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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250323T140000
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UID:3626-1742738400-1742745600@eastbourne.nz
SUMMARY:Days Bay Emergency Response Practice (open to all Eastern Bays residents)
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday 23 March 2025 \nTime: 2:00pm – 4:00pm \nLocation: Wellesley College\, 611A Marine Drive\, Days Bay\, Lower Hutt \nA Community Emergency Hub is a place for the community to gather and coordinate efforts to help each other during and after a disaster. \nCome along and find out more about the Days Bay Community Emergency Hub and the types of help that may be needed after an emergency. \nHave fun meeting together and practicing various roles with an interactive earthquake scenario. \nOpen to all ages and abilities\, no experience needed! \nRefreshments provided. \nFor more information\, please email info@wremo.nz  \nWe aim to make our community events inclusive to all people. If you are attending the event and have specific accessibility requirements\, you can send us an email at info@wremo.nz with the event name and we will get in touch to see how we can meet your needs as best we can. \nYou can also register your interest to stay informed (optional).
URL:https://eastbourne.nz/event/days-bay-emergency-response-practice/
LOCATION:Welleseley College\, 611A Marine Drive\, Days Bay\, Lower Hutt\, 5013\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Civil Defence / WREMO,Single
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250329T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250329T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T125553
CREATED:20250218T031450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T031450Z
UID:3602-1743238800-1743249600@eastbourne.nz
SUMMARY:Eastbourne Community Board Walk Around
DESCRIPTION:The walk-around is an annual event that sees ECB members and a Council officer visit each of the Eastern Bays in turn to discuss any issues and concerns. Issues are logged with Council and the ECB follows up on progress. \nWe plan to start at Point Howard at 9am and move south\, spending 20-30 minutes in each bay at an agreed location. \nPlease leave this date free. We’ll be in touch with more information closer to the time.
URL:https://eastbourne.nz/event/eastbourne-community-board-walk-around-2/
CATEGORIES:Eastbourne Community Board Meeting,Single
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250330T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250330T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T125553
CREATED:20250126T214300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250126T214338Z
UID:3518-1743339600-1743354000@eastbourne.nz
SUMMARY:EMRSA AGM
DESCRIPTION:The EMRSA AGM –\nThe 2025 AGM will be held on Sunday the 30th of March 2025 at 1pm in the Clubrooms Tuatoru Street\, Eastbourne.\nThe final acceptance date for the ‘Nominations for the Executive Committee’ – and for acceptance of ‘Motions for Consideration’ – is the 8th of March 2025.\nA reminder that to participate in the AGM and the running of your RSA – and to use the ESSC facilities\, you must be a current financial member.
URL:https://eastbourne.nz/event/3518/
LOCATION:Eastbourne Sports and Services Club\, 48 Tuatoru Street\, Eastbourne\, Lower Hutt 5013
CATEGORIES:AGM,Single
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ORGANIZER;CN="ESSC":MAILTO:manager@essc.club
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250405T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250405T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T125553
CREATED:20250307T041502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T041502Z
UID:3656-1743843600-1743865200@eastbourne.nz
SUMMARY:Recycled Reading - book sale
DESCRIPTION:Recycled Reading’ book sale organised by the Lions Club of Eastbourne.\nSat/Sun 5th/6th April 9am-3pm Eastbourne Scout Hall (next to Eastbourne Pool)\nSlightly scaled back version of our previous ales due to venue size\, but lots of good quality books at bargain prices. BYO bag\, EFTPOS available.\n\nIf anyone has good quality books\, games or puzzles to donate – please use the drop off box in the foyer of the Eastbourne Library or to discuss drop off / collection for larger quantities\, text Gavin 027 488 5602
URL:https://eastbourne.nz/event/recycled-reading-book-sale/2025-04-05/
CATEGORIES:Fund Raising,Market,Recycling,Single
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250406T030000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250406T030000
DTSTAMP:20260422T125553
CREATED:20250228T070944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T080625Z
UID:3636-1743908400-1743908400@eastbourne.nz
SUMMARY:Daylight saving ends
DESCRIPTION:Daylight saving ends – clocks back 1 hour from 3am. 6 April 2025 at 3am
URL:https://eastbourne.nz/event/daylight-saving-starts-2/
CATEGORIES:daylight saving,Single
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250406T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250406T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T125553
CREATED:20250307T041502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T041502Z
UID:3657-1743930000-1743951600@eastbourne.nz
SUMMARY:Recycled Reading - book sale
DESCRIPTION:Recycled Reading’ book sale organised by the Lions Club of Eastbourne.\nSat/Sun 5th/6th April 9am-3pm Eastbourne Scout Hall (next to Eastbourne Pool)\nSlightly scaled back version of our previous ales due to venue size\, but lots of good quality books at bargain prices. BYO bag\, EFTPOS available.\n\nIf anyone has good quality books\, games or puzzles to donate – please use the drop off box in the foyer of the Eastbourne Library or to discuss drop off / collection for larger quantities\, text Gavin 027 488 5602
URL:https://eastbourne.nz/event/recycled-reading-book-sale/2025-04-06/
CATEGORIES:Fund Raising,Market,Recycling,Single
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250406T103000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250406T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T125553
CREATED:20250401T205501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T205851Z
UID:3796-1743935400-1743946200@eastbourne.nz
SUMMARY:Make your own Easter Hot Cross buns or Easter Loaf
DESCRIPTION:Make your own Easter Hot Cross buns– with apple\, raisins and cinnamon for children aged 5-12 \nor Easter Loaf  with almonds\, dried apricots & cherries for teenagers and adults.\n \nEaster baking day: Sunday 6 April at St Albans’ hall kitchen in Ngaio Street. \nHot cross bun making  at 10.30 am for children aged 7-12:; Easter loaf making at 12 noon for teens and adults\,. \nPlease register soon at office@stalbanschurch.nz so there are enough ingredients for everybody. \nKoha for St Alban’s Church seismic strengthening fund.
URL:https://eastbourne.nz/event/make-your-own-easter-hot-cross-buns-or-easter-loaf/
LOCATION:St Alban’s Church\, 11 Ngaio Street\, Eastbourne\, Lower Hutt\, 5013\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Easter,Festival,Single
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250412
DTSTAMP:20260422T125553
CREATED:20250127T014449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T014516Z
UID:3524-1744329600-1744415999@eastbourne.nz
SUMMARY:RSA Poppy Day
DESCRIPTION:Poppy Day is the RNZRSA’s main fundraising activity. Donations collected on Poppy Day help us improve the health and wellbeing outcomes for New Zealand’s veterans of all ages. \n\nYou can donate to the RSA at anytime: Click here to donate online. \nThe RSA was established in 1916 with the aim of taking care of New Zealand’s veterans and their families as soldiers returned from Gallipoli. While today’s soldiers face different challenges\, our support to them and their whanau continues. \nIn 2024 we celebrated 102 years of the Poppy Appeal – with the Poppy campaign running throughout the month of April and Poppy Day\, our street collection\, occurring on 19 April. \nThe first poppy appeal in 1922 netted 13\,166 pounds – poppies were sold for one shilling each. Today’s poppies are sold for a gold coin donation and we average close to a million poppies sold each year.
URL:https://eastbourne.nz/event/rsa-poppy-day/
CATEGORIES:ANZAC Day,Single
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ORGANIZER;CN="ESSC":MAILTO:manager@essc.club
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250413T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250413T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T125553
CREATED:20250411T085739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T085739Z
UID:3854-1744534800-1744545600@eastbourne.nz
SUMMARY:Burdan's Gate Beach Clean
DESCRIPTION:We pick up rubbish along the shoreline from Burdan’s Gate to the Pencarrow lighthouses. Everyone is welcome\, for any length of time. Even half an hour makes a difference! You’ll find us at the picnic table just past Wildfinder bikes\, before the locked gate. Bags & gloves provided.
URL:https://eastbourne.nz/event/burdans-gate-beach-clean-2/
CATEGORIES:Beach cleanup,Single
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250415T191500
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250415T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T125553
CREATED:20250221T220504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T000647Z
UID:3607-1744744500-1744750800@eastbourne.nz
SUMMARY:Eastbourne Community Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Here’s the agenda for next Eastbourne Community Board meeting at 7.15pm Tuesday 15 April\,  at the East Harbour Women’s Club.\nEveryone is welcome. \nAgenda is now available \nOr use the public speaking spot to talk for up to 3 minutes about any community matter.\nECB members will be available from 6.45pm to discuss any issues or concerns before the meeting.
URL:https://eastbourne.nz/event/eastbourne-community-board-meeting-13-2/
LOCATION:East Harbour Womens Club\, 145 Muritai Road\, Eastbourne\, Lower Hutt\, Wellington\, 5013\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Eastbourne Community Board Meeting,Single
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250425T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250425T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T125553
CREATED:20240128T212137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T050801Z
UID:3898-1745575200-1745578800@eastbourne.nz
SUMMARY:ANZAC Day
DESCRIPTION:EMRSA_ANZAC Day Service Sheet 2026 \nAnzac Day is usually commemorated by the Eastbourne Community at the war memorial adjacent to Muritai School\, followed by refreshments at the Eastbourne Sports and Services Club. \nAssembly at Ballinger Gardens\, Makaro Street from 9.30am – March to the Memorial Gates\, Muritai School. ANZAC Service commences at 10am. \nAnzac Day is observed on 25 April. It commemorates New Zealanders killed in war and honours returned and serving servicemen and women. \nAnzac Day dates\n1916 – Anzac Day gazetted as a half-day holiday \n1921 – Anzac Day becomes a full public holiday \n1939 – Dawn ceremony widely included in New Zealand Anzac Day commemorations for the first time \n1949 – Legislation passed preventing Anzac Day from being ‘Mondayised’ \n1966 – Current Anzac Day Act liberalises activities allowed after 1 p.m. on Anzac Day \n2013 – When 25 April falls on a Saturday or Sunday\, the Monday will now be a public holiday \n2020 – All Anzac Day public ceremonies in New Zealand cancelled because of COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic \nThe date marks the anniversary of the landing of Australian and New Zealand soldiers – the Anzacs – on the Gallipoli Peninsula in 1915. The aim was to capture the Dardanelles and open a sea route to the Bosphorus and the Black Sea. At the end of the campaign\, Gallipoli was still held by its Ottoman Turkish defenders. \nThousands lost their lives during the Gallipoli campaign: 87\,000 Ottoman Turks\, 44\,000 men from France and the British Empire\, including 8500 Australians. To this day\, Australia also marks the events of 25 April. Among the dead were 2779 New Zealanders\, about one in six of those who served on Gallipoli. \nThey may have ended in military defeat\, but for many New Zealanders then and since\, the Gallipoli landings signalled that New Zealand was becoming a distinct nation\, even as it fought on the other side of the world in the name of the British Empire. \nAnzac Day was first observed in 1916. The day has gone through many changes since. The ceremonies that are held at war memorials up and down New Zealand\, and in places overseas where New Zealanders gather\, are modelled on a military funeral and remain rich in tradition and ritual. \n(https://nzhistory.govt.nz/war/anzac-day/introduction)
URL:https://eastbourne.nz/event/anzac-day/2025-04-25/
LOCATION:Memorial Gates\, Muritai School\, 166 Muritai Road\, Eastbourne\, Lower Hutt 5013\, Lower Hutt\, Wellington\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,ANZAC Day,Single
ORGANIZER;CN="Eastbourne Memorial RSA":MAILTO:Eastbournememorialrsa@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250428
DTSTAMP:20260422T125553
CREATED:20250426T020754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T020754Z
UID:3941-1745712000-1745798399@eastbourne.nz
SUMMARY:East by West ferry moving to Winter Schedule
DESCRIPTION:Kia ora ferry users\,\nPlease be aware we’re moving to our winter timetable from Sunday 27th April.\nThis mostly affects our weekend schedule but some of our weekday times are changing slightly too. See below link to the new timetable.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWinter Schedule : eastbywest.co.nz
URL:https://eastbourne.nz/event/east-by-west-ferry-moving-to-winter-schedule/
CATEGORIES:Single
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTSTAMP:20260422T125553
CREATED:20250423T005252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T040122Z
UID:3899-1746403200-1749859199@eastbourne.nz
SUMMARY:Professional Deer Culling Northern Forest East Harbour Regional Park: 5 May - 13 June
DESCRIPTION:Greater Wellington Regional Council contracted\, professional deer cullers will be hunting in East Harbour Regional Park\, Northern Forest between 5th May & 13th June. Hunters will be only hunting when weather conditions are conducive to hunting. There will be 16 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 communicates his plans to Jo or Zane at GWRC. Please feel free to text Jo on 0274673076 if you are unsure.  \nPlease report deer\, pig or goat sightings – include date of sighting\, species\, number\, specific location\, activity and photos are always useful – contact Jo Greenman at 0274673076\, (text is good) or jo.greenman@gw.govt.nz  \nThere is also an opportunity to undertake culling on private property. Written permission is required for the hunter to cross onto private land. The contract allows private hunting under the GWRC contract on a cost recovery basis. Cost will be $80 per hour of hunting time with a minimum of 3 hours. There is no guarantee of shooting an animal. Contact Jo Greenman – to discuss culling on private land.  
URL:https://eastbourne.nz/event/professional-deer-culling-northern-forest-east-harbour-regional-park/
LOCATION:East Harbour Regional Park\, Lower Hutt\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:GWRC,Single
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518
DTSTAMP:20260422T125553
CREATED:20250408T043303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T230518Z
UID:3837-1746576000-1747526399@eastbourne.nz
SUMMARY:PICTURE PERFECT - Historical Society of Eastbourne: 7-17 May
DESCRIPTION:The eastern bays\, through the eyes of local artists\nIt all started with a phone call\, and an unexpected invitation: would the Historical Society be interested in mounting an exhibition in the Hutt Art Society’s galleries? Even better\, an anonymous benefactor would pay the gallery fees. Of course we said yes! So\, after months of preparation\, we’ll be presenting Picture Perfect: A century of paintings and photographs of the Eastern Bays at the Hutt Art Centre in Myrtle Street\, Lower Hutt\, from 7 th to 17 th May. \nThe timing of the invitation was excellent. Two years earlier we’d embarked on a major project: to create a detailed inventory of the artworks in our archive Collection\, to get them restored if needed\, and to research the artists\, some of whom we knew very little about.\nThe inventory and research were carried out by Claire Taggart\, one of our dedicated volunteers. Her work meant we could start thinking about sharing these unique paintings and drawings\, most of them never exhibited before\, with the wider community. And because we had nowhere to display them permanently\, an exhibition seemed the way to go.\nSo where did these artworks come from? Like nearly everything in our Collection\, they’d had been donated to the Historical Society over many years. Some were inherited from the Eastbourne Borough Council in 1989; others were gifted by the artists or their families\, or by local residents moving house or sorting an estate. A few were bequests. Several more artworks have been donated in the past year\, and a few others are being loaned for the exhibition. Nearly all are by local artists\, some of them\nwell-known names in Wellington art circles\, such as Albert Hansen-Knarhoj\, Elisabet Delbrück\, Rena Swift and Alan Collins. Other names are less familiar\, for example Arthur Percival Potter\, Simon Prins and Catherine Clunies-Ross. \nThe collection ranges from small watercolours and pencil drawings to large oil paintings. Among them are two striking portraits: one of Miss Aileen Stace (1895-1977)\, a well-known Eastbourne resident\, and the other of a colourful local character whose identity is currently under wraps. \nThe artworks actually span more than the ‘century’ of the title: the earliest is dated 1911\, while the most recent was completed just last year. The timespan allows us to notice gradual changes\, such as the regenerating bush and Eastbourne’s shifting shoreline. Recurring subjects include the harbour in all its moods\, Lion Rock (clearly a popular landmark!)\, and the old ferries\, especially the much-loved Cobar (1906-1948). Yet the visitor is also in for some surprises. A railway at Pencarrow Head in the early 1900s – who knew?\nIn the smaller of the two galleries\, the visitor enters the black-and-white (and occasionally hand-coloured) world of early 20 th century photography. Most of the photographs came to us from the Borough Council and are being exhibited here for the first time. They include large\, remarkably clear panoramas in their original frames\, which makes them rare historical objects in their own right. \nAlso part of the Council’s legacy is a collection of framed photographs depicting aspects of life ‘at the bay’ from the 1920s to the 1950s. Some of these images may be more familiar\, but together they provide a fascinating study of a young and growing community.\nThere’ll be surprises here too – even for us. A member of the Hutt Art Society found some ‘mystery’ glass-plate negatives of the eastern bays in a car boot sale\, and these are currently being developed and printed. All will be revealed at the exhibition…. \nWe look forward to seeing you there in May – and please tell your friends!\nAli Carew
URL:https://eastbourne.nz/event/hse-pictureperfect/
LOCATION:Hutt Art Centre\, Myrtle Street\, Lower Hutt\, Lower Hutt\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Art exhibition,Single
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTSTAMP:20260422T125553
CREATED:20250519T220414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T220718Z
UID:3973-1747699200-1750031999@eastbourne.nz
SUMMARY:Eastbourne-Bays Community Trust - Applications for Grants (close 15 June)
DESCRIPTION:For the benefit of residents of the Eastbourne Community and in the exercise of the Trust Board’s discretionary powers charitable purposes shall include public recreation\, enjoyment\, health\, education\, instruction\, and culture.\nGrant applications are invited through print and social media from Eastbourne-Bays Not for Profit entities. Grants are given where there is an enduring benefit to the entity.  \nClosing Date: 15 June 2025 \nApplications from Eastbourne-Bays groups are invited. Application forms are available on the website www.ebct.org.nz \nContact: Gaby Brown 021179 5311 or email: trustees@ebct.org.nz
URL:https://eastbourne.nz/event/eastbourne-bays-community-trust-applications-for-grants/
CATEGORIES:Grant,Single
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTSTAMP:20260422T125553
CREATED:20250519T221316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T221316Z
UID:3980-1747699200-1750031999@eastbourne.nz
SUMMARY:Eastbourne-Bays Community Trust - Applications for Freemasons Scholarship (close 15 June)
DESCRIPTION:The Eastbourne Freemasons’ Scholarship has been established to encourage tertiary or post graduate study in the successful applicant’s chosen area of expertise.\nEligibility\nApplicants 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.\nScholarship details\nThe 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. \nClosing Date: 15 June 2025 \nApplications are invited. Application forms are available on the website www.ebct.org.nz \nContact: Gaby Brown 021179 5311 or email: trustees@ebct.org.nz
URL:https://eastbourne.nz/event/eastbourne-bays-community-trust-applications-for-grants-2/
CATEGORIES:Grant,scholarship,Single
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250525T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250525T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T125553
CREATED:20250326T090256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T032605Z
UID:3719-1748196000-1748199600@eastbourne.nz
SUMMARY:National Emergency Mobile Alert test
DESCRIPTION:National Emergency Mobile Alert test – save the date\n\n\n\n\nThe 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. \nAnybody 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 most mobile phone models will not stop the alert from sounding. \nPlease feel free to share the date and time of the alert. Further messages to key stakeholders will be shared at a later date\, and a nationwide ad campaign will run closer to the time to ensure the general public is aware of when the alert will take place. \nIn the event of a Tsunami Alert do you know where to go? Try this Tsunami Ready app to find out \nYou can find more information about the Emergency Mobile Alert system\, including a factsheet and list of FAQs by clicking the button below. \n\n\n\nAll about the Emergency Mobile Alert system
URL:https://eastbourne.nz/event/national-emergency-mobile-alert-test/
CATEGORIES:Civil Defence / WREMO,Single
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250610T191500
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250610T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T125553
CREATED:20250418T212225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T042447Z
UID:3887-1749582900-1749589200@eastbourne.nz
SUMMARY:Eastbourne Community Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Eastbourne Community Board meeting at 7.15pm Tuesday 10 June\,  at the East Harbour Women’s Club.\nEveryone is welcome. \nAgenda and Chairs Report \nOr use the public speaking spot to talk for up to 3 minutes about any community matter.\nECB members will be available from 6.45pm to discuss any issues or concerns before the meeting.
URL:https://eastbourne.nz/event/eastbourne-community-board-meeting-13-2-2/
LOCATION:East Harbour Womens Club\, 145 Muritai Road\, Eastbourne\, Lower Hutt\, Wellington\, 5013\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Eastbourne Community Board Meeting,Single
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250614T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250614T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T125553
CREATED:20250605T021409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T021705Z
UID:4013-1749891600-1749913200@eastbourne.nz
SUMMARY:Parangarahu Lakes  Community Planting Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of planting at these nationally significant lakes. \nThe 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. \nThis planting day is perfect for those who enjoy a bit of physical activity\, as you’ll be carrying plants and digging holes. \n What to bring/wear:\n• Sturdy boots or gumboots\n• 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 very exposed\, so it is a good idea to bring a spare change of clothes.\n• Feel free to bring your own favourite spade and gloves.\n• Bring your own water bottle\, and snacks. \n We provide:\n• FREE transport from Burdan’s Gate\, Eastbourne\, along the rugged coast to the Lower Pencarrow Lighthouse at the harbour entrance and onto the entrance of the first lake. Please book your seat as we have limited numbers. No private cars will have access.\n• Plants and planting tools\, gloves.\n• An experienced team leader\, health and safety management and training. \nBooking is essential to secure your seat on the bus to the lakes \nRegister here  \n\n\nGreater Wellington — Parangarahu Lakes Community Planting Day https://www.gw.govt.nz/your-region/events-and-meetings/parangarahu-co/
URL:https://eastbourne.nz/event/parangarahu-lakes-community-planting-day-2/
LOCATION:Parangarahu Lakes\, Pencarrow Head\, Lower Hutt\, 5013\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Climate Change Response,Community action,GWRC,Single
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250712
DTSTAMP:20260422T125553
CREATED:20250610T231946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T223716Z
UID:4021-1750032000-1752278399@eastbourne.nz
SUMMARY:Community Climate Action Fund (closes July 13)
DESCRIPTION:COMMUNITY CLIMATE ACTION FUND (formerly the Community Engagement Fund)\nCriteria\nThe fund aims to contribute to the city’s carbon reduction goals by funding:\ni. Community-led carbon reduction initiatives\, with a focus on initiatives already identified in the Lower Hutt Climate Pathway\nii. Community engagement initiatives that can demonstrate a contribution to carbon reduction in the way they are delivered (eg waste minimisation). \nTo be eligible for funding:\n• Initiatives/activities must take place within Lower Hutt.\n• Physical assets must not be stored on Council reserve land or road reserve.\n• Any asset purchased over the value of $1\,000 must be added to the organisation’s asset register.\n• Organisations/groups requesting funding must meet specified criteria\, including legal entity status for applications above $10k and the project must align with Council’s Climate Action Pathway.\nThis is a one-off grant\, and any future maintenance of physical assets purchased are the responsibility of the applicant organisations. \nEastbourne Community Board has $2\,171 for further allocation in this round as of May 2025. \nmore information (on this website) \nApplication form\, more information\, and assistance in applying (is available) (Hutt City website)
URL:https://eastbourne.nz/event/community-climate-action-fund/
CATEGORIES:Climate Change Response,Community action,Funding,Grant,Single
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250702T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250702T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T125553
CREATED:20250615T235632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T010000Z
UID:4036-1751484600-1751490000@eastbourne.nz
SUMMARY:Butterfly Creek Theatre Troupe AGM
DESCRIPTION: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). \nA 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. \nWe 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.
URL:https://eastbourne.nz/event/butterfly-creek-theatre-troupe-agm/
LOCATION:Muritai School Hall\, 166 Muritai Road\, Eastbourne\, Lower Hutt
CATEGORIES:AGM,Single
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ORGANIZER;CN="Butterfly Creek Theatre Troupe":MAILTO:bctt.org.nz@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250712T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250719T220000
DTSTAMP:20260422T125553
CREATED:20250616T000706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T220401Z
UID:4038-1752305400-1752962400@eastbourne.nz
SUMMARY:The Nerd - Butterfly Creek Theatre (12-19 July)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur next production – The Nerd\, by Larry Shue – is now cast and in rehearsal. \nThe production will be in the Muritai School Hall at 7:30pm on July  12\, 16\, 17\, 18\, 19 \nTickets are now available from Humanitix. \nSet 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) who anonymously saved his life in Viet Nam\, he is thrilled. His positive outlook quickly turns sour when he discovers that Rick is a hopeless nerd\, devoid of any social and emotional intelligence. And when Rick moves in with him without being invited\, his life turns upside-down and all he can focus on is how to make him leave\, and soon! \nDirector Suzy Cain \nHere’s the cast:\n\n\nWillum Cubbert – Philip Rossiter\nTansy McGinnis – Anna Sutherland\nAxel Hammond – Martyn Barry\nRick Steadman – Laurence Ward\nWarnock Waldgrave – John Marwick\nClelia Waldgrave – Nicola Tod\nThor Waldgrave – Freddy Thompson
URL:https://eastbourne.nz/event/the-nerd-butterfly-creek-theatre-troupe/
LOCATION:Muritai School Hall\, 166 Muritai Road\, Eastbourne\, Lower Hutt
CATEGORIES:Single,Theatre performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250713T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250713T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T125553
CREATED:20250702T034700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T034700Z
UID:4065-1752415200-1752422400@eastbourne.nz
SUMMARY:Gollans Valley - Historical Society of Eastbourne
DESCRIPTION:Find out more about Gollans Valley \nThe mysterious stretch of land with a fascinating past\, at the end of the No Entry road at Burdan’s Gate \n2 pm\, Sunday July 13 th 2025\,\nEast Harbour Women’s Club rooms\,\n145 Muritai Road\, Eastbourne. \nLocal 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. \nAll welcome. FREE to Historical Society members\, guests a koha please. Afternoon tea will follow the talk.\nFurther info from eastbournehistorynz@gmail.com
URL:https://eastbourne.nz/event/gollans-valley-historical-society-of-eastbourne/
LOCATION:East Harbour Womens Club\, 145 Muritai Road\, Eastbourne\, Lower Hutt\, Wellington\, 5013\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Single
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250718T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250718T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T125553
CREATED:20250707T044446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T044526Z
UID:4110-1752861600-1752868800@eastbourne.nz
SUMMARY:MIRO AGM 2025
DESCRIPTION: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. \nStarts promptly at 6.00 p.m. Guest speaker at 7.00 p.m. \nOur Guest Speaker — Ali Carew\, \nAli 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. \nRSVP to info@miro.org.nz \nFarewell our East Harbour Regional Park Ranger\, Jo Greenman. Followed by MIRO’s traditional supper of fish & chips\, pizza\, tea and coffee.
URL:https://eastbourne.nz/event/miro-agm-2025/
LOCATION:East Harbour Womens Club\, 145 Muritai Road\, Eastbourne\, Lower Hutt\, Wellington\, 5013\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AGM,MIRO,Single
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250720T143000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250720T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T125553
CREATED:20250710T030539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T084926Z
UID:4116-1753021800-1753025400@eastbourne.nz
SUMMARY:ESSC AGM 2025
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAttached 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. \nThe ESSC representatives for 2025/26 are as follows: \nEMRSA      Kevin Togher / Jasmin McSweeney\nERFC         Mark Sliper / Willie Davis\nECC           Neil Gray / Jason Bull\nEFC           Kurt Renner / Adam Edwards\nMCC          Bob Wallens / Llew Kemeys \nOrder of Business \n1. Welcome\n2. Minutes of the AGM – 11 August 2024\n3. Matters Arising\n4. Annual Report by the Chairman\n5. Annual Accounts 2024/25\n6. Acceptance of Draft ESSC Constitution\n7. Confirmation of Directors for the year ending\n30 April 2026\n8. Appointment of Audit Reviewer for the year ending\n30 April 2026\n9. General business \nWe look forward to seeing those of you who are able at the AGM. \nMEL HALFORD \nCLUB MANAGER\nEASTBOURNE SPORTS & SERVICES CLUB INC. \nSOUTH END TUATORU STREET\nP. O. Box 41-058\, EASTBOURNE\nWELLINGTON 5047\, NEW ZEALAND \nP +64 4 562 8563\nM +64 212 053 019\nmanager@essc.club
URL:https://eastbourne.nz/event/essc-agm-2025/
LOCATION:Eastbourne Sports and Services Club\, 48 Tuatoru Street\, Eastbourne\, Lower Hutt 5013
CATEGORIES:AGM,Single
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ORGANIZER;CN="ESSC":MAILTO:manager@essc.club
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250730
DTSTAMP:20260422T125553
CREATED:20250723T033535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T033824Z
UID:4139-1753660800-1753833599@eastbourne.nz
SUMMARY:Targeted Weed Control: CL Bishop Park Bird Protection Area
DESCRIPTION:Contractors will be returning to the dunes in front of CL Bishop Park in July 2025 for\nanother round of targeted weed control to ensure the continued success of the native\nplants that support dune restoration and the Bird Protection Area.\nWeather permitting\, the work is scheduled to commence from Monday 28 July 2025.\nFor further details\, please refer to the following page.\nAbout the CL Bishop Bird Protection Area\nAs part of the consent conditions for the Tupua Horo Nuku project\, Bird Protection areas\nmust be established at Whiorau Reserve\, CL Bishop Park\, and HW Shortt Park.\nThese areas serve as nesting habitats for kororā (little penguins)\, protecting the nesting\nsites of tōrea pango (variable oystercatchers) and other indigenous seabird species\npotentially affected during and after construction activities.\nMore information can be found on the Hutt City Council website: hutt.city/tupuahoronuku\nor please email: tupuahoronuku@huttcity.govt.nz
URL:https://eastbourne.nz/event/targeted-weed-control-cl-bishop-park-bird-protection-area/
LOCATION:C L Bishop Park\, Marine Parade\, Eastbourne\, Lower Hutt\, 5013\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:HCC,Single
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250728T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250728T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T125553
CREATED:20250620T013400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T234347Z
UID:4044-1753723800-1753732800@eastbourne.nz
SUMMARY:Eastbourne & The Bays Youth Forum
DESCRIPTION:Are you 11 – 19 years old? \nHave you got ideas about what this will look like? \nWhen? \n\nMonday 28 July\nEastbourne Library\n5:30 – 7pm\nFood provided.\n\nThis will be an info evening to explore establishing our own Youth Forum in Eastbourne and the Bays. \n\nThe 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. \nIt will be a youth-led space\, supported by the ECB\, where young people can: \n\nVoice their needs and interests\nEngage with the community and Foster Community Connection\nFill gaps\nBridge generational gaps\nEnhance Mental Health and Resilience\nEmpower Youth Leadership\n\nWe 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. \nFeel free to get in touch with Emily or Kaye. \n0211885106 \nemilykeddell@gmail.com
URL:https://eastbourne.nz/event/eastbourne-bays-youth-forum/
LOCATION:Eastbourne Community Hub/Library\, 38 Rimu Street\, Eastbourne\, Lower Hutt\, 5013\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community action,Meeting,Single
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250801T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250801T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T125553
CREATED:20250724T053843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T054122Z
UID:4141-1754049600-1754049600@eastbourne.nz
SUMMARY:Community Board Election nominations close (noon)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nYou 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. \nIf 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! \n\nNominations close midday Friday 1 August (1 week away).\nYou need 2 electors / nominators to sign.\nYou 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)\nA 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).\n\nDetails and forms here: https://www.huttcity.govt.nz/council/elections/2025-local-government-elections
URL:https://eastbourne.nz/event/community-board-election-nominations-close-noon/
CATEGORIES:election,GWRC,HCC,Single
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250810T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250810T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T125553
CREATED:20250801T095746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T095900Z
UID:4159-1754847000-1754852400@eastbourne.nz
SUMMARY:Eastbourne Youth Forum #2
DESCRIPTION:Eastbourne Youth Forum had a great start this week.\nIt’s happening again!\nPart two!!!\nTo 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!\nTell 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.
URL:https://eastbourne.nz/event/eastbourne-youth-forum/
LOCATION:Eastbourne Hub/Library Boardroom
CATEGORIES:Community action,Meeting,Single
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250920
DTSTAMP:20260422T125553
CREATED:20250810T014206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T014315Z
UID:4173-1754870400-1758326399@eastbourne.nz
SUMMARY:Professional deer cullers in East Harbour Regional Park (11 Aug - 19 Sept)
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nPlease 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\n\nThere 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.\n\nProfessional 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.\nMembers 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.\nThe 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.
URL:https://eastbourne.nz/event/professional-deer-cullers-in-east-harbour-regional-park/
CATEGORIES:GWRC,Single
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