Thursday 12 March
Waiheke Art Gallery House Tour 2026: Two days of art and architecture with the backdrop of stunning Waiheke Island views. Each home in the tour is unique, with its own distinct personality and style. Toay and Tomorrow (Friday) from 10am-4.40pm. Info and tickets from waihekeartgallery.org.nz
Flamencodanza: The contemporary Flamenco dance and guitar duo combine strength, elegance and beauty with elements of Flamenco, Brazilian and jazz music from 7.30pm on 12 and 14 March. Tickets $35-$48 from artworkstheatre.org.nz
Friday 13 March
Waiheke Art Gallery House Tour 2026: Final day of art and architecture with the backdrop of stunning Waiheke Island views. From 10am-4.40pm. Info and tickets from waihekeartgallery.org.nz
VIP Evening with Grand Designs’ Tom Webster: Part of Waiheke Art Gallery House Tour 2026. An exclusive evening at one of Waiheke’s most celebrated architectural homes, as featured on Grand Designs New Zealand. Food, drinks, meet the owners and presenter Tom Webster. From 6-8pm. Info and tickets visit from waihekeartgallery.org.nz
Tenor: My name is Pati: A musical museum fundraiser and movie screening. The documentary tells the story of Pene Pati and his brother Amitai Pati, and their against-the-odds journey from Samoa to platinum-selling success in the trio Sol3 Mio. Starts at 4pm at the museum for a drink and to meet the film’s executive producer Stephen Stehlin. At 5pm move next door to the Waiheke Cinema to watch the movie. Tickets from musicalmuseum.org.nz
Country and Chaos: Snore, Appaloosa Willie and Jett – a lazy Susan of solo performers. In the Pinter Bar at Artworks Theatre. Doors at 7pm, music starts whenever we feel like it. Tickets $15 on the door only.
Ōmiha Folk Club presents Jennifer Reid and Paul Brown: A special performance from Jennifer Reid and Paul Brown trading ballads and broadsides to illustrate the shared cultures of Lancashire and Dundee. Tickets $25 via undertheradar.co.nz. BYO event. 7pm at Ōmiha Memorial Hall, Rocky Bay.
Waiheke Art Gallery: Current exhibitions include Te Tiriti O Waitangi exhibition Kotahitanga, Claudia Pond Eyley’s Reflections of the Time and Surface by leading Waiheke artists. Open seven days from 10am to 4pm, 2 Korora Road, Oneroa. Free entry.
Community Lunch: Create a delicious lunch while reducing food waste. Free. Cooking starts at 11am and eating at 1pm. Waiheke Sustainability Centre, Mako Street.
Saturday 14 March
Ostend Saturday Market: Locally made crafts, books by local authors, artisan food and more. Every Saturday 8am-1pm. Under the trees and in the Ostend Memorial Hall, Belgium Street. Visit waihekeostendmarket.co.nz
Architectural Drawing Workshop: Join architect Craig Moller for a drawing workshop introducing his approach to drawing using pen, pencil, watercolour and coloured pencil, as seen in his recently published book Building People. From 4pm at Waiheke Community Art Gallery. Go to www.waihekeartgallery.org.nz to book.
Shenanigans Duo: A fun night of old-school classics at Waiheke Island Resort. Grab your mates, warm up those vocal cords, and join us for a night of classic tunes, good vibes, and a whole lot of fun. From 6-9pm at Waiheke Island Resort, Bay Road. Bookings recommended.
Final Stonyridge Sunset Session: The final Sunset Session of the year – let’s finish it properly. 4pm-10pm at Stonyridge Vineyard, Onetangi Road. R21. Tickets on the door: $25
Sunday 15 March
Ash Grunwald: Australia’s premier bluesman is renowned for his electrifying live shows. Part Troubadour, part storyteller, Ash has sold out shows all over the world. 3pm at Artworks Theatre. Tickets $30-$50 from artworkstheatre.org.nz
Forest & Bird Ramble: The next Forest & Bird Ramble Reminiscences will be at Whakanewha Regional Park with long time park ranger Andy Spence, followed by a picnic lunch and seashore and rock exploring with the Kiwi Conservation Club. Dogs not allowed on this walk. 10am-12pm. Meet at Dotterel Sculpture Carpark, Whakanewha Regional Park.
Red Shed Gallery: The Palm Beach gallery is open weekends, 10am-4pm at 74a Palm Road. Works for sale from previous and current exhibitions.
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.
Tuesday 17 March
Quiz Night: Believe It or Not quiz nights every Tuesday from 7pm. Barry, your Quiz Master extraordinaire at Waiheke RSA in Ostend; $5 per head. Kitchen opens at 5pm.
Wednesday 18 March.
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.
Coming events
Mad March Musical Cacophony: Join Waiheke’s crazy gang of Musical Mad Hatters as they perform a range of tuneless frolics to raise funds for Waiheke Musical Museum. A programme full of old favourites such as One Song to the Tune of Another, The Singing Relay and Musical Bingo. 7pm on Friday 20 March at the Waiheke Musical Museum. Tickets from musicalmuseum.org.nz
Waiheke Walking Festival 2026: Embrace your adventurous spirit and appreciate nature up close and personal at this year’s
Waiheke Walking Festival. Showcasing the stunning beauty of Waiheke. From 20 March to 6 April. Tickets and info
www.waihekewalkingfestival.org
Frente Sudaka: Get ready for a night of Latin rhythms and infectious energy. Frente Sudaka, the Latin band from Tauranga, bring their high-energy live performance to Waiheke on Saturday 21 March from 8pm at Artworks Theatre. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
Open Studio Day: Potter Sophie Perkins and Creative Shayn Wills are opening their studio for the day. They’ve got lots of new work for sale; Shayn’s popular Mudmen, Sophie’s bowls, small plates, teacups, poetry bowls and platters. Cash and internet banking available. Saturday 21 March from 10am-4pm at 50 Calais Terrace, Ostend.
Morra Hall Fundraiser: Fun mens a cappella Ol’ Spice Boys sing to support Morra Hall on Saturday 21 March. Doors Open 6.30pm. Start 7.30pm. Tickets from Under the Radar or at the door. Delish meals and bar available.
SoulfulTina: Enjoy great food in a relaxed atmosphere while listening to mix of soft rock, jazz, ballads, pop classics, and contemporary hits. Saturday 21 March from 6pm-9pm at the Waiheke Island Resort, Bay Road. Bookings are recommended.
Waiheke’s World of Cultures Festival: Join Waiheke Library and Artworks Theatre for Waiheke’s very first World of Cultures Festival. Celebrate our diverse and unique cultural communities with food stalls, cultural performances, arts and crafts. Artworks Courtyard, Sunday 22 March 12pm-3pm
Community Beach Clean Up at Church Bay: Bring your whānau and friends, and connect with others who care about our shores. Meet at the Sustainability Centre at 3.30pm if you need a lift or meet at the end of Cable Bay Lane at 4pm on Sunday 22 March. Light refreshments provided.
EcoFest 2026: EcoFest month is back, and Waiheke is packed with events. Discover workshops, community gatherings, whanau-friendly events and activities right here on our island, and across Tāmaki Makaurau. From 22 March-22 April across Waiheke and Auckland. Browse the full programme at ecofest.org.nz
Stones In His Pockets: The show that sold out on Waiheke is now at Q Theatre in Auckland for three days only from Thursday 26 March-Saturday 28 March. Don’t miss Simon Deighton and Avi Duckor Jones bringing this Irish comedy-drama to life. Tickets from
www.qtheatre.co.nz
Tiki Taane: Tiki Taane brings his legendary one-man band show to Wild Estate for an intimate sunset session. Saturday 28 March from 4pm-9pm at Wild Estate. Tickets from tiki.7am.nz
Insert Laugh Track Here: The hilarious 60-minute, completely unscripted comedy show is back with Keith Paterson, Steven Lyons, Warwick Lewis, Lisa Garrity and Lori Dungey. A single word from the audience sparks multiple scenes, oddball characters and unexpected storylines. Saturday 28 March at Artworks Theatre. Show starts 7.30pm. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
March Pottery Workshop: Making incense holders. Beginners welcome, everything provided. $95 each. Saturday 28 March from 10am-12pm at 50 Calais Terrace, Ostend. Bookings essential. Text Sophie on 021 0859 4017.
The Heke Fest: A celebration of Kiwi culture, craft beer, barbecue specials and epic live music from Cassius followed by DJ sets until 11pm, keeping the good vibes flowing into the night. Show off your most creative Kiwi outfit in our best-dressed competition. Saturday 28 March from 5pm-11pm at The Heke, Onetangi Road.
Waiheke Homemade Chilli Festival: A showcase of chilli sauces homemade on Waiheke Island. Waiheke chilli sauce makers are invited to enter their best homemade chilli concoctions, and the public are invited to come and taste them – then vote for their favourites. From 1pm-3pm on Sunday 29 March at Wild Estate. Entry form from https://forms.gle/5eSgFDiR3bUHwroE8
Terroir Croisée at Tantalus: A special collaboration, bringing together two exceptional French chefs Axel Curtet-Latreille and Pierre-Alain Fenoux, the acclaimed chef behind Jano Bistro in Wellington. Together creating a brand-new ‘Trust the Chef’ menu inspired by France but with a distinctly Kiwi heart on offer for one night only at Tantalus on 29 March from 6.30pm.
Fossil Bay Harvest Fair: Celebrate the bounty of harvest and the autumn equinox with stalls overflowing with produce, preserves, delicious treats, second-hand goods, old fashioned games for the children. Koha entry. Sunday 29 March from 10am-4pm at Fossil Bay School, Korora Road, Oneroa.
Waiheke Jazz and Blues Festival: Deva Mahal, The Narcs, Adrian Cox Trio, The De Sotos, Boom Boom Deluxe, The Nairobi Trio and many more bring the best of jazz and blues to some of the island’s most stunning venues. 3-6 April 2026. Tickets from waihekejazzfestival.co.nz
Designer Sale: The highly anticipated Pre-Loved Designer Sale, proudly sponsored by Bayleys, is back on Saturday 4 April at Morra Hall from 10am-2pm. With an incredible selection of pre-loved international and NZ designer clothing at amazing prices. All funds raised goes directly to Reach Out Waiheke.
Waiheke High School 40th Anniversary Reunion: A weekend showcasing the 40-year history of the island’s high school on Friday 10 April and Saturday 11 April. Friday evening: Casual drinks at The Heke. Saturday: A relaxed reunion picnic and a tour of Waiheke High School. Saturday evening: A celebratory reunion dinner at Goldie Estate. Tickets from eventbrite. For more information contact Michelle Barber: barberm@waihekehigh.school.nz
Finding Cynthia: On this turbulent, transformative search for her whakapapa, Sue Watson navigates complex relationships, looking for peace inside the truth that everyone seems hell bent on keeping from her. Friday 10 and Saturday 11 April at 7.30pm at Artworks Theatre. Tickets from artworksthreatre.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 Korora 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 Korora 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 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 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: Sessions are Tuesday at 9.45am, Wednesday at 6.45pm and casual play Thursday 1pm at Catherine Mitchell Arts Centre, 32 Pūtiki Road, Ostend. Contact waihekebridgeclub.co.nz
2020 Waiheke Bridge Club: Online Sessions. Monday Play and Discuss on Real Bridge 7-9pm. Thursday Club Bridge on Real Bridge 7-9pm. No partners needed. All welcome. Contact 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 2-5pm 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: 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. 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-midday.
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.
Flexercise with Jeanine: A fusion of dance and exercise upstairs at the Red Cross Hall, Oneroa. Thursdays 10.30-11.30am. For information call Jeanine on 027 440 6029.
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.
Reach Out Waiheke Games Catchup: 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 Omiha 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.
Gulf News Thursday in Surfdale: Make new friends over a cuppa, cake and chat at weekly Gulf News Thursdays. From 1-3pm every Thursday at the Surfdale Hall.
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.
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 6.30pm-9pm and Wednesdays 9.30am-12pm 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.
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. •
