Waste collection: Red (general) & Blue (glass)
2023-11-06, 2023-11-20, 2023-12-04, 2023-12-18, 2023-12-30, 2024-01-15, 2024-01-29, 2024-02-12 and 1 more date
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) & Green (organic/garden)
2023-11-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-01-08 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-05 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.

Monthly Skip Bin (Eastbourne Lions)
2023-11-25 08:00 - 11:30, 2024-01-27 08:00 - 11:30, 2024-02-24 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

Waste collection: Red (general) & Yellow (paper/plastics/cans)
2023-11-27, 2023-12-23, 2024-01-22, 2024-02-19
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.

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.

Historical Society of Eastbourne end of year event
2023-12-03 14:00 - 16:00 | East Harbour Womens Club, 145 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5013, New Zealand
Winding up a busy 12 months, the Historical Society’s end-of-year event will be held on Sunday 3rd December, 2 pm at the East Harbour Women’s Club rooms, 145 Muritai Road, Eastbourne. Our guest speaker is Bob Maysmor, who grew up in Eastbourne and whose career has included: Director of the Dowse Art Museum; Senior Curator at Pataka Art + Museum; and author of a number of books on art, history and biography. Bob will talk about growing up in Eastbourne. Afternoon tea to follow. All welcome; free to members, a gold coin donation for guests.

Seaview - Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) briefing
2023-12-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Pelorous Trust House, 93 Hutt Park Road Gracefield, Lower Hutt, 5010, New Zealand
Kia Ora Koutou,
You are receiving this email because your email address appears on either the mailing list for the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant or our list of interested parties.
We would like to invite you to a community meeting to address concerns from local residents around odour levels related to the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant.
This meeting will adopt a collaborative approach with representatives from Wellington Water and Hutt City Council in attendance to discuss the short and long-term plans for odour management at the plant.
There will also be an opportunity for residents to ask questions, provide feedback, and share their experiences.

Where: Pelorus Sports House, Hutt Park
When: Wednesday, 6 December 2023
Time : 5.30pm – 6.30pm

Please feel free to share this invitation with anyone who may be interested, we will also be promoting the meeting on our social media channels.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Kind Regards,

Holly MacKay – Customer Resolution Officer, Customer Experience Team, Tel 04 912 4400
Private Bag 39804, Wellington Mail Centre 5045, Level 4, 25 Victoria Street, Petone, Lower Hutt

Eastbourne Lions Christmas Market
2023-12-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Muritai School Hall, 166 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt
The Eastbourne Lions Christmas Market is a non-profit, community-run venture, organised by volunteers. Any surplus goes back into the organisation and promotion of further markets and donations to community projects as selected by the Market Committee.
The next Eastbourne Market is being held at Muritai School, Eastbourne, Sunday December 17th. This is a great opportunity to sell your quality crafts, art, jewellery, food and other beautiful products in time for Christmas.
​This is a community market where we encourage Eastbourne residents, or those with a connection to Eastbourne, to apply for a stall. We will however also consider applications from people outside of Eastbourne if what you are selling is of quality and complementary to the other products being sold. Please provide as much detail as possible in your application about what you will be selling (note that the Market Committee reserves the right to decline an application).

Free kayak safety workshop
2023-12-21 | Days Bay beach, 611 Marine Drive, Days Bay, 5013, New Zealand
Kayak Safety Workshop
in memory of Jack Skellett, 1998-2021
After the success of the first two workshops there will be another FREE kayak safety workshop held in Days Bay on Thursday 21st December 2023, open to all. This will be a comprehensive, 1 day event covering every aspect of water kayaking safety, with a strong focus on theory and building awareness, plus practical and skills development. This is aimed at all ages from beginner to intermediate level. Spaces are limited, and on a first come first served basis, with a wait list in reserve. Reserve your FREE spot by clicking below:
Workshop details and booking form
This workshop is being held in memory of Jack Skellett (pictured), who sadly lost his life in a kayaking incident in Wellington harbour in December 2021. With thanks to Days Bay Pavilion, the Jack Skellett Give A Little Fund and the Skellett family for their help in organising this event for the community.

Juicy Fest - Hutt Park (road closures)
2024-01-05 12:00 - 23:59 | Hutt Park, Hutt Park Road, Moera, Lower Hutt, 5010, New Zealand
Juicy Fest 2024 – Important info

Hutt Park in Seaview/Moera will be the venue for Juicy Fest 2024 – a large Hip Hop and RnB music festival. For those who live in or plan to travel around this area on this day here is some useful information.

WHEN
The concert date is Friday 5 January. Gates open at midday and will finish no later than 10.30pm. Expect traffic delays around the event start and finish times.

SOUND
Sound limits will be monitored throughout in accordance with the resource consent for this event and will cease by no later than 10.30pm. Some sound checks may be carried out the day before and morning of the event.

ROAD CLOSURES & DETOURS
We have been working with festival organisers to make a plan for the safe egress of the large numbers of event attendees. As part of this there will be road closures and detours in place around the immediate Hutt Park area from 8pm onwards.

Road closures are in place from 8pm to midnight at Parkside Road from Seaview Road to Bell Road, and Seaview Road from Barnes St to Seaview roundabout. Detours will be in place via Port Road and Gracefield Road.

Please be patient as Lower Hutt plays host to this festival featuring multiple international acts and attracting up to 15,000 people.

Welly Walks - Kowhai Street / Butterfly Creek Track
2024-01-27 - 2024-01-28 | Kowhai Street track, Kowhai StreetEastbourne, Lower Hutt, 5013, New Zealand
On the last weekend of January, walk any of these six trails and discover hidden prizes.
The Wellington region has a diverse network of trails to walk, run, and ride. There are hundreds to discover that lead to fabulous views, swimming holes, waterfalls, and picnic spots. Every day is a good day to go for a walk, but the incentive is even higher on 27 and 28 January. For one weekend only, treats have been hidden on six welly-walked trails in the region.
Grab the whānau, look for a specially marked box on each trail, and score some prizes from local businesses. From 9am each day there are delicious goodies to be found — all you have to do is get outside and find your wild.
Find your wild to win

Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush,
Waikanae River Trail, Kāpiti Coast
Te Ara Piko, Porirua
Kowhai Street Track, Lower Hutt
Tane’s Track, Upper Hut
Greytown to Woodside Trail, Wairarapa

https://www.wellingtonnz.com/visit/trails/welly-walks

ZM Black Thunder promo Days Bay
2024-02-03 | Days Bay beach, 611 Marine Drive, Days Bay, 5013, New Zealand
On Saturday 3 February the ZM Black Thunders (radio crew) will be running an activation at Days Bay for two hours (time TBC). They will be giving away locally-made treats + the chance to win a bigger prize. There will be games, activities etc. Promoting the Hutt Valley as a quintessential summer spot and to encourage visitors (primarily Wellingtonians) to the area.

Eastbourne Community Board Meeting
2024-02-13 19:15 - 21:15 | East Harbour Womens Club, 145 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5013, New Zealand
The agenda and the chairs report are available here (pdf).

Public have the opportunity to speak for 3 minutes each before meeting starts.

East by West Ferries cease Mātiu Somes service for 6-8 months
2024-02-19 | Mātiu Somes Island
East by West will not be operating services to Mātiu/Somes Island from 19th February 2024 for 6 – 8 months while the wharf is rebuilt.
This means our weekday and weekend timetables will change from the 19th February as we will not be stopping at the island. We have not received a date for the island reopening but we will communicate this to everyone as soon as we’re able to.
Services will still be running as usual right through to the 18th February so there’s still time to head out to the island over the next few weeks!
More information: https://eastbywest.co.nz/matiusomes-island-closure

Muritai School Car Boot Sale
2024-02-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Muritai School Yard
Fundraiser – morte information and register https://forms.gle/BdkTHefgQvjTX2CF6
