Surf Life Saving New Zealand assessment of Days Bay beach.
2022-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | 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

Waste collection: Red (general) & Blue (glass)
2022-12-19, 2023-01-02, 2023-01-16, 2023-01-30, 2023-02-13, 2023-02-27
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)
2022-12-26, 2023-01-23, 2023-02-20
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.

Waste collection - Red (general), Yellow (paper/plastics/cans) & Green (organic/garden)
2023-01-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-02-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-03-06 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.

Beach Night - Rona Bay Beach
2023-01-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Muritai Yacht Club, C L Bishop Park Marine Parade, Eastbourne, Rona Bay, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
Beach Night planned at Rona Bay Beach (in front of yacht club), on Jan 13th, 6pm to 8pm. The event is an opportunity for enhance community relations and wellbeing especially for our young ones. We have Bubbles, Sandcastle building toys, Marshmallows and Smores with a little Bonfire and other toys and sports gear planned for the day. Free event.
Event on Facebook
If any community/volunteer groups in the area that might be interested in participating/supporting. If so, please let us know.

Monthly Skip Bin (Eastbourne Lions)
2023-01-28 08:00 - 11:30, 2023-02-25 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

Lakes & Lighthouses - GWRC
2023-02-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Parangarahu Lakes, Pencarrow Head, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
Discover the hidden gem of the Parangarahu Lakes area, nestled against the rugged South Coast.

https://www.gw.govt.nz/your-region/events-and-meetings/lakes-and-lighthouses-feb-23/

SUMMER EVENTS TE AWA KAIRANGI KI TAI | LOWER HUTT
LocationEast Harbour Regional Park, Burdans Gate, 507 Muritai Road, Eastbourne
DurationFour hours
CostFree – bookings required for the bus

Come experience stunning views of Wellington Harbour and the Cook Straight. Learn why the area is significant to iwi and learn about the unique history of Pencarrow Lighthouse from Heritage New Zealand.
There’s two walks to choose from depending on your level of fitness; one up to look inside the lighthouse or a flatter lakeside stroll by the Kohangapiripiri Lake. Make sure you bring your lunch, snacks and water, suitable walking shoes, sun protection, layers and a light raincoat. Please note, this is an exposed site and there is no shelter.
There are limited spaces on two buses that will transport you to and from the lake entrance – 14 km return. You can also come by bike and join us at the lake or lighthouse. Either bring your own bike or hire one for the day from Wildfinder near the entrance (electric bike option available).
Bookings for transport on the bus are essential, as private vehicles aren’t allowed in this part of the park. Tickets on sale from 20 January
To keep updated with important information about our events, including postponements and cancellations, please click ‘interested’ via our Facebook event page. Indicating that you’re ‘interested’ on Facebook will not secure you a place at this event.
How to get there

Lorde - The Solar Power Tour (now TSB Arena)
2023-02-21 18:00 - 22:00, 2023-02-22 18:00 - 22:00 | Williams Park, Marine Drive, Days Bay, Lower Hutt, 5013
UPDATE: VENUE TRANSFERRED TO TSB ARENA, PLEASE CHECK OFFICIAL SITE.
TUESDAY 21 AND WEDNESDAY 22 FEBRUARY
Lorde is playing at Williams Park, Days Bay on Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 February. We expect significant traffic disruption in Eastbourne and the Eastern Bays, so plan ahead – it may be a good idea to work from home on those days if you can, for example. Council is planning for the event, and we will share updates closer to the time.

Star Trek Meets Shakespeare: Henry IV, Part 1
2023-02-23 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-02-24 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-02-25 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-03-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-03-03 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-03-04 19:30 - 21:30 | Muritai School Yard
Star Trek meets Shakespeare in Eastbourne this summer as Butterfly Creek Theatre Troupe’s production of Henry IV, Part 1 presents history as you’ve never seen it before. Come with us on an Elizabethan adventure to the stars!
Outside in the Muritai School Yard (inside if the weather doesn’t come to the party). Dress up warmly – futuristic costume optional!
7:30 pm 23, 24 & 25 February and 2, 3 & 4 March.
Tickets are now on sale
Click here for Eventfinda.

Eastbourne Community Board meeting
2023-02-28 19:15 - 21:00 | East Harbour Womens Club, 145 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5013, New Zealand
Meeting was postponed owing to weather event, this is the new date.
Open to the public – there is an opportunity for public comment at the beginning of the meeting. The agenda will be available as a pdf shortly before the meeting date.
Agenda is now available as PDF Agenda of Eastbourne Community Board – Tuesday, 14 February 2023 (huttcity.govt.nz)

Eastern Bays Climate Response Network (update)
2023-03-01 19:00 - 21:00 | St Ronans Church Hall, 234 Muritai Road, Eastbourne,, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5013, New Zealand
Agenda now available
Welcome to 2023 , a year of new beginnings and climate action in Eastbourne and Bays.
Put Wednesday 1st March in your diary for us to meet and discuss plans and action for 2023.
If you are in a group it would be great if you could get together before then to plan next steps or just list ideas.
Let us know if there is anything you would like on the agenda.

Agenda
Climate Response Agenda March 1 st
Apology – Quentin Duthie ( reported to ECB lastnight)
Thin Ice promotion . Will have a couple of posters. Sunday April 16 4-6 pm Muritai School hall.See poster forwarded. I’ll print colour for Wed. Can I use ECB name so free printing at library?
Climate science has been coming under increasing attack. Geologist Simon Lamb takes a look at what’s really happening with global warming by filming scientists at The result is a unique exploration of the science behind global warming, and an intimate portrait of a global community of researchers racing to understand our planet’s changing climate.
Eugene Doyle– Communities for Climate Change 10 mins including questions- his experience / organization
Reports – drinking fountains ( Simon Shaw) Muritai School,( Robyn Langlands) Adaptation group ( John Horrocks) , car share survey ( Mel or Frank)
What now? Actions 2023
Some suggestions already received
Put on wall, people tick those they are keen on AND put name if happy to help
 A mighty parade of walkers and bikers ( e-bikes and human propelled) gather when Windy Point shared path opened – dress up, celebrate
 Promote community reduction of emissions ( transport/ at home/ streets)
 Map Eastbourne and each bay ( street by street or individual problem spots) for present or future risks ( houses that flood in heavy rainfall, streams and pipes that can’t cope, scary slopes
 Organise streets / bays action groups
 Every bit of water prevented from hurtling into overloaded council system helps. Organize workshops on improving gutters, digging own drains and sumps, installing water tanks
 Organize experienced people to visit properties and advise on slip prevention, improving property resilience
 Engage with council on their climate initiatives / how applicable to us
 Use social media to promote community action and enthusiasm?
 Other suggestions???
Practicalities
Who will do what?
Finance – need to pay for meeting room . Volunteers to pay one meeting?
Future meetings?
Core group?

Census Day
2023-03-07
Tuesday 7 March 2023 is Census Day Ko te Rātū 7 Poutūterangi 2023 te Rā Tatauranga

2023 Census is our chance to represent ourselves, our families, whānau, communities, and cultures.
Census gives us the power to create change that benefits all of us; in our lives, towns, schools, hospitals, and streets.
When we all take part in the 2023 Census, all of us count – Tatau tātou.
Assisted Completion Locations (ACLs) will provide accessible and trusted community locations where people can seek advice and support to complete their census.
The key dates for the Census are:

7 February 2023 – Census public contact centre opens (0800 CENSUS/0800 236 787).
13 February 2023 – Delivery of census letters and packs begins. ACLs open.
7 March 2023 – Census Day.
7 April 2023 – ACLs close.

Statistics expect the busiest period for ACLs will be the week before and after Census Day (7 March 2023).

Apply for Census jobs

Freemasons' Scholarship - Eastbourne-Bays Community Trust
2023-03-10 - 2023-05-15 | Online
APPLICATIONS FOR EASTBOURNE FREEMASONS’ SCHOLARSHIP
Closing date 15 May 2023. This $5,500 scholarship is available to students who have distinguished themselves during a minimum of three years tertiary study and who have lived in Eastbourne for a minimum of five years during their life.
Application forms are available from the website.
Contact: Gaby Brown 021 179 5311
https://www.eastbourne-bays-community-trust.org.nz/

Eastbourne Community Trust - Grant Applications
2023-03-10 - 2023-06-15 | Online
Closing date: 15 June 2023.
Applications from Eastbourne-Bays groups are invited.
Application forms are available on the website (below) or from Eastbourne Library.
Contact: Gaby Brown 021 179 5311 or email: trustees@ebct.org.nz.
For information on the Trust go to: https://www.eastbourne-bays-community-trust.org.nz/
