Eastbourne NZ

MIRO AGM 2025
2025-07-18 18:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | East Harbour Womens Club, 145 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5013, New Zealand
A time to thank MIRO members for their contributions over the past year. Hear about the good work being done by MIRO volunteers and to meet other members.
Starts promptly at 6.00 p.m. Guest speaker at 7.00 p.m.
Our Guest Speaker — Ali Carew,
Ali will give an illustrated talk about the Wellington Regional Council’s recent purchase of Gollans Valley Station, which has been cause for celebration and has led to a range of proposals for its future as part of East Harbour Regional Park.
RSVP to info@miro.org.nz
Farewell our East Harbour Regional Park Ranger, Jo Greenman. Followed by MIRO’s traditional supper of fish & chips, pizza, tea and coffee.

ESSC AGM 2025
2025-07-20 14:30 - 15:30 | Eastbourne Sports and Services Club, 48 Tuatoru Street, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt 5013
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) for the countless hours dedicated to producing this draft constitution.
The ESSC representatives for 2025/26 are as follows:
EMRSA Kevin Togher / Jasmin McSweeney
ERFC Mark Sliper / Willie Davis
ECC Neil Gray / Jason Bull
EFC Kurt Renner / Adam Edwards
MCC Bob Wallens / Llew Kemeys
Order of Business
1. Welcome
2. Minutes of the AGM – 11 August 2024
3. Matters Arising
4. Annual Report by the Chairman
5. Annual Accounts 2024/25
6. Acceptance of Draft ESSC Constitution
7. Confirmation of Directors for the year ending
30 April 2026
8. Appointment of Audit Reviewer for the year ending
30 April 2026
9. General business
We look forward to seeing those of you who are able at the AGM.
MEL HALFORD
CLUB MANAGER
EASTBOURNE SPORTS & SERVICES CLUB INC.
SOUTH END TUATORU STREET
P. O. Box 41-058, EASTBOURNE
WELLINGTON 5047, NEW ZEALAND
P +64 4 562 8563
M +64 212 053 019
manager@essc.club

Targeted Weed Control: CL Bishop Park Bird Protection Area
2025-07-28 - 2025-07-29 | C L Bishop Park, Marine Parade, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
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 for kororā (little penguins), protecting the nesting
sites of tōrea pango (variable oystercatchers) and other indigenous seabird species
potentially affected during and after construction activities.
More information can be found on the Hutt City Council website: hutt.city/tupuahoronuku
or please email: tupuahoronuku@huttcity.govt.nz

Eastbourne & The Bays Youth Forum
2025-07-28 17:30 - 20:00 | Eastbourne Community Hub/Library, 38 Rimu Street, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
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 Community Connection
Fill gaps
Bridge generational gaps
Enhance Mental Health and Resilience
Empower Youth Leadership

We want our local youth to feel valued in Eastbourne and to have a voice. Rather than creating programmes for them, we want to give them space to identify gaps, collaborate with the community, and lead solutions. This forum will bridge generational gaps, dispel myths about “non-youth” spaces (e.g., ECB meetings, Lions Club), and build a more cohesive community.
Feel free to get in touch with Emily or Kaye.
0211885106
emilykeddell@gmail.com

Community Board Election nominations close (noon)
2025-08-01 12:00
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 members are standing again so you won’t be alone.
If anyone would like to discuss this with any current board member, or need help, we’d be happy to do so – please don’t leave it too late!

Nominations close midday Friday 1 August (1 week away).
You need 2 electors / nominators to sign.
You need to provide the nomination form completed, evidence of NZ citizenship, evidence of your deposit, a photo *, and a profile statement* (all can be hand delivered or emailed). (* optional)
A deposit of $200 is required which is refunded if the you get at least 25% (1/4) of the votes of the lowest polling successful candidate (i.e most get it refunded).

Details and forms here: https://www.huttcity.govt.nz/council/elections/2025-local-government-elections

Eastbourne Youth Forum #2
2025-08-10 17:30 - 19:00 | Eastbourne Hub/Library Boardroom
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.

Professional deer cullers in East Harbour Regional Park (11 Aug - 19 Sept)
2025-08-11 - 2025-09-19
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, species, number, specific location, activity and photos are always useful – contact me at 021771730, (text is good) or zane.gillgren@gw.govt.nz

There is also an opportunity to undertake culling on private property. Written permission is required for the hunter to cross onto private land. This year’s contract allows private hunting under the GWRC contract on a cost recovery basis. Cost will be $70 per hour of hunting time with a minimum of 3 hours. There is no guarantee of shooting an animal. Contact Zane Gillgren at 021771730, or zane.gillgren@gw.govt.nz – to discuss culling on private land.

Professional hunters with knowledge of the area and the skills required to operate in the sensitive environment are being employed by GWRC to hunt deer prone areas of the Northern Forest block for wild deer and signs of their presence.
Members of the public using the area will be advised to stay on the main sign-posted walking tracks and to keep dogs on leads. Warning signs erected at all park entrances will be used to notify the users of the area.
The culling is necessary to minimise the impact of deer on the ecological values of the forest, which has been identified as an area of high biodiversity value by GWRC’s Biodiversity department. Heavy browsing of favoured plant species by deer can eliminate individual native species from an area resulting in the loss of diversity and functionality of the forest ecosystem. Reducing wild deer numbers will assist GWRC in their efforts towards restoring the native ecosystem functions of the Northern Forest.

Eastbourne Bowling Club Relocation Consultation 18 Aug - 8 Sept
2025-08-18 - 2025-09-08
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 will become a half-court.

Eastbourne Community Board Meeting (final before elections)
2025-08-19 19:15 - 21:00 | East Harbour Womens Club, 145 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5013, New Zealand
Eastbourne Community Board meeting at 7.15pm Tuesday 19 August, at the East Harbour Women’s Club.
Everyone is welcome.
Agenda
Or use the public speaking spot to talk for up to 3 minutes about any community matter.
ECB members will be available from 6.45pm to discuss any issues or concerns before the meeting.

Public meeting to discuss proposed Eastbourne Bowling Club relocation to Oroua Street
2025-09-02 19:00 - 21:00 | East Harbour Womens Club, 145 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5013, New Zealand
Details about proposal plus links

Local Government Elections open
2025-09-09
Voting documents are posted out and voting opens.
https://www.huttcity.govt.nz/council/elections/2025-local-government-elections/2025-election-information

Meet the Candidates - Eastbourne Lions
2025-09-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Eastbourne Sports and Services Club, 48 Tuatoru Street, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt 5013
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 leading up to the election.
Hutt City Election information
GWRC Election information
Mayor (1)

Brady Dyer 021 2468888 b@dyer.nz
Ken Laban 029 2000044 kenlaban@outlook.com
Karen Morgan 022 1834948 morgan.karen.4.huttcity@gmail.com
Ravi Prabha 021 827252 prabharavi@gmail.com

City Wide Councillors (5 seats)

Sherry Antony 0204 1112288 sherryantonynz@gmail.com
Andrew Gavriel 027 2407299 ag4LHCC@gmail.com
Jonathon Gilbert 022 6945239 jonathon.Gilbert@intune.nz
Semi Kuresa 027 8967917 sdkuresa@gmail.com
Suzanne Levy 022 1729432 vote@suzannelevy.nz
Kath McGuinness 027 2685229 kath4hutt@gmail.com
Chris Paul 021 2862682 christophermpaul@outlook.com
Tony Stallinger 027 4484664 stallingert@gmail.com
Mele Tonga-Grant 021 02587493 mtongagrant4teawakairangi@gmail.com
Karen Yung 027 3387353 kazforcommunity@gmail.com

Greater Wellington Regional Councillors (3 seats)

DUTHIE, Quentin Green Party – quentin.duthie@gmail.com
ELDER, Nigel ACT – nigel.elder@act.org.nz
FARUQUE, Omar Independent – wellingtonomar2025@gmail.com
FISHER, Mike Independent – mike4gwrc@outlook.co.nz
MURPHY, Tom Independent – TomMurphy4GWRC@outlook.com
SHAND, Matt – matt.w.shand@gmail.com
STEVENSON, Mike Independent – gwrc.mstevenson@gmail.com
TUPOU, Gabriel Independent – gabrieltupou@gmail.com

Harbour Ward Councillor (uncontested)

Tui Lewis 021 2716249 tuilewis5012@gmail.com

Eastbourne Community Board Members (uncontested)

Emily Keddell 021 1885106 emilykeddell@gmail.com
Bruce Spedding 021 02974741 winzurf@gmail.com
Murray Gibbons 562 8576 murray@clarrie.co.nz
Jeremy Chaston 027 5155571 Jeremychaston@hotmail.com
Ben Hainsworth 021 342640 hello@benhainsworth.com

Lions Recycled Reading : 11 -19 October (9am-3pm)
2025-09-11 - 2025-09-19 | San Antonio School, 78 Oroua Street, Eastbourne,, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
‘Recycled Reading’ – great range of books, games, and some vinyl ready for another owner.
Nine day sale – Sat 11 Oct through to Sun 19 Oct. 9am-3pm each day.
Change of venue to San Antonio School, Oroua St, Eastbourne. EFTPOS available, BYO bags.

Donation boxes in Eastbourne and Petone library foyers; or for pick up/drop off of larger quantities, text Gavin 027 488 5602 or John 022 102 4696

Wellington Free Ambulance - Onesie Appeal
2025-09-12
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.

Historical Society of Eastbourne AGM and talk
2025-09-21 14:00 - 16:00 | East Harbour Womens Club, 145 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5013, New Zealand
Historical Society AGM is on Sunday 21st September, 2 pm in the East Harbour Women’s Club. Following the AGM, our speaker is David Watt from Heritage NZ, talking about the upsides and downsides of heritage.

Daylight saving starts
2025-09-28 02:00 - 03:00
Daylight saving starts, clocks forward 1 hour from 2am.
28 September 2025 at 2am

Electrify the Hutt
2025-10-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Lower Hutt Town Hall, Laings Road, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5010, New Zealand
Get ready, Hutt Valley – the future is electric!
The Electrify the Hutt Expo is charging into Lower Hutt with a mission to spark inspiration and supercharge your lifestyle with the power of clean electricity. As energy bills climb and climate concerns grow, this high-energy event will show you how to take control—cut costs, slash emissions, and embrace a smarter, more sustainable way of living.
Discover the incredible potential of generating your own local power through solar panels, micro wind turbines, and more. With dynamic demos, interactive exhibits, and expert talks, you’ll learn how easy and empowering it is to electrify your home, reduce your reliance on fossil fuels, and enjoy the long-term benefits of clean energy.
But that’s just the beginning. The expo goes beyond saving money and helping the planet—it’s about building stronger, more resilient communities. By embracing local energy generation, we can protect ourselves from rising energy costs, power outages, and climate extremes. It’s about creating homes and neighbourhoods that are not just efficient, but future-proof.
So whether you’re a curious homeowner, a savvy business owner, or just someone who wants to be part of something positive, Electrify the Hutt is your place to plug in. Come connect with experts, explore cutting-edge tech, and join a growing movement to electrify our lives and build a cleaner, brighter Hutt Valley for everyone.
Add the date to your calendar now!

Local Body Elections - including regional and city councils, and community board.
2025-10-11
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).

Lions Book Sale - Extended/more books! 11-27 October
2025-10-11 - 2025-10-27 | San Antonio School, 78 Oroua Street, Eastbourne,, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
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

Shake Out 2025 - register and win
2025-10-16 09:30
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 Defence wheelie bin.
Bins will be delivered and stocked with a range of helpful items to help keep people safe during an emergency.

We’re looking for any positive stories and photos you have to share from any of your previous ShakeOuts.
You may have run your ShakeOut a little differently to others, or you may have discovered something eye-opening during a previous drill or hīkoi that you still use today. If you have any interesting stories or photos to share, please email our comms team below, and it may end up in an upcoming ShakeOut newsletter!

Email us your stories and photos!

Heritage Festival (Eastbourne /Art)
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-02
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A Peek Inside Pencarrow
2025-11-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Pencarrow Lighthouse, Pencarrow Head, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
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 adequate footwear is worn. The weather can be changeable, bring along snacks, water and a wind jacket.
Entry is at your own risk.

Lions Garage Sale
2025-11-15 | San Antonio School, 78 Oroua Street, Eastbourne,, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
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

Eastbourne Pool opens
2025-11-15 | Eastbourne Pool, Marine Parade, Eastborne, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
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 [tengaengaepool@huttcity.govt.nz](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 the date! We have some fun things planned to kick off the season.

We’re really excited to be back this year and would love to see even more people at the pool than last season. Thanks to our amazing volunteers, we’re planning to stay open for the full season until 8 March. We would still appreciate a few more people, so if you’re interested in volunteering or have any questions about the role, feel free to email me at alex.irvine@huttcity.govt.nz.

If you’d like to make any bookings for the season or have any suggestions or queries, please get in touch at [eastbourne.pool@huttcity.govt.nz](mailto:eastbourne.pool@huttcity.govt.nz). (Please don’t message me directly on Facebook ).

Looking forward to a great season and seeing you all at the pool!

Wellington Anniversary
2025-11-15 | Eastbourne Pool, Marine Parade, Eastborne, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
Monday is a public holiday in Wellington

Gollans Valley - Historical Society of Eastbourne
2025-11-15 12:30 - 14:00 | Eastbourne Community Hub/Library, 38 Rimu Street, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
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
2025-11-16 14:00 - 16:00 | East Harbour Womens Club, 145 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5013, New Zealand
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 on the book over a year ago, hoping to publish it in time for Christmas 2024. But we soon realised the project was much bigger than we’d expected, and decided to put it on hold until this year.
And we’re very glad we did, because in the meantime Nik discovered a number of postcards of the eastern bays that he didn’t even know existed. Being able to include these gems in the book has boosted the number of featured cards to 66, and the size of the book to 125 pages.
Obviously the postcards are the stars of the show, but the book also has chapters by Nik on the history of postcards and by me on the history of the eastern bays. These overviews provide context for the cards, and so do the introductions to each subject section.
So it’s been quite a journey, culminating in the event next Sunday afternoon when the book will be officially launched by our Harbour Ward Councillor Tui Lewis.
The books are $30 each, and if you’re thinking of buying copies at the launch we suggest you bring cash, as we won’t have an eftpos facility.
The launch will be our final event for the year – and what a busy year it’s been! So we look forward to seeing you there.

Muritai Make-it Market
2025-11-21 12:00 - 15:00 | Muritai School Yard
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!

Book launch : Start Here - A Guide For The Overwhelmed?
2025-11-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Eastbourne Community Hub/Library, 38 Rimu Street, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
The Eastbourne community is invited to celebrate the launch of “Start Here: A Guide For The Overwhelmed” by Eastbourne local Dr Kerry Makin-Byrd. Published by Little, Brown UK, START HERE is an illustrated self-help guide for dealing with burnout featuring science-based solutions that will last a lifetime. START HERE features the illustrations of Katharine Hall and was designed by Catherine Adam of Wonderbird Design.
Friday 21 Nov 6 PM – 7:30 PM, Eastbourne Library & Neighbourhood Hub
(Including a reading, Q&A, and cookies), Book sales are available on-site

Eastbourne Beach Cleanup
2025-11-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Burdan’s Gate
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.
