Thursday 13 November
Gulf News Thursdays in Surfdale: Make new friends over a cuppa, cake and chat from 1- 3pm every Thursday at the Surfdale Hall.
Calm over chaos: Navigating end of year burnout and surviving the Christmas rush: An uplifting and relatable session designed to help wāhine/women and non-binary people navigate the stress, business, and emotional load of the holiday season. From 5.30pm at the Waiheke Community Art Gallery. Tickets from waihekeartgallery.org.nz
Waves Waiheke: A grief education programme for adults bereaved by suicide. Starts Thursday 6 October from 6-8pm 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
Friday 14 November
Waiheke Community Art Gallery: Opening tonight at 6pm and on until the 30 November is the end of year exhibition by the Diploma of Ceramics students. Current exhibitions still running until 30 November are 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 10-4pm, 2 Korora Road, Oneroa. Free entry.
Sosamai Crew: Sway to the music of the Tongan group Sosamai Crew at the RSA. Pacifica music on a beautiful Pacific island. From 6pm on Friday 14 November at the RSA Ostend.
5 Rhythms Dance: A dynamic, fun, profound dance practice. $20 cash or pay online. For more info visit sacredmoves.com/classes. No experience needed. Fridays 7.30-9pm at the Palm Beach Hall.
Saturday 15 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
Odesea Gallery: Welcoming the summer and open weekends from 10am-4pm at 57 Belle Terrace, Onetangi.
Museum and Historic Village: Open Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, 11am-3pm at 165 Onetangi Road. Entry by donation.
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 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.
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.
Sunday 16 November
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
Stepping into 2026 with intention – Not a New Year’s Resolution: Join Wellbeing Coach Mel Burdett, ICC, in this free workshop and discover your 2026 intention through reflection, movement, and creativity. All welcome. RSVP to iccwaiheke@gmail.com. Sunday 16 November from 10.30am-1pm at Waiheke Library.
Fishing competition: Waiheke Island Fishing and Recreation Club are hosting the annual 24-hour classic fishing competition; 2pm Saturday 15-2pm Sunday 16 November. $40 per ticket from Ox Tackle, Poto Road; $1000 prize for the heaviest snapper and other great cash and spot prizes. Free sausage sizzle.
Monday 17 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
Tuesday 18 November
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 19 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 at Waiheke Bowling Club at 2 Marama Avenue, Surfdale
Wai Hub Connect: Drop in to WRT in Oneroa for kōrero, kai and community connection. All welcome. Open every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 11am-3pm. For more information contact Teresa on 027 683 7371 or
teresa@reachoutwaiheke.org.nz.
Coming events
Sparks and Strings 2025: An evening of live music, kai and family fun at Fossil Bay School and Kindergarten. 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 5-10pm at 58 Korora Road, Oneroa.
Ōmiha Folk Club: Club night featuring special guest Neal Ghoshal with floor spots first half. Neal plays roots-inspired folk with a soulful energy. He is joined by his musical besties Kelly Watkin and Andy Lewis. $20 cash on the door. Saturday 22 November from 7-9pm at the Ōmiha Memorial Hall.
100 Daze pottery exhibition: Six Waiheke ceramic artists share the results of their making one thing a day for 100 days. Work is available for sale. Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 November from 10am-4pm at Owhanake Barn, 57 Korora Road, Oneroa.
Ārai Roa Waka Ama Club Launch: Join us on the high tide at 9am sharp for a whakatau before heading out onto the moana. Activities including waka ama, tikanga, rakau demonstrations, spot prizes and shared kai. 9am-1pm on Saturday 22 November at Piritahi Marae foreshore.
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
Onetangi Art and Craft Fair: Come along and support our local craftspeople, great opportunity to pick up some Christmas gifts and knick knacks. Free entry. Sunday 23 November from 10am -4pm at the Onetangi Hall, Third Avenue.
Koro the Kiwi book launch: Jane Parlane will launch her new children’s book at the Waiheke Library at 2pm on Sunday 23 November. Books available to buy and all proceeds go to the Jassy Dean Trust.
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 www.undertheradar.co.nz
Christmas in Aotea Square: From Friday 28 November till Sunday 21 December Auckland Live will be running a series of free Christmas events – music, dancing and Christmas fun. For more information on what’s on visit www.aucklandlive.co.nz/event/auckland-live-christmas-in-aotea-square
The Dark Sea: Aaron Carpenter and Brendan Moon bring together fellow musicians Lee Caitlin, Francisco Augustin Lopez, Ady Perry to present Songs from The Deep. Music guaranteed to set the night on fire. With support from Appaloosa Willie. 8pm on Saturday 29 November at Artworks Theatre. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
How Wikipedia works (and why the richest man in the world hates it, wants to buy it, and can’t): Learn about the inner workings of Wikipedia and why Elon Musk and the Republicans hate it from Dr Mike Dickison. Waiheke Library, 2-3pm, Saturday 29 November.
Free Wikipedia Workshop: learn how to contribute to the world’s biggest encyclopaedia: Sunday 30 November, 10:30am-4pm, Waiheke Library. Wikipedian at Large Dr Mike Dickison will teach absolute beginners how they can become Wikipedia editors. All welcome, BYO laptop.
Spirit of Waiheke Seaside Christmas Carols: With Sister shout, the Old Spice Boys, Waiheke High School music students and Mikaela Stroud. Tickets $10 for adults, children free. Buy on day – cash only. 3From 4-6pm on Sunday 7 December at the Spirit of Waiheke Cottage, The Esplanade, Surfdale. Rain location: Waiheke High School.
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
The work of Byron Katie retreat: How to get free of your stressful thoughts that cause your suffering and stress. The Work of Byron Katie retreat from Thursday 11 to Sunday 14 December in Palm Beach. For more info visit www.QuestionYourMind.com or contact Valli 027 348 3891 or email valli@me.com
Record fair: Vinyl for sale and live music from DJ Heavy Petal and guests. BYOB to enjoy on the sunny open deck area, plus a pop-up café. Saturday 13 December from 10.30am-1.30pm at Onetangi Hall, 9 Third Ave, Onetangi. If you have LPs to sell email Nick at waihekerecordfair@gmail.com to book a crate or a table today.
Old Spice Boys Fundraising Concert: Come along for a fun evening of popular music from the 1950s onwards with The Old Spice Boys. Event is a joint fundraiser for The Old Spice Boys and Waiheke Musical Museum. Choose your price, $20 or more per ticket. 7pm on Saturday 13 December at the Waiheke Musical Museum. Tickets from musicalmuseum.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.
