Local Government Elections: The Local Government Commission overruled the HCC council vote to disestablish the Eastbourne Community Board as of the next election. This means ECB will be part of the next election cycle. Thank you Eastbourne for your support! Local body elections are your opportunity to elect your regional (GWRC) and city (Hutt City) councillors, and your community board members (ECB).
This year's booksale in October across two weekends and the week in between too! 9 - 3pm each day.New location: San Antonio's school on Oroua Street (next door to the church at no. 78). Donate books to collection boxes at your local library: Eastbourne, Lower Hutt or Petone. For collection or drop off of large numbers of books, text 027 488 5602. Funds raised going to local causes. Email: EastbourneLionsNZ@gmail.com
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 Civil
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Walk or cycle to Pencarrow Lighthouse and visit Aotearoa's first lighthouse. Usually closed to the public, we are opening the doors for you to explore inside. Ever wondered if you have what it takes to be a lighthouse keeper back in 1800's? Walk or Cycle out to Pencarrow Lighthouse and climb up to Aotearoa's first lighthouse! Chat with knowledgeable guides about the history, construction and stories behind this unique Poneke landmark while exploring the interior, usually restricted for public access. Cost: Suggested koha $10 Event information here: https://wellingtonheritagefestival.co.nz/.../a-peek.../ Health & Safety: Please note the walk up to Pencarrow lighthouse is steep and can be muddy. Ensure
15 November - Lions Garage Sale and Auction, San Antonio School, 78 Oroua St (times to be confirmed) A great selection of items ready for a new owner, with proceeds going back into the Lower Hutt community. Be kind to the planet - re-use and refurbish and give quality items another chance. Donations of saleable items are now being accepted. Text 027 488 5602 or email EastbourneLionsNZ@gmail.com
Hey everyone, thought I’d make a quick introduction. I’m Alex and I’ll be Team Leader at Eastbourne Pool this season! Registrations for Icebergs are now open – please make sure to sign up so we can get enough numbers for it to run! There will be flyers at Eastbourne Library and at the pools, or you can download the registration form below. Completed forms can be dropped off at Te Ngaengae or Huia Pool; or you can email them to (mailto:tengaengaepool@huttcity.govt.nz). These need to be handed in by the 7th November at the absolute latest! The pool is opening on Saturday 15th November - save
Find out more about Gollans Valley The mysterious stretch of land with a fascinating past, at the end of the No Entry road at Burdan’s Gate 12:30 pm, Saturday 15th November 2025, Eastbourne Community Hub / Library Local historian Ali Carew presents an illustrated talk on the history of the latest addition to Wellington’s regional park system, right at our back door. All welcome. Further info from eastbournehistorynz@gmail.com
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 working
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!
It’s that time of year again, so mark your calendar! Our next Eastbourne beach clean-up is scheduled for Sunday, November 23rd. We’ll be set up at the usual place - the picnic table just before Burdan’s Gate - from 9:00 until noon. All welcome, for any length of time. Even half an hour makes a big difference. Bags and gloves provided.
In support of St Alban's Church and Hall strengthening Step into a world of six acclaimed private gardens each a living canvas of colour, design and inspiration from lush natives to sculpted landscapes. Each garden tells a story and provides a visual image of wonderful creations. One garden, allegedly with the best vista, has not been opened to the public before. One garden has previously featured in the House and Garden magazine. The tour (self-guided) will begin with an opportunity to buy potted plants from 11.30 and lunch from 12 midday, both in the tranquil St Alban's church garden, 11 Ngaio St Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, Wellington. The
Resilience Expo Digital Display Rotation (Eastbourne Library inside & outside) - click anywhere to close.