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In: Climate Change, Eastbourne community New Zealand, Eastern Bays, Environment, Greater Wellington Regional Council, Parangarahu Lakes, Pencarrow
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Wellington’s regional council has placed the winning bid on more than 1000 hectares of land, featuring unique wetlands and bordering on existing regional park in Eastbourne. The 1366-hectare block is part farmland, part native bush, contains wetlands teeming with biodiversity and has access to the coast – plus, it borders two separate sections of East Harbour Regional Park, effectively connecting the two. “From Wainuiomata saddle to the sea at Pencarrow, the entire eastern backdrop behind Wellington Harbour is now in public ownership or protected through covenants.” The $1m donation which the council said had made the sale possible was gifted from the estate of JohnRead More →

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Beach Cleanup

We pick up rubbish along the shoreline from Burdan’s Gate to the Pencarrow lighthouses. Everyone is welcome, for any length of time. Even half an hour makes a difference! You’ll find us at the picnic table just past Wildfinder bikes, before the locked gate. Bags & gloves provided.Read More →

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Historical Society of Eastbourne

The eastern bays, through the eyes of local artists It all started with a phone call, and an unexpected invitation: would the Historical Society be interested in mounting an exhibition in the Hutt Art Society’s galleries? Even better, an anonymous benefactor would pay the gallery fees. Of course we said yes! So, after months of preparation, we’ll be presenting Picture Perfect: A century of paintings and photographs of the Eastern Bays at the Hutt Art Centre in Myrtle Street, Lower Hutt, from 7 th to 17 th May. The timing of the invitation was excellent. Two years earlier we’d embarked on a major project: toRead More →

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As a result of feedback from the community on the Proposed District Plan, Council are extending the submission period by a further month until 2 May 2025. This is to give people more time to consider and understand the impacts of the Proposed Plan on them, and so that they can make well informed submissions. The policy planning team continues to be available to respond to any questions people may have about the proposed plan.  They can be contacted at district.plan@huttcity.govt.nz or call (04) 570 6666 during business hours. There is lots of information on our website: District plan review | Hutt City Council We have a Friends ofRead More →

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Make your own Easter Hot Cross buns– with apple, raisins and cinnamon for children aged 5-12 or Easter Loaf  with almonds, dried apricots & cherries for teenagers and adults. Easter baking day: Sunday 6 April at St Albans’ hall kitchen in Ngaio Street. Hot cross bun making  at 10.30 am for children aged 7-12:; Easter loaf making at 12 noon for teens and adults,. Please register soon at office@stalbanschurch.nz so there are enough ingredients for everybody. Koha for St Alban’s Church seismic strengthening fund.Read More →

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In: Eastbourne Herald, Eastern Bays
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Teen achieves historic win. Martina Nadilo has achieved a first – this years Wharf-to-Wharf was conquered by the 16 year old in just 17’10”, the second woman to win the race in it’s history, and the first ever local woman to beat the field. .   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 EastbourneRead More →

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National Emergency Mobile Alert test – save the date The nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) system is taking place in the evening of Sunday 25 May between 6-7pm. This is a routine test to make sure the system is working well, and we anticipate that over 5.5 million phones will receive this message. Anybody who may be distressed by the alert, or those have a hidden second phone for their safety, should put their phones in flight mode or turn them off between the hours of 6-7pm on Sunday 25 May to avoid the sound of the alert. Switching to silent mode onRead More →

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Civil Defence

ShakeOut 2025 is happening on 16 October, 2025 at 9:30 am, and we’re looking for any positive stories and photos you have to share from any of your previous ShakeOuts. You may have run your ShakeOut a little differently to others, or you may have discovered something eye-opening during a previous drill or hīkoi that you still use today. If you have any interesting stories or photos to share, please email our comms team below, and it may end up in an upcoming ShakeOut newsletter! Email us your stories and photos!Read More →

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In: Environment, Flood protection, Hutt City Council

Hutt City Council has declined to hold a public meeting in Eastbourne to discuss the letters many residents received last week, but has sent the following information and attachments, which provide more information. The Proposed Lower Hutt District Plan is open for submissions until 5pm on 4 April 2025. You can find out more at: https://haveyoursay.huttcity.govt.nz/proposed-district-plan The District Plan is the rulebook for land use and development that helps the council manage infrastructure constraints and natural hazards, respond to climate change and protect the environment and our historic and cultural taonga. It sets out what is permitted and where, and what needs resource consent. ThisRead More →

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Eastbourne Lions Club

Recycled Reading’ book sale organised by the Lions Club of Eastbourne. Sat/Sun 5th/6th April 9am-3pm Eastbourne Scout Hall (next to Eastbourne Pool) Slightly scaled back version of our previous ales due to venue size, but lots of good quality books at bargain prices. BYO bag, EFTPOS available. If anyone has good quality books, games or puzzles to donate – please use the drop off box in the foyer of the Eastbourne Library or to discuss drop off / collection for larger quantities, text Gavin 027 488 5602Read More →

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Eastbourne Lions Club

Recycled Reading’ book sale organised by the Lions Club of Eastbourne. Sat/Sun 5th/6th April 9am-3pm Eastbourne Scout Hall (next to Eastbourne Pool) Slightly scaled back version of our previous ales due to venue size, but lots of good quality books at bargain prices. BYO bag, EFTPOS available. If anyone has good quality books, games or puzzles to donate – please use the drop off box in the foyer of the Eastbourne Library or to discuss drop off / collection for larger quantities, text Gavin 027 488 5602Read More →

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Echo host more than 50 E-days each year at handy locations throughout Auckland and Wellington. These drive-through community collection days provide an opportunity for locals to divert their old or unwanted electronics, helping them from ending up in landfill. Check the website for details https://www.echotech.co.nz/e-daysRead More →

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Civil Defence

Date: Sunday 23 March 2025 Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm Location: Wellesley College, 611A Marine Drive, Days Bay, Lower Hutt A Community Emergency Hub is a place for the community to gather and coordinate efforts to help each other during and after a disaster. Come along and find out more about the Days Bay Community Emergency Hub and the types of help that may be needed after an emergency. Have fun meeting together and practicing various roles with an interactive earthquake scenario. Open to all ages and abilities, no experience needed! Refreshments provided. For more information, please email info@wremo.nz  We aim to make our community events inclusive to all people.Read More →

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Electrify the Hutt

Public Meeting – Thu, 6 Mar 2025, 7:30 – 9pm Te Mako Naenae Community Centre, 27 Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt 5012 ⚡️ Join Us to Electrify the Hutt! ⚡️ Are you passionate about reducing emissions and making our homes and communities cleaner, greener, and more energy-independent? We’re inviting YOU to a public meeting to discuss an exciting proposal for an Electrify the Hutt Expo—an event showcasing how we can switch from fossil fuels to clean electricity in our homes, businesses, and transport. 📅 Date: Thursday 6th March 2025 🕕Time: 7:30 pm – 9 pm 📍Location: Te Mako Naenae Community Centre (Hillary Court) This is your chance to have a say, connect with like-minded locals, and help shape anRead More →

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Butterfly Creek Theatre Troupe

Ever since the bones of King Richard III were exhumed from a Leicester City Council car park in 2012, interest in the much-maligned king continues to grow. But as far as Shakespeare was concerned, the embittered and physically deformed crown usurper was an unadulterated villain. Director of Butterfly Creek Theatre Troupe’s production in early March, Mike Butcher, believes Richard III is the best play Shakespeare ever wrote. He also believes he’s assembled the best cast to tell the story, with Colton Stuart in the main role, Allan Burne as Richard’s right-hand man Lord Buckingham, and Lian Butcher as Lady Anne Warwick, manipulated into marrying RichardRead More →

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Here’s the agenda for next Eastbourne Community Board meeting at 7.15pm Tuesday 15 April,  at the East Harbour Women’s Club. Everyone is welcome. Agenda is now available 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.Read More →