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Tupua Horo Nuku Eastern Bays Shared Path

Kia ora koutou You may have seen an article in the news about escalating costs for the construction of Tupua Horo Nuku. We have prepared some background information and key messages for you to refer to if asked. BACKGROUND Tupua Horo Nuku is a 4.4 kilometre walking and cycling path to be built along Marine Drive between Ngau Matau (Point Howard) and Eastbourne. The shared path will create connections both within the Eastern Bays and beyond as it connects to other routes in the Hutt City walking and cycling network. This will promote and encourage walking and cycling, which will help to reduce congestion andRead More →

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Saildrones: quantifying  the planet: Seaview Marina temporarily became a New Zealand marine biosecurity site in mid-December, when three saildrones arrived from California …   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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Eastbourne Community Board

The community board members accompanied by some HCC staff will visit each area of the bays to discuss issued raised by local residents – more information on this will be added closer to the date.Read More →

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Eastern Bays Climate Response Network

Agenda now available Welcome to 2023 , a year of new beginnings and climate action in Eastbourne and Bays. Put Wednesday 1st March in your diary for us to meet and discuss plans and action for 2023. If you are in a group it would be great if you could get together before then to plan next steps or just list ideas. Let us know if there is anything you would like on the agenda. Agenda Climate Response Agenda March 1 st Apology – Quentin Duthie ( reported to ECB lastnight) Thin Ice promotion . Will have a couple of posters. Sunday April 16 4-6 pmRead More →

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Start Date 14/12/2022 – End Date 14/05/2023 If you have any questions about this work, please contact: Wellington Water, 04 912 4400 We have to shift the way we manage rainwater that falls on urban areas, on behalf of councils, to help reduce pollution of our harbours, rivers and streams. Over decades, a network of stormwater drains and pipes has been built to carry rainwater quickly into waterways or the sea, to reduce the risk of flooding. Now, as well as carrying the water away, we also need to reduce pollution such as litter, fertiliser, heavy metals and bacteria that stormwater carries. We’re developing aRead More →

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Eastbourne Community Board

Agenda and minutes of previous meeting (PDF 11MB) Public have the opportunity to speak for 3 minutes each before meeting starts. Get the Chairs Report and other information before each meeting by subscribing to the email list (you can unsubscribe at any time).Read More →

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Eastern Bays Community Trust

Following the end of Kim Weber-Swain’s 18-month contract at 31 March 2023, the Eastbourne-Bays Community Trust wishes to appoint a co-ordinator to administer the Okiwi volunteer driving service for Eastbourne-Bays senior citizens. The coordinator is contracted to the Trust at an agreed hourly rate. A job specification can be accessed on the website www.okiwi.org.nz or on the Okiwi Trust Facebook page. The position offers a rewarding opportunity for a person to be involved in the community assisting those requiring the service and liaising with an established group of drivers giving freely of their time. Kindly contact Trust chair George Tuffin on 027 243 1945 orRead More →

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Due to horrific weather in November we are planning to run our event on March 12 2023 , hoping we have a clear day.It is a requirement for us to advise our intentions for a one day event located at Port Road Seaview Lower Hutt this coming March .We are working hard with the HCC and is our intentions to bring as little disruptions to the area during this time.With huge interest in this event we endeavour to bring a first class event to the Wellington Region.Sunday 12 March  2023 7am to 6pm.Noise complaints, reports of dangerous driving or any other illegal activities outside ourRead More →

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Meeting was postponed owing to weather event, this is the new date. Open to the public – there is an opportunity for public comment at the beginning of the meeting. The agenda will be available as a pdf shortly before the meeting date. Agenda is now available as PDF Agenda of Eastbourne Community Board – Tuesday, 14 February 2023 (huttcity.govt.nz)Read More →

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UPDATE: VENUE TRANSFERRED TO TSB ARENA, PLEASE CHECK OFFICIAL SITE. TUESDAY 21 AND WEDNESDAY 22 FEBRUARY Lorde is playing at Williams Park, Days Bay on Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 February. We expect significant traffic disruption in Eastbourne and the Eastern Bays, so plan ahead – it may be a good idea to work from home on those days if you can, for example. Council is planning for the event, and we will share updates closer to the time.Read More →

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UPDATE: VENUE TRANSFERRED TO TSB ARENA, PLEASE CHECK OFFICIAL SITE. TUESDAY 21 AND WEDNESDAY 22 FEBRUARY Lorde is playing at Williams Park, Days Bay on Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 February. We expect significant traffic disruption in Eastbourne and the Eastern Bays, so plan ahead – it may be a good idea to work from home on those days if you can, for example. Council is planning for the event, and we will share updates closer to the time.Read More →

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Discover the hidden gem of the Parangarahu Lakes area, nestled against the rugged South Coast. https://www.gw.govt.nz/your-region/events-and-meetings/lakes-and-lighthouses-feb-23/ SUMMER EVENTS TE AWA KAIRANGI KI TAI | LOWER HUTT LocationEast Harbour Regional Park, Burdans Gate, 507 Muritai Road, Eastbourne DurationFour hours CostFree – bookings required for the bus Come experience stunning views of Wellington Harbour and the Cook Straight. Learn why the area is significant to iwi and learn about the unique history of Pencarrow Lighthouse from Heritage New Zealand. There’s two walks to choose from depending on your level of fitness; one up to look inside the lighthouse or a flatter lakeside stroll by the Kohangapiripiri Lake. MakeRead More →

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Marine ecology in safe hands: HCC. Following local concern about the impact of the path’s construction on marine ecolgy, council says the methods were approved by ecologists for construction in rock pool areas and systems are in place to manage effects on wildlife…   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 onRead More →

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Surf Life Saving New Zealand are in the process of conducting an assessment of Days Bay beach. The assessment looks at what can be done to make Days Bay safer for beach goers particularly in the summer months. As part of the process of this assessment they want to meet with locals who are willing to contribute their ideas, views on local risks, or ideas of how improvements to safety could be made. If you are interested in attending the meeting is going to be held at Wellesley College, Monday 12th December 7pm  Read More →

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Eastern Bays Climate Response Network

The Eastern Bays Climate Response Network is keen to celebrate the efforts of local businesses to reduce their carbon footprint in an article in the  Eastbourne Herald. They would appreciate your completing the survey linked below, adding as many examples as you like. They would not mention the names of individual businesses, rather publicize the efforts of the business community as a whole. They’d love to hear from you. Survey link: https://forms.gle/d8ckZRe5ZcKtF8JU9 Hope you have a great and profitable summer, you deserve it – we are lucky to be so well served with services in Eastbourne. If you are a business and would like to be added to our emailRead More →

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Eastern Bays Climate Response Network

Report from Eastbourne and Bays Climate Response Meeting 16/11/22 The climate network is off to a great start. We now have 63 members, a wealth of information and projects set up to carry on into the new year. At the first meeting only a month ago a number of people volunteered to gather information or form a group to work on a particular issue. Here’s what happened!!! (this report is also available for download) Eastbourne Community Board – the creation of this network was facilitated by the EastbourneCommunity Board which will host the website, manage the contact list and pay some costs such as theRead More →

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Tupua Horo Nuku Eastern Bays Shared Path

Tupua Horo Nuku – Eastern bays Shared Path – November e-newsletter. The latest news on the shared path construction progress, seawall construction details, and the much commented on temporary wave defence barriers (no, the path will not be extending out that far ) Detailed design and consultation of the northern bays has begun, links are included. Too much to include here so click to download. You can also sign up to receive these newsletters directly – links are included in this document.Read More →