First Aid Workshop, anyone welcome. $40 per person (includes cuppa & bikkie) What’s covered? The workshop covers the four most likely emergencies you might encounter. It could enable you to save a life … How to do CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), How to use an AED (Automated External Defibrillator), How to deal with choking, How to deal with severe bleeding. Book with Sandy Lang ( slang@xtra.co.nz) Read More →
Mayor Campbell Barry will be available Tuesday 27 June at Hive Café, Eastbourne. 10am – 11amRead More →
This year, Mana Whenua have gifted ‘Matariki Puanga’ as the name for current and future years. This year’s activities and events will take place between 3 – 20 July. Like last year, we will have a one-day community wide celebration as part of this programme. Through feedback, hui and wānanga between community, stakeholders, and council, we have looked to truly take this celebration into the community. Our approach is to hold this in different parts of the city each year, with this year’s being held on the 9th of July in Naenae. In addition, as part of the programme, there will be activities at all of our hubsRead More →
Paul Callister is a retired economist. However, retirement seems to have created even more work! Paul’s current research areas include climate change policy, sustainable transport, and ecological restoration. He is active in two major restoration projects in Kapiti, with a particular interest in lizards.Read More →
Notice of EBCT Annual Meeting The Annual General Meeting of the Eastbourne-Bays Community Trust will be held in the Green Room at Muritai School on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 7.30pm. (Entrance on Muritai Rd, at side door near pedestrian crossing) Appointment of Trustees In accordance with Rule 3.2 (v), nominations from Eastbourne-Bays residents for two vacant Trustee positions may be sent to the Trust’s email address by 11 June 2023. Voting on the positions will take place at the AGM. Gaby Brown and Sarah Rusholme have completed their three-year terms as resident-appointed Trustees and have indicated they are available for re-election. Further information, contact:Read More →
Park upgrade plans move ahead: Detailed plans to upgrade Williams Park are being repared following public submissions on the initial plan, and a change of staff at Hutt City Council … 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 →
A public open day will be held at Mā-koromiko on Sunday 18 June to share the progress on resilience improvements with the new seawall construction, as well as general information on the project with the community.Read More →
Wellesley College at Days Bay is the perfect setting for the first screening of this production. It is one of the few buildings that survive from 1908, when Mansfield stayed at her parents’ cottage at nearby Downes Point. Known then as Days Bay House, a hotel, the impressive facade of the main building is much the same today. The feature is a new production by local film maker Simon Hoyle (Southlight) and includes actors from Eastbourne’s Butterfly Creek Theatre Group. Directed by Anne Manchester, it also draws on many contemporary images of the setting for “At the Bay”, chosen by historian Alison Carew. Mansfield scholarRead More →
A look under the waves of Wellington – Exploring Marine Conservation Success and Challenges – A presentation and immersive dive experience by Nicole Miller, Chair Friends of Tapteranga Marine Reserve East Harbour Environmental Association St Ronan’s Presbyterian Church Hall, 234 Muritai Road, Eastbourne. After the business bits, which start at 7:15pm, our guest speaker will present at 8 pm All welcome to this talkRead More →
We’re testing the Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) system on Sunday, 28 May, between 6-7pm. The alert will be broadcast from cell towers across New Zealand to all capable phones. So, you don’t need to download an app or subscribe to a service to receive it. In a real-life emergency situation, an alert may be sent to target areas affected by serious hazards. If you get an alert, stop, read the message, and take it seriously. It will tell you what the emergency is and what to do. It will also tell you which agency sent the message and if needed, where to go for moreRead More →
East Harbour Women’s Club guest speaker is Dr Dave Lowe, Adjunct Professor Atmospheric Chemistry, Antarctic Research Centre, Victoria University. Author of the “Alarmist” and winner of the EH McCormick prize for General Non-fiction – NZ Book Awards 2022. Thursday 18 May 6pm. Cost $15. Refreshment and snacks will be served. Read More →
Tupua Horo Nuku Construction Update Kia ora koutou, The construction team has been progressing well on Tupua Horo Nuku with large sections of the seawall foundations now in place. In further works next week the team will be upgrading and enhancing areas of the foreshore in front of HW Shortt Park, and establishing a Bird Protection Area to create a nesting habitat for Little Blue Penguins/Kororā, disturbed during the construction in other bays. The Bird Protection Area will include the following: Signage advising the area is a Kororā nesting habitat New penguin nesting boxes will be installed. The timber fence between HW Shortt Park andRead More →
Greater Wellington Regional Council contracted, professional deer cullers will be hunting in East Harbour Regional, Northern Forest between 1st May and 26th May. Hunters will be only hunting when weather conditions are conducive to hunting. There will be 13 days of actual deer 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 East Harbour Regional Park website notices will be updated daily as the hunter communicates his plans to Jo at GWRC. Please feel free to text Jo 0274673076 if you are unsure. Ospri Arial possum control – OSPRI undertook an aerial operation to target possums on 15 November 2022 see attached map. CerealRead More →
125 Years Celebrated: Murtai School’s kapa haka group took part in the formal welcome to visitors to the school’s 125th celebration … (also) Wave Defence System still a goer, despite failure: The current wave defence system will continue to be used in the Windy point construction of 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. EastbourneRead More →
As expected, the ECB has had a busy start to the year. I acknowledge the ongoing support and incredible work ethic from Board members Frank Vickers (Deputy Chair), Murray Gibbons, Emily Keddell, Bruce Spedding and Tui Lewis. Point Howard slip: The Point Howard Residents Association, led by Allison Gandy, plays a significant role in liaising with Council and Wellington Water and communicating with residents following the significant slip event on 14 March. This demonstrates the importance of active, well-connected resident associations in the Eastern Bays and is a reminder of how vulnerable many areas of Eastbourne residents can be. The ECB’s Bruce Spedding continues to focusRead More →
The Historical Society of Eastbourne is hosting an exciting video presentation by artist Janet Andrews and photographer Simon Hoyle of Southlight Studio in Days Bay. Janet and Simon will present selected videos from their Coastal Restoration series, a two-year project funded by the Department of Conservation. Short and easy to understand – about how we can reduce hazards, and restore & protect our coast for the future. The presentation is at 2pm on Sunday 23rd April in the East Harbour Women’s Club, 145 Muritai Road, Eastbourne. Afternoon tea will be served afterwards. All welcome. HSE members free; non-members by gold coin donation.Read More →
(originally published in the Eastbourne Herald February 2023). More information on Eastbourne Civil Defence and Emergency Preparedness. As demonstrated so graphically in the latest weather events, the official emergency and support services may not be able to respond to every issue and will have to prioritise. This is especially true of the Eastern Bays as we are easily isolated and represent a small part of Hutt City. This means communities like ours will have to pitch in and look after each other. The most important thing is to keep up to date and informed. The failure of virtually all forms of communication and power haveRead More →
Biodiversity – What matters to you? Hutt City Council is developing an Indigenous Biodiversity Strategy and wants to hear what’s important to you. When the draft strategy is released, there will be further opportunity to have your say. Keeping nature healthy, greening our cities, supporting local communities and maintaining the enormous diversity of life on our planet is essential for our future. The strategy will be the environmental blueprint for our city when finalised. Together, we can protect and restore our natural taonga for future generations. The information that you provide is confidential and will not be able to be traced to any individual or household. The platform we use to collect your information is Bang the Table. Your information isRead More →
Anzac Day is observed annually on 25 April. It honours New Zealanders killed in war and honours returned and serving servicemen and women. The date marks the anniversary of the landing of Australian and New Zealand soldiers (the Anzacs) on the Gallipoli Peninsula in 1915. The aim was to capture the Dardanelles and open a sea route to the Bosphorus and the Black Sea. At the end of the campaign, Gallipoli was still held by its Ottoman Turkish defenders. Thousands lost their lives during the Gallipoli campaign, including 2779 New Zealanders. On 25 April, ceremonies are held at war memorials all across New Zealand, and inRead More →
Our next Burdan’s Gate and southwards beach clean will be on Sunday, April 16th, from 9:00-12:00. I suspect there’s a decent amount of rubbish along the coastline after multiple storms and lots of people out along the beaches this summer. Meet at Burdan’s Gate (past bike shed/cottage). Gloves and rubbish bags provided. You can walk or bike, and leave your rubbish bag on the road side for later collection if you wish. Hope to see you there, you can click the button below to add this to your calendar 😉Read More →
Resilience Expo Digital Display Rotation (Eastbourne Library inside & outside) - click anywhere to close.