Local Government Elections open
Voting documents are posted out and voting opens. https://www.huttcity.govt.nz/council/elections/2025-local-government-elections/2025-election-information
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 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
'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
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 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, clocks forward 1 hour from 2am. 28 September 2025 at 2am
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
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).
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ShakeOut 2025 is happening on 16 October, 2025 at 9:30 am, and 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!
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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Resilience Expo Digital Display Rotation (Eastbourne Library inside & outside) - click anywhere to close.