Eastbourne NZ

Waste collection - Red (general), Yellow (paper/plastics/cans) & Green (organic/garden)
2026-03-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-22 08:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
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.

Easter (Friday 3- Monday 6 April)
2026-04-03 - 2026-04-06
Only Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays. Easter Sunday is not a public holiday, and shops can choose to open if their local council lets them.

Te Awa Kairanga ki Tai /Lower Hutt - Pūrongo ā Tau - Annual Plan 2026/27 - Feedback
2026-04-05 - 2026-04-30
What we do to make our region a great place to live, work and play

Ko ā mātou mahi mō Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai me tō tātou rohe hei te 2025/26 | What we have planned for Lower Hutt and our region in 2026/27

Continuing work on Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi (formally RiverLink) flood protection and public transport activities.
Undertake flood hazard modelling for the Wainuiomata River to better understand the flood risk.
Work with the Waiwhetū community to look at options for managing the flood risk.
Continuing planning for Waterloo Station redevelopment.
Supporting integrated transport planning across Lower Hutt, including rail, bus and active transport connections.
Protecting our regional parks and biodiversity from pests, including starting on the eradication of browsing pests from the Wainuiomata-Orongorongo water collection area.
Supporting the risk reduction, planning and adaption to a range of hazards including climate risk to help Wellington communities prepare and recover from future emergencies.

https://www.gw.govt.nz/your-region/plans-policies-and-bylaws/plans-and-reports/annual-plans/te-awa-kairangi-ki-tai-lower-hutt-summary/

Daylight Saving Ends
2026-04-05 02:00 - 03:00
At 3am – clocks go back 1 hour to 2am

Waste collection: Red (general) & Blue (glass)
2026-04-06, 2026-04-20, 2026-05-04, 2026-05-18, 2026-06-01, 2026-06-15
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)
2026-04-13, 2026-05-11, 2026-06-08
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.

Eastbourne Community Board meeting
2026-04-14 00:00 | Eastbourne Community Hub/Library, 38 Rimu Street, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
Everyone is welcome to the Community Board Meeting to be held in the Eastbourne Community Hub/Library on Tuesday 14 April 2026 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.
Agenda – https://huttcity.infocouncil.biz/Open/2026/04/ECB_14042026_AGN_6420_AT.PDF

Tupua Horo Nuku - Resilience and Shared Path Project - Blessing and Opening
2026-04-18 | Whiorau Reserve, 301 Marine Drive, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
Major works have wrapped up in the intertidal area, and with this milestone met and works almost complete, we’re now turning our focus to celebrating the completion of this significant infrastructure project.

A blessing to mark completion of the shared path and seawall is set for Saturday 18 April.
This will be followed by a community celebration, where we will be encouraging everyone to get out and explore the whole path on foot, and by bike or scooter.

The event will recognise nearly four years of dedicated work from the teams onsite to deliver the shared path and seawall, through sometimes challenging conditions, alongside the efforts to support and enhance the local coastal environment – particularly for our native kōrora.

I would especially like to acknowledge the work of Jon Kingsbury, Rawiri Kennedy, and Paul Hewitt to deliver this work which will protect our road and community from the impacts of sea level rise and increasingly severe storms (we saw the benefits of this investment during the recent storm) and also provide a safe and accessible shared path. Thank you also to Kylie Armstrong for leading communications and engagement for this project. There will be many more staff, community members and stakeholders to acknowledge as part of the opening.

We’re also onto the final stages of work in Whiorau Bay, improving access in and around Whiorau Reserve, and the last rest area to be completed for the project (in Māhina Bay) is under construction. There is still more to do before the opening and the transport team is very busy prioritising this work. Please take this into consideration regarding any requests for this team over the next few weeks.

Jo Miller, CEO, HCC

Monthly Skip Bin (Eastbourne Lions)
2026-04-18 08:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-30 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

Tupua Horo Nuku - Resilience and Shared Path Celebration postponed until Sunday
2026-04-19 | Whiorau Reserve, 301 Marine Drive, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
The weather is gate crashing our celebration!

The weather isn’t looking too flash for Saturday – so the decision is to postpone the public informal part of the day until Sunday 19 April (next day). Same places, same time (10am-2pm), same fun – just hopefully better weather.
The official proceedings (blessing and opening) will still go ahead from 6am at Whiorau Reserve on Saturday 18th April.
Sunday – Get your bikes tuned up, lace up your walking shoes, and prepare to explore the completed 4.4km path with us!
We have fun things planned for your whānau around the Eastern Bays. Come along from 10am-2pm on Sunday 19 April and join us at:
Whiorau Reserve– Kōrero with the Tupua Horo Nuku Project Team– Talk with MIRO (Mainland Island Restoration Operation) about pest trapping in our Eastern Bays– Free bike tune-ups, advice and 10minute eBike test rides from Wildfinder.– Riding with Olivia will be around with one of their special trishaws, dubbed ‘couches on wheels” each trishaw is designed to give a comfortable ride for two passengers in a relaxed sitting position, allowing everyone a chance to get out and explore the shared path.– Facepainter for tamariki.– Food trucks if you need a quick snack!
Williams Park– Bike fix-ups with the team from Free Ride.– Wellington Free Ambulance will be joining us for the community to look through an ambulance and talk with paramedics. They will also be giving quick lessons on how to do the latest CPR and use the AEDs that can be found out in the community.– Play Trailer, face painter and activities for tamariki.– Chat with the Eastbourne Community Board and grab a free bike bell.– Eastbourne Historical Society will be sharing some photos showing the Eastern Bays over the years.– ShareHeat sauna will be set-up with their handcrafted wood-fired sauna nearby. They’re offering free 1 hr sauna sessions at 11am & 12:30pm – spaces limited, make sure you book online to secure a spot!– Our Road Safety Team will be onsite for quick bike checks and freebies to make sure you’re all set to cycle safely.– Plus….food from our wonderful local operators and food trucks.
San Antonio Tennis Courts– Melo Yelo will be offering eBike test rides on the courts, or head out for a quick ride along the shared path.– The Crust Pit Stop – Walk along the path then stop in and visit Crust, they’ll have Golden Tickets in selected bags, redeemable ay Crust for prizes!
Along the whole shared path (from Ngau Matau / Point Howard to Mā-koromiko)– Stop and snap – discover our special photo spots along the path created by local artists and Muritai School tamariki.– Collect them all – grab a Tupua Horo Nuku postcard and find the six stamps along the path. Collect three to enter our prize draw.
We’re expecting a busy day and there will be limited parking available around the bays. We recommend you walk, bike, scooter (or even skateboard!) if you can. Choosing public transport, or parking a bit further away and then walking, will make sure everyone has a good time.
Let the Eastbourne Community Board ring you up! Watch out for us, we’ll be giving away bike bells at Williams Park (and possibly at Whiorau Reserve).

Eastbourne Beach Cleanup
2026-04-19 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, April 19th.
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.

ANZAC Day
2026-04-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Memorial Gates, Muritai School, 166 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt 5013, Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand
EMRSA_ANZAC Day Service Sheet 2026
Anzac Day is usually commemorated by the Eastbourne Community at the war memorial adjacent to Muritai School, followed by refreshments at the Eastbourne Sports and Services Club.
Assembly at Ballinger Gardens, Makaro Street from 9.30am – March to the Memorial Gates, Muritai School. ANZAC Service commences at 10am.
Anzac Day is observed on 25 April. It commemorates New Zealanders killed in war and honours returned and serving servicemen and women.
Anzac Day dates
1916 – Anzac Day gazetted as a half-day holiday
1921 – Anzac Day becomes a full public holiday
1939 – Dawn ceremony widely included in New Zealand Anzac Day commemorations for the first time
1949 – Legislation passed preventing Anzac Day from being ‘Mondayised’
1966 – Current Anzac Day Act liberalises activities allowed after 1 p.m. on Anzac Day
2013 – When 25 April falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the Monday will now be a public holiday
2020 – All Anzac Day public ceremonies in New Zealand cancelled because of COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic
The date marks the anniversary of the landing of Australian and New Zealand soldiers – the Anzacs – on the Gallipoli Peninsula in 1915. The aim was to capture the Dardanelles and open a sea route to the Bosphorus and the Black Sea. At the end of the campaign, Gallipoli was still held by its Ottoman Turkish defenders.
Thousands lost their lives during the Gallipoli campaign: 87,000 Ottoman Turks, 44,000 men from France and the British Empire, including 8500 Australians. To this day, Australia also marks the events of 25 April. Among the dead were 2779 New Zealanders, about one in six of those who served on Gallipoli.
They may have ended in military defeat, but for many New Zealanders then and since, the Gallipoli landings signalled that New Zealand was becoming a distinct nation, even as it fought on the other side of the world in the name of the British Empire.
Anzac Day was first observed in 1916. The day has gone through many changes since. The ceremonies that are held at war memorials up and down New Zealand, and in places overseas where New Zealanders gather, are modelled on a military funeral and remain rich in tradition and ritual.
(https://nzhistory.govt.nz/war/anzac-day/introduction)

Ngauranga to Petone (Ngā Ūranga ki Pito-One) section of Te Ara Tupua opens
2026-05-16
The Ngauranga to Petone (Ngā Ūranga ki Pito-One) section of Te Ara Tupua opens to the public on Saturday 16 May!

Wellington and the Hutt Valley will soon be linked by a safe and stunning new coastal shared path that also improves resilience by better protecting the rail line from storm and sea surges.

Created in partnership with iwi and our communities, Te Ara Tupua is a pathway incorporating history, environment benefits, and future-focused design.

We’re confident this path will contribute to regional walks and rides, support local and national tourism and recreational opportunities, while being enjoyed by many for many years to come.

Grab your shoes, pump up those tyres and join us on 16 May.

Join us at Williams Park in Days Bay:FreeRide will make sure your bike is in tip top shape WildFinder is offering 10min eBike test rides, free bike tune-ups and advice, vouchers and lollies. Decorate a drink bottle and fill it up to stay hydrated while you explore the path Big Dig for kids on the beach from 12:30pm – wonder what you’ll find ShareHeat is doing a special pop-up, watch their social pages to see how you can get a spot! Collect Tupua Horo Nuku stamps along the path and be in to winSnap a photo at one of our special photo frames along the path made by local artists!

DING-DING! We’ll be at Williams Park giving away bells and getting feedback. We will try to keep the Eastbourne Library stocked with bells for your ride as well. These have been so popular we ordered more.

Community hui on Council’s Investment in Rec, Sport and Play
2026-05-18 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-25 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-26 18:00 - 19:30
Series of community hui on Council’s Investment in Rec, Sport and Play.
You are invited to a conversation about sport, recreation and play in Lower Hutt, and the future challenges and opportunities facing both the community and Council. We know sport, recreation and play are highly valued by our community, and that’s why every year significant rates funding goes into providing fields, hard surfaces and facilities. At the same time, we know the sports community is under pressure from increasing costs, decreasing funding and in some cases, low or declining participation.
Council also faces financial challenges. Our community has been clear with us that we need to find ways to reduce rates increases, and we recently adopted a new Target Operating Model, which charts a course to do this. This includes reconsidering levels of investment into all services and divesting some assets. The focus will be on providing the best possible value for money for rate payers and residents.
We are keen to hear from you about the challenges and barriers you may be experiencing as an organisation involved in sport and recreation, share with you the challenges for Council and talk about how we can work together to ensure our people can continue to be active. We have already been doing some thinking around this, which we are keen to test – you can read this here.
We are running a series of community hui, and we’re inviting anyone with an interest in keeping our community active to come along for a korero.

Monday 18 May, Pelorus Sports House 6pm-7:30pm
Monday 25 May, Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub 6pm-7:30pm
Thursday 28 May, Walter Nash Centre. 6pm-7:30pm”

Shutdown of the main outfall pipeline to Pencarrow (up to 6 weeks)
2026-05-25 - 2026-07-05
A shutdown of the main outfall pipeline that carries fully treated wastewater from the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant to Pencarrow will be in place for up to six weeks from Monday 25 May 2026.
The shutdown is for a planned programme of maintenance on the pipe, pump stations, and related machinery and installations, to support resilience and operation of the pipeline.
The maintenance is being conducted in accordance with our resource consent with the Greater Wellington Regional Council.
For the shutdown and works to occur, the pipeline needs to be emptied. This will involve discharging fully treated wastewater from the main outfall pipe from scour valves along the coast for a period up to five days from 25 May.
To keep the pipe empty for the duration of the maintenance works requiring the pipeline to be empty, fully treated wastewater will also be discharged to the Waiwhetū Stream. There will also be limited discharges of groundwater from at least one scour valve along the coast while the pipeline is empty.
There will be public signage at each discharge location. While there are no expected health, environmental, or odour risks associated with these works, people are advised to please read the signage and refrain from gathering kaimoana and swimming at the points of discharge.
Our crews will be working at different locations along the pipeline concurrently to advance this work as quickly as possible, which includes:

inspecting the pipe and fixing leaks if required
replacing parts at scour valves along the pipeline
mechanical parts renewals and maintenance at the pump station and vortex installations at Pencarrow Head
general maintenance along the pipeline, for example at culverts and to manholes.

For more detail on the maintenance plan, visit our website at Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant.
There will be some traffic management in place for some of the works. We appreciate the impact of traffic management arrangements on the community and are working with Hutt City Council to finalise a plan to reduce the impact on you. We will provide more information on dates and locations closer to the works starting.
Thank you for your patience while this important work is completed.
We will provider regular updates as this work progresses, including on our Facebook page.

Eastbourne Community Board meeting
2026-06-16 19:15 - 21:00 | Eastbourne Community Hub/Library, 38 Rimu Street, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
Everyone is welcome to the Community Board Meeting to be held in the Eastbourne Community Hub/Library on Tuesday 16 June 2026 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.
Agenda, speakers and Chairs report are available here for download (pdf)

Tupua Horo Nuku: Council's shared path and seawall project
2026-06-21 14:00 - 16:00 | East Harbour Womens Club, 145 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5013, New Zealand
A talk by LHCC Project Manager RAWIRI KENNEDY
At the East Harbour Women’s Club Rooms, 145 Muritai Road 2 pm Sunday 21st JUNE 2026
Afternoon tea to follow
All welcome. HSE members free, guests a koha please.
