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Eastbourne-Bays Community Trust – Applications for Freemasons Scholarship (close 15 June)

The Eastbourne Freemasons’ Scholarship has been established to encourage tertiary or post graduate study in the successful applicant’s chosen area of expertise. Eligibility Applicants for the scholarship must have lived in the Eastbourne-Bays area for a minimum of five years (not necessarily currently) and achieved with distinction in their chosen discipline during a minimum of three years study at a tertiary level. Scholarship details The value of the annual scholarship is $5,500 and will be paid upon confirmation that the successful applicant is able to comply with the terms of the scholarship. Closing Date: 15 June 2025 Applications are invited. Application forms are available on

National Emergency Mobile Alert test

National Emergency Mobile Alert test - save the date The nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) system is taking place in the evening of Sunday 25 May between 6-7pm. This is a routine test to make sure the system is working well, and we anticipate that over 5.5 million phones will receive this message. Anybody who may be distressed by the alert, or those have a hidden second phone for their safety, should put their phones in flight mode or turn them off between the hours of 6-7pm on Sunday 25 May to avoid the sound of the alert. Switching to silent mode on

Eastbourne Community Board Meeting

East Harbour Womens Club 145 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand

Eastbourne Community Board meeting at 7.15pm Tuesday 10 June,  at the East Harbour Women’s Club. Everyone is welcome. Agenda and Chairs Report 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.

Parangarahu Lakes Community Planting Day

Parangarahu Lakes Pencarrow Head, Lower Hutt, New Zealand

Join us for a day of planting at these nationally significant lakes. The Parangarahu Lakes are important to the surrounding environment and are home to native taonga. This includes a range of wetland plants, īnanga (galaxias maculatus), manu (birds), and our native freshwater mussel, the kākahi. This planting day is perfect for those who enjoy a bit of physical activity, as you’ll be carrying plants and digging holes.  What to bring/wear: • Sturdy boots or gumboots • Long sleeves and pants, and a waterproof jacket are essential. Layering and wearing a hat or beanie is a good way to stay warm. This site can be

Community Climate Action Fund (closes July 13)

COMMUNITY CLIMATE ACTION FUND (formerly the Community Engagement Fund) Criteria The fund aims to contribute to the city’s carbon reduction goals by funding: i. Community-led carbon reduction initiatives, with a focus on initiatives already identified in the Lower Hutt Climate Pathway ii. Community engagement initiatives that can demonstrate a contribution to carbon reduction in the way they are delivered (eg waste minimisation). To be eligible for funding: • Initiatives/activities must take place within Lower Hutt. • Physical assets must not be stored on Council reserve land or road reserve. • Any asset purchased over the value of $1,000 must be added to the organisation’s asset register.

Butterfly Creek Theatre Troupe AGM

Muritai School Hall 166 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt

The Annual General Meeting of the Troupe will be held on 2 July at 7:30pm in the Muritai School Green Room (entrance at the North end of the hall). A new constitution (to align with new rules for Incorporated Society) will be presented and voted upon. A copy of the Draft constitution can be downloaded HERE. We will also appoint officers for the Troupe. It should be a fairly short meeting and then we will have a chance for members to mingle – B.Y.O. drink and nibble.

The Nerd – Butterfly Creek Theatre (12-19 July)

Muritai School Hall 166 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt

We are adding an extra performance at 7:30pm on Wednesday 16 July - tickets on sale through Humanitix. Those who had tickets for Thursday or Friday last week will have received an email about rebooking. Our next production – The Nerd, by Larry Shue – is now cast and in rehearsal. The production will be in the Muritai School Hall at 7:30pm on July  12, 16, 17, 18, 19 Tickets are now available from Humanitix. Set in the mid-Western, mid-sized city of Terre Haute, Indiana, Willum’s architectural career is ticking along nicely. When he has a surprise phone call and hears that he will finally meet the man (Rick Steadman)

Gollans Valley – Historical Society of Eastbourne

East Harbour Womens Club 145 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 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 2 pm, Sunday July 13 th 2025, East Harbour Women’s Club rooms, 145 Muritai Road, Eastbourne. 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. FREE to Historical Society members, guests a koha please. Afternoon tea will follow the talk. Further info from eastbournehistorynz@gmail.com

MIRO AGM 2025

East Harbour Womens Club 145 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 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,

ESSC AGM 2025

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

Targeted Weed Control: CL Bishop Park Bird Protection Area

C L Bishop Park Marine Parade, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, 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

Eastbourne & The Bays Youth Forum

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

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