Eastbourne NZ

Adventures in Antarctica - triumphs and tragedies
2024-09-19 18:00 - 19:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | 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.

Waste collection - Red (general), Yellow (paper/plastics/cans) & Green (organic/garden)
2024-09-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Wellington
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.

Penguin Dog Avoidance Training
2024-09-14 - 2024-09-15 | Wellington
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

Waste collection: Red (general) & Blue (glass)
2024-09-09, 2024-08-26, 2024-08-12, 2024-07-29, 2024-07-15, 2024-07-01 | Wellington
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.

Lions Charity Book Sale
2024-09-08 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-07 09:00 - 15:00 | Muritai School Hall, 166 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt
Books to donate?
Please put them in the Lions box in the Eastbourne Library Foyer
Thanks!
Lions Charity Book sale – THIS WEEKENDSaturday 7 & Sunday 8 SeptemberMuritai School Hall 9am to 3pmSwap a food item for a book or pay by EFTPOS or cash, loads of great books to choose from!

Waste collection: Red (general) & Yellow (paper/plastics/cans)
2024-09-02, 2024-08-05, 2024-07-08 | Wellington
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)
2024-08-31 08:00 - 11:30, 2024-07-27 08:00 - 11:30, 2024-06-29 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

Historical Society of Eastbourne 2024 AGM
2024-08-25 13:30 - 15:30 | East Harbour Womens Club, 145 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5013, New Zealand
AGM followed by guest speaker Cristina Sanders, author of Okiwi Brown, speaking about “Research & Rabbit-holes – writing historical fiction“.
Afternoon tea provided. All welcome. Non-members a koha please.

Eastbourne Community Board Meeting
2024-08-13 19:15 - 21:00 | Eastbourne Community Hub/Library, 38 Rimu Street, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
Note change of venue – this meeting will be at the Eastbourne Community Hub/Library, same time and other details.
Any member of the public is welcome to speak for up to 3 minutes on any issue at the beginning of the meeting, contact the board before the meeting or just notify on arrival if you wish to do so.
Agenda is available here (pdf).

E-Waste - free collection 10-18 August
2024-08-10 - 2024-08-19 | Wellington
UPDATE: This event is now closed.

About 350 households participated:
150 laptop and desktop computers,
100 TVs and computer monitors,
300+ mobile phones
And many more boxes of other things.

FAQ:

Will there be limit to the number of devices I can give? Yes, there are physical and financial limits to this free disposal service so we recommend you book your collection in advanced.
What types of electrical devices will you collect? The priority of this collection is the most toxic stuff (computers, mobile phones, tablets etc.), but really we will take anything with a plug off your hands. The actual list of what Echo will accept is down the bottom of the EchoTech website.
What types of things will you NOT collect? We will not collect hazardous waste like paint, chemicals, or LPG Gas Bottles. These you can take to Silverstream landfill. We will also not accept CDs, DVDs, VHS, LED or household lightbulbs, these can go in your red bin.
What do I need to do with my devices before handing them over? We recommend – if you can – to backup any data you want first, permanently delete personal data, remove memory cards (if accessible), and sign out of any accounts that you may have opened. We will treat all devices as if they containing confidential data, and ensure a secure transit to their final destination as determined by EchoTech.

Resources: Some useful e-waste related resources:

A good guide on how to delete your data, plus some privacy guidance from the UK government.
Substances in e-waste aren’t biodegradable and will accumulate in our air, the ground – and in our water. Even though e-waste only accounts for 2% of solid waste, it produces a staggering 70% of discarded hazardous materials
New Zealand’s e-waste per capita is 19.6kg per person, and one of the worst in the world.
The climate impacts from information technology is disproportionately high, and still accelerating. For a full study of the impacts this is a solid read.
The UN have published a good presentation of the information technology sector wide analysis.

NOTICE OF MIRO 2024 AGM
2024-08-06 18:00 - 20:00 | East Harbour Womens Club, 145 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5013, New Zealand
MIRO members and helpers are invited to attend our Annual General Meeting:
6.00 p.m. on Tuesday, 6th August 2024
East Harbour Women’s Club Rooms
145 Muritai Road, Eastbourne (opposite Rimu Street)
This is the time for the Committee to thank MIRO members for their contributions over the past year. It also provides the opportunity to hear about the good work being done by MIRO volunteers and meet other members.
The AGM will start promptly at 6.00 p.m. This year the formal part of the meeting includes the proposal to adopt a new Constitution for MIRO as is required under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022. A proposed new Constitution and a background paper are attached to this message. We encourage all members to come along to vote on this proposal. After that will be our guest speaker’s presentation, which will be followed by MIRO’s traditional supper of fish & chips, pizza, tea and coffee.
For those of you who wish to join MIRO or continue your formal membership (required to vote at the AGM), the membership renewal details are: Individual $10, Family $15 (2 or more people at the same address). Please make payments to the MIRO Account No: 38-9015-0249942-00, with your name in the Reference field. If you are a new member, please also email your contact details to info@miro.org.nz.
Our Guest Speaker — Lindsay Wilson, Hollyford Conservation Trust
“Conservation successes and challenges in New Zealand and the Pacific”
Lindsay will talk about some of the highs and lows of a lifetime protecting and restoring indigenous biodiversity, with a focus on programmes he has managed in Te Urewera, Campbell Island and Fiordland.
Lindsay was employed as a biodiversity manager for the Department of Conservation for more than 25 years. Career highlights included responsibility for species and ecosystem recovery within Fiordland National Park and Te Urewera, island pest eradications including assisting with rat eradication on Campbell Island, landscape-scale predator control and assisting our Pacific neighbours with conservation advice and support. Growing conservation by forging partnerships with community and business has been a particular passion.
Lindsay is currently the Manager of the Hollyford Conservation Trust – a community project restoring 12,000 ha of diverse forest, wetlands and dune systems at Martins Bay in the Hollyford Valley, Fiordland.
Intending to come along? It is important for catering that we have a good idea of how many people will be attending the AGM. Also, let us know if you have any special dietary needs.
Please RSVP by email here. Partners, family members and friends who have helped MIRO are most welcome.
AGENDA: MIRO ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
1. Apologies
2. Minutes – 2023 AGM
3. Chair’s Report
4. Treasurer’s Report
5. Reregistration of MIRO under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 – New Constitution
6. Election of Committee
7. General Business

Neighbourhood Support pop-up stall
2024-08-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Eastbourne Community Hub/Library, 38 Rimu Street, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
Find out how you and your neighbours can support each other and build your community.
Casual catchup – Eastbourne Library/Hub 10am-12 noon

Nourish Dinner and Auction
2024-07-25 18:30 - 22:00 | Wellington
The first-ever mid-winter Nourish dinner is a chance for us to connect over delicious kai at Ernesto’s Restaurant & Bar, be inspired by our incredible speaker Dr Paul Wood and, of course, raise some hands and heart rates with a much smaller number of auction items.
If you’re keen to come along and curious to know what will be up for grabs, you can sneak a peek at the Auction Catalogue (pdf) by clicking this link.

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Thursday 25th July
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 6.30pm
𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: Ernesto’s Cocina Cubana, 1 Grey St, Wellington
𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀: $100 pp. 𝘐𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝟥 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘋𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘳 & 𝘎𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘉𝘶𝘣𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘴 / 𝘞𝘪𝘯𝘦 / 𝘉𝘦𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘭.
To purchase your tickets (or a table for 6-8 people) comment below, or send me an email to info@nourishtrust.org and I’ll take care of the rest.
We’d love to see you there.

Representation Review - drop-in session.
2024-07-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Eastbourne Community Hub/Library, 38 Rimu Street, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
Have questions in relation to the representation review? Come along to one of the community drop-in sessions and have a chat with HCC!
Dates:

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub – Saturday 6 July 11am-12p
War Memorial Library – Wednesday 17 July 7pm-8pm
Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub – Saturday 20 July 1pm–2pm
Petone Neighbourhood Hub – Saturday 20 July 3pm-4pm
Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub – Sunday 28 July 2pm-3pm

Proposed changes to how our communities are represented on Council have just been released for public consultation and we’re keen to hear from you by 1 August.
An independent panel undertook community engagement in late 2023 and early 2024 to consider representation in Lower Hutt and have now recommended:
That there be no community boards in Lower Hutt and the three existing community boards in Petone, Eastbourne and Wainuiomata be disestablished.
That Hutt City Council be made up of a mayor and 13 councillors:• 5 councillors elected at-large from across the city (one fewer than currently).• 1 councillor elected from Mana Kairangi ki Tai Māori Ward, covering the whole city (new position as voted by Council in 2023).• 7 councillors elected from 5 general wards (one more councillor and one fewer wards than currently).

The panel’s report, FAQs and how to have your say are at hutt.city/repreview or visit any Council hub.

East Harbour Environmental Association AGM plus speaker
2024-07-17 20:00 - 22:00 | St Ronans Church Hall, 234 Muritai Road, Eastbourne,, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5013, New Zealand
The East Harbour Environmental Association is holding its AGM next Wednesday evening. As is customary, there will be a speaker at 8 pm and members of the public are most welcome.
Speaker: Liz Gibson on local stream systems
Liz is from Mountains to Sea Wellington Trust and carries out educational work on NZ stream systems. She will start with a quick briefing on the work they do, including with schools in our area, and then outline the current state and ecology of local streams of the eastern harbour catchments. She will discuss some of the interesting tools and tech they use to find what is out there, and will offer opportunity for the audience to engage with this further and learn more.
Location: St Ronans Church Hall, Muritai Rd
Date & time: Wednesday 17 July, 8 pm.

Matariki Performance, Crafts and Kai
2024-07-06 16:00 - 17:00 | St Alban’s Church, 11 Ngaio Street, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
Join us for a special Matariki performance, crafts and kai! Come and enjoy wonderful performers from Speak Again, create your own crafts and taste some delicious kai. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to celebrate Matariki with us!

1 July -1 Aug (under way) HCC Representation Review: No more community boards? Have your say!
2024-07-01 - 2024-08-01 | Online
The review recommends the abolition of all the community boards – you can have your say – more information and links to submission form here
