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The Society’s next event for members is another author talking about another aspect of our history, and promises to be just as interesting and challenging. On Sunday 13 October at 2 pm at the East Harbour Women’s Club Rooms in Muritai Road, local resident and bibliophile Rudi Mack will introduce us to his new book “First Contacts – the early Pacific and European accounts of Abel Tasman’s 1642 Voyage”.  Rudi takes a new approach, offering a different perspective than previous histories about the voyage. By cross-referencing textual and visual sources with each other, new interpretations of certain events during the voyage emerge. The results areRead More →

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Butterfly creek picnic area will be closed 18-20th September – Whilst tree felling at the Kowhai/ Mackenzie track junction is being undertaken park users should wait at the barrier to be guided through the work site. Hi Eastbourne community board and stake holders After assessing the Safety and Health of trees at Butterfly creek picnic area in 2023 Greater Wellington Regional council has undertaken an annual inspection to reassess the situation. The good news is that the two trees assessed for removal last year, that were reassessed and not removed but trimmed are not showing signs of further decline and will remain. A small amount ofRead More →

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In: Community Board, Eastern Bays, Tupua Horo Nuku Resilience / Shared Path

Executive Summary 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 priorityRead More →

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Eastbourne Scouts

Bagged and delivered by Eastbourne Scouts on 21st September 2024 Free deliver (Eastbourne / Bays) $13/bag or $11.50/bag for 3+ bags 100% BioGro certified organic, weed free and locally sourced. Limited stock – order now! Order online www.eastbournescouts.co.nz  Read More →

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Wastewater woes continue.  A week and a half after the main sewerage pipe sprung a leak in Day’s Bay, treated wastewater is still spilling into Waiwhetū Stream.   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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While your dog may not attack a Penguin, just approaching a penguin while it is travelling between the sea and its nest, or sniffing around the nesting area can result in the penguin abandoning its nest. This training is designed to significantly decrease the likelihood that your dog would approach penguins or go near their nests. The Trainer Willy Marsh will be the trainer. Willy has extensive experience conducting Kiwi Dog Avoidance Training throughout New Zealand. He has also conducted Penguin Avoidance Training. Feedback From Dog Owners Feedback from dog owners who participated in a recent “pilot” held in Eastbourne was very positive. All ownersRead More →

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In: Eastern Bays, Environment, Seaview, Water, Wellington Harbour
Information on Days Bay Waste Water fault

(latest – Wellington Water) Update 14 06/09/2024 (Final) Kia Ora Koutou Last night our crews successfully restored the Days Bay Pump station back to the wastewater network following successful pipe replacement, connection, and pressure testing.  We have ceased the use of the sucker trucks following full-service restoration. Wellington Water acknowledges the mahi of all the crews involved in this difficult and complex repair.  Thank you also to the Eastbourne community. We acknowledge the works have taken a long time, and we appreciate your patience, understanding and support throughout. Restrictions on water recreational activities at Days Bay have been lifted, please check with LAWA for more informationRead More →

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AGM followed by guest speaker Cristina Sanders, author of Okiwi Brown, speaking about “Research & Rabbit-holes – writing historical fiction“. Afternoon tea provided. All welcome. Non-members a koha please.Read More →

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New plan to change the course of history.  Changes to a section that may have formed part of a pā site have highlighted an urgent need for protections for areas of significance to Māori in the District Plan.   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) 562Read More →

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New Zealand ShakeOut, our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi, is taking place on Thursday 24 October 2024 at 9.30am. Sign up again this year to Drop, Cover and Hold with the rest of the country and be in to win some great prizes! Sign up for ShakeOut Sign up to win! By signing up to ShakeOut 2024 you could be in to win an awesome prize! Every organisation or school that registers goes in the draw to win a Civil Defence wheelie bin. Bins will be delivered and stocked with a range of helpful emergency items to help keep people safe during an emergency. Individuals and families will goRead More →

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MIRO members and helpers are invited to attend our Annual General Meeting: 6.00 p.m. on Tuesday, 6th August 2024 East Harbour Women’s Club Rooms 145 Muritai Road, Eastbourne (opposite Rimu Street) This is the time for the Committee to thank MIRO members for their contributions over the past year. It also provides the opportunity to hear about the good work being done by MIRO volunteers and meet other members. The AGM will start promptly at 6.00 p.m. This year the formal part of the meeting includes the proposal to adopt a new Constitution for MIRO as is required under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022. ARead More →

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Eastbourne Lions Club

Books to donate? Please put them in the Lions box in the Eastbourne Library Foyer Thanks! Lions Charity Book sale – THIS WEEKENDSaturday 7 & Sunday 8 SeptemberMuritai School Hall 9am to 3pmSwap a food item for a book or pay by EFTPOS or cash, loads of great books to choose from!Read More →

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Eastbourne Lions Club

Books to donate? Please put them in the Lions box in the Eastbourne Library Foyer Thanks! Lions Charity Book sale – THIS WEEKENDSaturday 7 & Sunday 8 SeptemberMuritai School Hall 9am to 3pmSwap a food item for a book or pay by EFTPOS or cash, loads of great books to choose from!Read More →

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The first-ever mid-winter Nourish dinner is a chance for us to connect over delicious kai at Ernesto’s Restaurant & Bar, be inspired by our incredible speaker Dr Paul Wood and, of course, raise some hands and heart rates with a much smaller number of auction items. If you’re keen to come along and curious to know what will be up for grabs, you can sneak a peek at the Auction Catalogue (pdf) by clicking this link. 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Thursday 25th July 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 6.30pm 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: Ernesto’s Cocina Cubana, 1 Grey St, Wellington 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀: $100 pp. 𝘐𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝟥 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘋𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘳 & 𝘎𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘉𝘶𝘣𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘴 / 𝘞𝘪𝘯𝘦 / 𝘉𝘦𝘦𝘳Read More →