Eastbourne Community Board meeting
2026-06-16 19:15 - 21:00, 2026-08-18 19:15 - 21:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Eastbourne Community Hub/Library, 38 Rimu Street, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
Everyone is welcome to the Community Board Meeting to be held in the Eastbourne Community Hub/Library on Tuesday 16 June 2026 commencing at 7:15 pm.
A public forum is available 30 minutes before the meeting (6:45pm to 7:15pm) – this is not public comment (see below), but an opportunity for informal discussion. The public cannot ask questions during the actual meeting, other than during public comment.
Agenda, speakers and Chairs report are available here for download (pdf)

Tupua Horo Nuku: Council's shared path and seawall project
2026-06-21 14:00 - 16:00 | East Harbour Womens Club, 145 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5013, New Zealand
A talk by LHCC Project Manager RAWIRI KENNEDY
At the East Harbour Women’s Club Rooms, 145 Muritai Road 2 pm Sunday 21st JUNE 2026
Afternoon tea to follow
All welcome. HSE members free, guests a koha please.

Waste collection - Red (general), Yellow (paper/plastics/cans) & Green (organic/garden)
2026-06-22 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-14 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.

Monthly Skip Bin (Eastbourne Lions)
2026-06-27 08:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-25 08:00 - 11:30, 2026-08-29 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

Farewell to the Fruit Shop - End of an Era
2026-06-27 12:30 - 13:30 | Eastbourne Community Hub/Library, 38 Rimu Street, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
Join your community in wishing Sandra, Richard and Tom Lai a fond farewell after 62 years, Saturday, 27 June, 12.30 pm, Eastbourne Library/Community Hub. All welcome.

Waste collection: Red (general) & Blue (glass)
2026-06-29, 2026-07-13, 2026-07-27, 2026-08-10, 2026-08-24, 2026-09-07
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.

Tiaki Wai is responsible for water services in the Wellington Region
2026-07-01
From 1 July, Tiaki Wai will be responsible for delivering water services across Porirua, Hutt Valley and Wellington.

You’ll contact Tiaki Wai directly to report a water fault or outage.

Until 1 July, continue to contact your local council to report an immediate water issue.

Our Facebook and Instagram pages will transition to Tiaki Wai over the coming week. If you already follow us, you don’t need to do anything – you’ll continue to receive updates through this page.

Tiaki Wai is designed to help deliver the safe, reliable, and resilient water services Wellingtonians need now and into the future.

Find out more: https://www.tiakiwai.co.nz

Community Patrol for Eastbourne / Bays?
2026-07-01 19:30 - 20:30 | O’Malley’s, 612 Marine Drive, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
An initial information evening to discuss and explore what a Community Patrol could look like in Eastbourne has been set up for next Weds 1st July at 7.30 pm at O’Malleys. Please indicate if you would like to attend by contacting me, Marni Stevenson 022 653 5159 or . I will need to get a rough estimate of numbers to confirm with the kind folk at O’Malleys who have offered their space for this initial meeting.
I will provide a basic brief on volunteering, the training involved, the expectations/responsibilities of volunteering and the options available to us in setting up Community Patrol in Eastbourne, based on guidance by Merv Theobold who runs the Petone patrol. Please note this is will be followed up with an actual session by Merv in 2-3 weeks time.

All those who are interested in hearing more are welcome.

Waste collection: Red (general) & Yellow (paper/plastics/cans)
2026-07-06, 2026-08-03, 2026-08-31
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.

Matariki
2026-07-10
Matariki is the Māori name for the Pleiades star cluster (also known as the “Seven Sisters”). Its reappearance in the mid-winter morning sky marks the beginning of the Māori New Year (Te Mātahi o te Tau).

The celebration of Matariki is deeply rooted in the concept of connection to the land, the sea, and the heavens. It is celebrated for three core reasons:

Remembrance (Matariki Hunga Nui): Honoring those who have passed away since the last rising, and reflecting on the ancestors who came before.

Celebrating the Present (Matariki Ahunga Nui): Gathering with family and friends (whānau) to share food (kai), express gratitude for the harvest, and enjoy singing and storytelling.
Looking to the Future (Matariki Manako Nui): Using the time to set goals, plan for the year ahead, and plant new crops.

Historically, the brightness and clarity of the stars were used by Māori ancestors (tūpuna) as a tool to forecast the success of the upcoming seasonal harvest. Today, it is a widespread national celebration and an official public holiday in New Zealand, bringing all communities together to reflect, celebrate, and prepare.

Learn more about the cultural significance of the star cluster by visiting the Te Papa Museum Matariki Guide.

Community Patrol Meeting
2026-07-21 19:30 - 21:30 | East Harbour Womens Club, 145 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5013, New Zealand
Tuesday 21st July at 7.30 (Venue: EB Women’s Club on Muritai Rd). Merv Theobold (Petone Community Patrol) and a representative from the Lower Hutt Police will be available to talk to those parties who have already expressed interest (plus anyone else who is interested) about setting up a Community Patrol (Merv) and to provide us with guidance on crime prevention (NZ Police representative). Those of us already connected through the Eastbourne Community Patrol WhatsApp Group will receive this invite shortly but essentially this is a meeting where all those who wish to be part of the patrol, assist with fundraising endeavors, provide administrative assistance and/or committee support are warmly welcome. We are incredibly grateful to have these two folk give up their time for us.

Recycled Reading - Eastbourne Lions Book Sale
2026-08-01 - 2026-08-14 | San Antonio School, 78 Oroua Street, Eastbourne,, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
We’re back with all kinds of fiction, non-fiction, and kid’s books.Over three weekends and the two weeks in between:Sat 1st – Sun 16th August, 10 – 4pm every day.
Please donate books in good condition to collection boxes in Eastbourne and Petone libraries or email EastbourneLionsNZ@gmail.com or text 027 488 5602 for possible pickups.
Proceeds support Books for Kids projects.

Pole works in vicinity of 21 Rimu Street - sometime between 10 and 31 August
2026-08-10 - 2026-08-31
NOTIFICATION OF POLE WORKS IN THE VICINITY OF YOUR PROPERTY
Dear Resident/Business,
This letter is to advise you that Connetics will be in your area as part of our project to remove pillar and install a new one as part of Wellington Electricity’s maintenance program.
Work will occur outside 21 Rimu Street and is scheduled to commence anytime from 10/08/2026 to 31/08/2026 between the hours of 9am and 3pm and 9pm to 5am.
These dates and times allow for any unforeseen delays as due to the nature of our work there are occasions where we may run unexpectedly over time as our work is highly hazardous and weather
dependent.
Noise at night will be keep to the minimum to complete work During this work, traffic management will be in place appropriate for the site to protect road users, public and workers safety, with full approval gained from the Road Corridor Manager at your Local Council. Where possible, restriction of vehicle access will be kept to a minimum and will be monitored by traffic management personnel.
This work is expected to take two days between the stated dates inclusive of final reinstatement to Local Council and National Code requirements.
We do ask for your patience as this work is highly critical to the Network integrity and we thank you for your co-operation during this time.
Please note, any residents directly affected by a power outage will receive a separate notification letter from Connetics prior to works.
Should you require any further information, please contact Connetics during business hours (7.30am-4pm) on (04) 570 5710 or email WellingtonConnetics@connetics.co.nz
Yours sincerely,
Brendan Drysdale
Project Manager
Connetics Ltd
E: brendan.drysdale@connetics.co.n

Metlink Bus Service Review: 17 Aug - 6 Sept
2026-08-17 - 2026-09-06 | Online
Future of bus services in the Hutt Valley – Have your say!
Survey open 17 Aug 2026 – 06 Sep 2026

Metlink are reviewing bus services across the Hutt Valley to make sure the network continues to work well for you now and in the future.
As part of this, they’re looking at how to balance accessibility and affordability while providing a network that meets the community’s needs. Some services may change, some may reduce, and some new connections are being considered. Before any decisions are made, we want to hear what matters most to you.

The details of the proposed changes will also be explained as part of the feedback survey.
More information here https://eastbourne.nz/2026/08/20/metlink-bus-service-review/

Historical Society of Eastbourne AGM
2026-08-23 14:00 - 16:00 | East Harbour Womens Club, 145 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5013, New Zealand
HSE Annual General Meeting, Sunday 23 August 2026 at 2pm, in the East Harbour Women’s Club rooms, 145 Muritai Road
We’re delighted to announce that our guest speaker at the AGM will be Charlotte Macdonald, Emerita Professor of History at Victoria University of Wellington. Her illustrated presentation will be based on her award- winning book, Garrison World: Redcoat Soldiers in New Zealand and across the British Empire, published in 2025.
The book explores the lives of imperial troops and their families stationed in New Zealand between 1840 and 1870. It examines the crucial role the troops played in the imposition of imperial rule and the development of settler society, and the consequences for Māori communities.
Charlotte’s presentation will start at around 2.40pm, and be followed by afternoon tea. Please feel free to bring a friend (or two). Entry is free to members, but we do ask non-members for a donation to help cover costs.

Metlink Bus Service Review: Hive Drop in
2026-08-29 11:00 - 2026-09-29 12:00 | Online
Drop in session, Hive Cafe 29 August 11-12 pm
Future of bus services in the Hutt Valley – Have your say!
Survey open 17 Aug 2026 – 06 Sep 2026

Metlink are reviewing bus services across the Hutt Valley to make sure the network continues to work well for you now and in the future.
As part of this, they’re looking at how to balance accessibility and affordability while providing a network that meets the community’s needs. Some services may change, some may reduce, and some new connections are being considered. Before any decisions are made, we want to hear what matters most to you.

The details of the proposed changes will also be explained as part of the feedback survey.
More information here https://eastbourne.nz/2026/08/20/metlink-bus-service-review/

Metlink Bus Service Review: Library Drop in
2026-09-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Eastbourne Hub/Library Boardroom
Drop in session, Eastbourne Library/Hub 29 August 10-11 am
Future of bus services in the Hutt Valley – Have your say!
Survey open 17 Aug 2026 – 06 Sep 2026

Metlink are reviewing bus services across the Hutt Valley to make sure the network continues to work well for you now and in the future.
As part of this, they’re looking at how to balance accessibility and affordability while providing a network that meets the community’s needs. Some services may change, some may reduce, and some new connections are being considered. Before any decisions are made, we want to hear what matters most to you.

The details of the proposed changes will also be explained as part of the feedback survey.
More information here https://eastbourne.nz/2026/08/20/metlink-bus-service-review/
