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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
7th & 8th September Books to donate? Please put them in the Lions box in the Eastbourne Library Foyer Thanks!Read More →
Find out how you and your neighbours can support each other and build your community. Casual catchup – Eastbourne Library/Hub 10am-12 noonRead More →
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 →
The East Harbour Environmental Association is holding its AGM next Wednesday evening. As is customary, there will be a speaker at 8 pm and members of the public are most welcome. Speaker: Liz Gibson on local stream systems Liz is from Mountains to Sea Wellington Trust and carries out educational work on NZ stream systems. She will start with a quick briefing on the work they do, including with schools in our area, and then outline the current state and ecology of local streams of the eastern harbour catchments. She will discuss some of the interesting tools and tech they use to find what isRead More →
Have questions in relation to the representation review? Come along to one of the community drop-in sessions and have a chat with HCC! Dates: Naenae Neighbourhood Hub – Saturday 6 July 11am-12p War Memorial Library – Wednesday 17 July 7pm-8pm Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub – Saturday 20 July 1pm–2pm Petone Neighbourhood Hub – Saturday 20 July 3pm-4pm Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub – Sunday 28 July 2pm-3pm Proposed changes to how our communities are represented on Council have just been released for public consultation and we’re keen to hear from you by 1 August. An independent panel undertook community engagement in late 2023 and early 2024 to considerRead More →
The review recommends the abolition of all the community boards – you can have your say – more information and links to submission form hereRead More →
Proposal to disestablish community boards A Hutt City council independent representation review has recommended that community boards, including the Eastbourne Community Board, be disestablished. The Eastbourne Community Board believes that community boards provide an invaluable service to residents. The report argues that representation is inequitable with only three community boards in Hutt City, in Eastbourne, Petone and Wainuiomata. We believe that introducing a community board to each ward would be a better way to address this inequality. (This would see the Eastbourne and Petone Community Boards combine for Harbour Ward). The report also argues that community boards, established in 1989, are no longer relevant inRead More →
Hello all Summer Pool swimmers – PROGRESS!! Thanks to the Community Board for supporting the Summer Pool Action Group After all of the work and support from so many in the community last summer it is wonderful to see that the HCC has listened to our request to extend the summer pool season. The Eastbourne Community Board made this announcement in the June issue of the Eastbourne Herald: “The Council…is providing free training to residents interested in working as lifeguards at the Eastbourne summer pool. This initiative aims to extend the pool season. Volunteers would need to complete three days of study and pool workRead More →
Eastbourne trappers group kills more possums than 1080. In May this year a dozen blokes with an average age of 80+ had morning tea with the mayor to celebrate their grand total of 1081 possums busted in 20-plus years. 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)Read More →
Note change of venue – this meeting will be at the Eastbourne Community Hub/Library, same time and other details. Any member of the public is welcome to speak for up to 3 minutes on any issue at the beginning of the meeting, contact the board before the meeting or just notify on arrival if you wish to do so. Agenda will be added to this event page closer to the meeting date.Read More →
Join us for a special Matariki performance, crafts and kai! Come and enjoy wonderful performers from Speak Again, create your own crafts and taste some delicious kai. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to celebrate Matariki with us!Read More →
Matariki is the Māori name for the cluster of stars, that rises in midwinter and for many Māori, heralds the start of the new year. The return of the cluster is commemorated by Te Rā Aro ki Matariki 2024, which happens on Friday, June 28, this year. Early in the morning, just before dawn, is the optimum time to view the Matariki cluster. Matariki 2024 – Mānawatia a Matariki Community Library / Hub (note these events are all on the 27 June, 28th is a holiday) Muritai School Kapa Haka Performance. Join us for a special performance by Muritai School Kapa Haka. 27th of JuneRead More →
Wondering how the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant works? Join us for a tour of the Plant to see first-hand how it works and learn more about future planned upgrades. • Date: 22 June • Time: 1.30 – 3.30 pm • Where: Seaview plant main entrance, Waterman Street, Seaview Space is limited so be sure to book your spot by emailing community@wellingtonwater.co.nz with your name, number of people attending, and your contact number in case of postponement. Please RSVP before Friday 14 June. Just a heads-up: there’s some walking and stair-climbing involved, so it might not be suitable for those with mobility issues or kids underRead More →
Come and join us to make some yummy Matariki baking!Read More →
Join us for a day of planting mingimingi, ake ake, and other native species at these nationally significant lakes. The Parangarahu Lakes are important to the surrounding environment and are home to native taonga. This includes a range of wetland plants, īnanga (galaxias maculatus), manu (birds), and our native freshwater mussel, the kākahi. This planting day is perfect for those who enjoy a bit of physical activity, as you’ll be carrying plants and digging holes. What to bring/wear:• Sturdy boots or gumboots• Long sleeves and pants, and a waterproof jacket are essential. Layering and wearing a hat or beanie is a good way to stayRead More →
Resilience Expo Digital Display Rotation (Eastbourne Library inside & outside) - click anywhere to close.
