Beach Clean up
Burdan's Gate(Rain date on Sunday.) All welcome, bags and gloves provided. Come along for any length of time - every little bit makes a difference. We'll be set up just before Burdan's Gate, at the start of the Pencarrow Road.
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Emergency Mobile Alert – Nationwide Test
OnlineThe nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) system is happening on Sunday, 26 May, between 6-7pm The alert will be broadcast from cell towers to about 5 million phone across NZ. As long as your phone is on, capable, the software is up-to-date you should receive the alert. Emergency Mobile Alert is an extra channel that can help keep you safe in an emergency. It does not replace other alerting systems or the need to take action after natural warnings. You should still be prepared for an emergency. If you feel your in danger, never wait for an official warning. Take immediate action.
Daylight Saving Starts – clocks forward 1 hr
Clocks will go forward one hour at 2am on Sunday 29 September.
ANZAC Day
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. 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 first time 1949 – Legislation passed preventing Anzac Day from being 'Mondayised' 1966 – Current Anzac Day Act liberalises activities allowed