Thursday 26 March
Stones In His Pockets: The show that sold out on Waiheke is now at Q Theatre in Auckland for three days only, opening tonight at 7pm. Don’t miss Simon Deighton and Avi Duckor Jones bringing this Irish comedy-drama to life. Tickets from www.qtheatre.co.nz
Song & Poetry Thing: A popular community event of original songs and poetry with an open mic section and guest artist. This month’s featured songwriter is well-known Waiheke personality Al Reeve. BYO everything event, zero waste. Performer sign-up at 6.30pm, event starts 7pm at the Sustainability Centre, Mako Street, Oneroa.
Community Concert: Free concert on the last Thursday of every month at the Waiheke Musical Museum, Korora Road, Oneroa at 10.30am. This month’s artist is Mark Russell, a Dublin-to-Waiheke musician. Suitable for all ages: just turn up.
Ecofest – The Permaculture of Retail: Enjoy organic drinks and snacks while exploring how permaculture shapes our consumer choices and food systems; 4-5.30pm Waiheke Organic Shop, 20 Tahi Road. Free event. RSVP to kaitiaki@greenspace.nz
Reach Out Wellbeing Garden: Closed today due to weather. www.reachoutwaiheke.org.nz
Friday 27 March
Waiheke Art Gallery: Exhibitions opening tonight at 6pm are: Small Sculpture Prize, a national award for an original free-standing or wall sculptures, Charcoal – Seen (in) the left half, read (in) the right half, sculptural works from well-known Waiheke artist Kazu Nakagawa, and Into the Field by Daisy Saaiman who creates emotionally resonant paintings from her studio on Waiheke. Open seven days from 10am-4pm, 2 Korora Road, Oneroa. Free entry
Waiheke Walking Festival 2026: Embrace your adventurous spirit and appreciate nature up close and personal at this year’s Waiheke Walking Festival. Showcasing the stunning beauty of Waiheke, until 6 April. Tickets and walk information from waihekewalkingfestival.org
Rare Beer Challenge: Alibi Brewing joins the Rare Beer Challenge, hosted by 16 Tun in Auckland’s Wynyard Quarter as part of Rare Disorders Month. Alibi’s Seven Fires – Hot Honey Pilsner is available alongside the other beers on tap at 16 Tun finishing today with the People’s Choice Award up for grabs.
Community lunch: Create a delicious lunch while reducing food waste. Free. Cooking starts at 11am and eating at 1pm. Waiheke Sustainability Centre, Mako Street.
Saturday 28 March
Ostend Saturday Market: Locally made crafts, books by local authors, artisan food and more. Every Saturday 8am-1pm. Under the trees and in the Ostend Memorial Hall, Belgium Street. Visit waihekeostendmarket.co.nz
Tiki Taane: Tiki Taane brings his legendary one-man band show to Wild Estate for an intimate sunset session; 4-9pm at Wild Estate. Tickets from tiki.7am.nz
Insert Laugh Track Here: The hilarious 60-minute, completely unscripted comedy show is back with Keith Paterson, Steven Lyons, Warwick Lewis, Lisa Garrity and Lori Dungey. A single word from the audience sparks multiple scenes, oddball characters and unexpected storylines. Show starts 7.30pm at Artworks Theatre. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
March Pottery Workshop: Making incense holders. Beginners welcome, everything provided. $95 each. 10am-12pm at 50 Calais Terrace, Ostend. Bookings essential. Text Sophie on 021 0859 4017.
The Heke Fest: A celebration of Kiwi culture, craft beer, barbecue specials and epic live music from Cassius followed by DJ sets, keeping the good vibes flowing into the night. Show off your most creative Kiwi outfit in our best-dressed competition. 5-11pm at The Heke, Onetangi Road.
Ecofest – Aotea Ecology Festival: Join Aotea community groups and speakers from across Aotearoa for a day exploring te taiao, conservation, and seabirds, with stalls, speakers, kai, and opportunities to connect. 9.30am-3.30pm at the Great Barrier Island Sports & Social Club, 19 Whangaparapara Road, Aotea Great Barrier.
Sunday 29 March
Waiheke Homemade Chilli Sauce Festival: A showcase of chilli sauces homemade on Waiheke. Chilli sauce makers are invited to enter their best homemade concoctions, and the public are invited taste them then vote for their favourites. From 1-3pm at Wild Estate, Onetangi. Entry form from https://forms.gle/5eSgFDiR3bUHwroE8
Terroir Croisée at Tantalus: A special collaboration bringing together chefs Axel Curtet-Latreille and Pierre-Alain Fenoux, the acclaimed chef behind Jano Bistro in Wellington, to create a brand-new ‘Trust the Chef’ menu inspired by France but with a distinctly Kiwi heart. On offer for one night only at Tantalus from 6.30pm.
Pasifika Day: Pasifika Day is a free, family-friendly cultural community festival celebrating diverse Pacific cultures and a community wellbeing initiative that brings together local residents, churches, youth, elders and families in a safe and inclusive environment. Surfdale Hall, 9am-4pm.
Fossil Bay Harvest Fair: Celebrate the bounty of harvest and the autumn equinox with stalls overflowing with produce, preserves, delicious treats, second-hand goods, old fashioned games for the children and great live music from local musicians. Koha entry. 10am-4pm at Fossil Bay School, Korora Road, Oneroa.
Powers with DJ Chanel No.420: All ages drone metal/experimental atmospheric noise event. Cafe open for toasties and coffee. Expect gothic volume. 6.30-9.30pm at Onetangi Community Hall. Tickets on door $15/$10 and $5 for Aucklanders who show a ferry pass.
Ecofest – Change of Season Clothes Swap: 10am-12pm. Change-of-season clothes swap at Waiheke Sustainability Centre. Bring up to 15 quality items or just browse. All ages, sizes and genders welcome. Free, zero-waste event. ecofest.org.nz
Red Shed Gallery: The Palm Beach gallery is open weekends, 10am-4pm at 74a Palm Road. Works for sale from previous and current exhibitions. Current exhibition is Cosmic Cake Collective until 29 March.
The Rocky Bay Café: Homemade treats made by locals every weekend. Open Saturdays and Sundays from 9am-1pm at the Ōmiha Memorial Hall Rocky Bay.
Monday 30 March
Ecofest – Why Seabirds Matter: Join New Zealand Seabird Trust for a public talk exploring Hauraki Gulf seabirds, their role in marine ecosystems, threats they face and community-led restoration efforts; 6-7pm at Surfdale Hall, 6 Hamilton Road. Visit ecofest.org.nz
Tuesday 31 March
Quiz Night: Believe It or Not quiz nights every Tuesday from 7pm. Barry, your Quiz Master extraordinaire at Waiheke RSA in Ostend; $5 per head. Kitchen opens at 5pm.
Ecofest – Seaweed, A Love Story: Dr Nicole Miller screens Seaweed: A Love Story, plus kōrero on Waiheke kelp regeneration and panel Q&A. 7.30pm at Waiheke Community Cinema. Book online or call 09 372 4240.
Suddenly in Charge: A free workshop designed for local women run by Coastguard. It focuses on real-world scenarios – illness, injury, or other factors taking the skipper out of action, and someone else having to take charge quickly. Participants learn essential boat handling basics, emergency communications, and how to prioritise actions under pressure. 6-8pm at Floating Cafe KOKO (at the Waiheke Marina). Free to attend.
Wednesday 1 April
Karaoke: Tonight, and every second Wednesday at Waiheke Bowling Club at 2 Marama Avenue from 7pm. Free entry.
Museum and Historic Village: Open Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, 11am-3pm at 165 Onetangi Road. Entry by donation.
Shuichuan Qigong Sessions: Free Shuichuan Qigong sessions with experts Elisabeth Apel and Leah Voysey and Project Reachout. All welcome. Last session today at the WaiHub, Waiheke Sustainability Centre, 1a Mako Street, Oneora.
Coming events
An Arts Affair – Artworks Fundraiser: A lively, joy-filled variety night fundraiser in support of Artworks Community Theatre. Step into an unforgettable evening of music, comedy, theatre, and a few delightful surprises along the way. Thursday 2 April at 7.30pm. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
Waiheke Jazz and Blues Festival: Deva Mahal, Mark Williams of supergroup Dragon, The Narcs, Adrian Cox Trio, The De Sotos, Book Boom Deluxe, Hammond Gamble, Jan Preston, The Nairobi Trio and many more bring the best of jazz and blues to some of the island’s most stunning venues: The Good Friday Groove at Allpress Olive Groves from midday-5pm on 3 April; the Blues Revue at Goldie Estate from midday-5pm on Saturday 4 April; and The Jazz Long Lunch at Batch Winery from 1-4pm on Monday 6 April. Tickets and more information at waihekejazzfestival.co.nz
Cycle of Life School Holiday Programme: Discover the wonderful cycle of life where we explore how living things grow, change and begin again. 2-3.30pm from 3-19 April at the Waiheke Library.
Designer Sale: The highly anticipated Pre-Loved Designer Sale, proudly sponsored by Bayleys, is back on Saturday 4 April at Morra Hall from 10am-2pm. With an incredible selection of pre-loved international and NZ designer clothing at amazing prices. All funds raised goes directly to Reach Out Waiheke.
Young Musicians On Stage – Alex Bai: Playing at the Waiheke Musical Museum on Saturday 4 April at 5pm. Alex Xuyao Bai, 15, is a Year 11 student at Dilworth School, Auckland, and studies piano with Stephen de Pledge. Tickets from musicalmuseum.org.nz
Waiheke High School 40th Anniversary Reunion: A weekend showcasing the 40-year history of the island’s high school on Friday 10 April and Saturday 11 April. Friday evening: Casual drinks at The Heke. Saturday: A relaxed reunion picnic and a tour of Waiheke High School. Saturday evening: A celebratory reunion dinner at Goldie Estate. Tickets from eventbrite. For more information contact Michelle Barber: barberm@waihekehigh.school.nz
Finding Cynthia: On this turbulent, transformative search for her whakapapa, Sue navigates complex relationships, looking for peace inside the truth that everyone seems hell bent on keeping from her. Friday 10 and Saturday 11 April at 7.30pm at Artworks Theatre. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
Ōmiha Folk Club – David and Shimna on Waiheke: This dynamic guitar and violin duo are re-united for a series of sizzling shows. Shimna is back from Belfast and this tour marks a special reunion, a chance to bring their close harmonies, infectious fun vibes, and exquisite guitar and fiddle. Tickets $25 from Humantix. 7-9pm on Saturday 11 April at Morra Hall (moved from Ōmiha Hall for more space).
Tripp Hazzard, Professional Show-off Circus Show: Perfect for the whole family, Mitchell Pitch’s solo show combines physical power, artistry and theatre to create an unforgettable experience. 3pm on Sunday 12 April 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.
Ārai Roa Waka Ama Training: Tuesday and Thursdays from 4.30-6.30pm (adults and rangatahi), Saturdays 7am (adults and rangatahi) and Sundays 9-10am (young tamariki and rangatahi). Meet at Blackpool Beach opposite Piritahi Hau Ora.
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; 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 7-9pm and Thursdays from 7.30-9pm. 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 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 6.30pm. All welcome. Waiheke Bowling Club, Marama Ave, Surfdale. waihekebowlingclub.co.nz
Blackpool Residents Association Social Night: Every second Friday of the month, 6-8pm, 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.
Waiheke Bridge Club: Sessions are Tuesday at 9.45am, Wednesday at 6.45pm and casual play Thursday 1pm at Catherine Mitchell Arts Centre, 32 Pūtiki Road, Ostend. Contact waihekebridgeclub.co.nz
2020 Waiheke Bridge Club: Online Sessions. Monday Play and Discuss on Real Bridge 7-9pm. Thursday Club Bridge on Real Bridge 7-9pm. No partners needed. All welcome. Contact 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 2-5pm 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: Free, impartial confidential help and advice on any topic: employment, immigration, tenancy and lots more. Justice of the Peace. Free legal, tax, immigration and tech clinics available. Open 9.30am-3.30pm Mon-Wed and 9.30am-12.30pm Thurs/Fri, call 09 372 8640 or email waiheke@cab.org.nz
Club Night: Every Friday with 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 Concert: On the last Thursday of every month the Waiheke Musical Museum hosts a free community concert. It’s free and all are 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 Pūtiki Road. Surfdale Food Forest – first Sunday of the month 9.30am-midday.
Community Lunch: Create a delicious lunch while reducing food waste as a community. Cooking starts at 11am and eating at 1pm. Every Friday at the Waiheke Sustainability Centre, Mako Street.
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.
Flexercise with Jeanine: A fusion of dance and exercise upstairs at the Red Cross Hall, Oneroa. Thursdays 10.30-11.30am. For information call Jeanine on 027 440 6029.
Forest & 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.
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.
Garden Club: Meets at Surfdale Hall, 1.30pm, fourth Friday of each month. New members welcome. Phone Sandra 022 171 1036.
Gulf News Thursday in Rocky Bay: Every Thursday at the Omiha Hall in Rocky Bay from 1-4pm. Pick up a Gulf News, have a coffee, tea and a cake for koha and catch up with friends.
Gulf News Thursday in Surfdale: Make new friends over a cuppa, cake and chat at weekly Gulf News Thursdays. From 1-3pm every Thursday at the Surfdale Hall.
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: Mondays and Thursdays from 10am-12pm at the Citizens Advice Bureau. Wednesdays and Fridays 10am-12pm.
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: Drop-in, untutored life drawing sessions. Mondays 6.30pm-9pm and Wednesdays 9.30am-12pm at the Catherine Mitchell Arts Centre, 32 Pūtiki 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
Photographers’ 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 4.30-6pm; Saturdays 3.30pm-5.30pm; Sundays women’s session 3-4pm, open session 4-5.30pm. 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, 9–11am 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 one-year-old. 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 Pūtiki 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-fives. Phone Jane 021 139 1771 or 372 6991.
Quiz Nights Believe It Or Not Charlie Farley’s: Every Monday throughout winter from 6pm at Charlie Farley’s, The Strand, Onetangi. Free entry. All welcome.
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 from 10am-12pm 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 Pūtiki Road, Ostend. For details catherinemitchellartscentre.wordpress.com
Scottish Country Dance Club: Every Monday from 12-2.30pm upstairs in the Red Cross building. Oneroa. 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 Pūtiki Road, Ostend. For details visit catherinemitchellartscentre.wordpress.com
Storytime: Every Thursday from 10.45-11.10am at 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 Lessons: Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at Onetangi Sports Park, 9.30am. Small groups and private lessons. Phone 021 880 020.
Waiheke Tennis Club: New members’ welcome. www.clubspark.kiwi/WaihekeTennisClub for details.
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.
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 Pūtiki 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 10-10.30am at the Waiheke Library, Oneroa.
Writers’ group: Thursdays 10am at the Catherine Mitchell Arts Centre, 32 Pūtiki Road, Ostend. For details visit catherinemitchellartscentre.wordpress.com
Yoga at Palm Beach Hall: Monday and Thursday 9-10am, phone Robyn on 372 7278.
5Rhythms Dance: A dynamic, fun, profound dance practice. $20 cash or pay online. For more info, visit sacredmoves.com/classes. Fridays 7.30pm to 9pm at the Palm Beach Hall. •
