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  • Recurring

    Waste collection: Red (general) & Blue (glass)

    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

  • Muritai Make-it Market

    Muritai School Yard

    The Muritai 'Make-It" Market is coming up! It will be held in the afternoon on Friday 21st November. (Postponement day is Thursday 27th November) Start collecting up $1 and $2 coins for your children. It is helpful for them to have a wallet and a bag to store all their purchases on this day. Get ready for a great afternoon!

  • Book launch : Start Here – A Guide For The Overwhelmed?

    Eastbourne Community Hub/Library 38 Rimu Street, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, New Zealand

    The Eastbourne community is invited to celebrate the launch of "Start Here: A Guide For The Overwhelmed" by Eastbourne local Dr Kerry Makin-Byrd. Published by Little, Brown UK, START HERE is an illustrated self-help guide for dealing with burnout featuring science-based solutions that will last a lifetime. START HERE features the illustrations of Katharine Hall and was designed by Catherine Adam of Wonderbird Design. Friday 21 Nov 6 PM - 7:30 PM, Eastbourne Library & Neighbourhood Hub (Including a reading, Q&A, and cookies), Book sales are available on-site

  • Eastbourne Beach Cleanup

    Burdan's Gate

    It’s that time of year again, so mark your calendar! Our next Eastbourne beach clean-up is scheduled for Sunday, November 23rd. We’ll be set up at the usual place - the picnic table just before Burdan’s Gate - from 9:00 until noon. All welcome, for any length of time. Even half an hour makes a big difference. Bags and gloves provided.  

  • Recurring

    Waste collection: Red (general) & Yellow (paper/plastics/cans)

    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

  • Recurring

    Monthly Skip Bin (Eastbourne Lions)

    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

  • Eastbourne Garden Tour

    St Alban's Church 11 Ngaio Street, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, New Zealand

    November 29 @ 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM NZDT In support of St Alban's Church and Hall strengthening Come and enjoy the opportunity to buy potted plants, join in 3 different garden raffles and have morning tea  (koha) from 11.30 till 12.45 in the tranquil St Alban's church garden, 11 Ngaio St Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, Wellington. The garden tour proper will start at 1pm from St Alban’s church, with the supply of a map of gardens to visit and will end with hors d’oeuvre, wine and live music in the last garden at 5pm. A map of gardens will also be supplied by email in the week prior

  • Christmas Market

    San Antonio School 78 Oroua Street, Eastbourne,, Lower Hutt, New Zealand

    30 November - Eastbourne Christmas Market - San Antonio School, 78 Oroua St, 10am-3pm For more information or to book a stall space as a vendor, visit - eastbournemarket.co.nz

  • Recurring

    Waste collection: Red (general) & Blue (glass)

    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

  • Eastbourne Community Board meeting

    Everyone is welcome to the Community Board Meeting to be held in the East Harbour Women’s Club, 145 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt on Tuesday 2 December 2025 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. Our new Mayor Ken Laban and some HCC Councillors will also be present. If you wish to use the public speaking spot to talk for up to 3 minutes about any community

  • Recurring

    Waste collection – Red (general), Yellow (paper/plastics/cans) & Green (organic/garden)

    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

  • Clean Up The Hutt

    Burdan's Gate +1 more

    Huge community day with prizes, shared kai, and good vibes! Clean-ups will be happening right across Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt from 10am until 12 noon. From midday on, we welcome everyone to join us at Petone Beach to celebrate your amazing mahi! Feel free to continue the clean-up efforts and enjoy the good vibes with beach games, music, ice creams, and kai. There are currently five clean-up sites to choose from, with something for everyone. From families with young children and those that would prefer a relaxed clean-up, to people who are keen to get their hands dirty and want some adventure! Eastbourne

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