 December. To help us to assess the impact and effectiveness of the trial, we are asking the community to fill in a quick online odour survey daily to letRead More →

ESSC CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS Monday 23 December CLOSED Tuesday 24 December 2PM – 8PM Rolling BBQ see flyer Christmas Day CLOSED Boxing Day CLOSED Friday 27 December 3PM – CLOSE/MIDNIGHT Club Menu Saturday 28 December 3PM – CLOSE/MIDNIGHT ESSC Eats Sunday 29 December 3PM – CLOSE/10PM ESSC Eats / Function Monday 30 December CLOSED Tuesday 31 December CLOSED New Year’s Day CLOSED Tuesday 2 January CLOSED Friday 3 January Normal trading resumes HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT TO KEEP OUR CLUB  OPEN, HERE’S TO A FANTASTIC 2025!  Read More →

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Join us for a night of Christmas fun and late night shopping in Eastbourne Village & Days Bay. There will be music, festive treats and special offers. Local businesses will be popping up at Hive and Tartines. Support local and get your Christmas shopping sorted without leaving the Bays.Read More →

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Traffic delays set to Continue. Another summer of long traffic delays looms as changes to pedestrian crossing becomes a victim of changes in roading strategy.   read online >> 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 →

Preliminary information – save the date This is a family friendly event, with a focus on play and physical health. Local clubs, sports groups, and/or businesses will showcase who they are and what they offer. Barbeque and food distribution. 10:30am Kid’s Storytime in the parkgames and activities$2.50 Eastbourne Summer pool entry all day with inflatables12pm live music performancesfree sausage sizzle and BYOP (bring your own picnic) lunchDon’t forget your water bottle and sun protection! For more information, please contact eastbourne.library@huttcity.govt.nz or phone 562 8042. Deadline for Registrations: 17/11/24Read More →