Thursday 29 May
The Song and Poetry Thing: A live evening of original song and poetry in an open mic format. May’s guest performer is Dr Renee Liang. Performer sign-up at 6.30pm, event starts 7pm at the Sustainability Centre, Oneroa.
After Dark Walk: This event has been postponed until November. Go to monicalogues.com/understory-workshops for more details.
Free Community Concert: Sue Younger and Don Simmons take you on a tour of the musical museum with performances on some of the instruments. At 10.30am at the Waiheke Musical Museum, Oneroa.
Gulf News Thursday in Surfdale: Make new friends over a cuppa, cake and chat at weekly Gulf News Thursdays. From 1pm-3pm every Thursday at the Surfdale Hall.
Friday 30 May
In Focus – The Unseen Journey of Compassion, Commitment and Care: An exhibition by Rachel Mataira, telling the stories of patients and staff of the Waiheke Health Trust. Mataira Gallery, Surfdale until Sunday 1 June.
Waiheke Musical Museum: The museum is closed until 1 August except for events and concerts listed on their website musicalmuseum.org.nz
NZ Music Month – Youth Jam: Last chance to come jam with us and close out NZ Music Month. 4pm-5pm, Waiheke Library.
Saturday 31 May
Open Studios Waiheke 2025: Over 30 studios and galleries will throw open their doors for this year’s Open Studios event. Experience art across a range of disciplines including painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, photography, textiles, jewellery and more. 31 May until 2 June, 10am-4pm. Various locations. Tickets from www.waihekeartgallery.org.nz
Coast Arcade: This four-piece alt-rock band combines 90s rock nostalgia with a modern indie edge. Saturday 31 June at Artworks Theatre. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
The Pink Room Gallery Sale: Watercolour paintings, handmade ceramics, prints and more by Hana and David. Saturday 31 May and Sunday 1 June from 10am-3pm at 23 Ostend Road.
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
Singing for Joy: A day of group singing for anyone 18+ wanting to experience the energy, connection and sheer fun of group singing. Saturday 31 May from 10am-4pm at Morra Hall, Oneroa. Register by emailing admin@thechoir.co.nz
Te Toki Reserve Celebration: A mulled wine, hot chocolate and nibbles get-together for the planting of our special Wilma Road entrance trees. Everyone welcome. From 4pm at Te Toki Reserve, Wilma Road.
Sunday 1 June
Open Studios Waiheke 2025: Visit over 30 studios and galleries around the island to experience painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, photography, textiles, jewellery and more. 10am-4pm. Various locations. Tickets from www.waihekeartgallery.org.nz
Red Shed: 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.
The Pink Room Gallery Sale: Watercolour paintings, handmade ceramics, prints and more by Hana and David. From 10am-3 pm at 23 Ostend Road
Monday 2 June – King’s Birthday
Open Studios Waiheke 2025: The final day to visit over 30 artists’ studios and galleries showcasing paintings, sculptures, ceramics, printmaking, photography, textiles, jewellery and more. 10am-4pm. Various locations. Tickets from www.waihekeartgallery.org.nz
Waiheke Community Art Gallery: Musings, featuring a selection of primarily abstract paintings by Waiheke artist Jackie Guthrie, runs alongside the Small Sculpture Prize 2025, featuring stunning original sculpture up to 800mm. Both are on show until 8 June. Free entry, open seven days a week from 10am-4pm, 2 Korora Road, Oneroa
Tuesday 3 June
Doctor’s Wife documentary screening: Over the span of 20 years, surgeon Dr Alan Kerr leads Kiwi teams to Gaza and the West Bank to operate on children with heart disease. Screening at 7.30pm at Waiheke Cinema. Tickets are free and any koha donations will go to fund NZ led medical missions to Gaza. Go to whitioraproductions.com/the-doctors-wife
Exploring the Transition from Forest to Field: This event has been postponed until November. Go to monicalogues.com/understory-workshops for more details.
Reach Out Waiheke Games Catchup: A space for men to meet. Free, just show up. Every Tuesday 1.30-3.30pm at the Surfdale Hall. Contact 027 330 0465.
Wednesday 4 June
Bingo: $20pp, 7pm start. All proceeds to Reach Out Waiheke, supporting mental health in our community. Sponsored by Placemakers, cash and spot prizes. Waiheke Bowling Club, 2 Marama Avenue, Surfdale.
Coming events
Hollie Smith: The renowned singer-songwriter is set to captivate audiences with her upcoming solo show Bones. Friday 6 June at Artworks Theatre. Doors open at 6pm and show starts at 7pm. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
Meal for Matariki: Blackpool Residents Association (BRA) is having a shared meal to celebrate Matariki on Friday 6 June from 6pm-8pm at Old Blackpool School. Bring a dish to share, your own dinner plate and cutlery, BYO, donation for hall rental. A great pot luck dinner and time with your neighbours.
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. Friday 6 June 10am-12pm at Palm Beach Community Hall.
Wild On Stand Up Comedy: Comedy returns to Wild Estate featuring Wilson Dixon (USA), David Stuart (Scotland), Sera Devcich and Nick Rado. Saturday 7 June from 8pm. For tickets contact 372 4225.
French Film Festival: New Zealand biggest film festival is coming to Waiheke for the first time from Saturday 7 June to Friday 20 June, bringing the magic of French cinema to the island, from epic blockbusters to Cannes favourites to dramas, romances and quirky comedies. Tickets from waihekecinema.co.nz
Sea Scouts Fundraiser: A night of harmony hosted by the Old Spice Boys to help raise $150,000 for a new roof and walls/floor at the Sea Scout Hall. From 7pm on Saturday 7 June at Palm Beach Hall. Tickets $25 by contacting neil@islandchiro.co.nz
Te Toki Reserve Tree Plantings: Over 350 trees need to be planted over two weekends. Callout for volunteers as we need to have many hands to help. Please meet at the Wilma Road entrance to Te Toki Reserve at 9am. Morning tea to follow. Saturday 7 June and Saturday 21 June from 9am to 10.30am at Te Toki Reserve, Wilma Road.
Exploring the Transition from Ocean to Beach: This event has been postponed until November. Go to monicalogues.com/understory-workshops for more details.
Open Decks at Artworks: A chance for DJs of all ages and skills to spin the decks, learn and connect with other music enthusiasts, and for non-DJs to come for a boogie. From 3pm-8pm on Sunday 8 June and Sunday 22 June at Artworks Theatre. To register and for more info visit artworkstheatre.org.nz
Onetangi Community Planting Day: WRT are hosting community planting days on Sunday 8 and Sunday 22 June at the Onetangi Sports Park. Help plant native trees, bring your whanau and friends. Meet at 10am. Free lunch provided. More details on wrt.org.nz
Palm Beach Dune Planting Day: Meet at 10am at the dunes by Palm Beach Reserve to help plant spinifex. Come along with some gloves, a trowel or small spade and wear appropriate shoes. Sunday 8 June at the dunes adjacent to Palm Beach Reserve.
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.
Knitting: Pub/social knitting 6pm first Friday of the month at the Catherine Mitchell Arts Centre, 32 Putiki Road, Ostend. catherinemitchellartscentre.wordpress.com
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.
