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What we do to make our region a great place to live, work and play Ko ā mātou mahi mō Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai me tō tātou rohe hei te 2025/26 | What we have planned for Lower Hutt and our region in 2026/27 Continuing work on Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi (formally RiverLink) flood protection and public transport activities.  Undertake flood hazard modelling for the Wainuiomata River to better understand the flood risk. Work with the Waiwhetū community to look at options for managing the flood risk. Continuing planning for Waterloo Station redevelopment. Supporting integrated transport planning across Lower Hutt, including rail, bus and active transport connections. Protecting our regional parks andRead More →

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Have Your Say on the Draft Wellington Region CDEM Group Plan 2026–2031 The Wellington Region Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group is seeking feedback on its draft CDEM Group Plan for 2026–2031. The plan sets out how councils, emergency services, iwi, lifeline utilities, government agencies, and communities will work together to manage emergencies across the Wellington region.  Public consultation is open 10 March – 10 April 2026. https://www.wremo.nz/news-and-events/consultationRead More →

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In: Eastbourne Herald, Eastern Bays
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After rather inconsistent training weather over the summer and concerns about water quality, the Eastbourne Wharf to Wharf team were happy with the 108 swimmers that turned out for the 2026 race …  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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Kia ora everyone. We’re exploring the potential for a ferry connection between the Eastern Bays and the Miramar Peninsula (Seatoun / Shelly Bay). This short 1–2 minute survey will help us understand: Community interest Likely usage What would make the service work Your feedback will be shared with East by West Ferries and council to support a potential pilot. Complete the survey here:  https://forms.gle/hyW19EU5gEQ3h13e6 This survey will be open for responses over the next 2 weeks and will close on Friday 10th April.  We’d really value your input! Please share with neighbours and local groups — the more responses we get, the stronger the case. If youRead More →

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Everyone is welcome to the Community Board Meeting to be held in the Eastbourne Community Hub/Library on Tuesday 16 June 2026 commencing at 7:15 pm. A public forum 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 ask questions during the actual meeting, other than during public comment. Agenda, speakers and Chairs report will be available here closer to the dateRead More →

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In: Eastern Bays, Feature, Historical, Wharfs

Years ago Murray Gibbons, Eastbourne Community Board member, rescued the historic Eastbourne jail and with the support of locals and HCC staff developed the idea of restoring and installing it at the base of Rona Wharf as part of the popular Heritage Trail. The jail was moved to it’s current location in Williams Park with the help of HCC for restoration. 8 years on and a variety of issues have meant the jail is still there, and we now face a deadline of removing it by the 3 April or the council will dispose of it at Murray’s cost. We are looking for community supportRead More →

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Everyone is welcome to the Community Board Meeting to be held in the Eastbourne Community Hub/Library on Tuesday 14 April 2026 commencing at 7:15 pm. A public forum 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 ask questions during the actual meeting, other than during public comment. Agenda – https://huttcity.infocouncil.biz/Open/2026/04/ECB_14042026_AGN_6420_AT.PDFRead More →

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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 →