New Members and Volunteers Night – Eastbourne Lions Club Come along and hear more about Lions and what we do for and within the Eastbourne and wider community. Guest speaker – Sir Ashley Bloomfield (surprise topic) Sports and Services Club, Tuatoru St Thu 7 Sep, 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start Any questions contact Gavin 027 488 5602Read More →
Fire Brigade’s “first family’s” tireless work for EB: The Eastbourne Fire Brigade, probably like most volunteer brigades, is a real family affair … 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 →
Curious about setting up a Bokashi at your place? Wanting to know more about this great waste reducing system? East Harbour Kindergarten are excited to invite the community to a Bokashi Workshop presented by Lydia from Pickled Compost.Read More →
St Alban’s looks to return home after 7 years in exile: Eastbourne’s oldest church building, St. Alban’s, has been used for nearly 7 years since it was assessed as not meeting the required earthquake building standard back in 2016 … 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 phoneRead More →
Update from project team Kia ora, The Tupua Horo Nuku project is continuing to progress in Sunshine Bay and Mā-koromiko. We have successfully completed pre-construction tasks in Sunshine Bay which included survey works, ground investigations and ecological sweeps to check for wildlife and minor modifications to the rock revetments. This week we have started on the removal of the old seawall in Sunshine Bay which is significantly thicker than the old seawall in Mā-koromiko. This work will facilitate the installation of the new rising sewer main behind the new seawall. A lane closure will be in place for both Sunshine Bay & Mā-koromiko during workRead More →
We’re looking forward to our Annual General Meeting, 2pm on Sunday 23rd July at the Women’s Club rooms. Following the business, local writer and postcard collect Nik Zangouropolous is speaking on “Eastbourne: A Postcard Village.” All welcome. Afternoon tea will be served.Read More →
3pm Sunday 13 August, St Ronan’s church, Eastbourne – Koha greatly appreciated. As an ecologist Mike sees the world in an interconnected systems way. This view allows for the awareness and acceptance that civilisation is facing peak everything, and climate change is but one of a raft of existential crises that are symptoms overshoot. The crises are the manifestation of hitting planetary boundaries, or biophysical limits to growth we were warned about in the 1970s. The burgeoning human population and levels of consumption has far exceeded the ability of the planet to sustain it long-term through. This overshoot was enabled using fossil energy, in theRead More →
Open Day We were thankful the rain held off for the recent open day in Mā-koromiko which gave people the opportunity to see the completed seawall sections in this bay. Following a walkthrough with the Mayor, local councillors and invited media, the community were able to get a close-up look at the pre-cast seawall blocks which our team has been working hard to install. “I’m really excited about the progress we’ve been able to make on this project,” Mayor Campbell Barry said. “Many in the local community have been advocating for this for a very long time and to be down here seeing the seawallRead More →
NOTICE OF MIRO 2023 AGM MIRO members and helpers are invited to attend our Annual General Meeting: 6.30 p.m. on Friday, 28th July 2023 Muritai School Hall 166 Muritai Road, Eastbourne This year the 2023 MIRO Annual General Meeting will again be held in the Muritai School Hall so that we are in a well-ventilated environment. Mask wearing will be voluntary. 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 6.30 p.m. This year, theRead More →
Talking with by Jane Martin Poignant and bittersweet tales of lives, loves & laments Ticket Information Adult: $22.75 each ($20.00 + $2.75 fees) Senior/Member: $18.20 each ($17.00 + $1.20 fees) Under 25: $5.00 each Buy ticketsRead More →
Talking with by Jane Martin Poignant and bittersweet tales of lives, loves & laments Ticket Information Adult: $22.75 each ($20.00 + $2.75 fees) Senior/Member: $18.20 each ($17.00 + $1.20 fees) Under 25: $5.00 each Buy ticketsRead More →
Talking with by Jane Martin Poignant and bittersweet tales of lives, loves & laments Ticket Information Adult: $22.75 each ($20.00 + $2.75 fees) Senior/Member: $18.20 each ($17.00 + $1.20 fees) Under 25: $5.00 each Buy ticketsRead More →
Talking with by Jane Martin Poignant and bittersweet tales of lives, loves & laments Ticket Information Adult: $22.75 each ($20.00 + $2.75 fees) Senior/Member: $18.20 each ($17.00 + $1.20 fees) Under 25: $5.00 each Buy ticketsRead More →
Talking with by Jane Martin Poignant and bittersweet tales of lives, loves & laments Ticket Information Adult: $22.75 each ($20.00 + $2.75 fees) Senior/Member: $18.20 each ($17.00 + $1.20 fees) Under 25: $5.00 each Buy ticketsRead More →
Talking with by Jane Martin Poignant and bittersweet tales of lives, loves & laments Ticket Information Adult: $22.75 each ($20.00 + $2.75 fees) Senior/Member: $18.20 each ($17.00 + $1.20 fees) Under 25: $5.00 each Buy ticketsRead More →
We outlined a few trials in a survey that sought to provide more options to help getting to/from Days Bay wharf – , you can see a summary of survey results here. We have now opened applications for spaces in a few trials: Shuttle. Wildfinder are helping us get a shuttle trial off the ground starting next Monday 3 July. The shuttle will meet three sailings in the morning and three in the evening on weekdays, and the trial will run for two months. It will run between Matipo St and Days Bay wharf along Muritai Road, and get to Days Bay wharf five minutes aheadRead More →
BATTERY RECYCLING – most of us would like to recycle our batteries but collecting enough to warrant a trip to the recycling centre takes forever. We are trialling battery collection at the Eastbourne Library Foyer. These batteries will be taken to Bunnings when enough have been collected. YES: AA, AAA, 9V, 6V, power tool, button cell and other hand-held sized batteries are ok. SAFETY: Please put tape over all terminals to prevent short circuits – easier and safer for you to do this as you collect them. NO: Sorry, no acid batteries, car batteries, items with batteries built in, or anything bigger than 20cm xRead More →
Bowling Club plans to sell up but stay local: Eastbourne Bowling Club’s plan to relocate – first mooted two and a half years ago – is back on the table, exasperating one of it’s potential neighbours … 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 →
Further Kayak Safety Workshops Free for the Community in Memory of Jack Skellett A fund to provide the Wellington community free kayak safety lessons to prevent future tragedy. Jack Skellett lost his life after becoming separated from his Kayak in the Wellington harbour on the 21st of December 2021, days after turning 23. After our last donation plea, we raised over $5000 from people who both knew Jack and those who were touched by his loss. That money ensured 2 Kayak safety workshops were successfully delivered to the Wellington community with no charge to the 20 participants of each. All thanks to the hard workRead More →
The latest Eastbourne Community Board newsletter is available The latest Eastern Bays Climate Response Network newsletter is available If you would like to receive either of these you can subscribe here. Read More →
Resilience Expo Digital Display Rotation (Eastbourne Library inside & outside) - click anywhere to close.