Thursday 24 July
Gulf News Thursdays in Surfdale: Make new friends over a cuppa, cake and chat from 1pm-3pm every Thursday at the Surfdale Hall.
The Winter Collective: Uniting four local boutique wineries and award-winning craft gin and botanical vodka, from Wednesdays to Sundays until 17 September with tours, classes, tastings and more at the Waiheke Distilling Co. 258 Cowes Bay Road.
‘Believe It Or Not’ quiz: Every Thursday from 7pm-9pm at Club Waiheke Bowling Club, Surfdale. All welcome.
Friday 25 July
Waiheke Short Play Festival: The annual festival is back at Artworks Theatre with five short plays, each performed by local talent over three days. Starts at 7.30pm tonight and tomorrow (Saturday 26) and 2pm matinee on Sunday 27. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
Bistro Night: On the last Friday on the month, Tantalus transforms into a cosy French bistro. From 6.30pm at Tantalus Estate. Book at Tantalus.co.nz
Waiheke Community Art Gallery: Three exhibitions on until 17 August: Fiona Pardington’s Selected Works, Ekaterina Dimieva’s Wonderbird and Wanda Gillespie’s The Shape of Being and Becoming. Open seven days a week from 10am-4pm, 2 Korora Road, Oneroa. Free entry.
Winemaker’s Hour at Cable Bay: Every Friday at 2pm, Ashton Henriks offers a behind-the-scenes look at winemaking. Cable Bay Vineyard, 12 Nick Johnstone Drive, Oneroa.
Community Lunch: Create a delicious lunch while reducing food waste. Free. Cooking starts at 11am and eating at 1pm. Every Friday, the Waiheke Sustainability Centre, Mako Street.
Saturday 26 July
Ostend Saturday Market: Locally made crafts, books, artisan food and more. Every Saturday 8am-1pm. Under the trees and in the Ostend Memorial Hall, Belgium Street. waihekeostendmarket.co.nz
Native tree planting with Forest and Bird: Most weekends at either Mātiatia or Onetangi. Keen to volunteer, text Lincoln on 022 653 0115 for details.
Book Launch: Jonathan McQuillan’s is launching his debut novel High Impact Insensitivity, a neuro-diverse satirical thriller set on Waiheke at 2pm at Waiheke Library.
Tropic Like It’s Hot: A midwinter fundraiser for the Waiheke Dolphins Netball with cocktails, dancing, a mega raffle and music from DJ Alisha. From 7.30pm at the Waiheke Island Resort, Palm Beach. Tickets from events.humanitix.com/tropic-like-its-hot
Waiheke Short Play Festival: Five short plays, each performed by locals over three days. 7.30pm tonight and 2pm matinee tomorrow (Sunday) at Artworks Theatre. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
Midwinter Christmas at the RSA: A four course European menu with music from The Shenanigans. $60 per person. From 5pm at the RSA, Ostend. To book call 021 0273 2827 or email babickasrsa@yahoo.com
An Evening of Folk and Classical with Zephyr Wills: A special folk and classical concert in an intimate, relaxed setting. Doors open at 6.30pm at Ōmiha Memorial Hall, Rocky Bay. $20 cash/bank transfer on the door.
Te Motu Cellar Door Nights: A night of wine, vinyl, with special guest Mike Wood of Te Rere Estate. From 5pm to late at The Shed, Te Motu Vineyard.
Sunday 27 July
Waiheke Short Play Festival: Final performance 2pm matinee at Artworks Theatre. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
Lynda Wharton; Sharing the People’s Stories: Founder of the Health Forum NZ, health researcher and author Lynda Wharton shares the personal stories of kiwis affected by Covid-19 injections and regulations. From 2pm-5pm at Ostend Hall. Pre-book a seat at www.waihekepha.nz Koha at the door.
Spicy Sundays: Every Sunday in winter The Heke is adding three delicious authentic curry dishes to the regular menu on Sundays only. Open 12pm-7pm. The Heke, Onetangi Road.
Family Feast at the RSA: Family banquet every Sunday from 6pm-8pm at the RSA. $25pp including dessert. Book by Sunday 10am by texting 021 0273 2827 or email babickasrsa@yahoo.com
Red Shed Gallery: The Palm Beach gallery is open weekends, 10am-4pm at 74a Palm Road.
Museum and Historic Village: Open Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, 11am-3pm at 165 Onetangi Road. Entry by donation.
Monday 28 July
‘Believe It Or Not’ Quiz: Every Monday throughout winter from 6pm at Charlie Farley’s, The Strand, Onetangi. Free entry. All welcome.
Intro to Improv: Come learn the basics of improvisation from local improv legends Lisa Garrity and Catherine Boyd-Bell. Every Monday at Artworks Theatre from 7pm-9pm. $10 per week.
Tuesday 29 July
My AI Twin: Local playwright Shirin Brown’s play will be showing at the Basement Theatre in Auckland. Opens tonight and runs until Sunday 3 August. Starring Mikaela Old, Roger Mason, Heather Glover and Zach Boyd. Tickets from iticket.co.nz
Quiz Night: ‘Believe It Or Not’ quiz nights every Tuesday from 7pm at Waiheke RSA in Ostend; $5 per head. All welcome.
Reach Out Waiheke Games Catchup: A space for people to meet. Free, just show up. Every Tuesday, 1.30-3.30pm at the Surfdale Hall. Contact 027 330 0465.
Wednesday 30 July
Bingo: $20pp, 6.30pm start, all proceeds to Reach Out Waiheke, supporting mental health in our community. Sponsored by Placemakers, cash and spot prizes
Coming events
The Song and Poetry Thing: A live evening of original song and poetry in an open mic format on Thursday 31 July. July’s guest performer is current Poet Laureate Chris Tse. Performer sign-up at 6.30pm, event starts 7pm at the Sustainability Centre, Oneroa.
Rebus Waiheke Meeting: Monthly meeting on the first Friday of each month. Guest speakers on topical issues, morning tea and a social get-together for retired and semi-retired residents. We welcome visitors, no charge. Friday 1 August from 10am-12pm at the Palm Beach Community Hall.
Hazy Nights at Alibi: Great music, cold beers and a reason to stay out late. Celebrating International Beer Day with drink specials on all beers. Music from DJ’s Murry Sweetpants and Tandra. Friday 1 August from 6pm-late at Alibi Brewing. Free entry.
Paint and Gin: Sketch and Watercolour Workshop and Distillery Tour at the Waiheke Distilling Co with artist Anna Engels. Discover the delicate beauty of water colour as you paint Waiheke’s breathtaking vistas. Includes gin tasting board, shared platter, G&T, distillery tour and gift commemorative distillery gift. $199 pp. Saturday 2 August from 2pm-5:30pm. To book go to waihekedistilling.co.nz
Play the Piano Like a Pro: Want to play the piano like a pro, even though you’ve never had a lesson in your life? Don Baillie will be demonstrating our Pianola, a 100-year-old automated piano. Entry by donation. Sunday 3 August from 12pm-3pm at the Waiheke Museum, 165 Onetangi Road.
Waiheke High School Open Day: Discover Your Future at Waiheke High School. Outstanding academic success, benefit from small class sizes and individualised attention, specialised Junior School expertise, dive into our unique sea sports and outdoor education programs.
Sunday 3 August from 10am-12 pm at 11 Donald Bruce Road. Rain date: 10 August. www.waihekehigh.school.nz
Jared Fell Comedian Magician: Jared returns to Wild Estate on Friday 8 August from 8pm. R18 show. For tickets contact 372 4225.
Potpourri of Romantics: Waiheke Choral Society’s mid-year concert will be held on Friday 8 August at 7pm at Rocky Bay Memorial Hall, Omiha and Sunday 10 August at 2pm at St Peter’s Church, Oneroa. Tickets $20 ($15 concession) from choir members or Shop the Rock, Oneroa
Best Left Bent vs Trauma Party: Two local bands are playing live at Artworks Theatre on Saturday 9 August. Doors open 7:30pm. $20 presale or $25 on the door. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
Winter Café Pop Up Fundraiser Extravaganza: A fundraiser for Waiheke Homeschool group to help their goal of an education residence in Japan. Enjoy a coffee, teas, chai and hot chocolate with some delicious home baking, games, bingo and origami. Sunday 10 August from 9am-12pm at the Onetangi Community Hall.
Winter Spirits and Cocktail Masterclass: Tantalus are holding a monthly masterclass complete with tastings, stories, mixology magic, and snacks from the Alibi kitchen. August’s spirit is tequila. Tuesday 12 August from 5pm-7pm at Tantalus Estate. Book at alibibrewing.co.nz
Gin Immersion Experience: Discover how we build blends and distil beautiful botanical gins—from start to finish. Includes a delicious lunch platter, a guided gin tasting, G&T of your choice, take home bottle. Saturday 16 August from 10.30am-3pm at the Waiheke Distilling Co. To book go to waihekedistilling.co.nz
Police 1081: One Night. One Case. Zero Script. Senior Detective Abigail Starch and much loved taxi driver/Detective Ron Husky are back on the beat, joined by several overzealous community members and a few dodgy suspects. Improvised, ridiculous, and only for one night. Saturday 16 August. Doors open 6.30pm at Artworks Theatre. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
Seinafo Piano Quintet: Seinafo Piano Quintet are musicians studying at University of Auckland. In celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the death of Shostakovich, the concert includes his epic piano quintet in G minor. Sunday 17 August from 5pm. Tickets from musicalmuseum.org.nz
National Poetry Day: On Friday 22 August we’re celebrating the day on Waiheke with a vibrant programme celebrating the power of words in our community. A Poetry Competition, Poetry on the Pavement using chalk in the Artworks Courtyard and around Oneroa and an Open Mic at the Library. Whether you’re an experienced poet, a first-time writer, or simply love to listen, we invite everyone to join us in celebrating poetry’s power to bring people together. Details to be announced soon.
Jazz Supperclub with Love Square: Casita Miro is bringing back its Jazz Series. Three-course fiesta menu accompanied by the jazz trio Love Square. From 6pm-10pm on Friday 29 August. Tickets from casitamiro.co.nz
Jazz Supperclub with Geléia: Three-course fiesta menu accompanied by Waiheke local jazz band Geléia. From 6pm-10pm on Friday 12 September. Tickets from casitamiro.co.nz
Jade String Quartet: Performance of great music written by the best and newest of composers here in New Zealand as well as the masterpieces from around the world. Sunday 14 September from 5pm.Tickets from musicalmuseum.org.nz
Winter Spirits and Cocktail Masterclass: Tantalus are holding a monthly masterclass complete with tastings, stories, mixology magic, and snacks from the Alibi kitchen. September’s spirit is gin and vermouth. Tuesday 23 September from 5pm-7pm at Tantalus Estate. Book at sevenrooms.com Tantalus offers.
Bistro Night: On the last Friday on the month, Tantalus transforms into a cosy French bistro – intimate tables, flickering firelight, and a menu rich with comfort and tradition. Friday 26 September from 6.30pm at Tantalus Estate. Tickets from Book at Tantalus.co.nz
Passione String Quartet: Featuring musicians studying at the University of Auckland. Sunday 19 October from 5pm. Tickets from musicalmuseum.org.nz
Winter Spirits and Cocktail Masterclass: Tantalus are holding a monthly masterclass complete with tastings, stories, mixology magic, and snacks from the Alibi kitchen. October’s spirit is vodka (with the Waiheke Distilling Co.). Tuesday 21 October from 5pm-7pm at Tantalus Estate. Book at sevenrooms.com Tantalus offers.
Ongoing events:
AA Driver and Vehicle Licensing Unit: First and third Wednesday of every month at Waiheke Adult Learning, Artworks complex, 8.30am-4pm. Enquiries phone 0800 822 422.
Waiheke Adult Learning: Courses and workshops to promote lifelong learning. For more information call 372 9868 or wal.org.nz. Located at Artworks complex, 2 Korora Rd.
Literacy Aotearoa Waiheke: Free classes in digital skills, computer training, essential communication, workplace readiness and more. Contact 022 5523 0408. Located at 8 Miami Avenue, Surfdale.
Amateur Radio Club: First Monday of the month at 7pm except on public holidays. Visitors welcome. Waiheke Community Radio, 4 Korora Road, Oneroa.
Badminton: Mondays and Thursdays from 7-9pm. All welcome, under 14s with an adult. Any questions text 027 910 4878. Recreation Centre at Waiheke High School, Donald Bruce Road.
Waiheke Cinema: Bookings at www.waihekecinema.co.nz. 2 Korora Road, Oneroa.
Bike Hub: Assistance with bike repairs and maintenance Thursdays-Sundays, 12-4pm on Mako Street, Oneroa.
Bingo in support of Project Reach Out: Every other Wednesday at 7pm. All welcome. 6.45pm. Waiheke Bowling Club, Marama Ave, Surfdale. waihekebowlingclub.co.nz
Blackpool Residents Association Social Night: Every second Friday of the month, 6pm-8pm, Old Blackpool School. BYO snacks and gold coin towards hall hire.
Bowls: New players welcome on Wednesdays at 1.30pm and Sundays at 9.45am. Waiheke Bowling Club, Marama Ave, Surfdale. waihekebowlingclub.co.nz
Breast Cancer Support Group meeting: Every second Tuesday of the month at Unit 2, 11 Moa Avenue, Oneroa, from 11am-1pm. For more information phone 372 7131.
Learn to play bridge: Beginner sessions at Catherine Mitchell Arts Centre, Putiki Road. Enquiries to Claire Stainton 027 634 0985 or staintonclaire7@gmail.com
Bridge Club: Sessions are Tuesday at 9.45am, Wednesday at 6.45pm and casual play Thursday 1pm at Catherine Mitchell Arts Centre, 32 Putiki Road, Ostend. waihekebridgeclub.co.nz
2020 Bridge Club: Mondays 7pm online in RealBridge and Thursdays in person from 7pm at Morra Hall. Casual players welcome. 2020waihekebridgeclub.co.nz
Cards (500, euchre): on Thursdays at 1.30pm at the Waiheke RSA, Belgium Street, Ostend.
Chat Group for the Elderly: Every Thursday from 10.30am-12pm at the Waiheke Library.
Chess Group: Social chess group meets Tuesdays 2pm-5pm at the Waiheke Library.
Choral Society: Every Tuesday at 7pm at Waiheke Musical Museum for choir practice. Phone Dee on 372 3456.
Citizens Advice Bureau: CAB Waiheke is open Monday-Friday 9.30am-3.30pm. Help with employment, tenancy and immigration issues and more. 372 8640
Club Night: Free live music from 6pm. All welcome. Waiheke Bowling Club, Marama Ave, Surfdale. waihekebowlingclub.co.nz
Club Night: Every Friday from 6pm at RSA, 29 Belgium Street, Ostend. All welcome.
Community garden working bees: All ages and experience levels welcome. Blackpool garden – third Sunday of the month 8.30-11am, corner of Moa Avenue and Nikau Road. Ostend garden – second Sunday of the month 9-11.30am, 30 Putiki Road. Surfdale Food Forest – first Sunday of the month 9.30am-midday.
Costume Hire – Otherworlds: Amazing variety of costumes and accessories to hire. Open every Thursday from 12–5pm at Artworks Theatre.
Croquet Club: At Oneroa Old Bowling Club on Mako Street. All welcome. For more information phone 027 276 4024.
Darts Club: Every Thursday 5.30pm at the Waiheke RSA, Belgium Street, Ostend. Friendly crowd, no need to register, all welcome.
Differently abled people and families: Support and get-togethers with Waiheke special needs group. For more information phone 022 191 0208.
Forest and Bird market stall: First Saturday of the month, 9am-12.30pm, Ostend Market. Lots of free information and pest-control advice. Bait and weed control products for sale.
Garden Club: Meets at Surfdale Hall, 1.30pm, fourth Friday of each month. New members welcome. Phone Sandra 022 171 1036.
Indoor bowls: 10.45am Tuesdays at the Red Cross rooms, above Waiheke Medical Centre, Oneroa.
Indoor bowls: From 1.30pm on Saturdays at the Waiheke RSA, Belgium Street, Ostend. All welcome.
Justice of the Peace: Monday and Thursday from 10am-12pm at the Citizens Advice Bureau, and Wednesday and Friday 10am-12pm at the library.
Karaoke with No’oroa: Every other Wednesday at 7pm at the Waiheke Bowling Club, Marama Ave, Surfdale.
Free legal clinic at CAB: Free half-hour legal appointments fortnightly on Fridays at Waiheke CAB in Oneroa. Contact 372 8640.
Improv night: Have fun with the legends from Waiheke Comedy on most Thursdays from 7pm at Artworks Theatre in Oneroa. Koha entry.
Life Drawing: Mondays 6.30pm and Wednesdays 9.30am at the Catherine Mitchell Arts Centre, 32 Putiki Road, Ostend. catherinemitchellartscentre.wordpress.com
Meat Free Mondays: A plant-based dinner with guest chefs every month. Cooking from 4pm or dinner at 6pm. Waiheke Sustainability Centre, Mako Street, Oneroa.
Music and movement for babies, pre-schoolers and parents: Every Wednesday from 9.30-11am during term at St Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Oneroa. Gold coin koha and a piece of fruit if you can. All welcome.
Morra Hall: For latest events lineup visit morrahall.co.nz/calendar
Photographer’s Collective: 7.30pm, second Thursday of the month. Held at the Catherine Mitchell Arts Centre.
Pickleball: Indoor at Waiheke Recreational Centre on Donald Bruce Road. Wednesdays and Fridays 4.30pm-6pm; Saturdays 3.30pm-5.30pm; Sundays women’s session 3pm-4pm, open session 4pm-5.30pm. All abilities welcome. Outdoor schedule is kept using playtimescheduler.com, use either postal code 1971 or 1081 to enable notifications. For info call Jeff on 027 501 9628.
Piripoho/Consolation Support Group: For people affected by the loss of a loved one through suicide. First Thursday of month, 5-6.30pm at Hau Ora/Piritahi Marae. Contact Judy Davis 372 0022.
Playcentre: Early childhood education. New members welcome. Contact 372 9480. Waiheke Island Playcentre, 5a Albert Crescent, Ostend.
Play Circle: For children aged one to three. Mondays and Fridays 9-11am. Fossil Bay Yurt during school term times. For more information email info@fossilbay.co.nz
Playgroup: Old Blackpool School Hall, 9am–11am every Tuesday and Thursday. $5 per family. Just show up. Email waihekeplaygroup@gmail.com.
Free games of pool: Tuesday to Sunday at the Waiheke RSA, 29 Belgium Street, Ostend. All welcome.
Post partum circle: A place where mothers come together with their little ones. For babies under 1. Mondays 11.45am-1pm. Fossil Bay Yurt during school term times. For more information email Fossil Bay info@fossilbay.co.nz
Pottery: Mondays 6pm, Tuesday 9.30am, Wednesdays 6pm and Thursday 6pm at the Catherine Mitchell Arts Centre, 32 Putiki Road, Ostend. catherinemitchellartscentre.wordpress.com
Pre-School Crafts: Every Thursday from 11.10-11.45am at the Waiheke Library, Oneroa.
Puna Reo Bilingual Māori Playgroup: The Pavilion, Donald Bruce Road. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-noon. For under 5’s. Phone Jane 021 139 1771 or 372 6991.
Quiz Nights ‘Believe It Or Not’ RSA: Every Tuesday night at 7pm $5 per person. Waiheke RSA, Belgium Street, Ostend.
Quiz Nights ‘Believe It Or Not’ Club Waiheke: Every Thursday at 6.45pm. All welcome. $5pp at the Waiheke Bowling Club, Marama Ave, Surfdale. For more info visit waihekebowlingclub.co.nz
Rebus Waiheke Meeting: First Friday of the month at Palm Beach Community Hall. Guest speakers and a social get together over morning tea for retired or soon-to-be retired residents. Visitors always welcome, no charge.
Rotary Waiheke: Meets each Monday from 7pm at Club Waiheke (Bowling Club), 2 Marama Ave, Surfdale. Phone Leighton 021 297 7360.
Sewing – All Things Fabric: Wednesdays 12.30pm and Fridays 9.30am at the Catherine Mitchell Arts Centre, 32 Putiki Road, Ostend. For details catherinemitchellartscentre.wordpress.com
Scottish Country Dance Club: Every Monday from midday to 2.30pm. All welcome. Contact Shirley on shirleybutler@xtra.co.nz or 021 263 8483.
The Song and Poetry Thing: A live evening of original song and poetry in an open mic format. Last Thursday of every month. Performer sign-up at 6.30pm, event starts 7pm at the Sustainability Centre, Mako Street, Oneroa.
Spinning and Weaving: Mondays 9am at the Catherine Mitchell Arts Centre, 32 Putiki Road, Ostend. For details visit catherinemitchellartscentre.wordpress.com
Spirit of Waiheke Morning Tea: Share parenting experience while children play and friendships are formed. Wednesdays 10.30am-midday at The Spirit of Waiheke Cottage, 92 The Esplanade, Surfdale.
Storytime: Every Thursday from 10.45-11.10am at the Waiheke Library, Oneroa.
Table Tennis: Tuesday nights 7.30pm. All welcome. Morra Hall. Phone Mike on 022 648 3003. Sunday social table tennis at Onetangi Community Hall from 2-5pm. Call Hervé 020 409 1322.
Ladies Tennis: Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at Onetangi Sports Park, 9.30am. Small groups and private lessons. Phone 021 880 020.
Tennis Club: Onetangi Sports Grounds. Sundays 9am-1pm, Wednesday 4pm-6pm, Friday 4-6pm. New members welcome.
Thula Mama singing for babies: Tea, conversation and singing with your baby. Every week from 9.15-10.45am at Spirit of Waiheke Cottage, Blake St, Surfdale. Come when you can.
Toastmasters: (every second Monday) 6.30pm at the Catherine Mitchell Arts Centre, 32 Putiki Road, Ostend. For details catherinemitchellartscentre.wordpress.com
Toy Library: Open fortnightly on Saturdays, from 9.30-11.30am. For details visit waiheketoylibrary.co.nz
Waka Ama Club: New members welcome. To join email wakaamawaiheke@gmail.com.
Wellness Wednesdays: Weekly pop-up health hub every Wednesday from 10.30am-2.30pm at Ostend Hall. Contact waihekePHA@gmail.com
Wiggle and Rhyme: Every Thursday from 10am-10.30am at the Waiheke Library, Oneroa.
Writers’ group: Thursdays 10am at the Catherine Mitchell Arts Centre, 32 Putiki Road, Ostend. For details visit catherinemitchellartscentre.wordpress.com
Yoga at Palm Beach Hall: Monday and Thursday 9am-10am, phone Robyn on 372 7278.
