Eastbourne NZ

Pencarrow Coast Beach Cleanup
2024-11-10 09:00 - 12:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Burdan’s Gate
Hello Eastbourne community,

Our next BURDAN’S GATE BEACH CLEAN UP is scheduled for Sunday, November 10th, 9:00-12:00.

This spring we’re being supported by the Eastbourne Scouts, who bring so much energy and enthusiasm to everything they do. Shout out to Leisa Adsett for helping to coordinate this!

Everyone of all ages is welcome and encouraged to come along for any length of time – every little bit makes a difference. We’ll be set up at the usual spot just before Burdan’s Gate, at the start of the Pencarrow Road.

Bags and gloves provided.

Thanks so much for your support,

Sarah

Port Road Drags - Seaview
2024-11-10 07:00 - 18:00
Roads will be closed: Port Road, Barnes Street & Toop Street

Neighbourhood Support drop-in at library
2024-11-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Eastbourne Community Hub/Library, 38 Rimu Street, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
You can also email me huttns@gmail.com or call 021770594 if you need support in your
neighbourhood.
Take time to smell the flowers, Kat.

Waste collection: Red (general) & Blue (glass)
2024-11-04, 2024-10-21, 2024-10-07, 2024-09-23
Non recyclable rubbish
Your rubbish bin / ipupara
This is your wheelie bin with the red lid, and it’s just for rubbish.
When green waste goes to landfill it creates methane, a greenhouse gas much more potent than carbon dioxide.
Instead of putting it in your red bin, consider composting or using our green waste collection.
Did you know? I get collected weekly.

Your glass recycling crate / pouaka kara- he
This is your blue open-top crate, which is just for glass
YES

Glass bottles
Glass jars

Remember: Rinse bottles and jars to make sure they’re clean.
NO

Lids
Tableware and Pyrex
Broken glass
Light bulbs
Mirrors or window glass

Tip: One person’s waste is another’s treasure. Keep an eye out on noticeboards and social media for opportunities to save useable items from going to landfill.

Butterfly Creek - The Foreigner
2024-11-02 07:30 - 21:30, 2024-11-01 07:30 - 21:30, 2024-10-31 07:30 - 21:30, 2024-10-26 07:30 - 21:30, 2024-10-25 07:30 - 21:30, 2024-10-24 07:30 - 21:30 | Muritai School Hall, 166 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt
Mistaken identities, evil adversaries, plot twists, and absurd excesses are in store for Butterfly Creek Theatre Troupe’s final production of the year, The Foreigner by Larry Shue. Rehearsals are now underway.
Winner of two Obie Awards, two Outer Critic Circle Awards and named the Best New American Play and Best Off-Broadway Production of 1984, this modern farce remains a staple of regional and community theatre.
Director Suzy Cain, (along with Assistant Director Nicola Tod) has assembled a fantastic cast and Cain is looking forward to working on the play again. She did the role of Catherine about 30 years ago at the Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach, Florida (See photo).
“I loved the play from the first read-through back then – not only is it a hilarious play, full of ridiculous circumstances, witty dialogue, and great characters, but it deals with some timeless themes – believing in yourself, honestly is the best policy in the end, and the ultimate triumph of good over evil. Charlie Baker (the main character) is someone we can all see bits our ourselves in – shy, insecure, wanting to be left alone for now….who blossoms over the timeframe of the play into someone who feels confident, smart, and accepted. “
Don’t miss this off-beat comedy that is sure to tickle your funny bone!
The production dates are: 24, 25, 26, and 31 October and 1 and 2 November at 7.30pm, Muritai School auditorium, Eastbourne.
In October, tickets will be available from The Foreigner – Lower Hutt – Eventfinda or on the door on the night.
Warning: this production contains a comic depiction of the Ku Klux Klan

Waste collection: Red (general) & Yellow (paper/plastics/cans)
2024-10-28, 2024-09-30
Non recyclable rubbish
Your rubbish bin / ipupara
This is your wheelie bin with the red lid, and it’s just for rubbish.
When green waste goes to landfill it creates methane, a greenhouse gas much more potent than carbon dioxide.
Instead of putting it in your red bin, consider composting or using our green waste collection.
Did you know? I get collected weekly.

Paper & plastics
Your recycling bin with the yellow lid / ipu hangarua
This is your wheelie bin with the yellow lid, and it’s just for rubbish.
I get collected on yellow weeks. When incorrect items end up in the wrong bin, they contaminate the recycling / ipu hangarua, which can mean the whole truckload ends up going to landfill. That’s why we need to make sure the only thing that goes in our yellow bins is the stuff that’s too good to waste.

What can be put in the Yellow bin?
YES

Paper and cardboard
Tins and cans
Plastic containers marked with these symbols, often embossed on bottom of item
Plastic symbols 1,2,5

NO

Glass
Batteries
Nappies
Drink cartons / Tetrapak
Polystyrene, clothes hangers and toys
Soft plastics, cling film and strapping

Note: Many of these non recyclable materials can be recycled through other channels – some options are listed here.

Monthly Skip Bin (Eastbourne Lions)
2024-10-26 08:00 - 11:30, 2024-09-28 08:00 - 11:30 | Burdan’s Gate
(Note, no collection in December)
Simple and affordable rubbish disposal is available monthly at our skip. We are trialling a new e-waste collection system over spring and summer. Payment in cash only.
Open on the last Saturday of each month, from 8:00 am to 11:30 am. We’ll be there to help you unload!
Types of rubbish and charges are here.
Email: EastbourneLionsNZ@gmail.com

SHAKE-OUT Earthquake and Tsunami Drill
2024-10-24 09:30
New Zealand ShakeOut, our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi, is taking place on Thursday 24 October 2024 at 9.30am.
Sign up again this year to Drop, Cover and Hold with the rest of the country and be in to win some great prizes!

Sign up for ShakeOut

Sign up to win!

By signing up to ShakeOut 2024 you could be in to win an awesome prize!
Every organisation or school that registers goes in the draw to win a Civil Defence wheelie bin. Bins will be delivered and stocked with a range of helpful emergency items to help keep people safe during an emergency.
Individuals and families will go in the draw to win a personal grab bag. Bags will be delivered and stocked with items to keep you safe during an emergency.
Sign up for ShakeOut
Before the drill

Know your tsunami evacuation zone. Make plans for a tsunami hīkoi if you are in a coastal area.
Learn about the earthquake and tsunami risk in your area and other parts of New Zealand.
Download and share our ShakeOut posters and resources. Remind yourself and others what to do in an earthquake and tsunami.

Eastbourne Community Board Meeting
2024-10-22 19:15 - 21:00 | Eastbourne Community Hub/Library, 38 Rimu Street, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
The meeting also usually has various reports from projects and other issues on-going in the community which are worth listening to, as well as normal board business.
The Chair’s report and meeting agenda are available to download here – and the Chair’s report is appended below. We will also notify you of this and other community issues via our email newsletter which you can subscribe to ( and unsubscribe at any time).

Eastbourne Community Board
Chair’s Report October 2024
The Eastbourne Community Board’s (ECB) next public meeting is at 7.15pm on Tuesday 22 October. The agenda is posted on the Hutt City Council website and our eastbourne.nz website about a week before each meeting. ECB public meetings are now held in the Eastbourne library. Residents are always welcome at Board meetings.
At the start of the meeting, anyone may speak (for up to three minutes) under public comment on any community topic. Please note that our standing orders don’t allow for general discussion and questions from the floor. If you have a question about any of the presentations on the agenda, please let a member of the ECB know before the meeting and we can ask it for you before or during the meeting. If we can ask questions ahead of the meeting, presenters are more likely to be able to prepare an answer.
The presentations at the meeting on 22 October (at the time of writing) are:

Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2024: A verbal presentation by the Head of Transport.
Tupua Horo Nuku and bird protection areas update: A verbal presentation by Council’s Project Delivery Manager – Transport
Z Energy – replacement fuel pipeline, Seaview: A verbal presentation by Brent Cooper, Project Engineer, Z Energy
Presentation by Local Councillor from Greater Wellington Regional Council: A verbal update by Cr Quentin Duthie

Five “Eastbournes” Awards will be presented at the October meeting to individuals who have contributed to Eastbourne and the Eastern Bays. Activity
Here is a list of issues and activities addressed by members of the Eastbourne Community Board (ECB) since the previous meeting and Chair’s Report in August:
The ECB supported our written submission with a verbal submission at the hearing on Council’s representation review on 26 August. Along with many submitters from Eastbourne and the Eastern Bays, we spoke in support of retaining community boards. The representation review report prepared by an independent panel recommended disestablishing all three community boards in Hutt City. 56% of all submissions were from Eastbourne and the Eastern Bays and nearly all of these supported retaining community boards.
The ECB also addressed Council on 10 September, when Councillors voted to disestablish community boards.
We have lodged an appeal and objection to the Council’s decision. The basis of our appeal is that we believe the panel made several errors in its review. We are unlikely to know the outcome for several months. We appreciate the encouragement and support from many Eastbourne residents.
The representation review also examined Ward boundaries. The ECB and several other submitters recommended that Pencarrow Road be moved from Wainuiomata Ward to Harbour Ward. We are pleased that the Council voted to make this change (pending any objections).
Most ECB members attended the Local Government New Zealand conference in Wellington, where we networked with community board members from around the motu.
The ECB received a Highly Commended Award in the Community Board Enhancing Communities category for our mahi on the Tupua Horo Nuku project at the conference.
Attended the inaugural Lower Hutt City Summit in September.
We have sought volunteers who Council’s pool team will train as assistant lifeguards to work at the Eastbourne Summer Pool and enable its season to be extended by two weeks. We appreciate all the interest in this initiative and are grateful to Council for offering the opportunity.
Continued to liaise with the Eastbourne Bowls Club and Council about the proposed relocation to ESSC. Watch out for community consultation about this.
We have responded to calls and emails from residents and news media about the new fence at Bishop Park, which is part of the new bird protection area’s conditions, and about the signage about dog access.
Members of the ECB met with Drowning Prevention Aotearoa to discuss signage and equipment to improve safety on beaches in Eastbourne and the Eastern Bays, and especially Rona Wharf, where people jump into dangerously shallow water.
Saved more tetra paks and batteries from landfill via the collection bins in the Eastbourne Library foyer, thanks to Bruce Spedding’s efforts.
Other things to note
The Community Engagement Fund has been replaced by a Community Climate Action Fund. The ECB has chosen to run one round of funding per year rather than two. The first round for Eastbourne will be in April/May 2025.
We are delighted to see how many young cyclists use the informal bike skills track at Burdan’s Gate. If you would like to be involved in developing the track further and in maintenance, please contact Frank Vickers.
Communication
One of the Board’s roles is communicating relevant matters, proposals, consultations, and issues with residents. We do this through our Facebook page (nearly 800 followers), the eastbourne.nz website, our email list (220+ subscribers), our regular column in the Eastbourne Herald, and the digital display board at the library.
Residents can also contact Board members directly:

Belinda Moss (Chair) belinda.moss@huttcity.govt.nz 029 494 1615
Emily Keddell (Deputy Chair) emily.keddell@huttcity.govt.nz 021 188 5106
Bruce Spedding bruce.spedding@huttcity.govt.nz 021 029 74741
Frank Vickers frank.vickers@huttcity.govt.nz 027 406 1419
Murray Gibbons murray.gibbons@huttcity.govt.nz 04 562 8567
Tui Lewis (Ward Councillor) tui.lewis@huttcity.govt.nz 021 271 6249

Belinda Moss 12 October 2024

Waste collection - Red (general), Yellow (paper/plastics/cans) & Green (organic/garden)
2024-10-14 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-16 08:00 - 17:00
Your rubbish bin / ipupara
This is your wheelie bin with the red lid, and it’s just for rubbish.
When green waste goes to landfill it creates methane, a greenhouse gas much more potent than carbon dioxide.
Instead of putting it in your red bin, consider composting or using our green waste collection.
Did you know? I get collected weekly.

Your green (garden) waste bin / ipupara tupu
Your green bin is for garden waste only. What can you put in this bin?
YES

Grass clippings
Plant cuttings
NO
Rubbish
Concrete or stone
Nappies
Food waste

Tip: If you don’t have a green waste bin, or you have large quantities of green waste, you can take it to the Silverstream transfer station. If you have compost waste, here are some options.

Your recycling bin with the yellow lid / ipu hangarua
This is your wheelie bin with the yellow lid, and it’s just for rubbish.
I get collected on yellow weeks. When incorrect items end up in the wrong bin, they contaminate the recycling / ipu hangarua, which can mean the whole truckload ends up going to landfill. That’s why we need to make sure the only thing that goes in our yellow bins is the stuff that’s too good to waste.

What can be put in the Yellow bin?
YES

Paper and cardboard
Tins and cans
Plastic containers marked with thes esymbols, often embossed on bottom of item
Plastic symbols 1,2,5

NO

Glass
Batteries
Nappies
Drink cartons / Tetrapak
Polystyrene, clothes hangers and toys
Soft plastics, cling film and strapping

Note: Many of these non recyclable materials can be recycled through other channels – some options are listed here.

HSE talk - Rudi Mack "First Contacts : the early Pacific and European accounts of Abel Tasman's 1642 Voyage"
2024-10-13 14:00 - 15:30 | East Harbour Womens Club, 145 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5013, New Zealand
The Society’s next event for members is another author talking about another aspect of our history, and promises to be just as interesting and challenging. On Sunday 13 October at 2 pm at the East Harbour Women’s Club Rooms in Muritai Road, local resident and bibliophile Rudi Mack will introduce us to his new book “First Contacts – the early Pacific and European accounts of Abel Tasman’s 1642 Voyage”. Rudi takes a new approach, offering a different perspective than previous histories about the voyage. By cross-referencing textual and visual sources with each other, new interpretations of certain events during the voyage emerge. The results are often surprising, particularly regarding the first encounters between Europeans and Indigenous Peoples in Tasmania, Aotearoa, and Tonga. Afternoon tea to follow. Free to members, visitors welcome and koha appreciated.
More about this in early October.
Meantime, if you can’t wait till then, you can sample the delights of the Wellington Heritage Festival, https://wellingtonheritagefestival.co.nz/events/ which has a rich range of offerings for those with a taste for our cultural and social history.

Daylight Saving Starts - clocks forward 1 hr
2024-09-29 03:00
Clocks will go forward one hour at 2am on Sunday 29 September.

Water Restrictions begin - Level 1
2024-09-29
Water Restriction Level 1
Use sprinklers every second day
If you live in an even numbered house, you can use sprinklers or irrigation systems on even numbered days between 6-8am and 7-9pm. If you live in an odd numbered house, the same rules apply for odd numbered days.
This helps limit water evaporating in the heat of the day, spreads the load of daily water demand, and helps manage daily supply levels.
You can use handheld watering devices any time, on any day, so long as you don’t leave them unattended.
Water restriction Level 1 applies all year round for Upper Hutt and South Wairarapa. Level 1 automatically comes into effect with Daylight Savings in September for Lower Hutt, Wellington City and Porirua.
https://www.wellingtonwater.co.nz/resources/topic/water-conservation/water-restrictions/

Mental Health Awareness Week
2024-09-23 - 2024-09-29 | Online
Community is what we create together. MHAW.nz
Neighbourhood Support is raising funds https://donate.mhaw.nz/lowerhuttneighbourhoodsupport

Eastbourne Scouts annual compost fundraiser
2024-09-21 | Online
Bagged and delivered by Eastbourne Scouts on 21st September 2024
Free deliver (Eastbourne / Bays)
$13/bag or $11.50/bag for 3+ bags
100% BioGro certified organic, weed free and locally sourced.
Limited stock – order now!
Order online www.eastbournescouts.co.nz

Adventures in Antarctica - triumphs and tragedies
2024-09-19 18:00 - 19:30 | East Harbour Womens Club, 145 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5013, New Zealand
Anne Manchester
Cost $15 member, $20 visitor, includes two refreshments and snacks. NB! RSVP – karenfoot27@gmail.com

Butterfly creek picnic area will be closed 18-20th
2024-09-18 - 2024-09-20 | Kowhai Street track, Kowhai StreetEastbourne, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
Butterfly creek picnic area will be closed 18-20th September – Whilst tree felling at the Kowhai/ Mackenzie track junction is being undertaken park users should wait at the barrier to be guided through the work site.
Hi Eastbourne community board and stake holders
After assessing the Safety and Health of trees at Butterfly creek picnic area in 2023 Greater Wellington Regional council has undertaken an annual inspection to reassess the situation. The good news is that the two trees assessed for removal last year, that were reassessed and not removed but trimmed are not showing signs of further decline and will remain. A small amount of further work is required to remove dead limbs and a further 3 dead standing trees at risk of falling.
A single standing tree at the junction between Makenzie and Kowhai street tracks will also be felled to reduce the risk to the public standing at the map board or sitting on the bench.
Butterfly creek picnic area will be closed 18-20th September whilst the work is undertaken
Whilst tree felling at the Kowhai/Makenzie track junction is being undertaken park users should wait at the barrier to be guided through the work site.
We also plan to plant 12 new beach trees to help mitigate the tree removal work
Background reminder
The beech trees at the Butterfly Creek Picnic area are under stress due to soil compaction caused by high visitor numbers. This has resulted in low soil aeration, poor soil condition, and limited water penetration. These factors have contributed to the death and decline of tree roots, making the trees more susceptible to fungi such as Laetiporus portentosus and general dieback.

Penguin Dog Avoidance Training
2024-09-14 - 2024-09-15
While your dog may not attack a Penguin, just approaching a penguin while it is travelling between the sea and its nest, or sniffing around the nesting area can result in the penguin abandoning its nest. This training is designed to significantly decrease the likelihood that your dog would approach penguins or go near their nests.
The Trainer
Willy Marsh will be the trainer. Willy has extensive experience conducting Kiwi Dog Avoidance Training throughout New Zealand. He has also conducted Penguin Avoidance Training.
Feedback From Dog Owners
Feedback from dog owners who participated in a recent “pilot” held in Eastbourne was very positive. All owners were happy with the training and the way their dog was treated; plus, they felt they learned something new about their dog. The dog breeds included English Setter, Huntaway/Cross, Labradoodle,Springer Spaniel, Sproodle, Cavoodle, and a ShihTzu/Pomeranian.
Next Eastbourne Training Days – Saturday 14 th &Sunday 15 th September 2024
For further Information and to book your dog’s individual training session email ross@penguinavoidance.org
