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Winding up a busy 12 months, the Historical Society’s end-of-year event will be held on Sunday 3rd December, 2 pm at the East Harbour Women’s Club rooms, 145 Muritai Road, Eastbourne. Our guest speaker is Bob Maysmor, who grew up in Eastbourne and whose career has included: Director of the Dowse Art Museum; Senior Curator at Pataka Art + Museum; and author of a number of books on art, history and biography. Bob will talk about growing up in Eastbourne. Afternoon tea to follow. All welcome; free to members, a gold coin donation for guests.Read More →

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Full steam ahead as funding secured for entire Tupua Horo Nuku path:  Eighty million dollars has been secured for Tupua Horo Nuku …    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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The Eastbourne Community Board may award up to six (including one youth award starting 2022) “Eastbournes” each calendar year to individuals or organisations from Eastbourne who have had noteworthy achievements in the current year or have made a significant contribution to Eastbourne over a period of years. Ginny Horrocks – For her many years of service to Eastbourne on the Community Board and as a life long campaigner on environmental and community issues. Allison Gandy – For her tireless service to Point Howard residents, including leadership of the Point Howard Residents’ Association. Daisy  Yan –  For services to Eastbourne Community as Pharmacist Sue Fieldes – TheRead More →

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Eastern Bays Climate Response Network

Tetra Pak recycling trial – a bin is now available in the Eastbourne Library foyer (next to batteries) for Tetra Pak recycling. Please note that this trial can only continue while paks are properly opened, flattened, cleaned and dried (see below – if you’ve done this before you’ll know that rinsing is not enough). Any pak can be deposited, and you can leave the lid on. These paks will be periodically delivered to the Upper Hutt Recycling Station and will end up in products like saveBoard (www.saveboard.nz).Read More →

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Eastern Bays Climate Response Network

Submission on Adaption to Climate Change A  small local group of people who have an interest in adaptation to climate change has been preparing a submission to the Parliamentary Committee for the Environment, which is conducting an inquiry into the issue of community-led retreat and options for it. The latest Eastern Bays Climate Change Network news email has more detail and a link to the draft submission.Read More →

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MP awaits final decision on List or Electorate role:  Chris Bishop is waiting for the final vote count on November 3 to confirm his return as Hutt South MP …    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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Hello Eastbourne community, Our Burdan’s Gate to Pencarrow Lighthouse beach clean up is scheduled for Saturday, November 25th, 9:00-12:00. With all the rain and wind we’ve had, there’s sure to be lots of work for us. Bags and gloves provided. Everyone welcome. Come along for half an hour or a few hours, whatever suits. As requested, I’ll send out a reminder closer to time.  Cheers, SarahRead More →

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Low numbers at election meeting in new venue:  A substitute candidate, two walkouts and extreme views marked last week’s Hutt South candidates’ meeting at the Petone Baptist 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 750Read More →

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The next ECB meeting is at 7.15pm Tuesday 16 April at the East Harbour Womens Club. The agenda and the chairs report are now available for download (PDF 2.2MB) The chairs report is also included below and has more details about the meeting, including public speaking.. Presentations at the meeting (in addition to usual business) Waste management – A verbal presentation by Council’s Manager, Waste Minimisation. Tupua Horo Nuku and bird protection areas update: A verbal update by Council’s Project Delivery Manager, Transport Long Term Plan update: A verbal presentation by Deputy Mayor Lewis and Cr Dyer Next meetings Tuesday 18 June Tuesday 20 August Tuesday 22 OctoberRead More →

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The Butterfly Creek Picnic Area faces an issue with its historic beech trees. Due to foot traffic over many years, root damage has occurred resulting in a number of trees dying.Join East Harbour Ranger Jo Greenman ahead of the ECB meeting at 5:30 pm on October 31 for an informal chat to find out more and share your thoughts on how best to preserve the remaining trees and ensure Butterfly Creek remains a safe and ecologically vibrant destination for future generations. Find out more about what we are doing here: https://www.gw.govt.nz/butterfly-creekRead More →

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Following consultation with the Eastern Bays community earlier this year, from 1 October there will be a reduction in the speed limit along Marine Parade between Whiorau Lowry Bay and Sunshine Bay, from 70km/h to 50km/h. This will improve safety for all road users, including those walking and cycling, while maintaining a consistent speed limit along the Eastern Bays waterfront. More information and a map is available at hutt.city/EBspeedchange.Read More →

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EASTBOURNE VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE COMMUNITY OPEN DAY SATURDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2023 10AM – 2PM KITCHEN FIRE DEMONSTRATIONS, TRUCK RIDES, DISPLAYS, SAUSAGE SIZZLE CAR EXTRACTION, SLIDE SHOW, COLOURING COMPETITION AND MORE… C’MON DOWN AND CELEBRATE YOUR BRIGADE SERVING OUR COMMUNITY FOR 100 YEARS.Read More →

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Eastbourne Lions in conjunction with Jackson St Programme Thursday 21 September, Petone Baptist Church, 5:30 for 6pm start  Read More →

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Our online store is now open for orders…… Our compost is 100% BioGro certified organic, weed free and locally sourced. We deliver free to your gate (Eastbourne & Bays only). Compost will be delivered on Saturday 14th October, rain or shine $13 per 40L bag, or buy 3+ bag for $11.50/bag. Great value for you, plus you’re helping your local Scout group! Order now to secure your delivery! Our online shop is NOW OPEN  – order https://www.eastbournescouts.co.nz/web-shop We look forward to getting your garden growing soon!  ***** big Shout Out to Central Forklifts & Trucks for providing us with a forklift and driver to unload compost, and Willie DavisRead More →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →