Waste collection: Red (general) & Yellow (paper/plastics/cans)
2025-10-27, 2025-11-24, 2025-12-22
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.

Heritage Festival (Eastbourne /Art)
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-02
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A Peek Inside Pencarrow
2025-11-01 11:00 - 14:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Pencarrow Lighthouse, Pencarrow Head, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
Walk or cycle to Pencarrow Lighthouse and visit Aotearoa’s first lighthouse. Usually closed to the public, we are opening the doors for you to explore inside.
Ever wondered if you have what it takes to be a lighthouse keeper back in 1800’s?
Walk or Cycle out to Pencarrow Lighthouse and climb up to Aotearoa’s first lighthouse!
Chat with knowledgeable guides about the history, construction and stories behind this unique Poneke landmark while exploring the interior, usually restricted for public access.

Cost: Suggested koha $10
Event information here: https://wellingtonheritagefestival.co.nz/…/a-peek…/

Health & Safety:
Please note the walk up to Pencarrow lighthouse is steep and can be muddy.
Ensure adequate footwear is worn. The weather can be changeable, bring along snacks, water and a wind jacket.
Entry is at your own risk.

Waste collection: Red (general) & Blue (glass)
2025-11-03, 2025-11-17, 2025-12-01, 2025-12-15, 2025-12-29, 2026-01-12
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.

Waste collection - Red (general), Yellow (paper/plastics/cans) & Green (organic/garden)
2025-11-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-08 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-05 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.

Lions Garage Sale
2025-11-15 | San Antonio School, 78 Oroua Street, Eastbourne,, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
15 November – Lions Garage Sale and Auction, San Antonio School, 78 Oroua St (times to be confirmed)
A great selection of items ready for a new owner, with proceeds going back into the Lower Hutt community. Be kind to the planet – re-use and refurbish and give quality items another chance.
Donations of saleable items are now being accepted. Text 027 488 5602 or email EastbourneLionsNZ@gmail.com

Eastbourne Pool opens
2025-11-15 | Eastbourne Pool, Marine Parade, Eastborne, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
Hey everyone, thought I’d make a quick introduction. I’m Alex and I’ll be Team Leader at Eastbourne Pool this season!

Registrations for Icebergs are now open – please make sure to sign up so we can get enough numbers for it to run! There will be flyers at Eastbourne Library and at the pools, or you can download the registration form below. Completed forms can be dropped off at Te Ngaengae or Huia Pool; or you can email them to [tengaengaepool@huttcity.govt.nz](mailto:tengaengaepool@huttcity.govt.nz). These need to be handed in by the 7th November at the absolute latest!

The pool is opening on Saturday 15th November – save the date! We have some fun things planned to kick off the season.

We’re really excited to be back this year and would love to see even more people at the pool than last season. Thanks to our amazing volunteers, we’re planning to stay open for the full season until 8 March. We would still appreciate a few more people, so if you’re interested in volunteering or have any questions about the role, feel free to email me at alex.irvine@huttcity.govt.nz.

If you’d like to make any bookings for the season or have any suggestions or queries, please get in touch at [eastbourne.pool@huttcity.govt.nz](mailto:eastbourne.pool@huttcity.govt.nz). (Please don’t message me directly on Facebook ).

Looking forward to a great season and seeing you all at the pool!

Wellington Anniversary
2025-11-15 | Eastbourne Pool, Marine Parade, Eastborne, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
Monday is a public holiday in Wellington

Gollans Valley - Historical Society of Eastbourne
2025-11-15 12:30 - 14:00 | Eastbourne Community Hub/Library, 38 Rimu Street, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
Find out more about Gollans Valley
The mysterious stretch of land with a fascinating past, at the end of the No Entry road at Burdan’s Gate
12:30 pm, Saturday 15th November 2025,
Eastbourne Community Hub / Library
Local historian Ali Carew presents an illustrated talk on the history of the latest addition to Wellington’s regional park system, right at our back door.
All welcome. Further info from eastbournehistorynz@gmail.com

Book launch - Eastbourne: A Postcard Village, by Nik Zangouropoulos and Alison Carew
2025-11-16 14:00 - 16:00 | East Harbour Womens Club, 145 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5013, New Zealand
Book launch: Eastbourne: A Postcard Village, by Nik Zangouropoulos and Alison Carew: Sunday 16 November at 2pm, in the East Harbour Women’s Club rooms, 145 Muritai Road
To recap: Nik is an avid and very knowledgeable postcard collector who specialises in cards of the Wellington region. He estimates he owns about 90% of the 370 known postcards of the eastern bays. Several years ago he gave a talk to our members on the subject, and mentioned that he’d like to do a book about Eastbourne postcards, so I offered to help with the local history content.
And that’s how our collaboration started. We began working on the book over a year ago, hoping to publish it in time for Christmas 2024. But we soon realised the project was much bigger than we’d expected, and decided to put it on hold until this year.
And we’re very glad we did, because in the meantime Nik discovered a number of postcards of the eastern bays that he didn’t even know existed. Being able to include these gems in the book has boosted the number of featured cards to 66, and the size of the book to 125 pages.
Obviously the postcards are the stars of the show, but the book also has chapters by Nik on the history of postcards and by me on the history of the eastern bays. These overviews provide context for the cards, and so do the introductions to each subject section.
So it’s been quite a journey, culminating in the event next Sunday afternoon when the book will be officially launched by our Harbour Ward Councillor Tui Lewis.
The books are $30 each, and if you’re thinking of buying copies at the launch we suggest you bring cash, as we won’t have an eftpos facility.
The launch will be our final event for the year – and what a busy year it’s been! So we look forward to seeing you there.

Muritai Make-it Market
2025-11-21 12:00 - 15:00 | 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?
2025-11-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Eastbourne Community Hub/Library, 38 Rimu Street, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, 5013, 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
2025-11-23 09:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Monthly Skip Bin (Eastbourne Lions)
2025-11-29 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

Eastbourne Garden Tour
2025-11-29 13:00 - 18:00 | St Alban’s Church, 11 Ngaio Street, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, 5013, 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 to Nov 29 but also be available for late bookings in the St Alban’s church garden on the 29th Nov

https://events.humanitix.com/eastbourne-garden-show

Christmas Market
2025-11-30 | San Antonio School, 78 Oroua Street, Eastbourne,, Lower Hutt, 5013, 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

Eastbourne Community Board meeting
2025-12-02 19:15 - 21:00
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 matter please give your name to the Democracy Advisor before the meeting.
If you are not well please make arrangements to speak to the board at another time.
Order paper download link https://huttcity.infocouncil.biz/Open/2025/12/ECB_02122025_AGN_6384_AT.PDF

OPENING FORMALITIES – KARAKIA KAUNIHERA
APOLOGIES
MAYOR’S ADDRESS
ELECTION OF CHAIR AND DEPUTY CHAIR
PUBLIC COMMENT (Generally up to 30 minutes, 3 minutes per speaker). Speakers may be asked questions on the matters they raise.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS
INTERIM COMMUNITY BOARD DELEGATIONS
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS FOR 2026
DEMOCRACY ADVISOR’S REPORT
APPOINTMENTS TO LOCAL ORGANISATIONS
ELECTED MEMBER SUPPORT POLICY
QUESTIONS
CLOSING FORMALITIES – KARAKIA WHAKAMUTUNGA

Clean Up The Hutt
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Burdan’s Gate
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 – Rona Bay Wharf
Eastbourne – Burdan’s Gate

Crazyman multisport event
2025-12-14 08:00 - 12:00 | Days Bay beach, 611 Marine Drive, Days Bay, 5013, New Zealand
Crazyman Multisport will be held in Eastbourne/Petone on 14 December 2025. The event commences with the kayaking leg from Days Bay to Petone Wharf and the Hutt River, with a scheduled start time of 8.00am. For more information, please visit the Crazyman website: Crazyman The Course

Wellington Anniversary weekend: 17-19 Jan
2026-01-17 - 2026-01-19

Final day to volunteer for Summer Pool supervision
2026-01-19 | Eastbourne Pool, Marine Parade, Eastborne, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
We urgently need more volunteers to train as lifeguards for our Summer Pool – and the final day to sign up is Monday, 19 January.

So far, three amazing community members have stepped up and completed their training. We are incredibly grateful – but it’s not enough. Without additional volunteers, Eastbourne Pool will be forced to close in mid-February.

Keeping the pool open for the full season is critical. It allows our school and swim club to complete their swimming programmes, ensuring our children can build confidence and safety in the water – something that matters to all of us as a coastal community.
https://eastbourne.nz/2026/01/14/last-chance-to-keep-our-pool-open-for-the-full-season/
