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.
Thursday 18 June
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.
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 is on show until 5 July alongside Web.. wept by Bella Christine Hessell, Kiva Harrison-Hughes, and Nââwié Tutugoro and Works from the 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 19 June
Beni Rae: As part of the young musicians on stage, Beni Rae performs on piano 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. 7pm tonight and Saturday 20 June at Artworks Theatre.
Solstice Exhibition at Lume: The Surfdale gallery has an exquisite collection of handmade candles, bespoke candle holders, lamps and lighting installations on show on Thursdays and Fridays from 19 June-1 August 11am-5pm or by appointment.
Saturday 20 June
Volunteer Celebration: A free event for volunteers on Waiheke from 2-5pm. Nibbles, drinks and bowls at the Waiheke Bowling Club. Come and chat to other volunteers and celebrate the work you do. Register by emailing waihekecommunitynetworks@gmail.com.
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 21 June
Planting Days at Te Toki Reserve: All welcome. We have around 400 beautiful, eco-sourced native trees to plant over these three planting days. Meet at the carpark at Wilma Road. Morning tea to follow. Todayand Sunday 10 July from 10am -11.30am.
Drag Queen Bingo Fundraiser: Waiheke Sports Club’s Drag Queen Bingo Fundraiser is on from 2pm 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
Connection and Friendship: A free, warm and interactive ICC workshop exploring the science of friendship and connection. Facilitated by Heidi Link. From 10.30am-1pm at Waiheke Library. Spaces limited. To register: iccwaiheke@gmail.com
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
Waiheke Solstice Celebration: Celebrate the turn of the seasons. 5pm: Gentle yoga with Lexi. 6pm: Plant-based potluck. 7pm: DJ Mathias Light. Tickets at events.humanitix.com/waiheke-solstice/tickets or cash on the door.
Monday 22 June
Matariki at Piritahi – Sound and Spirit: Maikara Ropata (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Raukawa, and Ngāti Toa Rangatira) and Jacqueline Carter (Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Pākehā), present a multisensory evening featuring taongā pūoro, traditional instruments, poetry and waiata at Piritahi Marae. Karakia and whakatau 5.30pm. All welcome, koha appreciated to support the evening’s kai/food and drinks.
‘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 23 June
Matariki at Piritahi – Tribal history: Blair Anderson shares traditional stories and oral histories of mana whenua Ngāti Pāoa. Piritahi Marae. Karakia and whakatau 5.30pm. All welcome, koha appreciated to support the evening’s kai/food and drinks.
Judi Rever Discussion: A free talk from Canadian investigative reporter and author Judi Rever on the Rwandan genocide and the authoritarian regime that took power after it. Waiheke Library in Oneroa, starting at 6.30pm.
Wednesday 24 June
Matariki at Piritahi Marae – Te Ao Haka: Piringākau, Waiheke High School’s kapa haka group, share the power of the haka. Piritahi Marae, Blackpool. Karakia and whakatau 5.30pm. All welcome, koha appreciated to support the evening’s kai/food and drinks.
Auckland Live Cabaret Festival: Escape the chill of winter and lose yourself in The Civic as it transforms into a playground of music, burlesque, theatre, comedy and all things cabaret that will dazzle, provoke and seduce. Starts today until Sunday 5 July.
www.aucklandlive.co.nz
Karaoke: Tonight, and every second Wednesday at Waiheke Bowling Club at 2 Marama Avenue from 7pm. Free entry.
Coming events
Song & Poetry Thing: Original songs and poetry with an open mic section. June’s guest poet is published poet and world traveller Peter La Beige from Auckland. BYO everything event, zero waste. Performer sign-up at 6.30pm, event starts 7pm at the Sustainability Centre.Thursday 25 June.
Cabernet Masterclass at Tantalus Estate: Held in the private dining room, each class offers a focused tasting and a deeper look at one varietal. $50 per person, includes snacks. Friday 26 June, 5.30-6.30pm at Tantalus Estate, Onetangi. https://sevn.ly/xkfcTo1A
Tantalus Bistro: A relaxed expression of French bistro dining at Tantalus Estate, with a three-course set menu for $95 per person. Optional cheese course and wine pairings available. https://sevn.ly/xn6zB0uU Friday 26 June, from 6.30pm.
Volunteer Celebration at Ostend Market: Volunteers are invited to stop by our stall at the market on Saturday 27 June and grab a cuppa as a thank you for your time and work volunteering on Waiheke.
Community Planting Day at Mātiatia: Bring your mates, whānau and a spade if you have one for WRT’s community planting days and leave your legacy on our motu. Meet at 135 Nick Johnstone Drive (lookout point). 10am on Sunday 28 June. Please register so we can prepare lunch and equipment accordingly. wrt.org.nz/community-planting-days
Waiheke RSA Pairs Pool Tournament: Total prize pool $500. $20 entry fee per pair. Entries close Saturday 20 June. For details contact John Lindsay at lindsaywjohn@gmail.com 12.30pm on Sunday 28 June at the RSA, Ostend.
Ranginui: Call of the Ice at Doc Edge: This spectacular feature-length documentary from Waiheke director, producer and executive producer Julia Sartorio premieres at the Doc Edge Festival in Auckland on 10 July and will be televised on TVNZ on 12 July. Tickets from docedge.nz/events/ranginui-call-of-the-ice
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. •
