Thursday 25 September
Gulf News Thursdays in Surfdale: Make new friends over a cuppa, cake and chat from 1- 3pm every Thursday at the Surfdale Hall.
Community Concert: Free concert at the Waiheke Musical Museum at 10.30am with Rosemary and Mark on vocals, piano and tin whistle.
The Song and Poetry Thing: A evening of original song and poetry in an open mic format. This month’s guest poet is Paris Whitehead. She is a grand slam finalist in the Utterance Worldwide Grand Slam Final for Sunrose Festival. Performer sign-up at 6.30pm, starts 7pm at the Sustainability Centre, Mako Street, Oneroa.
Junior taskmaster: Join open-ended games that let you experiment, tinker, and discover through trial and error – just like real inventors. From 2pm-3.30pm at the Waiheke Library. Spaces are limited. To book email waiheke_library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.
Kai Gardens Seed Sowing Workshop with Eddie Welsh: Learn to sow seeds to grow veges at home. 5pm at the Sustainability Centre, Mako Street. Register at wrt.org.nz
Stronger Together: A Rotary fundraising event supporting mental wellbeing off and on the field with special guests Sir Graham Henry and Sam Whitelock. From 5.30pm-10pm at Tantalus Estate. Booking essential. Get tickets by emailing Kim at
events@rotarywaiheke.club
Friday 26 September
Julia Deans: Beginning her career as the frontwoman for Fur Patrol, Julia has cemented her place as one of Aotearoa’s most iconic performers. See her live at Artworks Theatre from 7.30pm. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
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. From 6.30pm at Tantalus Estate. Book at Tantalus.co.nz
Waiheke Musical Museum: An amazing collection of musical instruments from around the world. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10.30am-1.30pm, 2 Korora Road, Oneroa. Entry by donation.
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.
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 27 September
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
Museum and Historic Village: Open Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, 11am-3pm at 165 Onetangi Road. Entry by donation.
Ceramic open studio: Sophie Perkins is opening her studio for the day at 50 Calais Terrace, Ostend from 10am-2pm. Sale will include a range of ceramics.
Karaoke at the Resort: Karaoke night hosted by Nooroa from 5.30pm-late at the Waiheke Island Resort, Bay Road, Palm Beach.
Sunday 28 September
Red Shed Gallery: The Palm Beach gallery is open weekends, 10am-4pm at 74a Palm Road. Lots of works for sale from previous and current exhibitions.
Butter making in a jar: Come along to the museum and learn how to make butter in a jar, and enjoy it with a free scone. Places limited, $5 per child. Book by texting Alison on 021 426 872. At 12pm at the Museum of Waiheke, Onetangi Road.
Locals free mini golf: The Waiheke Island Resort are offering complimentary admission for locals to the 18-hole miniature golf course from 12-6pm. Bay Road, Palm Beach.
Onetangi Community Planting Day: Restore beautiful Onetangi waterways and wetlands. Come along, get your hands dirty, and let’s plant together. From 10am-12pm. Meet at Onetangi Community Hall.
Clothes Swap for Kōanga: Bring new joy into your and others wardrobes. Drop off a maximum of 15 items to the Centre (open 9-5) in the week leading up to the clothes swap (22-26 Sept) or arrive with your good-quality swapping items from 10am on the day and help set up. Clothing for ALL ages and genders welcome. Free to join, on-the-day browsers welcome even if you don’t have something to swap. From 10am-12pm at the Sustainability Centre, Mako Street.
Monday 29 September
Waiheke Community Art Gallery: Exhibitions on at the gallery until 12 October: Mosaics of Memory by Artist in Residence, Jody Rallah, Sequence by Oh Seung Yul and Works from former Artists in Residence from the Stock Room. Open seven days a week from 10am to 4pm, 2 Korora Road, Oneroa. Free entry.
Intro to Improv: 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 30 September
Making with machines: Creative hands, big ideas! Use cardboards to build amazing machines. From 2pm-3.30pm at the Waiheke Library. Spaces are limited. To book email waiheke_library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.
Quiz night: Believe It Or Not quiz nights every Tuesday from 7pm at Waiheke RSA in Ostend; $5 per head.
Wednesday 1 October
Karaoke: Tonight at Waiheke Bowling Club at 2 Marama Avenue, Surfdale from 7pm and every second Wednesday. Free entry.
Wai Hub Connect: Drop in for kōrero, kai and community connection. All welcome. Open every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 11am-3pm. For more information contact Teresa on 027 683 7371 or teresa@reachoutwaiheke.org.nz. Waiheke Resources Trust, Mako St, Oneroa.
Coming events
Rebus Waiheke Meeting: Guest speakers on topical issues, morning tea and a social get together for retired and semi-retired residents. We welcome visitors, no charge. From 10am-12pm on Friday 3 October at Palm Beach Community Hall.
Junk to Funk: Waiheke’s own environmentally friendly wearable arts show. Live performance and sustainable styles, food and family atmosphere, best dressed audience prizes. Doors open 5.30pm for a 6pm start on Saturday 4 October at Te Huruhi School Hall. No door sales available so get your tickets from Humanitix.
Ōmiha Folk Club presents Hannah Morrell: The first club night with a new name with floor spots first half, plus special guest Hannah Morrell, performing traditional and original folk songs on banjo and violin. From 7pm-9pm on Saturday 4 October at the Ōmiha Memorial Hall, Rocky Bay.
Oktoberfest at Alibi: Pull on your lederhosen or your dirndl and settle in for a day of Bavarian revelry. Quarter Swiss will be belting out all the classics from 2 till 5, before DJ Just Jackson takes over to keep the gute stimmung (good vibes) rolling into the night. The kitchen is serving German faves all day: pork knuckle, bratwurst, pretzels. Saturday 4 October from 11am-11pm at Alibi Brewing. Entry is free.
Girls Skate NZ Skateboarding Clinic: Empowering girls and gender-diverse communities through skateboarding. No experience needed. Classes are open to all ages and abilities. Two free 2-hour sessions: 10am-12pm for Girls & Gender-Diverse Only. 1-3pm everyone welcome. Free hire of skateboards, helmets, and safety gear available. On Sunday 5 October at Waiheke Skate Park. Book tickets at eventbrite.co.nz
Walk for Wellness: Join Reach Out Waiheke for mental health awareness week and a walk on Onetangi Beach. Meet on beach by Charlie Farley’s at 9.30am on Monday 6 October.
Stones in his Pockets: This fast-paced tragicomedy is set in a small community in rural Ireland where filming of a Hollywood movie has taken over the town. Presented by Waiheke On Stage and staring Avi Ducker-Jones and Simon Deighton. From 9-18 October at Artworks Theatre at 7.30pm except Sundays when matinee is 2pm. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
Waiheke Waka Ama Open Day: First Avenue, Eastern end of Onetangi Beach. All ages welcome – come and give it a go. Sausage sizzle and merch available. Scheduled for either 11-12 October or 18-19 October, 10am-12pm weather permitting. Update on dates in the following weeks.
Waiheke Primary School Quiz Night Afterparty: The after-party will take place in the Waiheke Primary School Hall from 9pm to midnight on Saturday 11 October. Tickets are $30 from Eventbrite.
Waves Waiheke: A grief education programme for adults bereaved by suicide. Starts Thursday 16 October from 6pm-8pm for eight weeks. Free to attend and lead by Dr Robin-Marie Shepherd and Dr Jaimie Wilkie. For more information contact Jaimie on 027 262 6996 or email jaimie@piritahi.co.nz
Dinner with Jasper Ridge: A sumptuous menu paired with award-winning Jasper Ridge Wines. $115 for three courses. For one night only from 6pm on Saturday 18 October at the Waiheke Bowling Club. Limited space, book via waihekebowlingclub@xtra.co.nz.
Passione String Quartet: Featuring musicians studying at the University of Auckland. Sunday 19 October from 5pm at the Waiheke Musical Musuem. Tickets from musicalmuseum.org.nz
Winter spirits and cocktail masterclass: 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 5-7pm at Alibi Brewing. Book at alibibrewing.co.nz
Love and Music: A Waiheke Musical Museum fundraiser bringing to the stage the extraordinary story of Joan & Lloyd Whittaker and their unique museum, told in words and music by museum’s renowned performers. Saturday 25 October 2025 at 5pm (Labour Weekend). Tickets from musicalmuseum.org.nz
Forest and Bird Ramble: Walk with Sid Marsh, local artist and writer. Sunday 28 October from 11am-1pm. Meet at Sculpture Carpark in Whakanewha. A reasonable level of fitness is required as the track is steep and maybe slippery. Good footwear required.
Albi and The Wolves – The Fun-Raiser Tour: Award winning folk troubadours Albi and The Wolves are bringing their relatable alternative folk songs about love, life, and laughing to the island. Starts 7.30pm on Friday 7 November at Artworks Theatre. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
The Greatest Show: An all out celebration of music and movement performed by the senior students of Dance Out Loud. Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 November. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
Tīeke Oboe Quartet: Bede Hanley (Oboe), Rachel Moody (Violin), Julie Park (Viola) and Begonia Chan (Cello) come together for an evening of chamber music at the Waiheke Musical Museum on Sunday 23 November from 5pm. Tickets from musicalmuseum.org.nz
Highlife NYE: Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Wild Estate with the return of Highlife. Larger layout, more drink and food choices and great music. Wednesday 31 December from 3pm-1am at Wild Estate. R23 event. Tickets from highlifenye.co.nz
Sundance Waiheke: Celebrate New Year’s Day at Batch Winery. Enjoy world-class DJs, art, and Waiheke wine. Thursday 1 January 2026 at Batch Winery. Tickets from insomniak.flicket.co.nz
Sunsetter Festival: A vibrant summer celebration featuring an exciting lineup of music, food, wine, and cocktails. Devonport Waterfront from 1pm-9pm on Saturday 31 January. R20. Tickets from sunsetterfestival.co.nz
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.
