Eastbourne NZ

Waste collection: Red (general) & Yellow (paper/plastics/cans)
2025-07-07, 2025-08-04, 2025-09-01 | Lower Hutt
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.

The Nerd - Butterfly Creek Theatre (12-19 July)
2025-07-12 07:30 - 2025-07-19 22:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Muritai School Hall, 166 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt
We are adding an extra performance at 7:30pm on Wednesday 16 July – tickets on sale through Humanitix. Those who had tickets for Thursday or Friday last week will have received an email about rebooking.
Our next production – The Nerd, by Larry Shue – is now cast and in rehearsal.
The production will be in the Muritai School Hall at 7:30pm on July 12, 16, 17, 18, 19
Tickets are now available from Humanitix.
Set in the mid-Western, mid-sized city of Terre Haute, Indiana, Willum’s architectural career is ticking along nicely. When he has a surprise phone call and hears that he will finally meet the man (Rick Steadman) who anonymously saved his life in Viet Nam, he is thrilled. His positive outlook quickly turns sour when he discovers that Rick is a hopeless nerd, devoid of any social and emotional intelligence. And when Rick moves in with him without being invited, his life turns upside-down and all he can focus on is how to make him leave, and soon!
Director Suzy Cain
Here’s the cast:

Willum Cubbert – Philip Rossiter
Tansy McGinnis – Anna Sutherland
Axel Hammond – Martyn Barry
Rick Steadman – Laurence Ward
Warnock Waldgrave – John Marwick
Clelia Waldgrave – Nicola Tod
Thor Waldgrave – Freddy Thompson

Gollans Valley - Historical Society of Eastbourne
2025-07-13 14:00 - 16:00 | East Harbour Womens Club, 145 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 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
2 pm, Sunday July 13 th 2025,
East Harbour Women’s Club rooms,
145 Muritai Road, Eastbourne.
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. FREE to Historical Society members, guests a koha please. Afternoon tea will follow the talk.
Further info from eastbournehistorynz@gmail.com

Waste collection: Red (general) & Blue (glass)
2025-07-14, 2025-07-28, 2025-08-11, 2025-08-25, 2025-09-08 | Lower Hutt
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.

MIRO AGM 2025
2025-07-18 18:00 - 20:00 | East Harbour Womens Club, 145 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5013, New Zealand
A time to thank MIRO members for their contributions over the past year. Hear about the good work being done by MIRO volunteers and to meet other members.
Starts promptly at 6.00 p.m. Guest speaker at 7.00 p.m.
Our Guest Speaker — Ali Carew,
Ali will give an illustrated talk about the Wellington Regional Council’s recent purchase of Gollans Valley Station, which has been cause for celebration and has led to a range of proposals for its future as part of East Harbour Regional Park.
RSVP to info@miro.org.nz
Farewell our East Harbour Regional Park Ranger, Jo Greenman. Followed by MIRO’s traditional supper of fish & chips, pizza, tea and coffee.

ESSC AGM 2025
2025-07-20 14:30 - 15:30 | Eastbourne Sports and Services Club, 48 Tuatoru Street, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt 5013
We welcome you to attend the upcoming AGM for the Eastbourne Sports & Services Club on Sunday 20 July at 2.30pm at the ESSC clubrooms. Full details can be found on the noticeboard located in the foyer at the clubrooms or by email received previously, circulated by your club representatives.
Attached is the meeting’s agenda and copy of the draft constitution for your reference. Please note, there have been no material changes to the terms of the original constitution (1997), any changes were adapted merely to meet the new legislation requirements being enforced 2026. The ESSC Board would like to acknowledge Neil Gray (ECC) for the countless hours dedicated to producing this draft constitution.
The ESSC representatives for 2025/26 are as follows:
EMRSA Kevin Togher / Jasmin McSweeney
ERFC Mark Sliper / Willie Davis
ECC Neil Gray / Jason Bull
EFC Kurt Renner / Adam Edwards
MCC Bob Wallens / Llew Kemeys
Order of Business
1. Welcome
2. Minutes of the AGM – 11 August 2024
3. Matters Arising
4. Annual Report by the Chairman
5. Annual Accounts 2024/25
6. Acceptance of Draft ESSC Constitution
7. Confirmation of Directors for the year ending
30 April 2026
8. Appointment of Audit Reviewer for the year ending
30 April 2026
9. General business
We look forward to seeing those of you who are able at the AGM.
MEL HALFORD
CLUB MANAGER
EASTBOURNE SPORTS & SERVICES CLUB INC.
SOUTH END TUATORU STREET
P. O. Box 41-058, EASTBOURNE
WELLINGTON 5047, NEW ZEALAND
P +64 4 562 8563
M +64 212 053 019
manager@essc.club

Waste collection - Red (general), Yellow (paper/plastics/cans) & Green (organic/garden)
2025-07-21 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Lower Hutt
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.

Monthly Skip Bin (Eastbourne Lions)
2025-07-26 08:00 - 11:30, 2025-08-30 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

Targeted Weed Control: CL Bishop Park Bird Protection Area
2025-07-28 - 2025-07-29 | C L Bishop Park, Marine Parade, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
Contractors will be returning to the dunes in front of CL Bishop Park in July 2025 for
another round of targeted weed control to ensure the continued success of the native
plants that support dune restoration and the Bird Protection Area.
Weather permitting, the work is scheduled to commence from Monday 28 July 2025.
For further details, please refer to the following page.
About the CL Bishop Bird Protection Area
As part of the consent conditions for the Tupua Horo Nuku project, Bird Protection areas
must be established at Whiorau Reserve, CL Bishop Park, and HW Shortt Park.
These areas serve as nesting habitats for kororā (little penguins), protecting the nesting
sites of tōrea pango (variable oystercatchers) and other indigenous seabird species
potentially affected during and after construction activities.
More information can be found on the Hutt City Council website: hutt.city/tupuahoronuku
or please email: tupuahoronuku@huttcity.govt.nz

Eastbourne & The Bays Youth Forum
2025-07-28 17:30 - 20:00 | Eastbourne Community Hub/Library, 38 Rimu Street, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
Are you 11 – 19 years old?
Have you got ideas about what this will look like?
When?

Monday 28 July
Eastbourne Library
5:30 – 7pm
Food provided.

This will be an info evening to explore establishing our own Youth Forum in Eastbourne and the Bays.

The Eastbourne Youth Forum is a youth-led initiative for young people to have a voice, lead solutions, and connect with our community. This concept aims to foster a more cohesive and connected Eastbourne community.
It will be a youth-led space, supported by the ECB, where young people can:

Voice their needs and interests
Engage with the community and Foster Community Connection
Fill gaps
Bridge generational gaps
Enhance Mental Health and Resilience
Empower Youth Leadership

We want our local youth to feel valued in Eastbourne and to have a voice. Rather than creating programmes for them, we want to give them space to identify gaps, collaborate with the community, and lead solutions. This forum will bridge generational gaps, dispel myths about “non-youth” spaces (e.g., ECB meetings, Lions Club), and build a more cohesive community.
Feel free to get in touch with Emily or Kaye.
0211885106
emilykeddell@gmail.com

Community Board Election nominations close (noon)
2025-08-01 12:00 | Lower Hutt
Please consider standing for the board, we fought to keep it, now let’s use it to support our community. It’s as much work (or as little) as you want to make it, and our primary responsibility is to represent the community to council. We pass on information to the community, get feedback, and relay that back to HCC as appropriate. We need 5 candidates to complete the board, 6 or more to have an election. Ideally we want broad representation across the whole community – Eastbourne and the Bays.
You don’t have to do any electioneering if you don’t want to. Some current board members are standing again so you won’t be alone.
If anyone would like to discuss this with any current board member, or need help, we’d be happy to do so – please don’t leave it too late!

Nominations close midday Friday 1 August (1 week away).
You need 2 electors / nominators to sign.
You need to provide the nomination form completed, evidence of NZ citizenship, evidence of your deposit, a photo *, and a profile statement* (all can be hand delivered or emailed). (* optional)
A deposit of $200 is required which is refunded if the you get at least 25% (1/4) of the votes of the lowest polling successful candidate (i.e most get it refunded).

Details and forms here: https://www.huttcity.govt.nz/council/elections/2025-local-government-elections

Eastbourne Youth Forum #2
2025-08-10 17:30 - 19:00 | Eastbourne Hub/Library Boardroom
Eastbourne Youth Forum had a great start this week.
It’s happening again!
Part two!!!
To everyone that came on Monday, and all who couldn’t make it, we hope this different night works! Come and learn more about the forum. For all our teenagers and young people in the community. This is for them! Free food!
Tell the young person in your life – cos let’s be honest, they’re not on FB – to check out the Instagram account for more details @eastbourneyouthforum.

Professional deer cullers in East Harbour Regional Park (11 Aug - 19 Sept)
2025-08-11 - 2025-09-19 | Lower Hutt
Greater Wellington Regional Council have contracted professional deer cullers who will be hunting in East Harbour Regional Park Northern Forest between 11th August & 19th September. Hunters will be only hunting when weather conditions are conducive to hunting. There will be 13 days of actual hunting in the period. No hunting will be undertaken on weekends, public holidays or school holidays. Hunting will on occasion be occurring at night. The EHRP website will be updated daily as the hunter communicate their plans to me. Please feel free to text me at 021771730 if you are unsure.

Please report deer sightings – include date of sighting, species, number, specific location, activity and photos are always useful – contact me at 021771730, (text is good) or zane.gillgren@gw.govt.nz

There is also an opportunity to undertake culling on private property. Written permission is required for the hunter to cross onto private land. This year’s contract allows private hunting under the GWRC contract on a cost recovery basis. Cost will be $70 per hour of hunting time with a minimum of 3 hours. There is no guarantee of shooting an animal. Contact Zane Gillgren at 021771730, or zane.gillgren@gw.govt.nz – to discuss culling on private land.

Professional hunters with knowledge of the area and the skills required to operate in the sensitive environment are being employed by GWRC to hunt deer prone areas of the Northern Forest block for wild deer and signs of their presence.
Members of the public using the area will be advised to stay on the main sign-posted walking tracks and to keep dogs on leads. Warning signs erected at all park entrances will be used to notify the users of the area.
The culling is necessary to minimise the impact of deer on the ecological values of the forest, which has been identified as an area of high biodiversity value by GWRC’s Biodiversity department. Heavy browsing of favoured plant species by deer can eliminate individual native species from an area resulting in the loss of diversity and functionality of the forest ecosystem. Reducing wild deer numbers will assist GWRC in their efforts towards restoring the native ecosystem functions of the Northern Forest.

Eastbourne Bowling Club Relocation Consultation 18 Aug - 8 Sept
2025-08-18 - 2025-09-08 | Lower Hutt
A public meeting to discuss this specific proposal will be announced soon. Subscribe to our email newsletter to be updated. An extra week has also been added to the submission period.
The ECB welcomes the Council’s consultation on the Eastbourne Bowling Club’s proposal to build a bowling green on the sealed area beside the Eastbourne Sports and Services Club. We encourage everyone who uses the area for tennis, basketball, skateboarding, biking, etc, to submit at hutt.city/ebcrelocation.
If a bowling green is built there, the area available will be reduced. The three double tennis courts will be replaced by two single tennis courts, and the full-size basketball court will become a half-court.

Eastbourne Community Board Meeting (final before elections)
2025-08-19 19:15 - 21:00 | East Harbour Womens Club, 145 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5013, New Zealand
Eastbourne Community Board meeting at 7.15pm Tuesday 19 August, at the East Harbour Women’s Club.
Everyone is welcome.
Agenda
Or use the public speaking spot to talk for up to 3 minutes about any community matter.
ECB members will be available from 6.45pm to discuss any issues or concerns before the meeting.

Public meeting to discuss proposed Eastbourne Bowling Club relocation to Oroua Street
2025-09-02 19:00 - 21:00 | East Harbour Womens Club, 145 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5013, New Zealand
Details about proposal plus links

Local Government Elections open
2025-09-09 | Lower Hutt
Voting documents are posted out and voting opens.
https://www.huttcity.govt.nz/council/elections/2025-local-government-elections/2025-election-information

Meet the Candidates - Eastbourne Lions
2025-09-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Eastbourne Sports and Services Club, 48 Tuatoru Street, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt 5013
Meet the candidates for the upcoming local body elections.
This election you will be voting for the mayor, 5 city-wide candidates, and 3 regional council candidates. Our Harbour Ward councillor Tui Lewis has already been decided (uncontested), and our Community Board is also decided as we only had the required 5 candidates nominated, meaning no contest is required.
This election will also feature 2 referendums.

To retain the new Maori Ward (binding – this will affect the next election in 2028, not this one).
If Hutt City Council should investigate the options for amalgamation (non-binding)

There will be more information on both these issues leading up to the election.
Hutt City Election information
GWRC Election information
Mayor (1)

Brady Dyer 021 2468888 b@dyer.nz
Ken Laban 029 2000044 kenlaban@outlook.com
Karen Morgan 022 1834948 morgan.karen.4.huttcity@gmail.com
Ravi Prabha 021 827252 prabharavi@gmail.com

City Wide Councillors (5 seats)

Sherry Antony 0204 1112288 sherryantonynz@gmail.com
Andrew Gavriel 027 2407299 ag4LHCC@gmail.com
Jonathon Gilbert 022 6945239 jonathon.Gilbert@intune.nz
Semi Kuresa 027 8967917 sdkuresa@gmail.com
Suzanne Levy 022 1729432 vote@suzannelevy.nz
Kath McGuinness 027 2685229 kath4hutt@gmail.com
Chris Paul 021 2862682 christophermpaul@outlook.com
Tony Stallinger 027 4484664 stallingert@gmail.com
Mele Tonga-Grant 021 02587493 mtongagrant4teawakairangi@gmail.com
Karen Yung 027 3387353 kazforcommunity@gmail.com

Greater Wellington Regional Councillors (3 seats)

DUTHIE, Quentin Green Party – quentin.duthie@gmail.com
ELDER, Nigel ACT – nigel.elder@act.org.nz
FARUQUE, Omar Independent – wellingtonomar2025@gmail.com
FISHER, Mike Independent – mike4gwrc@outlook.co.nz
MURPHY, Tom Independent – TomMurphy4GWRC@outlook.com
SHAND, Matt – matt.w.shand@gmail.com
STEVENSON, Mike Independent – gwrc.mstevenson@gmail.com
TUPOU, Gabriel Independent – gabrieltupou@gmail.com

Harbour Ward Councillor (uncontested)

Tui Lewis 021 2716249 tuilewis5012@gmail.com

Eastbourne Community Board Members (uncontested)

Emily Keddell 021 1885106 emilykeddell@gmail.com
Bruce Spedding 021 02974741 winzurf@gmail.com
Murray Gibbons 562 8576 murray@clarrie.co.nz
Jeremy Chaston 027 5155571 Jeremychaston@hotmail.com
Ben Hainsworth 021 342640 hello@benhainsworth.com

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 | Lower Hutt
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.

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.
