Week of Events
Eastbourne Community Trust – Grant Applications
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/
Waste collection: Red (general) & Blue (glass)
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
East Harbour Environmental Association AGM
East Harbour Environmental Association AGM
A look under the waves of Wellington - Exploring Marine Conservation Success and Challenges - A presentation and immersive dive experience by Nicole Miller, Chair Friends of Tapteranga Marine Reserve East Harbour Environmental Association St Ronan's Presbyterian Church Hall, 234 Muritai Road, Eastbourne. After the business bits, which start at 7:15pm, our guest speaker will present at 8 pm All welcome to this talk
Monthly Skip Bin (Eastbourne Lions)
Monthly Skip Bin (Eastbourne Lions)
(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.
Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) system test
Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) system test
We’re testing the Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) system on Sunday, 28 May, between 6-7pm. The alert will be broadcast from cell towers across New Zealand to all capable phones. So, you don’t need to download an app or subscribe to a service to receive it. In a real-life emergency situation, an alert may be sent to target areas affected by serious hazards. If you get an alert, stop, read the message, and take it seriously. It will tell you what the emergency is and what to do. It will also tell you which agency sent the message and if needed, where to go for more