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Major works have wrapped up in the intertidal area, and with this milestone met and works almost complete, we’re now turning our focus to celebrating the completion of this significant infrastructure project. A blessing to mark completion of the shared path and seawall is set for Saturday 18 April. This will be followed by a community celebration, where we will be encouraging everyone to get out and explore the whole path on foot, and by bike or scooter.  The event will recognise nearly four years of dedicated work from the teams onsite to deliver the shared path and seawall, through sometimes challenging conditions, alongside theRead More →

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AGM Details: The ESSC Club Rooms, 48 Tuatoru Street, Eastbourne Sunday, 29th March 2pm We look forward to seeing you there and appreciate your ongoing support of the EMRSA and our community. If you have any questions ahead of the meeting, please feel free to get in touch. Regards Jasmin McSweeney Secretary  I  Eastbourne Memorial RSA Committee PO Box 41 056 Eastbourne 5047 Cell: 021 630 368Read More →

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Beach Cleanup

It’s that time of year again, so mark your calendar! Our next Eastbourne beach clean-up is scheduled for Sunday, April 19th. We’ll be set up at the usual place – the picnic table just before Burdan’s Gate – from 9:00 until noon. All welcome, for any length of time. Even half an hour makes a big difference. Bags and gloves provided.  Read More →

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Tupua Horo Nuku Eastern Bays Shared Path

Wednesday 4 March, 6:00–7:00 pm, Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub Join us for an evening celebrating the environmental work being delivered via Tupua Horo Nuku – our shared path and resilience project around the Eastern Bays. Bring the family along and hear from our wonderful Project Ecologist, Josh, who will share what’s been achieved so far and how you can take a hands-on role in protecting and restoring our taiao. We’ll also be joined by the locally-led environmental group MIRO, showcasing the incredible work happening right here in your neighbourhood—and how you can get involved and play your part. Come along to learn, connect, and be partRead More →

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Visit neighbours who’ve added solar and electrified their homes – learn from their financial decisions, technical choices, and environmental impact. Small groups, honest conversations, real homes. Register Online Smart investment: See actual installation quotes, utility bills before and after, financing options used, and realistic payback timelines. Perfect for running your own numbers. Technical deep-dive: Compare monitoring systems, battery technologies, solar configurations, smart home automation, and EV charging solutions. Uncover the tech that’s right for you. Real impact: Discover why homeowners invested and what excites them most – from reduced carbon emissions to energy independence and contributing to New Zealand’s renewable energy transition. Whether you’re analysing ROI, evaluating techRead More →

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In: Civil Defence / WREMO, Community Board, Consultation, Eastern Bays, Greater Wellington Regional Council, Hutt City Council, Tupua Horo Nuku Resilience / Shared Path, Wellington Harbour

Everyone is welcome to the Community Board Meeting to be held in the Eastbourne Library/Hub on Tuesday 24 February commencing at 7:15 pm. This meeting was originally scheduled for 17th February but was postponed owing to the extreme weather events. A public forum opportunity is available 30 minutes before the meeting (6:45pm to 7:15pm) – this is not public comment (see below), but an opportunity for informal discussion. The public cannot speak (unless invited to do so)  during the formal part of the meeting, other than during the public comment section. Please give your name to the Democracy Advisor on arrival and before the meeting ifRead More →

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In: Eastbourne Herald, Eastern Bays
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Cleaning up our home.  It is just not ok to live next to the sea, or for that matter any body of water, and not be able to use it for exercise, recreation or just plain relaxation …  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 →

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In: Buses, Civil Defence / WREMO, Climate Change, Climate Response Network, Community Board, Eastbourne community New Zealand, Eastern Bays, Electricity, Emergency, Environment, Ferries, Flood protection, Lower Hutt, Metlink, Roads, Water, Weather

Reminder: ECB meeting scheduled for tonight (17 February) has been postponed. For urgent/safety issues please ring 111. If you have a problem that concerns the council please go to https://my.huttcity.govt.nz/ . For local/general issues contact a member of ECB. In the media The Herald  – Hutt Council CEO Jo Miller talks about the damage caused by yesterday’s weather event. Watch the playback here. RNZ – Check point (Jon Kingsbury) Weather chaos hits lower North Island as Hutt Valley floods. Listen here. Newtalk ZB – Jo Miller – Listen here. Newstalk ZB – Road ‘disintegrating’ as flooding tears through Lower Hutt suburb. Read more here. One News 16/2 – 6pm Jon Kingsbury andRead More →

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In: Civil Defence / WREMO, Community Board, Consultation, Eastern Bays, Greater Wellington Regional Council, Hutt City Council, Tupua Horo Nuku Resilience / Shared Path, Wellington Harbour

The meeting has been postponed as a result of the weather disruptions – new date to be notified. Everyone is welcome to the Community Board Meeting to be held in the Eastbourne Library/Hub on Tuesday 17 February commencing at 7:15 pm. A public forum opportunity is available 30 minutes before the meeting (6:45pm to 7:15pm) – this is not public comment (see below), but an opportunity for informal discussion. The public cannot speak (unless invited to do so)  during the formal part of the meeting, other than during the public comment section. Please give your name to the Democracy Advisor on arrival and before theRead More →

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In: Buses, Civil Defence / WREMO, Cycling, Eastern Bays, Feature, Ferries, Lighting, Parking, Recycling, Roads, Rubbish, Transport, Walking, Water, Weather

We’re planning to do it again – the highest priority was the Shared path followed by climate/weather resilience – we seem to have addressed those quite well, but have we finished? Is there more to do, or are there different priorities now? Let us know what topics / options we should discuss in our 2026 survey. 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 toRead More →

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In: Cycling, Eastern Bays, Tupua Horo Nuku Resilience / Shared Path, Walking

Ngā mihi o te tau hou Pākehā – Happy New Year! This year brings new challenges and milestones for the project team. With only a few months to go until completion, we’re reinforcing the importance of finishing strong – with excellence in our work and safety front of mind for both our team and the surrounding community… https://tupuahoronukueasternbayssharedpatherd.cmail19.com/t/t-e-wsllhl-l-r/Read More →

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This letter is to advise you that Connetics will be in your area as part of our project to remove pillar and install a new one as part of Wellington Electricity’s maintenance program. Work will occur outside 21 Rimu Street and is scheduled to commence anytime from 02/02/2026 to 20/02/2026 between the hours of 9am and 3pm and 10pm to 5am. These dates and times allow for any unforeseen delays as due to the nature of our work there are occasions where we may run unexpectedly over time as our work is highly hazardous and weather dependent. Noise at night will be keep to theRead More →

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Electoral Commission - Vote.nz

Election day 7 November . Voting places open from 9.00am to 7.00pm Election night. Preliminary election results released progressively from 7.00pm on electionresults.govt.nzRead More →

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In: Eastbourne Herald, Eastern Bays
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Sitting down with Mayor Ken.  It was great to sit down with Mayor Ken Laban some three months after he assumed the role of Mayor of  Hutt City …  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 publishing deadlines and datesRead More →

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Wednesday 28 January 2026 at 11:00am, Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub. An evocative semi-autobiographical coming of age story of friendship, family, love, betrayal, and resilience. Sunshine Road explores the journey of self-discovery, the courage of self-acceptance, and the transformative power of embracing your inner knowing of who you can become. Sunshine Road developed from a handful of short stories written twenty years ago. Catherine Manchester grew up in Eastbourne, studied English Literature at Victoria and Fine Arts at Otago Polytechnic. Soon after graduation she won the Rita Angus art award and has painted and exhibited throughout New Zealand. 04 562 8042 There’s no need to book yourRead More →