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  • Book launch – Eastbourne: A Postcard Village, by Nik Zangouropoulos and Alison Carew

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

  • Muritai Make-it Market

    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!

  • Eastbourne Beach Cleanup

    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.  

  • Eastbourne Garden Show

    St Alban's Church 11 Ngaio Street, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, New Zealand

    In support of St Alban's Church and Hall strengthening Step into a world of six acclaimed private gardens each a living canvas of colour, design and inspiration from lush natives to sculpted landscapes. Each garden tells a story and provides a visual image of wonderful creations. One garden, allegedly with the best vista, has not been opened to the public before. One garden has previously featured in the House and Garden magazine. The tour (self-guided) will begin with an opportunity to buy potted plants from 11.30 and lunch from 12 midday, both in the tranquil St Alban's church garden, 11 Ngaio St Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, Wellington. The

  • Christmas Market

    San Antonio School 78 Oroua Street, Eastbourne,, Lower Hutt, New Zealand

    30 November - Eastbourne Christmas Market - San Antonio School, 78 Oroua St, 10am-3pm For more information or to book a stall space as a vendor, visit - eastbournemarket.co.nz

  • Eastbourne Community Board meeting

    Agenda, venue and details to be published when available. The public can have up to 3 minutes each to speak at the start of the meeting. You cannot ask questions during the meeting, but you can come early (from 6:45pm) if you would like to speak to presenters, or submit questions beforehand.

  • 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. The Wharf-to-Wharf swim has become an Eastbourne institution that has been running for over 100 years. This fun, non-competitive friendly swim event is run by the Muritai Yacht Club and volunteers for the benefit of the Eastbourne community.  The course begins on Days Bay beach and finishes next to the Rona Bay wharf in Eastbourne. Every person is a winner and at a distance of approximately 1.25km it is an event that all age groups can enjoy together. Entry is open to any swimmer who is confident in deep water but we do

    $25
  • ANZAC Day

    Memorial Gates, Muritai School 166 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt 5013, Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand

    Anzac 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. Assembly at Ballinger Gardens, Makaro Street from 9.30am – March to the Memorial Gates, Muritai School. ANZAC Service commences at 10am. Anzac Day is observed on 25 April. It commemorates New Zealanders killed in war and honours returned and serving servicemen and women. Anzac Day dates 1916 – Anzac Day gazetted as a half-day holiday 1921 – Anzac Day becomes a full public holiday 1939 – Dawn ceremony widely included in New Zealand Anzac Day commemorations for the

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