Wednesday 10 June
Waiheke cocktail competition: Alibi Brewing and Waiheke Distilling invite local hospitality talent to take on this year’s theme, Turning the Tide, in the third annual Waiheke Cocktail Competition. Be in to win the title of Best Bartender of the Year and a prize pack valued at over $850. Held at Alibi Brewers Lounge, Tantalus Estate, Onetangi Road on Wednesday 10 June from 4pm. Open to Waiheke based bartenders and venues. Email
bar@tantalus.co.nz
Sip and Paint: Let your creative side loose! Free glass of wine and canvas to keep. All materials supplied – $30 per person. Tonight and then every month on the second Wednesday of the month. 6pm at the RSA, Ostend.
WE Share Community Power: A monthly community conversation about how energy is changing. From solar and batteries to coordinated energy systems. Morra Hall, Oneroa the second Wednesday each month from 6.30pm-8pm. All welcome.
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.
WaiHub 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. reachoutwaiheke.org.nz
Thursday 11 June
French Film Festival: The French Film Festival is running at Waiheke Cinema until 21 June. Book online at waihekecinema.co.nz
Waiheke Art Gallery: Waiheke Members Show, showcasing the diversity and talent of Waiheke creatives across a broad range of mediums, is on show until 5 July alongside Web.. wept by Bella Christine Hessell, Kiva Harrison-Hughes, and Nââwie Tutugoro, inviting viewers to consider how grief moves through their own lives and Works from the Stockroom treasures from the gallery stockroom featuring work by artists Ekaterina Dimieva, Christine Thacker, James Ormsby and Michelle Morunga. Gallery open seven days from 10am-4pm, 2 Korora Road, Oneroa. Free entry.
Friday 12 June
Laugh Club starring Urzila Carlson: Wild On’s comedy night Laugh Club is back for one night only this winter, with multi-award-winning South African/New Zealander comedian Urzila Carlson alongside the fantastic Tarun Mohanbhai, Nick Rado and Joel Vinson. 8pm at Wild Estate. Tickets from wildestate.co.nz
BRA Pop Up Pub: A monthly gathering of Blackpool residents to share local news and discuss ongoing neighbourhood activities. BYO food and drink, gold coin for hall hire. 6pm to 8pm at the Old Blackpool School Hall.
Saturday 13 June
Coro: Direct from sold-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, your favourite daytime soap gets a comedic reboot. Coming up on Coro: someone’s up the duff, there’s yet another scene in the local pub (of course), and two Kiwis battle with Manchester accents. 7.30pm at Artworks Theatre. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
Find your Feline Friend: The WISCA cattery is full, with six wonderful cats all desperately seeking good homes. Meet them this Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June from 10am to 12pm both days at the cattery below the WISCA Op Shop at 85 Ocean Road, Surfdale. To enquire about adopting, email wisca@wisca.co.nz or phone 027 539 5107.
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: Members exhibition Island is on during June. The gallery is 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 14 June
Pints and Politics: Have a pint at the Waiheke Bowling Club and chat politics with Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick from 3pm-5pm at the Bowling Club on Marama Ave, Surfdale.
Fundraising Pop Up Market: Pop up family market with second hand treasures, art sale, succulents and seedlings, music and food. From 10am in the carpark behind Cappadocia Turkish Cafe, 7 Belgium Street, Ostend. Fundraising for the Year 7/8 Waiheke High School football team to attend AIMS Games.
School Open Day: Waiheke High School Open Day from 10am-1pm with guided tours at 10am and 11.30am. For more info visit waihekehigh.school.nz
High Tea at Batch Winery: Enjoy a curated selection of sweet and savoury delights, paired with stunning views and Thomas wines. Sundays only during winter. Bookings essential via batchwinery.com
Monday 15 June
Volunteer Celebration: An evening celebrating the work of volunteers on Waiheke with an evening at WRT 5.30 to 7.30pm Free to attend.
‘Believe It or Not’ Quiz: On now until September at Charlie Farley’s. Free to enter. Starts at 6pm sharp at Charlie Farley’s, The Strand, Onetangi.
Tuesday 16 June
Grape Masterclass at Alibi: The Grape Escape session promises to take you on yet another journey around the world, exploring the wonderful and diverse culture of grape spirits. From Cognac and Pisco to Grappa and Metaxa, with snacks from the Alibi kitchen. From 5pm-7pm at Alibi Brewery. https://sevn.ly/xrvTyahL
Wednesday 17 June
The Woolshed: Every third Wednesday of the month from 5pm at the Waiheke Dirt Track on O’Brien Road. Monthly meet up, pool table, playground for the kids, meat and cash raffles. Bar open. Everyone welcome.
Bingo: $20pp, 6.30pm 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
Community Concert: Waiheke Musical Museum in Oneroa hosts a free monthly community concert provided by local musicians. Starts at 10.30am. Suitable for all ages, just turn up.
Beni Rae: As part of the young musicians on stage, Beni Rae will perform on piano on Friday 19 June at 7pm at the Waiheke Musical Museum. Tickets from musicalmuseum.org.nz
Waiheke Youth Theatre Festival: A celebration of emerging voices, bold ideas and the power of youth-led creativity. On Friday 19 and Saturday 20 June at Artworks Theatre.
Volunteer celebration at the Bowlo: Free event for volunteers on Waiheke on Saturday 20 June from 2-5pm. Nibbles, drinks and bowls at the Waiheke Bowling Club. Come and chat to other volunteers and celebate the work you do. Register by emailing waihekecommunitynetworks@gmail.com.
Planting Days at Te Toki Reserve: All welcome. We have around 400 beautiful, eco-sourced native trees to plant over these three planting days. We look forward to meeting you at Te Toki Reserve. Meet at the carpark at Wilma Rd. Morning tea to follow. Sunday 21 June 21 and Sunday 10 July from 10.00am -11.30am.
Drag Queen Bingo Fundraiser: Waiheke Sports Club’s Drag Queen Bingo Fundraiser is on from 2pm on 21 June at the Sport Club on the Causeway, Ostend. Bingo game packages for sale and prizes for best dressed. Bar and kitchen open. R18. Contact Shiri 02 0911 4631
Solar cohort workshop: Bringing together households interested in exploring solar. Learning together, sharing knowledge and potentially accessing better information, support, and pricing through a group approach. Friday 22 June at 5.30pm. Free to register at wrt.org.nz/solar/#tools (select ‘Solar Cohort’) or call 932 2915
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
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. •
