James North from Wellington Region Emergency Management Office will be with us at Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub to speak to Household preparedness in the event of an emergency. There will be a presentation followed by a question and answer session.Read More →
James North from Wellington Region Emergency Management Office will be with us at Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub to speak to Household preparedness in the event of an emergency. There will be a presentation followed by a question and answer session.Read More →
Wildfinder are excited to be hosting a fifth FREE Kayak Safety Workshop at Days Bay on Friday 13th February 2026! For all details of the workshop and to reserve your spot (spaces are limited!) click here: https://www.wildfinder.co.nz/kayak-safety-workshop in memory of Jack Skellett, 1998-2021 Following the tragic death of Jack Skellett in Wellington Harbour in 2021, the Jack Skellett give-a-little fund was set up to run FREE Kayak Safety Workshops for the community. We’ve now hosted four of these workshops, with a fifth scheduled for February 2026. The 5th workshop will be held in Days Bay on Friday 13th February 2026. The workshop is a comprehensive,Read More →
Update: This meeting has been rescheduled to 24th February Everyone is welcome to the Community Board Meeting to be held in the Eastbourne Community Hub/Library on Tuesday 24 February 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 are available hereRead More →
We urgently need more volunteers to train as lifeguards for our Summer Pool – and the final day to sign up is Monday, 19 January. So far, three amazing community members have stepped up and completed their training. We are incredibly grateful – but it’s not enough. Without additional volunteers, Eastbourne Pool will be forced to close in mid-February. Keeping the pool open for the full season is critical. It allows our school and swim club to complete their swimming programmes, ensuring our children can build confidence and safety in the water – something that matters to all of us as a coastal community. https://eastbourne.nz/2026/01/14/last-chance-to-keep-our-pool-open-for-the-full-season/Read More →
Hi Eastbourne We urgently need more volunteers to train as lifeguards for our Summer Pool – and the final day to sign up is Monday, 19 January. So far, three amazing community members have stepped up and completed their training. We are incredibly grateful – but it’s not enough. Without additional volunteers, Eastbourne Pool will be forced to close in mid-February. Keeping the pool open for the full season is critical. It allows our school and swim club to complete their swimming programmes, ensuring our children can build confidence and safety in the water – something that matters to all of us as a coastal community. If you’ve ever thoughtRead More →
In general ECB recently requested that HCC place a sign stating “No fires on any beach south of here without a permit.” (or similar) at the entrance to the bays. The sign may not happen, but council did reply (summary): Council’s default position is not to authorise fires in Reserves or Open Space. Please note it is already mandatory for anyone wishing to light a fire in open space to approach FENZ for a permit. … any person who wishes to light a fire in a Reserve or Public Open Space would need to gain Council’s permission and then gain a Fire permit from FENZ.Read More →
Cleaning up our coastline. Sustainable Coastlines, – a multi award-winning charity – is calling for volunteers to help clean up the Hutt. … 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 publishing deadlines and datesRead More →
Crazyman Multisport will be held in Eastbourne/Petone on 14 December 2025. The event commences with the kayaking leg from Days Bay to Petone Wharf and the Hutt River, with a scheduled start time of 8.00am. For more information, please visit the Crazyman website: Crazyman The CourseRead More →
Huge community day with prizes, shared kai, and good vibes! Clean-ups will be happening right across Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt from 10am until 12 noon. From midday on, we welcome everyone to join us at Petone Beach to celebrate your amazing mahi! Feel free to continue the clean-up efforts and enjoy the good vibes with beach games, music, ice creams, and kai. There are currently five clean-up sites to choose from, with something for everyone. From families with young children and those that would prefer a relaxed clean-up, to people who are keen to get their hands dirty and want some adventure! EastbourneRead More →
The Eastbourne community is invited to celebrate the launch of “Start Here: A Guide For The Overwhelmed” by Eastbourne local Dr Kerry Makin-Byrd. Published by Little, Brown UK, START HERE is an illustrated self-help guide for dealing with burnout featuring science-based solutions that will last a lifetime. START HERE features the illustrations of Katharine Hall and was designed by Catherine Adam of Wonderbird Design. Friday 21 Nov 6 PM – 7:30 PM, Eastbourne Library & Neighbourhood Hub (Including a reading, Q&A, and cookies), Book sales are available on-siteRead More →
Christmas Live comes to Eastbourne! Join the adventure at 4:30pm on Sunday December 7th starting at St. Ronan’s Church? … 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 publishing deadlines and datesRead More →
Disposal of asbestos-contaminated children’s play-sand at Silverstream Landfill Hutt City Council can confirm that it will be free to dispose of potentially asbestoscontaminated play-sand at the Silverstream Landfill for amounts up to 20kg. Drop off is available from Wednesday 19 November on weekdays during normal opening hours (7.30am-5pm). The service will not be offered on weekends when asbestos-trained staff are unavailable. Those dropping off the material must: • Double bag the sand in plastic rubbish bags and tape shut • Clearly label the bag with ‘contains asbestos’ • Inform the office at Silverstream Landfill on ssoffice@wm.nz or by phone on 04 563 6952 before arrivingRead More →
Fill the Gaps! What is our vision for the future? Eastbourne can be a place where we tamariki can move around freely and independently through friendly spaces, allowing us to hang out and explore. Who are we? We are the Enviroleaders from Muritai School, a primary and intermediate school in Eastbourne. We have been thinking about how to improve our environment, and we have come up with this request to fill the gaps in the share path. This request is supported by our enviroschools lead teacher Ms Lovell and our principal Mr Davenport. We asked Muritai School tamariki about where they lived and how theyRead More →
(Eastbourne residents and climate group members had a strong involvement in this expo) To our visitors: we hope you’re still buzzing from the energy of our inaugural event on Saturday, October 4th! What a fantastic day it was to gather and explore the future of sustainable living right here in the Hutt Valley. The atmosphere was truly electric, thanks to the hundreds of you who came along with your curiosity and enthusiasm. Check out the photos from the event on our website https://electrifythehutt.nz/expo2025/image-gallery We saw packed houses for the insightful seminars on the costs and benefits of electrification including solar energy and home heating. TheRead More →
Book launch: Eastbourne: A Postcard Village, by Nik Zangouropoulos and Alison Carew: Sunday 16 November at 2pm, in the East Harbour Women’s Club rooms, 145 Muritai Road To recap: Nik is an avid and very knowledgeable postcard collector who specialises in cards of the Wellington region. He estimates he owns about 90% of the 370 known postcards of the eastern bays. Several years ago he gave a talk to our members on the subject, and mentioned that he’d like to do a book about Eastbourne postcards, so I offered to help with the local history content. And that’s how our collaboration started. We began workingRead More →
Everyone is welcome to the Community Board Meeting to be held in the East Harbour Women’s Club, 145 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt on Tuesday 2 December 2025 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. Our new Mayor Ken Laban and some HCC Councillors will also be present. If you wish to use the public speaking spot to talk for up to 3 minutes about any communityRead More →
The Muritai ‘Make-It” Market is coming up! It will be held in the afternoon on Friday 21st November. (Postponement day is Thursday 27th November) Start collecting up $1 and $2 coins for your children. It is helpful for them to have a wallet and a bag to store all their purchases on this day. Get ready for a great afternoon!Read More →
Resilience Expo Digital Display Rotation (Eastbourne Library inside & outside) - click anywhere to close.
