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Note: An additional week has been added to consultation period.. The ECB welcomes the Council’s consultation on the Eastbourne Bowling Club’s proposal to build a bowling green on the sealed area beside the Eastbourne Sports and Services Club. We encourage everyone who uses the area for tennis, basketball, skateboarding, biking, etc, to submit at hutt.city/ebcrelocation. If a bowling green is built there, the area available will be reduced. The three double tennis courts will be replaced by two single tennis courts, and the full-size basketball court will become a half-court.Read More →

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A public meeting to discuss this specific proposal will be announced soon. Subscribe to our email newsletter to be updated. An extra week has also been added to the submission period. The ECB welcomes the Council’s consultation on the Eastbourne Bowling Club’s proposal to build a bowling green on the sealed area beside the Eastbourne Sports and Services Club. We encourage everyone who uses the area for tennis, basketball, skateboarding, biking, etc, to submit at hutt.city/ebcrelocation. If a bowling green is built there, the area available will be reduced. The three double tennis courts will be replaced by two single tennis courts, and the full-size basketball court willRead More →

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Meet the candidates for the upcoming local body elections. This election you will be voting for the mayor, 5 city-wide candidates, and 3 regional council candidates. Our Harbour Ward councillor Tui Lewis has already been decided (uncontested), and our Community Board is also decided as we only had the required 5 candidates nominated, meaning no contest is required. This election will also feature 2 referendums. To retain the new Maori Ward (binding  – this will affect the next election in 2028, not this one). If Hutt City Council should investigate the options for amalgamation (non-binding) There will be more information on both these issues leadingRead More →

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Onesie is back this September Sign up today for the most onesie-ful event of the year! Please help us raise $200,000 this September Donate today to keep services FREE of charge. Your donation is vital to keep emergency ambulance services free for anyone in need of help.Read More →

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ShakeOut 2025 is happening at 9:30am on 16 October, and applications are open! ShakeOut is self-run earthquake and tsunami drill held across the world to remind people of the right action to take during an earthquake. During an earthquake, Drop, Cover and Hold. You can also practice a tsunami hīkoi (evacuation walk) if you’re in a coastal area. Every individual or household that registers goes into the draw to win a personal grab bag. Bags will be delivered and stocked with items to keep you safe during an emergency. Every organisation, school, university, marae, or community group that registers goes into the draw to win a CivilRead More →

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Greater Wellington Regional Council have contracted professional deer cullers who will be hunting in East Harbour Regional Park Northern Forest between 11th August & 19th September. Hunters will be only hunting when weather conditions are conducive to hunting. There will be 13 days of actual hunting in the period. No hunting will be undertaken on weekends, public holidays or school holidays. Hunting will on occasion be occurring at night. The EHRP website will be updated daily as the hunter communicate their plans to me. Please feel free to text me at 021771730 if you are unsure. Please report deer sightings – include date of sighting,Read More →

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Eastbourne Youth Forum had a great start this week. It’s happening again! Part two!!! To everyone that came on Monday, and all who couldn’t make it, we hope this different night works! Come and learn more about the forum. For all our teenagers and young people in the community. This is for them! Free food! Tell the young person in your life – cos let’s be honest, they’re not on FB – to check out the Instagram account for more details @eastbourneyouthforum.Read More →

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Nominations for Eastbourne Community Board have closed: Jeremy Chaston, Murray Gibbons, Ben Hainsworth, Emily Keddell and Bruce Spedding are only 5 nominations for the 5 vacancies, so these members are elected unopposed (no voting required). Current Deputy Mayor Tui Lewis has also been re-elected unopposed for the Harbour Ward and will be on the board as well.The new board will not be inducted until after the elections in October. Nominations.Read More →

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Elections for Eastbourne Community Board, Hutt City Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council are approaching. It would be great to get representation across the Bays and also the community. Nominations close on Friday 1 August at noon – so if you are interested don’t waste time! You can contact any of the current Community Board members for more information if you wish. You need to provide all the necessary information (ideally electronic but physical is ok). You also need to pay a $200 deposit which is refundable if you get at least 25% (1/4) of the votes of the lowest successful candidate. To stand forRead More →

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Please consider standing for the board, we fought to keep it, now let’s use it to support our community. It’s as much work (or as little) as you want to make it, and our primary responsibility is to represent the community to council. We pass on information to the community, get feedback, and relay that back to HCC as appropriate. We need 5 candidates to complete the board, 6 or more to have an election. Ideally we want broad representation across the whole community – Eastbourne and the Bays. You don’t have to do any electioneering if you don’t want to. Some current board membersRead More →

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Contractors will be returning to the dunes in front of CL Bishop Park in July 2025 for another round of targeted weed control to ensure the continued success of the native plants that support dune restoration and the Bird Protection Area. Weather permitting, the work is scheduled to commence from Monday 28 July 2025. For further details, please refer to the following page. About the CL Bishop Bird Protection Area As part of the consent conditions for the Tupua Horo Nuku project, Bird Protection areas must be established at Whiorau Reserve, CL Bishop Park, and HW Shortt Park. These areas serve as nesting habitats forRead More →

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Point Howard Playcentre faces permanent closure. Following closures during work on the slip at the top of Howard Road, Pt Howard Playcentre is again facing closure – this time possibly for good …  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 publishingRead More →

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Te Pūrongo i mua i ngā pōti – Pre-Election Report 2025 HCC pre-election report ahead of the 2025 local body elections. This report is a great way to learn more about our city and the role of Council in our community. The report gives residents and Council candidates a snapshot of the city’s big issues, Council priorities and financial challenges. It also helps people understand the choices new councillors will need to make. Whether you are thinking of standing for Council, looking for information to inform your vote in 2025, or are interested in understanding local challenges better, this report is for you. More information onRead More →

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Are you 11 – 19 years old? Have you got ideas about what this will look like? When? Monday 28 July Eastbourne Library 5:30 – 7pm Food provided. This will be an info evening to explore establishing our own Youth Forum in Eastbourne and the Bays. The Eastbourne Youth Forum is a youth-led initiative for young people to have a voice, lead solutions, and connect with our community. This concept aims to foster a more cohesive and connected Eastbourne community. It will be a youth-led space, supported by the ECB, where young people can: Voice their needs and interests Engage with the community and Foster CommunityRead More →

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We welcome you to attend the upcoming  AGM for the Eastbourne Sports & Services Club on Sunday 20 July at 2.30pm at the ESSC clubrooms. Full details can be found on the noticeboard located in the foyer at the clubrooms or by email received previously, circulated by your club representatives. Attached is the meeting’s agenda and copy of the draft constitution for your reference. Please note, there have been no material changes to the terms of the original constitution (1997), any changes were adapted merely to meet the new legislation requirements being enforced 2026. The ESSC Board would like to acknowledge Neil Gray (ECC) forRead More →