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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 →

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East Harbour Environmental Association

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Eastbourne Summer Pool

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 →

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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 →

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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 is available here (pdf).Read More →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Eastbourne Community Board

Tue 18-Jun-24 7:15 PM – 9:15 PM Here’s the agenda for next Tuesday’s Eastbourne Community Board meeting at 7.15pm, 18 June at the East Harbour Women’s Club. Come along and hear updates from GWRC and the Tupua Horo Nuku resilience and shared path project team. Or use the public speaking spot to talk for up to 3 minutes about any community matter. https://huttcity.infocouncil.biz/…/ECB_18062024_AGN…Read More →

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Warm beach welcome for 2,000km seafarers.  2000km in 75 days, with just a weight gain of 200gm! “Maybe the fat turned to muscle” muses local Cared Blackham .    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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Eastern Bays Community Resilience Expo - Muritai School, 24 March, 10am to 3pm.

The Eastern Bays Community Resilience Expo was a great success but had a lower  turnout than we hoped for. We hope to change that. If you attended, or even if you didn’t – we would like to hear from you. Please complete the following form as much as you can, we want your opinions and ideas on where to go next and what to next time. Thank you! If you want a reminder, the Expo details are here. If you are interested in details, a report on organising the event is available , and also my analysis of what to do in future (both are sharedRead More →

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The nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) system is happening on Sunday, 26 May, between 6-7pm The alert will be broadcast from cell towers to about 5 million phone across NZ. As long as your phone is on, capable, the software is up-to-date you should receive the alert. Emergency Mobile Alert is an extra channel that can help keep you safe in an emergency. It does not replace other alerting systems or the need to take action after natural warnings. You should still be prepared for an emergency. If you feel your in danger, never wait for an official warning. Take immediate action.Read More →