Wednesday 21 October
NAZA at Waiheke Cinema: A 7pm second screening of the critically-acclaimed documentary NAZA which features Israeli military insiders revealing the AI-driven targeting systems behind civilian deaths in Gaza.
www.waihekecinema.co.nz
Chatty Cafe: Make new friends with Reach Out Waiheke, every Wednesday from 11am -1 pm at the Sustainability Centre, Oneroa.
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, at Waiheke Bowling Club at 2 Marama Avenue, Surfdale.
Wai Hub Drop In: A community wellbeing space at Waiheke Resources Trust on Mako Street run by Reach Out Waiheke on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11am-3pm. Visit reachoutwaiheke.org.nz
Thursday 22 October
Biketober – Pecha Kucha: Delight in tales of bike adventurers, bike enthusiasts and the bike-curious at this fast-paced storytelling event. 7pm-9pm at Waiheke Resources Trust, Mako Street, Oneroa.
Community concert: A free daytime concert at Waiheke Musical Museum in Oneroa from 10.45am-11.45am, performed by Waiheke duo Adrienne and Robert (C’est La Vie), who will play a selection of classic songs with a moonlight theme, come along to enjoy and singalong.
Reach Out Wellbeing Garden: Company, learning, cups of tea and a chance to get your hands dirty every Thursday from 9.30am at 56 Korora Road, Oneroa. All welcome. www.reachoutwaiheke.org.nz
Bike Hub: Community bike workshop open Thursday to Sunday, 12-4pm, Mako Street Oneroa.
Believe It or Not quiz: Every Thursday from 7-9pm at Club Waiheke Bowling Club, Surfdale. All welcome.
Friday 23 October
Ōmiha Folk Club presents Adam and Marika: Escape your everyday and enjoy an enchanting evening of live guitar and fiddle with Auckland’s premier folk duo. Expect flaming hot fiddle tunes, heartfelt ballads and a touch of gypsy jazz. 7pm at the Ōmiha Memorial Hall. Tickets $30. Tickets from events.humanitix.com/adam-and-marika-at-omiha-folk-club
Waiheke Art Gallery: Exhibitions on until 29 November include the Walker and Hall Waiheke Art Award 2026 with the winners from this year’s competition, alongside Ghost Cargo, a selection of new work by Waiheke-based artist Denis O’Connor. On until 11 November is work from 14 local artists of the Catherine Mitchell Life Drawing Group. The gallery is open seven days from 10am-4pm, 2 Korora Road, Oneroa. Free entry.
Unplugged Gaming Club: Waiheke Library’s free Unplugged Gaming Club for rangatahi aged 13-24, with a variety of cool tabletop board games and card games. 3.30pm-5pm every Friday.
Kai Conscious Lunch: Create a delicious lunch while reducing food waste. Free. Cooking starts at 11am and eating at 1pm. Waiheke Sustainability Centre, Mako Street.
Lume Gallery: The Intertwined exhibition features 10 mixed media artists meeting at one symbolic point through their personal stories with thread. The gallery is open Thursday-Monday, 10am-3pm, at 16 Hamilton Road, Surfdale.
Saturday 24 October
Solar Bowls Sale: A pottery club fundraiser to help pay for the club’s new solar panels. Over 100 beautiful soup bowls for sale and soup to put in them (while it lasts!). Come early to choose your bowls and guarantee some delicious soup. 8.30am-1pm at Catherine Mitchell Arts Centre.
Piritahi Māra: Join us today to net the māra nui for kūmara planting. Seedlings to share. Also on every Monday 9am–12pm. Everyone welcome. Mā te mahi tahi, ka ora te māra.
Wild Rituals: A showcase of local performers to welcome the sunny days. Dub Penguins (Reggae), The Night Shades (Indie Rock), DJs Veeneelo, Tara and very special set by The Ønternet VS DJ Last Word. Food stalls and licenced bar. 7pm-1am at Morra Hall. Tickets at the door.
Help keep Kate on the water: Boat gear sale to keep Kate sailing. On at the Waiheke Boating Club from 9.30am-12pm. Have a dig around your shed or onboard for any useable boat gear or books you can part with so we can keep taking kids out for free. Call Paul on 027 498 9634 to drop off donations beforehand or bring them on the day.
Waiheke Dirt Track 40th Anniversary and Reunion: Celebrating 40 years with races and a fun day. Saturday and Sunday at the Waiheke Dirt Track, O’Brien Road.
Spring into Summer Dance: Talented musicians Aaron Carpenter, Kelly Watkin and Dave Alley bring their talents to Rocky Bay. Tickets $20. Bookings only by email to danddmalan@gmail.com or phone 372 6710. No door sales. 7.30pm at Ōmiha Memorial Hall.
Ostend Saturday Market: Locally-made crafts, vintage, new books and their writers, second-hand books, artisan foods and more, every Saturday 8am-1pm, under the trees and in the Ostend Memorial Hall, Belgium Street. waihekeostendmarket.co.nz
Red Shed Gallery: Gallery open weekends, 10am-4pm at 74a Palm Road, Palm Beach, with works for sale from current and previous exhibitions.
Museum and Historic Village: Open Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, 11am-3pm at 165 Onetangi Road. Entry by donation.
Sunday 25 October
Book Launch – Recipes from the Supper Club: Peta Mathias launches her new book at Soho Vineyard at 5.30pm. Free entry. Harvey Eatery will be serving recipes from the book.
Ban Bottom Trawling event: Take a stand against bottom trawling. A family-friendly event, with speeches from ocean advocates alongside free face painting for tamariki, a sausage sizzle and a DJ. From midday at Oneroa Beach.
Slow Games Day: Drop in to play lawn games like giant Jenga and giant chess, or settle down to board games, card games or dice games on the Artworks deck. Free event from 11am-3pm.
The Rocky Bay Cafe: Homemade treats made by locals every weekend. Open Saturdays and Sundays from 9am-1pm at the Ōmiha Memorial Hall Rocky Bay.
Monday 26 October – Labour Day
Biketober – Labour Day Loop Ride: Meet outside the RSA in Ostend, then cycle as a group to discover Waiheke’s eastern end. Stops for lunch at Man O’ War, so bring your wallet or a picnic. 10am at the RSA.
Tuesday 27 October
Games Afternoon: With Reach Out Waiheke at 2pm every Tuesday at the Surfdale Hall
Quiz Night: Believe It or Not quiz nights every Tuesday from 7pm with Barry, your Quiz Master extraordinaire, at Waiheke RSA in Ostend; $5 per head. Kitchen opens at 5pm.
Wednesday 28 October
Chatty Cafe: Make new friends with Reach Out Waiheke, every Wednesday from 11am -1 pm at the Sustainability Centre, Oneroa.
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, at Waiheke Bowling Club at 2 Marama Avenue, Surfdale.
Wai Hub Drop In: A community wellbeing space at Waiheke Resources Trust on Mako Street run by Reach Out Waiheke on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11am-3pm. Visit reachoutwaiheke.org.nz
Coming events
Elling: Two unlikely heroes. One apartment. And a whole world to figure out. Waiheke On Stage presents Simon Bent’s compassionate comedy, not to be missed. Artworks Theatre from 29 October to 7 November. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
Song and Poetry Thing: Original songs and poetry with an open mic section. This month’s guest is the talented Princess Chelsea on at 8pm. BYO everything event, zero waste. Performer sign-up at 6.30pm, event starts 7pm on Thursday 29 October at the Sustainability Centre, Mako Street, Oneroa.
Book Launch – Waiheke Whispers: Waiheke’s new periodical publishing old yarns, Vols 1 + 2. One-off launch price. Bring a Waiheke story to our launch and go in the draw to win. Music from the Ōmiha Folk Club and Urbanaut craft beer. Sunday 1 November at 5pm at Waiheke Library. For more info, contact waihekewhispers@gmail.com
Lume Field Trip No 1 – Creative Nature Journaling and Art: Craft a handmade journal and spend the day exploring Waiheke’s nature with artist and conservationist Monica Peters. Sunday 1 November from 10am-4pm at Lume Gallery. Tickets from wearelume.co.nz
Rocky Bay Hall Garage Sale: Grab yourself a bargain. Huge selection of goodies. Contact Yvonne on 021 049 6444 to book a table. Saturday 31 October 9am-1pm at the Ōmiha Memorial Hall, 2 Glen Brook Road.
Jade String Quartet: Perform music written by the best and newest of composers here in New Zealand as well as the masterpieces from around the world. 5pm on Sunday 1 November at the Musical Museum. Tickets from musicalmuseum.org.nz
Melbourne Cup at the Heke: On Tuesday 3 November, The Heke hosts their first ever Melbourne Cup party. The Barrel Hall will be transformed for the day with a memorable long lunch and an afternoon of racing, fashion and fun. 1pm-6pm. Tickets from theheke.co.nz
Understanding Dementia: Knowledge, Hope and Community Solutions: Waiheke Health Trust’s free session addresses avoiding dementia risks and the latest treatments. Cath Handley moderates the panel, designed for anyone wanting to understand healthy ageing. Register at 372 5005 or reception@ostendmedical.co.nz. Wednesday 4 November 6.30pm-8.30pm at Waiheke High School.
Jassy Dean Trust Waiheke Garden Festival: Explore 10 stunning private gardens, enjoy music, art, food and a fantastic plant sale, with all proceeds supporting local children with health needs. Tickets from $50. Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November 2026. 10am-4pm both days. Visit www.waihekegardenfestival.org.nz
Te Ara Hura – Guided Walking Group: Discover Waiheke’s spectacular coastline and native bush on a guided 3 or 5-day walking adventure, with transport, delicious food and wine experiences included. Thursday 11 to Sunday 15 November 7.45am-4pm approx. each day. Book now: waihekewalkingfestival.org
My Big Fat Comedy Fundraiser: Last time 110 people laughed, screeched and snorted their way through our comedy fundraiser for Reach Out Waiheke. Pay what you like from $5 or grab a table of four for $300. Monday 30 November from 7.30pm-9pm at Artworks Theatre. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
Moana Tunes and Tales: Dive into a magical underwater world of fish and glow-in-dark jellyfish with your little ones. Immersive performance experience for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Sunday 15 November at 2pm at Artworks Theatre. Free event.
Tāke Kurī: The Dog Tax Rebellion: Blending drama, comedy and history, Tāke Kurī is a new play by Ngapuhi playwright Geoffrey Clendon exploring the 1898 Hokianga conflict. Friday 20 and Saturday 21 November at 7pmat Artworks Theatre. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
Laugh Actually… a Christmas Cackle: Auckland’s top-notch improv and comedy talent collide for a gloriously warped Christmas romp. Expect festive chaos, musical mayhem, big laughs and a little Love Actually… only considerably more unhinged. Saturday 12 December 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.
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 Kororā 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 Kororā 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 Kororā 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: now amalgamated. Online sessions Monday and Thursday 6.45pm on Real Bridge; In-person club sessions Tuesday at 9.45am, Wednesday at 6.45pm and casual play Thursday 1pm at Catherine Mitchell Arts Centre, 32 Pūtiki Road, Ostend. Contact Moira 027 224 7088.
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.
Choir Sister Shout: A cappella women’s choir meet every Thursday from 7.15-9.15pm at Palm Beach Hall. Contact Rosemary by emailing rosemaryadlernz@gmail.com
Choral Society: Every Tuesday at 7pm at Waiheke Musical Museum for choir practice. Phone Dee on 027 448 7262.
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 at the Waiheke Bowling Club. 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-noon.
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.
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.
Friends of Te Aroha Monthly Working Bee: Help keep the valley clean, clear and native bush growing. Third Sunday of month halfway along Don’s Track on Te Aroha Avenue, Hekerua Bay at 10am.
Games Catchup Reach Out Waiheke: 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 Ōmiha 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.
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 at Waiheke 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: Drop-in, untutored life drawing sessions. Mondays 6.30-9pm and Wednesdays 9.30am-Noon 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, 32 Pūtiki Road, Ostend.
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
Reach Out Waiheke: Games afternoon every Tuesday. Bingo Night every second Wednesday. Chatty Cafe every Wednesday morning. Wellbeing garden every Thursday morning. Visit our website for details reachoutwaiheke.org.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. •
