Eastbourne NZ

Lakes & Lighthouses - GWRC
2023-02-11 10:00 - 14:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Parangarahu Lakes, Pencarrow Head, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
Discover the hidden gem of the Parangarahu Lakes area, nestled against the rugged South Coast.

https://www.gw.govt.nz/your-region/events-and-meetings/lakes-and-lighthouses-feb-23/

SUMMER EVENTS TE AWA KAIRANGI KI TAI | LOWER HUTT
LocationEast Harbour Regional Park, Burdans Gate, 507 Muritai Road, Eastbourne
DurationFour hours
CostFree – bookings required for the bus

Come experience stunning views of Wellington Harbour and the Cook Straight. Learn why the area is significant to iwi and learn about the unique history of Pencarrow Lighthouse from Heritage New Zealand.
There’s two walks to choose from depending on your level of fitness; one up to look inside the lighthouse or a flatter lakeside stroll by the Kohangapiripiri Lake. Make sure you bring your lunch, snacks and water, suitable walking shoes, sun protection, layers and a light raincoat. Please note, this is an exposed site and there is no shelter.
There are limited spaces on two buses that will transport you to and from the lake entrance – 14 km return. You can also come by bike and join us at the lake or lighthouse. Either bring your own bike or hire one for the day from Wildfinder near the entrance (electric bike option available).
Bookings for transport on the bus are essential, as private vehicles aren’t allowed in this part of the park. Tickets on sale from 20 January
To keep updated with important information about our events, including postponements and cancellations, please click ‘interested’ via our Facebook event page. Indicating that you’re ‘interested’ on Facebook will not secure you a place at this event.
How to get there

Waste collection - Red (general), Yellow (paper/plastics/cans) & Green (organic/garden)
2023-02-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-01-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-11-14 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.

Waste collection: Red (general) & Blue (glass)
2023-01-30, 2023-01-16, 2023-01-02, 2022-12-19, 2022-12-05, 2022-11-21, 2022-11-07, 2022-10-24
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.

Monthly Skip Bin (Eastbourne Lions)
2023-01-28 08:00 - 11:30, 2022-11-26 08:00 - 11:30, 2022-10-29 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

Waste collection: Red (general) & Yellow (paper/plastics/cans)
2023-01-23, 2022-12-26, 2022-11-28, 2022-10-31
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.

Beach Night - Rona Bay Beach
2023-01-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Muritai Yacht Club, C L Bishop Park Marine Parade, Eastbourne, Rona Bay, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
Beach Night planned at Rona Bay Beach (in front of yacht club), on Jan 13th, 6pm to 8pm. The event is an opportunity for enhance community relations and wellbeing especially for our young ones. We have Bubbles, Sandcastle building toys, Marshmallows and Smores with a little Bonfire and other toys and sports gear planned for the day. Free event.
Event on Facebook
If any community/volunteer groups in the area that might be interested in participating/supporting. If so, please let us know.

Surf Life Saving New Zealand assessment of Days Bay beach.
2022-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Welleseley College, 611A Marine Drive, Days Bay, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
Surf Life Saving New Zealand are in the process of conducting an assessment of Days Bay beach. The assessment looks at what can be done to make Days Bay safer for beach goers particularly in the summer months.
As part of the process of this assessment they want to meet with locals who are willing to contribute their ideas, views on local risks, or ideas of how improvements to safety could be made.
If you are interested in attending the meeting is going to be held at Wellesley College, Monday 12th December 7pm

Eastbourne Community Board Meeting
2022-12-06 19:15 - 21:00 | East Harbour Womens Club, 145 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5013, New Zealand
Open to the public. Agenda is available as PDF

Women's Regatta and Open Day
2022-12-03 | Muritai Yacht Club, C L Bishop Park Marine Parade, Eastbourne, Rona Bay, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
Muritai Yacht Club – Female sailors from across Wellington will be competing in a 4 race series with an emphasis on fun.
The club is also running an open day, encouraging people to come along and watch as well as seeing what the club does.
People are invited to come to afternoon tea about 4pm and enjoy a glass of something from about 5pm.
Come and enjoy the beach, the harbour, sailing and the social ambience of our community.

Beach Clean - CANCELLED, Burdan's Gate to Pencarrow
2022-11-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Burdan’s Gate
Owing to weather forecast the beach cleanup has been cancelled.
Our next Burdan’s Gate to Pencarrow beach clean will be two weeks from today on Sunday, November 27th, from 9:00-12:00.
Rain or shine, all welcome for any length of time, bags and gloves provided.
Contact Sarah Pettus for details

Climate Change Response Network meeting
2022-11-16 19:30 - 21:30 | St Ronans Church Hall, 234 Muritai Road, Eastbourne,, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5013, New Zealand
Quentin Duthie, Greater Wellington Councillor has requested you look at these in advance of tomorrow night’s meeting. He can then focus on receiving questions and ideas from those present rather than just rather than sharing this information.

On Greater Wellington’s work on climate adaptation…
New report released today on rainfall impacts:

https://www.gw.govt.nz/assets/Documents/2022/10/WesternWellington_CC_Final.pdf
Video: https://vimeo.com/niwanz/review/727623034/a379f1712f

Media statement:
https://www.gw.govt.nz/your-region/news/new-regional-climate-change-mapping-should-spur-urgent-action/

General info on adaptation work:
https://www.gw.govt.nz/environment/climate-change/impacts-on-our-region/

On Eastbourne bus issues, please see update from Metlink here:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/1OpZW7yd0GzH91N1mqrs80AVXw0QJ7aOh/edit?usp=docslist_api&filetype=mspresentation

He’d love to hear feedback, questions and ideas for improving outcomes for the community and climate.
Quentin Duthie, Greater Wellington Councillor, 021337262

Lions Auction and Garage Sale
2022-11-12 | Muritai School Hall, 166 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt
Garage sale in courtyard, auction and ‘white elephant’ in hall and books in Green Room at end of the building.
Muritai School Hall, 12 November
7:30 am | Garage sale
8:30 am | Auction viewing
9:30 am | Auction begins
Spring cleaning and realised you’ve got more furniture than you need? Piles of toys or books? Surplus sports gear, tools or garden furniture? Give it to a good cause!
• arrange a drop-off to the Lions’ lock-up on Tuatoru St
• call us to arrange a pick-up
• drop-off items to Muritai School after 6:00 pm Nov 11
We are now accepting donations for our annual auction and garage sale.
Got something to donate? You can contact Gavin 027 488 5602 or Graham 562 8819 for more info
Find out more about the Lions and their activities in Eastbourne

Junior Learn to Sail at Muritai Yacht Club
2022-11-07 16:30 - 19:00 | Muritai Yacht Club, C L Bishop Park Marine Parade, Eastbourne, Rona Bay, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
WHEN IS IT HELD?
Every Monday from 4.30 pm to 7pm starting from 7 November until the end of junior sailing in April
WHAT AGES?
The course is for 9 to 15-year-olds.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN?
The course covers key introductory skills and techniques of sailing. You will work towards achieving the Yachting New Zealand Level 1 Certificate. Course content is detailed in a Sailing Logbook, provided as part of the course. Each logbook has room for notes and is a great way to keep track of what you have learnt. Bring it along each week and keep it dry!
Details on website

Shake Out - National earthquake drill
2022-10-27 09:30
New Zealand ShakeOut is our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi.
It’s taking place Thursday 27 October 2022 at 9:30am.
Sign up and win, find out more, share

Online Banking for seniors or those that are interested
2022-10-20 10:00 - 15:30 | Eastbourne Community Hub/Library, 38 Rimu Street, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
DORA the Digital Bus is coming to Eastbourne Library on the 20 October to deliver free classes in Online Banking for seniors or those that are interested. To find out more please go to our website https://steppingup.nz/digital-banking-hutt-city/ or call Eastbourne Library to register on 04 562 8042.
