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Developers introduce village high-rise concept to locals Ann Packer The company planning to build a four-storey block on the site of the former Lai family twostoreyed shop and apartment building on the corner of Rimu St and Oroua St faced a full house at Muritai School library in late September. Simon Faisandier, GM of Faisandier Group, emphasised his family’s Lower Hutt roots – and the fact they have built 500 homes across 34 projects in the valley so far, with more underway. Although their focus has been on building townhouses, generally aimed at first-home buyers, he said their current mixed-use development in Newtown (retail below with two floors of apartments above) gives them “a lot of confidence” for their Rimu St project. “We’re not in a rush,” he said. “We want to make sure we’re quite considered about the process from here on in. We think we’re on track, but [it’s] still pretty early stages for this project.” But he said while they are aiming for transparency with the community, many details could change in this complex project with juggling and trade-offs, etc. Voxell Architects’ founder and
owner Zak Kljakovic, and principal architect Jesse Matthews also both live in the Hutt Valley. Mr Matthews said "as it’s right in the very heart of the village, we really appreciate that this is an important site - we hope it will be a real asset for the village, so we are invested in doing a really good job.”
was influenced by bush-clad hillsides (the solid frame is likely to be a dark green cladding) and the “wrapper” parts, including cantilevered decks, are a lighter colour and texture inspired by the beach. The design is stepped back from its highest point at the corner, towards neighbouring buildings.
Not wanting to create “a plain white building”, and being very aware of how visible the building will be from all angles, the architects took their inspiration from the local geography and landscape. The external design
The architect showed a series of render models – what used to be called artist’s impressions – from multiple exterior and interior angles. This concept design phase is the first of five or six stages. continued page 3
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A close race…
The elections are close, and it’s not at all clear what the outcome will be. Certainly, a significant proportion of Kiwis think it is time for a change. However, whether the final result makes you happy or sad, it will then be time for promises to be fulfilled and commitments honoured – the time when political aspirations will meet the reality of a world scene troubled on every front. Those who follow Jesus have a guide by which to judge performance. He chose to declare his manifesto in the words of a Hebrew prophet named Isaiah, known to be particularly sensitive to the political and international events of his time. Isaiah claimed to be speaking the very word of God when he declared that if you want to follow God then “loose the bonds of injustice, …let the oppressed go free, …share your bread with the hungry …bring the homeless poor into your house.” Jesus was placing himself squarely in a long-standing prophetic tradition of speaking the truth to power when he framed his calling in the further words of Isaiah – “bring good news to the poor …bind up the broken hearted …proclaim liberty to the captives".
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The forecast for the summer is a very strong El Niño event, with the prediction of drier and windier conditions. This does raise our fire risk and we need to be vigilant. Lighting fires in any GWRC park is banned, and fires in other public spaces will always require a permit. Even with a permit, sensible behaviour also applies. Don’t light a fire if it’s at all windy, stay away from any flammable materials including foliage, always watch the fire, and extinguish it with water, don’t just abandon it or bury it. https://www. checkitsalright.nz/
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Developers introduce village high-rise concept to locals (from front page) Ann Packer
The structure will be built to the boundary on two sides, then stepped back to create terraces with decking. There will be two retail tenancies on the ground floor – the larger on the corner and smaller on Rimu St – with lobby access to the apartments in -between. The car parking garage access is off Oroua St. There will be three apartments each on the first and second floors, with a penthouse (or possibly two smaller ones) above. Although it is a four-storey building, the top level won't be so visible from ground level. Responses on the night to public questions: Mr Faisandier/Mr Matthews said: •
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There have been no wind tunnel simulations done yet but the HCC resource consent process might require it. (Several residents warned about the existing wind tunnel effect from Rona House creating disproportionately strong winds on the opposite corner.) Any resource consent notification is a decision that will be made by the Hutt City Council, but the proposed building is very much the type of development anticipated in this location by the District Plan With limited car parking space on the ground floor, nearby residents, and one retail owner on Rimu St, expressed concern about the loss of car parking. HCC consent will include a traffic management plan with the likely loss of parking spaces during the construction process. It is most likely the two retail spaces on the ground floor would be sold rather than leased. There are no current
plans to sublease existing retail space before demolition. • Possible asbestos contamination during demolition would be addressed during the planning process. Murray Gibbons of the Eastbourne Community Board said he was quite excited by the plans. “I’m thrilled – I think it will be a great asset for the community." In conclusion, Mr Faisandier said "at this stage it's not an absolute certainty that the project will go ahead,"due to the “upmarket nature” of the apartments". While he says it would be ideal to pre-sell all the apartments, “we would very much like to get a partner to commit to the penthouse as a starting point. The penthouse really does set the benchmark for pricing". “This is going to be an expensive building. We're looking for buy-in from the market before we commit to the project". • • •
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Timeline: The developers may apply for planning consent before Christmas. Start date is likely to be 2027. Process stages: consent, demolition, ground investigation, design of piles and substructure, followed by construction. It could be six months before the existing building is demolished, then 18-24 months of construction. Mr Faisandier said they will do their best to work alongside [neighbours] but acknowledges that construction is "going to be annoying" and will involve "a lot of disruption, a big ruckus, for quite a long time".
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Garden Stuff with Sandy Lang LEEUWENHOEK LENSES October/November: Mid-/
late spring. Try this on a cold, wet, spring day. Earlier I wrote about things too fast to see, or too slow, or too big, or too small www. mulchpile.org/59 First microbiologist: Van Leeuwenhoek (Lawenhoook) 1632-1723 made tiny lenses (~2 mm glass balls) and was first to see and describe many of the tiny creatures of this world. You can do similarly with water drops and get x5 to x10, even x40 magnification. Glass is better than water, but harder to work with. Drop size /shape: Water drops make natural lenses. The light passing through is bent (refracted) by their curved surfaces to create an enlarged image of what’s behind. A small
drop has stronger curvature, higher magnification, shorter working distance but smaller field of view, making focusing more difficult. A larger drop, has weaker curvature, lower magnification but makes easier viewing. Start with a larger drop and work down. Plano-convex: Cut a flat piece of clear plastic to about 50x20 mm - bubble pack? coke bottle? Near one end, place a small (3 mm) drop of water. Use it as a magnifying glass to look at the tiny writing on the side a medicine pack. You easily get x5 magnification, maybe x10. Good enough to see the eye of a dead fly – amazing. This water lens is plano-convex – the bottom surface flat, the top surface curved. Bi-convex: Use a paper punch to cut a 5 mm hole near one end of a 50x20 mm plastic strip (need not be clear plastic). Catch a hanging drop from a tap in the hole. Use this like a magnifying glass. This water lens is bi-convex - curved top and bottom. You
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Eastbourne Bowling Club Opens New Green Despite heavy rain and generally inclement conditions, around 50 members turned out on 27 September to celebrate the official opening of Eastbourne Bowling Club’s new synthetic green. Former and last Mayor of Eastbourne, Ross Jamieson, braved the elements to perform the opening honours and deliver the first official bowl on the new surface. The occasion marked an important milestone for the club following months of planning, fundraising and construction. The new green is playing well and already attracting increased numbers to our Tuesday Retired
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Heart-warming Kiwi comedy opens in November Anne Manchester
The Butterfly Creek Theatre Troupe’s (BCTT) next play is the very funny yet poignant and heart-warming Kiwi comedy, The Pink Hammer. Opening five days after Election Day, it promises to be a charming antidote to the recent political overdose. The story revolves around four women – Siobhan, Louise, Annabel and Helen – who sign up for a women’s only woodworking course to learn carpentry skills. None have ever met before. When they arrive for the first class, they find the tutor, Maggie (who we never meet), has done a runner with their fees, leaving behind her disgruntled husband Woody, who finds his “man-cave” invaded by the four women. Not the sort of women to back down from a challenge, the group convinces Woody to be their tutor and teach them the tricks of the trade. During the play, some unlikely friendships flourish and some surprising plot twists emerge, as all five characters discover inner strengths they never knew they had. The Pink Hammer was written in 2015 by New Zealand actor, director and poet Michele Amas. She tragically died of cancer the following year, aged 55. Working with the Eastbourne theatre troupe for the first time is director Ewen Coleman. A stalwart in Wellington community theatre since the mid-1970s, Ewen has directed plays for probably every theatre company in the region, as far north as Ōtaki and Heretaunga. “I’m delighted to be finally working with BCTT and directing a play I have wanted to direct for quite some time,” he said. “The Pink Hammer is a bit like the American play
Practising their new carpentry skills are, from left: Annabel (Julie Dykes), Louise (Elspeth Cotsilinis), Helen (Victoria Nelson, standing) and Siobhan (Amy Blake). Woody (Laurence Ward) looks on.
Steel Magnolias [later made into a movie] where you have strangers coming together in one space, with lots of humour and some good drama. The characters are so real and easy to identify with.” One challenge for Ewen, the cast and crew is that the performances and audiences will all be together on the confined space of the Muritai School Hall stage. Audience members will sit on three sides of the acting space, with only 53 seats available on each of the seven performances. It promises to be a very intimate experience for everyone. On the 14 and 15 November, audiences will also be able to
enjoy (as they arrive and during the interval) an exhibition of 100 years of Eastbourne art on display in the main hall. Picture Perfect, based on last year’s exhibition at the Hutt Art Centre, is part of the Wellington Heritage Festival and is mounted by the Historical Society of Eastbourne. The Pink Hammer runs from 12-15 and 19-21 November. The season includes a matinee performance on Sunday, 15 November at 3pm. Bookings are through Humanitix, with those wishing to see the play urged to book early, due to the limited seating. Book now before the workshops fill up!
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East harbour artists on show in Heritage Festival
Artists have always been enthusiastic about portraying the delights of the eastern bays of Wellington harbour - beaches, boats, bush, buildings, people and events - and, over time, the Historical Society of Eastbourne has gathered a wide-ranging collection of artworks. These are going on show in Muritai School Hall for one weekend only, 14-15 November, in Eastbourne’s sole event of the 2026 Wellington Heritage Festival. ‘Picture Perfect Pop-Up’ builds on last year’s exhibition in the Hutt Art Society rooms. Many locals missed out on seeing it, and this year gives a short window to make
up for that loss and view many of the paintings closer to home. There are also works which haven’t been seen publicly before, such as a view of Days Bay in 1926 found in an up-country second-hand shop and bought for just ten dollars! The Wellington Heritage Festival also gives the Historical Society the chance to bring its art collection before a wider audience. It is hoped that visitors from across the region will take the opportunity to come around the bays to the exhibition. The artworks range from a rare engraving made from an 1847 watercolour, to recreations of local events and landscapes over
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a century, and portraits of local identities past and present, with the latest completed in 2026. Which leads to the question: can you identify the artist in this photograph? It was taken in December 2022 and shows a painter working in oils on hardboard to portray Lion Rock, the wellknown landmark in south Muritai. It too is a subject which has attracted artists over the years - the exhibition has three versions of it, ranging from the 1920s to the 1980s. Anyone who knows who the artist is can contact the society at eastbournehistorynz@gmail.com or phone the photographer on 027 4442244.
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Pressure
What if you woke up tomorrow with a fresh start? Can you imagine going about your day without thoughts about the past plaguing you? What if you were just you, without any regrets, failed relationships, whānau fallouts or the things you feel hold you back or negatively impact your current life? This requires a bit of magical thinking. We all have pasts, and some of us spend a lot of time thinking about what we could have done differently, regretting what we did or didn’t do. In this fresh start scenario, you have to imagine yourself as a “new” person. You are still you, with your wonderful personality, quirks and potential, but you have dropped your “baggage”. Take a few minutes to imagine yourself unencumbered by your past. It is incredibly freeing. So why can’t we live like this all the time? What is it about our brains that makes us seemingly hardwired to see ourselves as formed by our past, unable to escape the stories about us that others, and indeed we, have written? We are designed to recognise signs of danger. Our amygdala does a fantastic job of making
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sure our physiology is primed to fight, flee or freeze when something threatens our life. Recognising similar dangers to those we have faced in the past is essential for life preservation. Our brains can call on experience to know what to avoid and how to keep ourselves safe. However, this constant scanning for danger can go awry when a perceived danger throws us back to negative past events. We can be triggered by the smallest similarity to something in the past. It might be a tone of voice, an emotion, stress or exhaustion. We are quickly transported back to the previous negative experience, with the amygdala doing its job of getting us ready to fight, flee or freeze. Have you ever been told you overreacted to something? It could be that your subconscious is linking the current situation to past negative experiences, even if you’re not consciously aware of the link. So how do we break this circuit and stop it automatically happening? The good news is that we can, but of course it takes intention and action. One of the things you can do is learn to recognise
that you are in the present, that this is a different situation, time or relationship, and that you are safe. Getting there may require grounding, yanking yourself out of past hurts to be fully present. Exercises such as the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 method, noticing what is around you through your five senses, can help bring you back to the here and now. Likewise, box breathing can help calm your nervous system: Breathe in for four, hold for four, breathe out for four, hold for four, and repeat. These are just a couple of the many methods you can employ to calm your nervous system. We all have a past, but we don’t have to let it hold us back. Sometimes, a fresh start begins with recognising that we are no longer in the situation we once were, and that we can respond to what is happening now, rather than what happened then. The past is the past. Get in touch with me if you’d like to talk about this, or any other issues you are dealing with: libertycounsellingnz@ gmail.com
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Sinead Diederich, Harcourts
Auction Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction One of the questions I’m asked most often is: “What’s the best way to sell my home?” The truth is there’s no universal answer. The right sales method depends not only on your property, but also on your personal circumstances, timing, and future plans. Over the next few months, I’ll explore the different ways properties are sold in New Zealand and help demystify the process. This month, let’s talk about one of the most misunderstood methods of sale: auction. Auctions are the dominant method of sale in Auckland, Christchurch and many Australian cities because they provide transparency, competition and a clear timeline. Yet in Wellington, they’re often misunderstood. Here are four common myths I hear regularly. Myth #1: Auctions only work in a hot market: In fact, auctions can be particularly effective in slower markets. In areas like Eastbourne and the Bays, where relatively few homes change hands each year, there often aren’t enough recent sales to accurately determine market value. An auction allows the market to establish that value in real time, rather than relying solely on comparable sales. Importantly, sellers are never obligated to accept a bid below their expectations.
Myth #2: You need multiple bidders: Not necessarily. More than 60% of our successful auctions involve just one registered bidder. At the end of the day, only one buyer can purchase your home. If a buyer is willing to meet the seller’s reserve price, a sale can still be achieved, often through negotiations conducted off the auction floor. Myth #3: Buyers must be unconditional: This is one of the biggest misconceptions. Our “Deadline Plus Auction” process allows buyers with conditions, such as finance or a building report, to submit offers before auction day. This gives sellers the opportunity to compare all available options and decide whether certainty, price, or conditions matter most to them. Myth #4: If it doesn’t sell at auction, the campaign has failed: The data suggests otherwise. Properties marketed by auction often achieve faster sales and stronger engagement because the process quickly uncovers buyer feedback and true market value. We consistently see the best results achieved within the first four to six weeks of marketing, when buyer interest is at its highest. Today there are 44 properties for sale across Eastbourne and the Bays. Half have been on the market for more than three months, and several have been available for over a year. For sellers seeking clarity, momentum and a defined
process, auction remains a compelling option. When do I recommend auction? Auction can be particularly effective when: •
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The property offers unique features that are difficult to value, such as waterfront position or exceptional views
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Sellers want the market to determine value rather than setting an asking price
Top Tip for October: If you’re considering selling over summer, now is the time to discuss your strategy. The timing of your campaign can significantly influence your result, and auction may be worth considering as part of the conversation.
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Creative Brilliance on Display at Muritai School’s Wearable Arts Showcase
At the end of last term, the Muritai School hall transformed into a vibrant runway of colour, innovation, and theatrical flair for the school’s highly anticipated Wearable Arts Showcase. Every single student across the school played an active part in bringing the event to life whether designing, constructing, or modelling their awe-inspiring creations on stage.
The journey to the stage was an immersive learning experience that spanned several weeks across all year levels. Beginning with conceptual ideas and theme development—such as the Kererū syndicate’s focus on “Our Identity”— students threw themselves into the design process. They sketched initial concepts, gathered sustainable and repurposed materials, and tackled the engineering challenges of turning raw ideas into structural, wearable art. Throughout the construction phase, students developed a wide array of practical and creative skills. Under teacher guidance, students completed hands-on craft rotations to master foundational techniques such as sewing, attaching, weaving, and beading. They learned problem-solving on the fly, discovering how to join tricky components, balance heavy structures, and ensure their garments were flexible enough for the stage. The collaborative effort extended well beyond classroom walls. Parents and whānau generously offered their support by sourcing sustainable materials from home and lending a hand with the more complex construction elements.
Local experts and community members provided valuable tips, demonstrating technical skills that helped students refine their creations. The culmination of everyone’s hard work saw a packed-out school hall filled with proud parents, whānau, and community members. Taking to the stage, the young designers and models demonstrated newfound poise, public speaking confidence, and stage presence. As music played and slideshows projected each team's creative journey, the audience was treated to an unforgettable celebration of student agency, artistry, and community spirit. The journey was about far more than just the final garments; it was about watching our students step out of their comfort zones, discover new creative passions, and take true ownership of their vision. Seeing them shine as they brought their imaginative designs to life on stage was a testament to their dedication, artistic grit, and courage.
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It is not too late to enrol in an Eastbourne course The spring training session is: Sunday 1st November 2026 , 100 metres north of WildFinder Pencarrow bike hire. In Google Maps enter Wildfinder Pencarrow, 519 Muritai Road, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt.
Cost The fee for the initial training is $40.00 per dog and it is $30.00 for a refresher. All this fee goes to Willy and pays for his time, travel costs (he lives in Woodville), accommodation, meals etc. Payment, which is made when you check-in needs to be in cash or
by bank transfer to Willy Marsh’s account. This could be done via your cell phone if you have the facility, or you can do this at home a couple of days before the training. To book contact ross@penguinavoidance.org Check In “Office” and Locations You must check in before proceeding to the training area at your designated time. The check in “Office” is a large motorhome registration number KRR300. In Eastbourne the “Office” will be parked 100 metres north of WildFinder Pencarrow bike hire. Please keep your dog/s in the car while you check in.
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Kia ora neighbour - Kerry Makin-Byrd
Kia ora neighbours! One of my favourite parts about meeting people in our community is learning about all the ways people do meaningful mahi (work) in the world. There is no lack of need and so many ways to give back. Plus compassionate action is a delicious
antidote to the creeping feelings of disconnection and hopelessness that can arise when we passively observe suffering both near and far. I’m excited to introduce Heidi Holbrook, almost-registered-nurse and local.
Please email me at kerry@drkerrymakinbyrd. com to nominate anyone who you think should be highlighted in this column.
Ko Heidi Holbrook tōku ingoa. My ancestry is Scottish, English, Swiss and New Zealand European. I grew up in Napier until the age of 16, when I moved to Wellington to attend the New Zealand School of Dance. My loved ones would describe me as nurturing and tenacious. Now I call Eastbourne and the Wairarapa home, nestled between the mountains, rivers and ocean. When and how did you decide to land in Eastbourne? I kept finding myself in Eastbourne during my second year of nursing placements at Hutt Hospital. A fellow nursing student kindly put me up in her home in Days Bay, and another retired nurse hosted me in Muritai. We fell in love with the welcoming community and the peaceful bush-and-seaside setting, so we moved here in December 2025. There is also a special family connection. My mother's parents ran the dairy on Rimu Street in the 1950s, and it is wonderful to have Mum visit and reminisce about her childhood memories of the area. Have you ever had an experience that changed the direction of your life? Yes. Watching the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the struggles of displaced people around the world had a profound impact on me. I remember thinking, "This could be me and my family. If I were in that situation, with very little choice, I would hope someone would come and help." Around the same time, I met a Red Cross nurse who spoke about her career, which included volunteering in remote communities and war
zones. It felt as though the pieces of a puzzle were coming together. As a teenager I had a strong sense of social justice, and I wanted to explore that part of myself more deeply.
guiding me all along, saying, "Trust your instincts and have no regrets." How do you spend your days now? Alongside preparing for interviews and studying for my state final nursing exams, I am getting ready for my first humanitarian
I volunteered with the Red Cross Refugee Settlement Programme, helping refugee families settle into their new communities. With no healthcare experience but plenty of determination, I began working as a healthcare assistant. Confident I had found the right path, I embarked on a three-year journey with Massey University to become a registered nurse at the age of 54. If you could whisper advice to your younger self, what would you say? I think my wiser self has been
nursing deployment to Ukraine in December. I will be volunteering with the American NGO Global Care Force, working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary medical team delivering primary healthcare in areas facing acute healthcare shortages. My role will include helping in clinics, assessing patients, escalating concerns to doctors, and supporting patient flow so doctors have more time to diagnose and treat people.
Kia ora neighbour - Heidi Holbrook Kerry Makin-Byrd
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Kia ora neighbour - Heidi Holbrook Kerry Makin-Byrd Sometimes, with the help of an interpreter, my role may simply be to sit with patients and listen to their stories. Most importantly, I hope to let the Ukrainian people know they have not been forgotten. It is hugely expensive to deploy a medical team for a month, costing around US$33,000. My goal is to raise NZ$10,000 to help purchase medical supplies for distribution in Ukraine, while covering my own airfares. If anyone would like to support my trip, donations of any size can be made at:globalcareforce. managedmissions.com/MyTrip/ heidiholbrook1
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I am also baking homemade gingerbread biscuits until 17 November, selling for $10 a bag of 6. To place an order, please contact: holbrookfg@gmail.com If you could make one wish for our community, what would it be? That we continue to be kind to one another and never lose sight of those who are less fortunate than ourselves.
BURDAN'S GATE BEACH CLEAN UP Sunday, November 15th 9:00-12:00. Everyone of all ages is welcome and encouraged to come along for any length of time - every little bit makes a difference. Bags and gloves provided. We'll be set up at the usual spot just before Burdan's Gate, at the start of the Pencarrow Road. Since our April clean-up, Hutt City Council has installed bollards along the grassy picnic area where we congregate. This is intended to discourage drivers from parking on the grass and driving onto the beach. Hopefully Council will be installing similar bollards just south of this area to secure the rest of the beach. I’m also pleased to announce that the twice-yearly beach cleans will now be 'sponsored' by MIRO. It’s great to have the backing of a well-established and highly respected local organisation. Thanks so much for your continuing support. Our shoreline would be in horrible condition if we weren’t doing this twice a year.
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Off lead dogs risk precious wildlife Robert Ashe, East Harbour Ranger robert.ashe@gw.govt.nz
We’re fortunate in Eastbourne to have large, scenic areas where we can run our dogs off lead. It’s also not uncommon to encounter dogs off lead in the Northern Forest, despite this being illegal under local laws. Some people are not comfortable around dogs and a one-on-one encounter with an uncontrolled dog in the forest can be intimidating for them. The other reason to keep your dog on lead in the forest is to protect the wildlife we love. Kiwi will imminently return to our forests as their population numbers grow and spread nearby in the Remutaka Forest Park. Kiwi can fight off most predators, but they have no defence against dogs. And dogs find the smell of kiwi almost impossible to resist.
Georgina Tucker recently photographed these paradise ducks in Lowry Bay moments before this off-lead dog attacked them.
Dogs are the leading cause of death for adult kiwi.
Please don’t let your dog be the one that kills the first kiwi returning to our hills after a 100 year absence.
Strong El Niño may close parks
Earth Sciences New Zealand (formerly NIWA) are forecasting a hotter and windier summer, this year, which may result in some park closures near us due to the extreme fire risk. The good news is that the Northern Forest is likely to remain a safe place to visit this summer. Mature forest is more resilient to drying out. The bad news is that the other two regions of East Harbour Regional Park have some of the highest fire risks in Wellington. Baring Head/Ōrua Pouanui and the Parangarahu Lakes are areas where stock grazing has been retired to enable native restoration. While these areas are in transition from farm to forest, hot, dry, summer winds can quickly turn the long grass into a tinderbox. Greater Wellington is taking steps to reduce the risk of fires in
Baring Head during the summer of 2024. You can’t outrun a grass fire (or the smoke) in a strong nor’ wester.
both these places and speed up their transition to forest. We’ve cut bare earth fire breaks through the grassy areas, planted lowerflammable native plant fire breaks, and put up new fire signs to help visitors be more aware of the risks while visiting. A new fire arrow will soon be going in at Burdans Gate. At the time of writing, the fire risk at Baring Head is low. Our wet winter and cool spring have
helped to keep the grass green and the ground moist. But this will quickly change following a week or two of warm, strong nor’ westerlies. I’ll try to give you as much warning as possible of impending restrictions around park use or possible closure. As always, if you see smoke or flames this summer, call 111 immediately and ask for ‘Fire’.
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Candidate Profiles Make sure you have your say! Ginny Andersen I love the Hutt Valley and feel lucky to be raising my family here. I know what makes our communities special, and I also know many families are feeling the pressure, from the rising cost of living and housing to balancing work and family life. I was first elected to Parliament in 2017 and have worked hard for the Hutt ever since. Before entering Parliament, I worked in public service roles, including with New Zealand Police and the Office of Treaty Settlements. Those experiences taught me the importance of listening, building trust and finding practical solutions.
My focus is on making Eastbourne and the Hutt Valley great places to live, work and raise a family. I’ll fight for good local jobs, more social housing and better access to healthcare, so families have the security and opportunities they need to get ahead. Te Reo Māori is important to me, and I’ve enjoyed learning to speak and teaching community classes. I work hard, I listen and I genuinely care about our community. I want to help build a future where our communities are strong and our kids can build their futures here at home.
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here from Petone in mid-2023 and we absolutely love it. Thank you to everyone in the community who has made me, Jenna, Jeremy, Matilda and Ladyhawke feel so welcome. My priority as the MP for Hutt South is the same as when I was first elected – getting things done for our community. It’s been a tough few years but I think the Hutt is heading in the right direction. The Eastern Bays and Petone to Ngauranga seawalls and shared paths are open. Melling and RiverLink are
Hours is now open every day in a modern new facility. Big school upgrades at Hutt Valley High and Hutt Intermediate are about to kick off. We’re putting solar panels on schools all over the Hutt – including at Muritai School! It’s a huge privilege to serve as your local MP. I’m seeking your support so I can continue to be your strong voice and keep working hard for our community in Parliament.
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Candidate Profiles Make sure you have your say! Alastair Boyce I am a Lower Hutt lad who went on to operate and own hospitality venues and related businesses, most notably The Backbencher Pub & Café, and in the process employed over 4500 people. By PARTY VOTING New Zealand First you will help ensure a stable coalition government that puts New Zealanders First. Locally to the Eastbourne community New Zealand First supports reliable transport, infrastructure resilience, protecting the environment, rates caps and greater efficiencies and productivity for local services and public safety. Nationally New Zealand First will break up the monopolies of power companies, supermarkets and banks while giving small business a tax reduction from 28% to 20%.
The age for superannuation will remain 65 and 66% of the median wage. Kiwisaver will be extended to birth enabling a realistic path toward home ownership and secure retirement. New Zealand First will continue to invest in economic growth through regional and infrastructure investment with a Sovereign Wealth Fund, fast-track legislation and mining exploration with environmental safeguards. We back our primary sector to lead export led growth and support energy security with the Marsden Point Economic zone. New Zealand First is the only party that will take on the monopolies and actively promote economic growth to give hope and prosperity for all New Zealanders by promoting
Ben Wylie-van Eerd Tena koutou readers, my name is Ben Wylie-van Eerd. In my day job I’m a research scientist at Robinson Research Institute, which is a descendant of the old DSIR. One of the reasons I’m standing is because I think it would be great to get some more science and engineering experience into our Parliament. But what really motivates me to stand again is the huge number of our young people who feel they have to leave New Zealand in order to make a good future for themselves. The parties of the status quo have led us gradually down a path of declining productivity, worsening housing affordability, and ageing infrastructure. In the
New Zealand of today, home ownership rates are still dropping and youth unemployment is at record levels. We need some new ideas, and a different approach to doing politics to turn that around. Rather than flip flopping between two blocs, let’s focus on the ideas that have broad public support – ideas like growing our high-tech sector, building a stable 10 year plan for healthcare, protecting our oceans, and limiting political donations – and let’s do a good job of them. Vote for Opportunity, and help us change politics for good!
common sense solutions, equality of opportunity and pragmatic interventions. PARTY VOTE NEW ZEALAND FIRST to balance political extremes with the steady hand of experience.
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Candidate Profiles Make sure you have your say! Courtney White “Kia ora, I’m Courtney. For me, Eastbourne is home. I grew up just down the road in the Hutt, and have been an Eastbourne resident for the past year. When I look around the Bays I see families like mine who all want the same things - a strong community, a healthy environment, and a future where our kids can afford to stay, find good work, and enjoy the things that make this place so special. Living by the water is something we’re incredibly lucky to do. But loving something also means looking after it. We need to prepare our communities for the impacts of climate change, cut emissions and protect our
incredible natural environment. I believe we can do all that while building a thriving economy. Supporting local businesses, creating good jobs and making life more affordable don’t have to come at the expense of nature. We just need to think differently about how we do things, and put people and planet at the centre. That’s why I’m standing for the Green Party. I want a fairer system where our wealth creates opportunities for everyone, not just those who already have the most. I want this place to thrive, and I want our kids to have every reason to be fiercely proud of our home.”
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Fancy Frocks, Tai Chi and Tartines High Tea
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For over 20 years there have been Eastbourne locals gathering to practise Tai Chi, nowadays they meet overlooking the ocean at the Eastbourne Yacht Club. Part of their weekly ritual has become a visit to the Eastbourne village cafe, Tartines French Cafe & Deli. This October the group is “frocking up” for the Ovarian Cancer Foundation fundraiser, “Froctober”. They will embrace their inner fabulousness as they dress up and “wave hands like clouds” to speak out for ovarian cancer research. Tartines have generously offered a prize of High Tea for two, if you make a donation at Tartines, and fill out a ticket to go in the draw. This will be drawn on the last Wednesday morning of October. Ovarian cancer remains one of the least survivable cancers affecting women, and research into it is still critically underfunded. There is currently no screening test for Ovarian Cancer and the symptoms are often missed. Treatments haven’t significantly improved in over 30 years and the five-year survival rate is just 43%. Every two days a Kiwi woman dies from ovarian cancer. Money collected will fund research in New Zealand to
develop new methods for early detection, more targeted treatments or preventative measures to save lives and offer hope to women and their families facing this devastating disease. Another goal of the Tai Chi group is to raise awareness of the symptoms of Ovarian Cancer so that some cases may have better outcomes. Symptoms include: • Bloating. • Abdominal, back, or pelvic pain. Changes in bowel habits. • Eating less and feeling fuller, • Needing to pee more, or urgently. • Fatigue. See your GP if you experience any of these for 4 weeks or more. The group wants to encourage as many as possible to join the fun, start their own Froctober event and donate. Getting involved is simple: get dressed up (however that looks for you!) and use it to start conversations, turn heads, and encourage people to donate.
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Look up “Froctober NZ” online to get the details. So dress up, invite a friend and create an event. You could make an occasion of the exquisite French cuisine at Tartines, and donate while you're there. Happy Froctober! Donations can be made at Tartines, or use this QR code, or at https:// www.frocktober. org.nz/donate then search for Eastbourne Tai Chi.
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Special grants will assist the elderly of Eastbourne-Bays
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For the first time in its history, the Okiwi Trust has given grants beyond its long-established services’ funding. The trust’s core activity is to provide funding for a volunteer driving service and social outings for the elderly residents of Eastbourne-Bays. Last year, trustees decided to donate around $23,000 from the trust’s investment portfolio income to charities that directly benefit Eastbourne-Bays residents, particularly older residents. One grant of $10,000 has been donated to Te Omanga Hospice to fund three new medical-grade La-Z-Boy power-lift recliner chairs. These are now being used in the hospice’s inpatient unit in Lower Hutt. Made to medical specifications, the chairs support patients who are frail, have limited mobility, or experience pain, breathlessness and fatigue. Their power-lift function helps patients to sit down and stand up safely and independently, reducing fall risk and promoting confidence. The adjustable positioning means patients are assisted with pain management, circulation, skin health and overall wellbeing. Chief executive of Te Omanga Hospice Dianna Taylor is delighted Okiwi Trust has been able to provide the funding for the new chairs. “These chairs give patients greater comfort
Registered nurse Evonne Tee, Okiwi Trust chair George Tuffin and trustee Anne Manchester with one of the new La-Z-Boy recliner chairs
and independence, and their whānau have a comfortable seat when they visit their loved one. We expect these chairs to make a difference to local families for many years to come.” A second grant of $13,180 has been given to the Wellington Free Ambulance to purchase a powered stair chair that has been specifically designed for emergency responders. This will be stored and used from the Lower Hutt Ambulance Station and predominately used by Patient Transfer Service (PTS) crews. PTS operates 365 days a year, facilitating the safe and efficient transportation of patients
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OBITUARY: George William Gibbs Ann Packer
25 November 1937 – 10 September 2026 Eastbourne biologist, entomologist and awardwinning author George Gibbs died last month, aged 88.
back in New Zealand – then graduated to a windsurfer in the 1980s. At Victoria University, where he became a lecturer after studying there himself, Born in Wellington, George George was everybody’s initially lived in Eastbourne favourite teacher, according with his parents and, apart to tributes online. He did from time spent overseas his job well, inspiring those on research trips and starting out, and mentoring sabbaticals, lived much of his many. Respected by all with a life on this side of the harbour, passion for the natural world, first in Lowry Bay then high he helped found Zealandia, above Muritai Rd in an awardand supported causes such winning home designed by as the recent Save the Gerald Parsonson, on family Denniston Plateau and the land protected by a QEII 100 Year Moth project. His covenant. He had lived in the research took the family to house down below as a child. places as diverse as Norway George was the only child and a town called Wool, in of an only child: his mother Dorset, where he studied the George Gibbs, photographed the week before he Stella, a botanist and artist died, at a reception to honour the moth collection insects of chalk streams. married to Bill Gibbs, who he has given to Te Papa Moths, butterflies, worked for Shell Oil, was the glowworms and wētā were at the Tararua Tramping Club – his daughter of entomologist all on his radar, but George’s true folks were early members – and George Vernon Hudson, a passion was the archaic species London-born collector, astronomer their life back then was “full of known as jaw-moths, which lovely trips in the bush,” says and natural history artist who Keena. “We had a good old time – don’t have a proboscis. Such arrived in New Zealand as a primitive fauna tell us how species we made our own fun.” motherless 14-year-old, and died diversified over time and space as Yachting was an important part when his grandson was eight. In Gondwana fractured and drifted of George’s younger life – he 2020 George wrote the memoir apart. Of the 3000 specimens in An Exquisite Legacy, fulfilling a always belonged to a club and his collection gifted to Te Papa, promise made to his mother, who competed in races. With Muritai 2000 are micromoths; George left notebooks, collection cabinets school chum Colin Dalziel, and the collected his first aged 14, in full of precious specimens, and help of neighbour Hal Wagstaff, Arthurs Pass. seven books of hand-painted he designed and built “Chamois”, His 1980 book on New Zealand illustrations to the grandson an R class sailing dinghy that was butterflies is still considered named after him. considered “light years ahead” the go-to reference. Always of its time. The pair won at least The cabinets, themselves interested in biogeography – three national championships. treasured objects, are now in Te “what lives where and why” Papa’s collection, where George’s Living in Sydney while a PhD – George wrote Ghosts of own specimens, from a lifetime of student, George still sailed. Keena Gondwana: the history of life collecting micromoths – botanical remembers trips across town in New Zealand as a text book name Micropterigidae – will go, from Glebe, where they lived in a for one of his courses. This “big once Te Papa specialists have terrace house with an outside loo, picture exercise, an attempt to assessed the wooden boxes very early on Saturday mornings, put pure science into everyday of tiny glittery specimens, and with the mast of a Finn class yacht language”, won a Montana Book the files, folders and notebooks tied precariously atop their VW Award in 2007 and was revised encapsulating a lifetime’s work, car. He continued sailing when in 2016 with new discoveries that long ago took over Keena’s the family arrived – Nici, the first including a kiwi fossil. An pottery studio under the house. Exquisite Legacy was published of three children, was born in Keena Milne met George Gibbs in 2020. Australia, and Blair and Shona
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Handy tips to keep your garden looking great all year round!
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The warmer weather is now in sight and with it comes the weeds, pests and diseases. The focus for this month is keeping these under control and the best way to do that is to make sure your plants are well watered and well fed.
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GARDEN TIPS & TRICKS FRUIT ` Feed all fruiting crops. ` What to plant: Raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, boysenberries, feijoas, lemons, oranges, mandarins, limes, passionfruit, grapes, kiwifruit and tamarillos.
VEGETABLES ` Existing tomato plants will need a little care, ensure they are staked, laterals are taken off and they are fed with tomato food.
KEY POINTS ` Existing tomato plants will need a little care, ensure they are staked, laterals are taken off and they are fed with tomato food.
` Keep planting salad crops for summer harvesting.
` Keep planting salad crops for summer harvesting.
` Now is the time to plant a second crop of potatoes.
` Finish planting summer vegetables and herbs such as chillies, courgettes, cucumbers, beans and basil. ` Watch for insects on roses. Spray them if necessary. ` Feed all fruiting crops, flowering annuals, perennials and flowering shrubs.
` Finish planting summer vegetables and herbs such as chillies, courgettes, cucumbers, beans and basil.
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` What to plant: Tomatoes, cucumbers, capsicums, eggplants, lettuce, corn, spinach, spring onions, beetroot, celery and cabbage. Stagger planting over four to six weeks for a continuous harvest through summer.
FLOWERS ` Plant your colour for Christmas and summer in pots. ` Plant to attract bees into the garden.
` Plant your colour for Christmas and summer in pots.
` Liquid feed all flowering annuals and perennials with an all-purpose fertiliser.
` Plant to attract bees into the garden.
` Spray roses with insect and fungus control products suitable for roses and feed with a rose specific fertiliser. Reduce the spread of disease by removing any dead leaves and clippings from around the base.
` Now is the time to plant a second crop of potatoes.
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WHAT'S ON Mondays • Retired Persons’ Assn meet 4th Mon, 10am St Ronan's Church hall for morning tea followed by a speaker - $2 entry. Transport can be arranged for these meetings on request, ph 562 7365 or 562 8387. • “Baby Bounce & Rhyme” at the library 10.00am. • Toy Library - 7.30-8.30pm. EastbourneToyLibrary on Facebook. Kathy 0273551950. •DB Playcentre Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings, from 9:30am to 12 noon. Drop in anytime to visit a session or email daysbay@playcentre.org.nz to arrange a visit. • The Historical Society’s Eastbourne History Room above the library is open 2-4 pm every Monday. • Eastbourne Volunteer Fire Brigade training every Monday 7-9pm. Ph 562 7001 for more info. • Keas - 5:15pm - 6:15pm. Ed 021 738 699. • Junior sailing at Muritai Yacht Club, 4:307:00 weather dependent. More info: myc. org.nz Tuesdays • Mindful Mummas group for Mums and preschool children. Childminder onsite. 1011.30. Text Emily 027 552 6119 to join or go to bemoreyou.co.nz for more info. •DB Playcentre Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings, from 9:30am to 12 noon. Drop in anytime to visit a session or email daysbay@playcentre.org.nz to arrange a visit. • Muritai Tennis Club 9.30–noon. Merryn 562 0236. • Eastbourne Homebirth Group 1st Tuesday of the month. Phone Kate 562-7096. • Indoor Bowls Club 1.30pm, at the croquet club, Oroua Street. Rosemary 562 7365 • Menzshed 9 till 12 , Williams Park, Barrie barrielittlefair@gmail.com 0204 1234511. Women welcome. • 8.30am Nia Natural Dance Classes (low impact - teens to 70+) Music Movement Magic - Muritai Yacht Club - call Amanda 021 316692 www.niainwellington.com. Classes run to Dec 8
• Sing Eastbourne: 7.30pm, San Antonio Jenny 0274 572 839 • Toy Library - 9.30am-10.30am. Wednesdays • Cubs: 5.30pm - 7.00pm, Ed 021 738 699. • Venturers - 7:15pm - 9pm - Ed 021 738 699. • Library preschool story time 10.00 am. • Pt Howard Playcentre Wed 9.15 -11.45am. pcpointhoward@gmail.com • Scottish Country Dance. Merryn 562 0236. • Bridge Club 7-10pm. Shona 562 7073. •DB Playcentre Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings, from 9:30am to 12 noon. Drop in anytime to visit a session or email daysbay@playcentre.org.nz to arrange a visit. • “Steady as You Go” Age Concern sponsored Falls Prevention and Exercise Programme. Held 11.30 each Wednesday at Eastbourne Community Hall. Classes are held for 1 hour and is free for the first session. Improve your strength and balance to reduce falls and injuries. Falls are preventable. Please join us! • Tai Chi 9.40am Muritai Yacht Club Lyn 021 1428915 Thursdays • Menzshed 9 till 12 , Williams Park, Barrie barrielittlefair@gmail.com 0204 1234511. Women welcome. • St Ronan’s Mainly Music, 9.15am-11.15am, during school terms. Contact Cathy 027 213 9342. • East Harbour Women’s Club,- Bolivia 12.45pm, Contact Glendyr ph: 0210303480. Guest Speaker (3rd week of month) 6pm, drinks and nibbles provided, Contact Celeste 021 206 5713 •Lions meet 2nd Thursday of the month at the Eastbourne Sports and Services Club, Tuatoru St 6.30 pm. New members and visitors are welcome. Graham 562 8819. • Scouts 6pm-8pm - Ed 021 738 699 Fridays • Pop in and Play playgroup at St Ronan's Church Hall, 9am-11.30am during school terms. All preschoolers (0-4 years) welcome. Carly 022 528 8823.
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The Eastbourne Herald, October 2026
Eastbourne 222 Marine Drive, Lowry Bay
A generational waterfront estate
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Positioned on the Lowry Bay shoreline, 222 Marine Drive is a significant waterfront estate dating to the early 1900s and reimagined by Studio Pacific Architecture.
Rich in history and exceptional in scale, this is a rare waterfront property offering an extraordinary lifestyle and the potential to become a generational family estate.
Tender (unless sold prior) Closing 12pm, Wed 2 Dec 2026 120 Queens Drive, Hutt Central View by appointment Matt Hourigan 027 542 7604 matt.hourigan@bayleys.co.nz Ann Curtis 021 726 070
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The residence offers four bedrooms, generous living spaces and dedicated media rooms, complemented by a pool and spa, full tennis court, gymnasium and separate three-bedroom guest cottage.
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Eastbourne 2 Tawa Street
A coastal home of rare calm
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Set in one of Eastbourne’s most sheltered, sun-filled positions, this substantial 361sqm coastal residence combines refined design, privacy and exceptional living. Beautifully proportioned living spaces centre around a generous kitchen, stone island and scullery. Upstairs, the master suite enjoys expansive views across Eastbourne Beach and Wellington Harbour. Outside, mature planting, established hedging and an expansive wraparound deck create a remarkable sense of enclosure. Sheltered from the southerly and positioned to make the most of the sun, the garden feels less suburban and more like a private retreat. A separate studio apartment above the double garage provides flexible accommodation for guests, extended family or working from home.
Tender (will not be sold prior) Closing 12pm, Wed 11 Nov 2026 120 Queens Drive, Hutt Central View by appointment Matt Hourigan 027 542 7604 matt.hourigan@bayleys.co.nz
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