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Eastbourne Wharf to Wharf Swim 2024

Days Bay beach 611 Marine Drive, Days Bay, New Zealand

The Eastbourne Wharf-to-Wharf swim was held on Sunday 3rd March - results of the 2024 swim can be found here 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

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Lions Auction

Muritai School Hall 166 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt

Eastern Bays Resilience Expo

Muritai School Hall 166 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt

This will be an expo day focussing on all aspects of community resilience covering Reduction (mitigation), Readiness (preparation), Response (action) and Recovery. Expect to see more about this event over the coming months, and if you'd like to be part of it please get in touch. Find out more about the Eastern Bays Community Resilience Expo

HCC Long Term Plan Drop-in session

Eastbourne Library 38 Rimu Street, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, New Zealand

6th April, 12-1pm, Eastbourne Community Hub (aka Library) The 10 Year Plan, also known as the Long Term Plan (LTP), is council’s key strategic document. It sets out our priorities for the next 10 years, including what we will do, how much it will cost and how we will fund it. It’s reviewed every three years to make sure it is still relevant and accurate.  

HCC Long Term Plan consultation (ends 3 May)

Online

HCC are carrying out this consultation to get your feedback on our draft 2024-2034 10 Year Plan. In the Consultation Document they’ve set out our direction and priorities across all areas – including infrastructure, our services and facilities, environmental initiatives, and overall financial planning. We want to hear what you think about the proposals they’ve made in this draft plan. It’s one of our most important 10 Year Plans, so get involved and help us take the next steps! https://www.huttcity.govt.nz/LTP-2024 Here you’ll find: Direct links to our feedback form – click through and have your say today! More information about the four key issues we

East by West Ferry – late sailings end

Days Bay beach 611 Marine Drive, Days Bay, New Zealand

Please be aware our late sailing ends on Friday 12th April. This means we will no longer be running the 8:30pm departure from Queens Wharf / 8:55pm from Days Bay on Thursdays and Fridays until next Summer.

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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

ANZAC Day Citizens Service

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

10 am Citizens Service at the War Memorial Gates at Muritai School. A march will precede the Service - assembling at Ballinger Gardens from 9.30. The club will be open post the Service for Morning Tea.

Wellington Electricity Community Info evening

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

Wellington Electricity invites you to a community gathering at East Harbour Women's Club in Eastbourne. The event offers an opportunity to learn more about Wellington Electricity and engage with our team. Please join us for a short presentation and light refreshments. There will be a Q&A session but we also welcome questions by email in advance of the event, or at any time. RSVP is appreciated for catering reasons. Please let us know if you’d like to attend,  via email, by Friday 26 April . RSVP:  we_CustomerService@welectricity.co.nz

Defibrillator Training – Free – WFA

Eastbourne Sports and Services Club 48 Tuatoru Street, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt 5013

Wellington Free Ambulance Defibrillator Course ESSC Tuesday 7 May 6:30-8:00PM FREE to attend (ESSC will make a donations to WFA) Every week an average of 4-5 people suffer a cardiac event in Wellington/ Wairarapa Email Mel - MANAGER@ESSC.CLUB

Tie dye a top for Pink Shirt Day

Eastbourne Library 38 Rimu Street, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, New Zealand

Community Hub (library) - Tie dye a top for Pink Shirt Day Friday 17 May 2024 Anti

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Resilience Expo Digital Display Rotation (Eastbourne Library inside & outside) - click anywhere to close.