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  • King Lear – Bard in the Yard, Butterfly Creek: 19-28 Feb

    Muritai School Hall 166 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt

      King Lear is this year's Bard in the Yard production. Don't miss the chance to see one of the world's great plays. Our February 2026 Bard in the Yard production of King Lear will be a bold, contemporary production of King Lear to be directed by Elspeth Cotsilinis.  Our wonderful cast in alphabetical order: Martyn Barry King of France & 1st servant Rhiannon Bertaud-Gandar Cordelia Penelope Bond Lady Kent Lian Butcher Goneril Suzy Cain Lady Gloucester Brandon Chung Oswald Ruth Corkill Regan Kevin Lenahan Edmund Izzy Longson Curan, Messenger & 2nd gentleman Anne Manchester Doctor, Knight & 1st gentleman John Marwick Lear Lauchlin Mead Edgar Martin

  • Eastbourne Community Board meeting (rescheduled)

    Update: This meeting has been rescheduled to 24th February Everyone is welcome to the Community Board Meeting to be held in the Eastbourne Community Hub/Library on Tuesday 24 February 2026 commencing at 7:15 pm. A public forum is available 30 minutes before the meeting (6:45pm to 7:15pm) - this is not public comment (see below), but an opportunity for informal discussion. The public cannot ask questions during the actual meeting, other than during public comment. Agenda, speakers and Chairs report are available here

  • Eastbourne Wharf to Wharf Swim 2026

    Days Bay beach 611 Marine Drive, Days Bay, New Zealand

    The Eastbourne Wharf-to-Wharf swim will be next held on Sunday 1st March 2026. Wellington Water Quality Update: We’re continuing to keep a close eye on water quality following recent events at the Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant and how this might affect the event. Water quality at Days Bay is tested weekly and daily predictions after that are based on weather and tide modelling. At the moment the inner harbour beaches all have safe water to swim in. You can check the water quality via LAWA website hosted by Greater Wellington Regional Council.  We will provide another update in the week leading up to the

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  • Tupua Horo Nuku Project Ecologist talk

    Eastbourne Hub/Library Boardroom

    Wednesday 4 March, 6:00–7:00 pm, Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub Join us for an evening celebrating the environmental work being delivered via Tupua Horo Nuku - our shared path and resilience project around the Eastern Bays. Bring the family along and hear from our wonderful Project Ecologist, Josh, who will share what’s been achieved so far and how you can take a hands-on role in protecting and restoring our taiao. We’ll also be joined by the locally-led environmental group MIRO, showcasing the incredible work happening right here in your neighbourhood—and how you can get involved and play your part. Come along to learn, connect, and be part

  • Consulation – Draft Wellington Region CDEM Group Plan 2026–2031 : 10 March-10April

    Have Your Say on the Draft Wellington Region CDEM Group Plan 2026–2031 The Wellington Region Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group is seeking feedback on its draft CDEM Group Plan for 2026–2031. The plan sets out how councils, emergency services, iwi, lifeline utilities, government agencies, and communities will work together to manage emergencies across the Wellington region.  Public consultation is open 10 March – 10 April 2026. https://www.wremo.nz/news-and-events/consultation

  • Survey – Ferry Connection to the Miramar Peninsula

    Kia ora everyone. We’re exploring the potential for a ferry connection between the Eastern Bays and the Miramar Peninsula (Seatoun / Shelly Bay). This short 1–2 minute survey will help us understand: Community interest Likely usage What would make the service work Your feedback will be shared with East by West Ferries and council to support a potential pilot. Complete the survey here:  https://forms.gle/hyW19EU5gEQ3h13e6 This survey will be open for responses over the next 2 weeks and will close on Friday 10th April.  We’d really value your input! Please share with neighbours and local groups — the more responses we get, the stronger the case. If you

  • Watts Inside – Eastbourne & The Bays

    Visit neighbours who've added solar and electrified their homes – learn from their financial decisions, technical choices, and environmental impact. Small groups, honest conversations, real homes. Register Online Smart investment: See actual installation quotes, utility bills before and after, financing options used, and realistic payback timelines. Perfect for running your own numbers. Technical deep-dive: Compare monitoring systems, battery technologies, solar configurations, smart home automation, and EV charging solutions. Uncover the tech that's right for you. Real impact: Discover why homeowners invested and what excites them most – from reduced carbon emissions to energy independence and contributing to New Zealand's renewable energy transition. Whether you're analysing ROI, evaluating tech

  • EMRSA AGM

    Eastbourne Sports and Services Club 48 Tuatoru Street, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt 5013

    AGM Details: The ESSC Club Rooms, 48 Tuatoru Street, Eastbourne Sunday, 29th March 2pm We look forward to seeing you there and appreciate your ongoing support of the EMRSA and our community. If you have any questions ahead of the meeting, please feel free to get in touch. Regards Jasmin McSweeney Secretary  I  Eastbourne Memorial RSA Committee PO Box 41 056 Eastbourne 5047 Cell: 021 630 368

  • Easter (Friday 3- Monday 6 April)

    Only Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays. Easter Sunday is not a public holiday, and shops can choose to open if their local council lets them.

  • Te Awa Kairanga ki Tai /Lower Hutt – Pūrongo ā Tau – Annual Plan 2026/27 – Feedback

    What we do to make our region a great place to live, work and play Ko ā mātou mahi mō Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai me tō tātou rohe hei te 2025/26 | What we have planned for Lower Hutt and our region in 2026/27 Continuing work on Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi (formally RiverLink) flood protection and public transport activities.  Undertake flood hazard modelling for the Wainuiomata River to better understand the flood risk. Work with the Waiwhetū community to look at options for managing the flood risk. Continuing planning for Waterloo Station redevelopment. Supporting integrated transport planning across Lower Hutt, including rail, bus and active transport connections. Protecting our regional parks and

  • Eastbourne Community Board meeting

    Eastbourne Community Hub/Library 38 Rimu Street, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, New Zealand

    Everyone is welcome to the Community Board Meeting to be held in the Eastbourne Community Hub/Library on Tuesday 14 April 2026 commencing at 7:15 pm. A public forum is available 30 minutes before the meeting (6:45pm to 7:15pm) - this is not public comment (see below), but an opportunity for informal discussion. The public cannot ask questions during the actual meeting, other than during public comment. Agenda - https://huttcity.infocouncil.biz/Open/2026/04/ECB_14042026_AGN_6420_AT.PDF

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