Eastbourne NZ

Historical Society of Eastbourne AGM
2022-09-24 14:30 - 15:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Eastbourne Community Hub/Library, 38 Rimu Street, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
Annual General Meeting. All welcome. Guest speaker and afternoon tea provided. Meeting will also be held on Zoom. Contact Megan.Davey@huttcity.govt.nz
Our guest speaker will be Clark Stiles from Petone Heritage Centre, talking about the Prince of Wales’ visit to Petone in 1919. His presentation will be followed by afternoon tea.

Daylight Saving starts
2022-09-25 03:00
Daylight saving begins Sunday 25 September at 2am – put your clock forward 1 hour.
Water Restriction Level 1 – Use sprinklers every other day
Outdoor water restrictions start at Level 1. If you live in an even numbered house, you can use sprinklers or irrigation systems only on even numbered days between 6-8am and 7-9pm. If you live in an odd numbered house, the same rules apply for odd numbered days.
You can use handheld watering devices any time, on any day, so long as you don’t leave them unattended.
Water Restriction Level 1 applies all year round for Upper Hutt and South Wairarapa (Martinborough, Greytown and Featherston). Level 1 applies during Daylight Saving months (September – April) for Lower Hutt, Wellington City and Porirua.

Waste collection: Red (general) & Blue (glass)
2022-09-26, 2022-10-10, 2022-10-24, 2022-11-07, 2022-11-21, 2022-12-05, 2022-12-19
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.

Eastbourne Community Board Extraordinary Meeting - Williams Park Tennis Courts
2022-09-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
The Eastbourne Community Board has an extraordinary meeting on Thursday at 2pm by Zoom.
The reason for the meeting is to review the licence for Wellesley to continue to use the Williams Park tennis courts during school hours. The licence wasn’t ready in time for the last regular ECB meeting, hence this additional meeting.
The agenda is here

Waste collection: Red (general) & Yellow (paper/plastics/cans)
2022-10-03, 2022-10-31, 2022-11-28
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.

Local Government Elections
2022-10-08
Elections for local authorities are held in every 3 years in New Zealand.
Residents and ratepayers have the chance to vote for:

the Mayor
Councillors
Community Boards
the Hutt Valley District Health Board
Mana Charitable Trust
the Greater Wellington Regional Council.

Eastern Bays are in the Harbour Ward.
Find your electorate using this interactive map
The Eastbourne Community Board has 5 elected members plus the Harbour Ward elected Councillor.

Eastern Bays Climate Change Response Network
2022-10-12 19:30 - 21:30 | St Ronans Church Hall, 234 Muritai Road, Eastbourne,, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5013, New Zealand
Meeting 7.30pm Wednesday 12 October
St Ronan’s Hall , Muritai Rd

If you would like to become involved in community action to respond to climate change come to our first meeting or email Ginny Horrocks vjhorrocks@gmail.com

We have 40 people signed up so far so come and talk about what we can do together to respond to the climate challenge.

Eastbourne Bowling Club Summer Season starts
2022-10-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Eastbourne Bowling Club, 179 Muritai Rd, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5013, New Zealand
Bowling is back! The Eastbourne Bowling Club extends an invitation to the Eastern Bays community to join the summer season of twilight bowls for some fun and camaraderie with other teams from the Eastern Bays community. Runs for about 1 hr and a bit from 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays commencing on 13 October using the popular short-format version of the game. Talk with your friends/ family / neighbours and get a mixed gender team of three together (with a reserve if possible) without delay. Phone either Bruce Connolly 04 5628401, or Keith Turner 04 9344142 to ensure a place. See the sports section of the Eastbourne Herald of 27 August or phone for more details.

Waste collection - Red (general), Yellow (paper/plastics/cans) & Green (organic/garden)
2022-10-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-11-14 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-12 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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
