Thursday 30 October
E-waste October: Clear out all your old electronics with a month of e-waste disposal at the Recovery Park. From 27 October-2 November is laptops, computers and computer peripherals. Household batteries, phones and tablets can be dropped off anytime at the Recovery Park, 110 Ostend Road.
Song and Poetry Thing: An evening of original poetry and song with an open mic section beginning at 7pm. October’s guest is Vïkae, a talented songwriter and poet from the Ukraine. Local poet Grant Lilly is also launching My Word, a collection of poetry, stories, plays and points of views. Sign up for open mic begins at 6.30pm. BYO everything. Thursday 30 October.
Community Concert: Free concert at the Waiheke Musical Museum, Korora Road. Oneroa at 10.30am. Suitable for all ages. Just turn up. Thursday 30 October
Waves Waiheke: A grief education programme for adults bereaved by suicide. Starts Thursday 16 October from 6pm-8pm for eight weeks. Free and led by Dr Robin-Marie Shepherd and Dr Jaimie Wilkie. For more information contact Jaimie on 027 262 6996 or email
jaimie@piritahi.co.nz
Gulf News Thursdays in Surfdale: Make new friends over a cuppa, cake and chat from 1- 3pm every Thursday at the Surfdale Hall.
Believe It or Not quiz: Every Thursday from 7-9pm at Club Waiheke Bowling Club, Surfdale. All welcome.
Friday 31 October
Whakarite Road Halloween trick or treat: Waiheke’s unofficial place to be on Halloween for trick or treating. Friday 31 October from 4pm-8pm. Please don’t come earlier. If parents are able to drop off bags of lollies before, that would be great. Please deliver them to 59 Whakarite Road.
Dead Legends Ball: This Halloween, Alibi Brewer’s Lounge transforms for the Dead Legends Ball. Come dressed as your favourite legendary icon and harness your inner Marilyn, Tupac, Cleopatra or Ozzy. Rest in peace? Not on our dance floor. DJs Alisha and Just Jackson will keep the dance floor heart pumping til late. Friday 31 October, 5pm-11pm at Alibi Brewer’s Lounge. Tickets $20, available at alibibrewing.co.nz/events
Masquerade Halloween Party: A techno, tech house party where you get to hide behind your masks and become someone else for the night. $15 on the door and includes a free masquerade mask. Friday 31 October from 8pm at Waiheke Island Resort, Bay Road, Palm Beach.
Halloween at the Ōmiha Memorial Hall: A family friendly fright night on Friday 31 October from 6pm-9pm. Spot prizes for most interesting costume or terrifying shared ‘treat’ plate and dance on the macabre music of our own Count Dracula. Tickets online or at the door $15 adult, $5 kids. BYO and shared finger foods. Lemonade provided.
Halloween at the RSA: Enjoy the spookiest night of the year at the RSA, featuring karaoke with Nooroa. Friday 31 October from 6.30pm.
Winemaker’s Hour at Cable Bay: Ashton Henriks offers a behind-the-scenes look at winemaking every Friday at 2pm at 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 1 November
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
Ōmiha Folk Club: Scottish folk singers Paul Brown and Noel Armstrong sing traditional ballads and talk folk history Saturday 1 November from 7pm at the Ōmiha Memorial Hall. $20 members cash only. BYO event.
Los Pukekos present Fiestón: A new Latin music experience inspired by the energy of the barrio. Expect live cumbia, vibrant rhythms, and an atmosphere full of colour, community, and joy. Saturday 1 November at Artworks Theatre. Doors open 7pm, show starts at 8pm. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
Museum and Historic Village: Open Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, 11am-3pm at 165 Onetangi Road. Entry by donation.
Sunday 2 November
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.
Waiheke Community Art Gallery: Current exhibitions include The Red Earth, featuring ceramics by Penny Ericson, Winners of the Walker and Hall Waiheke Art Awards, and Life Drawing from artists at the Catherine Mitchell Art Centre Life Drawing Class. Open seven days from 10am-4pm, 2 Korora Road, Oneroa. Free entry.
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.
Odesea Gallery: Welcoming the summer and open all Labour Weekend from 10am-4pm at 57 Belle Terrace, Onetangi.
Monday 3 November
Living Strong: Eight free one-hour sessions focused on clear and proven strategies to live longer, feel better and enjoy life. Mondays from 1pm-2pm at St John Hall, Ostend. To register call Ostend Medical on 372 5005 or email jacki@ostendmedical.co.nz
Intro to improv: Learn the basics of improvisation from local improv legends Lisa Garrity and Catherine Boyd-Bell. Every Monday at Artworks Theatre from 7-9pm. $10 per week.
Tuesday 4 November
Melbourne Cup Day: Put on your glad rags and be in to win in our ‘Fashion in the Field’ competition. Tuesday 4 November from 11am at Waiheke RSA. The only TAB pods on the island.
Quiz night: Believe It or Not quiz nights every Tuesday from 7pm at Waiheke RSA in Ostend; $5 per head. Kitchen opens at 5pm.
Wednesday 5 November
Bingo: $20pp, 6.30pm start, all proceeds to Reach Out Waiheke, supporting mental health in our community. Sponsored by Placemakers, cash and spot prizes. Tonight (Thursday) at Waiheke Bowling Club at 2 Marama Avenue, Surfdale
Wai Hub Connect: Drop in to WRT in Oneroa for kōrero, kai and community connection. Open every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 11am-3pm. For more information contact
Teresa on teresa@reachoutwaiheke.org.nz.
Coming events
Albi and The Wolves – The Fun-Raiser Tour: Award winning indie-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
Tropical Jungle: A night of house and techno vibes featuring Andre Gonzalez and Junior Mach. Saturday 8 November from 7pm at the Waiheke Island Resort, Bay Road, Palm Beach.
The Jassy Dean Trust spring plant sale: A huge range of plants selected to thrive in Waiheke’s unique soil and weather. Sunday 9 November, 10am-4pm at Surfdale Community Hall, 6 Hamilton Road. Come along and support this fabulous Jassy Dean Trust fundraising event, with all proceeds going directly to support children with health needs on Waiheke.
The Greatest Show: An all-out celebration of music and movement performed by the senior students of Dance Out Loud. 8-9 November. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
Men’s Health Matters: Tackling the stigma around asking for help will be one of the several points of discussion during a men’s mental health event at the RSA on 12 November from 7pm to 8.30pm.
The Bubble Show: A unique blend of magic, storytelling, science and bubble art with Mr Bubbles. Sunday 16 November at 11am and 2pm. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
Sparks & Strings 2025: An Evening of Live Music, Kai and Family Fun at Fossil Bay School and Kindergarten. This event is open to everyone, so come along whether you’re a member of our school community, a local on the island or a visitor to Waiheke. Friday 21 November from 5pm to 10pm at 58 Korora Road, Oneroa.
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
Lawrence Arabia: Experience the music of Lawrence Arabia in a unique setting, as he performs with guitar and keys at Waiheke Musical Museum. Friday 28 November. Doors open at 6.30pm. Tickets from undertheradar.co.nz
Austen Found: The Undiscovered Musicals of Jane Austen: You’re invited to the ball of the season as Austen Found tours Auckland. Join Penny Ashton, Lori Dungey and Greg Ward as they swoon, laugh and romp through an entirely improvised Austenian Musical. Thursday 11 December from 7.30pm at Artworks Theatre. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.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.
