Eastbourne NZ

Lions Recycled Reading : 11 -19 October (9am-3pm)
2025-09-11 - 2025-09-19 | San Antonio School, 78 Oroua Street, Eastbourne,, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
‘Recycled Reading’ – great range of books, games, and some vinyl ready for another owner.
Nine day sale – Sat 11 Oct through to Sun 19 Oct. 9am-3pm each day.
Change of venue to San Antonio School, Oroua St, Eastbourne. EFTPOS available, BYO bags.

Donation boxes in Eastbourne and Petone library foyers; or for pick up/drop off of larger quantities, text Gavin 027 488 5602 or John 022 102 4696

Wellington Free Ambulance - Onesie Appeal
2025-09-12 | Wellington
Onesie is back this September
Sign up today for the most onesie-ful event of the year! Please help us raise $200,000 this September
Donate today to keep services FREE of charge.
Your donation is vital to keep emergency ambulance services free for anyone in need of help.

Waste collection - Red (general), Yellow (paper/plastics/cans) & Green (organic/garden)
2025-09-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-10 08:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | 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.

Historical Society of Eastbourne AGM and talk
2025-09-21 14:00 - 16:00 | East Harbour Womens Club, 145 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5013, New Zealand
Historical Society AGM is on Sunday 21st September, 2 pm in the East Harbour Women’s Club. Following the AGM, our speaker is David Watt from Heritage NZ, talking about the upsides and downsides of heritage.

Waste collection: Red (general) & Blue (glass)
2025-09-22, 2025-10-06, 2025-10-20, 2025-11-03, 2025-11-17 | 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.

Monthly Skip Bin (Eastbourne Lions)
2025-09-27 08:00 - 11:30, 2025-10-25 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

Daylight saving starts
2025-09-28 02:00 - 03:00 | Wellington
Daylight saving starts, clocks forward 1 hour from 2am.
28 September 2025 at 2am

Waste collection: Red (general) & Yellow (paper/plastics/cans)
2025-09-29, 2025-10-27 | 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.

Electrify the Hutt
2025-10-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Lower Hutt Town Hall, Laings Road, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5010, New Zealand
Get ready, Hutt Valley – the future is electric!
The Electrify the Hutt Expo is charging into Lower Hutt with a mission to spark inspiration and supercharge your lifestyle with the power of clean electricity. As energy bills climb and climate concerns grow, this high-energy event will show you how to take control—cut costs, slash emissions, and embrace a smarter, more sustainable way of living.
Discover the incredible potential of generating your own local power through solar panels, micro wind turbines, and more. With dynamic demos, interactive exhibits, and expert talks, you’ll learn how easy and empowering it is to electrify your home, reduce your reliance on fossil fuels, and enjoy the long-term benefits of clean energy.
But that’s just the beginning. The expo goes beyond saving money and helping the planet—it’s about building stronger, more resilient communities. By embracing local energy generation, we can protect ourselves from rising energy costs, power outages, and climate extremes. It’s about creating homes and neighbourhoods that are not just efficient, but future-proof.
So whether you’re a curious homeowner, a savvy business owner, or just someone who wants to be part of something positive, Electrify the Hutt is your place to plug in. Come connect with experts, explore cutting-edge tech, and join a growing movement to electrify our lives and build a cleaner, brighter Hutt Valley for everyone.
Add the date to your calendar now!

Local Body Elections - including regional and city councils, and community board.
2025-10-11 | Wellington
Local Government Elections:

The Local Government Commission overruled the HCC council vote to disestablish the Eastbourne Community Board as of the next election. This means ECB will be part of the next election cycle. Thank you Eastbourne for your support!
Local body elections are your opportunity to elect your regional (GWRC) and city (Hutt City) councillors, and your community board members (ECB).

Lions Book Sale - Extended/more books! 11-27 October
2025-10-11 - 2025-10-27 | San Antonio School, 78 Oroua Street, Eastbourne,, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
This year’s booksale in October across two weekends and the week in between too! 9 – 3pm each day.New location: San Antonio’s school on Oroua Street (next door to the church at no. 78).
Donate books to collection boxes at your local library: Eastbourne, Lower Hutt or Petone. For collection or drop off of large numbers of books, text 027 488 5602.
Funds raised going to local causes.
Email: EastbourneLionsNZ@gmail.com

Shake Out 2025 - register and win
2025-10-16 09:30 | Wellington
ShakeOut 2025 is happening at 9:30am on 16 October, and applications are open!
ShakeOut is self-run earthquake and tsunami drill held across the world to remind people of the right action to take during an earthquake.
During an earthquake, Drop, Cover and Hold. You can also practice a tsunami hīkoi (evacuation walk) if you’re in a coastal area.

Every individual or household that registers goes into the draw to win a personal grab bag.
Bags will be delivered and stocked with items to keep you safe during an emergency.

Every organisation, school, university, marae, or community group that registers goes into the draw to win a Civil Defence wheelie bin.
Bins will be delivered and stocked with a range of helpful items to help keep people safe during an emergency.

We’re looking for any positive stories and photos you have to share from any of your previous ShakeOuts.
You may have run your ShakeOut a little differently to others, or you may have discovered something eye-opening during a previous drill or hīkoi that you still use today. If you have any interesting stories or photos to share, please email our comms team below, and it may end up in an upcoming ShakeOut newsletter!

Email us your stories and photos!

Heritage Festival (Eastbourne /Art)
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-02 | Wellington
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A Peek Inside Pencarrow
2025-11-01 11:00 - 14:00 | 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.

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.
