Wednesday 14 October
Chatty Cafe: Make new friends with Reach Out Waiheke, every Wednesday from 11am -1 pm at the Sustainability Centre, Oneroa.
Karaoke: Tonight, and every second Wednesday at Waiheke Bowling Club at 2 Marama Avenue from 7pm. Free entry.
Wai Hub 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. Visit reachoutwaiheke.org.nz
Thursday 15 October
Donate Blood, save lives: NZ Blood Service are on Waiheke today from 10am-3pm at the Ostend Memorial Hall. Sign up at nzblood.co.nz
Best in Show Auction: Artworks Theatre, Sophie Perkins ceramics and unique Waiheke experiences up for auction at Ray White Ponsonby. Supporting the development of Best in Show Art Award, a new national portrait award, and WISCA animal welfare. 5.30pm today at Ray White Ponsonby, 3 Pompallier Terrace, Ponsonby. www.bestinshowartaward.com
Reach Out Wellbeing Garden: Company, learning, cups of tea and a chance to get your hands dirty every Thursday from 9.30am at 56 Korora Road, Oneroa. All welcome.
www.reachoutwaiheke.org.nz
Friday 16 October
Donate Blood, save lives: NZ Blood Service are on Waiheke today from 9.30am-1.30pm at the Ostend Memorial Hall. Sign up at nzblood.co.nz
Kiki Kisses Cabaret: Kiki is back to perform her sold out cabaret show. Featuring Nââwié Tutugoro, Koro Sciascia, Dan Larkin, Lea Nova, Consuelo Toro and MC Ami Cusack. Tonight and tomorrow night at 8pm at Artworks Theatre. Tickets from
artworkstheatre.org.nz
Casita Miro Winter Jazz Series: Enjoy dinner and a show with Hopetoun Brown. From 6pm Tickets from www.casitamiro.co.nz,
bookings essential.
Waiheke Art Gallery: Walker and Hall Waiheke Art Award 2026 opens tonight at 6pm with the winners from this year’s competition, alongside work from 14 local artists of the Catherine Mitchell Life Drawing Group and Ghost Cargo, a selection of new work by Denis O’Connor. The gallery is open seven days from 10am-4pm, 2 Korora Road, Oneroa. Free entry.
NAZA at Waiheke Cinema: Screening the critically-acclaimed documentary NAZA from Oscar-winning Israeli filmmakers, Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor. AI expert Colin Beardon will talk about the dangers of using AI in modern warfare before the film. 4.30pm.
www.waihekecinema.co.nz
Kai Conscious Lunch: Create a delicious lunch while reducing food waste. Free. Cooking starts at 11am and eating at 1pm. Waiheke Sustainability Centre, Mako Street.
Lume Gallery: Intertwined exhibition currentyly showing. The gallery is open Thursday-Monday, 10am-3pm, at 16 Hamilton Road, Surfdale.
Saturday 17 October
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. www.waihekeostendmarket.co.nz
Book Launch: Step on a Crack and Girl of Stone: Author NK (Sam) Ashworth launches her new books. Hear about the inspiration behind her latest young adult novels. Drinks and nibbles provided. 2pm-3.30pm at Waiheke Library.
Kiki Kisses Cabaret: Final show tonight at 8pm at Artworks Theatre. Tickets from
www.artworkstheatre.org.nz
Red Shed Gallery: Gallery open weekends, 10am-4pm at 74a Palm Road, Palm Beach.
Museum and Historic Village: Open Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, 11am-3pm at 165 Onetangi Road. Entry by donation.
Sunday 18 October
Biketober – Mountain Bike Ride: Guided ride of Waiheke’s mountain bike trails from Onetangi Sports Park. Experience and own bike needed. From 2pm. Contact Mark with questions
0204 928 300.
Show Me Shorts: Lemonade: In the cutthroat business world of lemonade stands, sister/brother dream team Suzy and Jack descend into bitter rivalalry as they chase success, sabotage and sweet profits. 2pm at the Waiheke Cinema. More information at www.showmeshorts.co.nz
Embrace your Ease: A free workshop on tools to regulate your nervous system and create more ease in your life. 10.30am-1pm at Waiheke Library. Reserve your spot at
iccwaiheke@gmail.com
The Rocky Bay Cafe: Homemade treats made every weekend. Open Saturdays and Sundays from 9am-1pm at the Ōmiha Memorial Hall, Rocky Bay.
Monday 19 October
The Great Waiheke Radio Auckland Central Electorate Candidates Debate: Waiheke Radio host a debate amongst the candidates vying to be the MP for Auckland Central in the 2026 general election. From 7pm at Artworks Theatre or listen to the live broadcast on Waiheke Radio, 88.3 or 107.4fm, stream:
www.waihekeradio.org.nz
Tuesday 20 October
Gin Masterclass at Alibi: The final masterclass of the year teaming up with Waiheke Distilling Co. for a wander around the Estate, foraging botanicals before turning your finds into your very own gin. A little exploring, a little experimenting, and snacks to keep you going. At Alibi below Tantalus Estate. Tickets from alibibrewing.co.nz/events-at-alibi
Games Afternoon: With Reach Out Waiheke at 2pm every Tuesday at the Surfdale Hall
Wednesday 21 October
NAZA at Waiheke Cinema: A 7pm second screening of the critically-acclaimed documentary NAZA which features Israeli military insiders revealing the AI-driven targeting systems behind civilian deaths in Gaza.
www.waihekecinema.co.nz
Chatty Cafe: Make new friends with Reach Out Waiheke, every Wednesday from 11am -1 pm at the Sustainability Centre, Oneroa.
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 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. Visit reachoutwaiheke.org.nz
Coming events
Biketober – Pecha Kucha: Delight in the tales of bike adventurers, bike enthusiasts, and the bike-curious at this fast-paced storytelling event. 7pm-9pm on Thursday 22 October at WRT.
Ōmiha Folk Club presents Adam and Marika: Escape your everyday and enjoy an enchanting evening of live guitar and fiddle with Auckland’s premier folk duo. Expect flaming hot fiddle tunes, heartfelt ballads and a touch of gypsy jazz. Friday 23 October at 7pm at the Ōmiha Memorial Hall. Tickets $30. Tickets from events.humanitix.com/adam-and-marika-at-omiha-folk-club
Annual Fundraising: Boat Gear Sale to keep the Kate sailing. On at the Waiheke Boating Club from 9.30 – 12 noon on Labour Weekend, Saturday 24 October.
Waiheke Dirt Track 40th Anniversary and Reunion: Celebrating 40 years with races and a fun day. Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October at the Waiheke Dirt Track, O’Brien Road.
Solar Bowls Sale: A pottery club fundraiser to help pay for the club’s new solar panels. Over 100 beautiful soup bowls for sale and soup to put in them (while it lasts!). Come early to choose your bowls and guarantee some delicious soup. Saturday 24 October from 8.30am-1pm at Catherine Mitchell Arts Centre.
Slow Games Day: Drop in to play lawn games like giant Jenga and giant chess, or settle down to board games, card games or dice games on the Artworks deck. Free event on Sunday 24 October from 11am-3pm.
Wild Rituals: A showcase of local performers to welcome the sunny days. Dub Penguins (Reggae), The Night Shades (Indie Rock), DJs Veeneelo, Tara and very special set by The Ønternet VS DJ Last Word. Food stalls and licensed bar. Saturday 24 October, 7pm-1am at Morra Hall. Tickets at the door.
Ban Bottom Trawling event: Take a stand against bottom trawling. Midday on Sunday 25 October. Oneroa Beach.
Book Launch – Recipes from the Supper Club: Peta Mathias launches her new book at Soho Vineyard on Sunday 25 October at 5.30pm. Free entry. Harvey Eatery will be serving recipes from the book.
Biketober – Labour Day Loop Ride: Meet outside the RSA in Ostend, then cycle as a group to discover Waiheke’s eastern end. Stops for lunch at Man O’ War, so bring your wallet or a picnic. 10am on Monday 26 October at the RSA.
Elling: Two unlikely heroes. One apartment. And a whole world to figure out. Artworks Theatre from 29 October to 7 November. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
Rocky Bay Hall Garage Sale: Grab yourself a bargain. Huge selection of goodies. Contact Yvonne on 021 049 6444 to book a table. Saturday 31 October 9am-1pm at the Ōmiha Memorial Hall, 2 Glen Brook Road.
Field Trip No 1 – Creative Nature Journaling and Art: Craft a handmade journal and spend the day exploring Waiheke’s nature with artist and conservationist Monica Peters. Sunday 1 November from 10am-4pm at Lume Gallery. Tickets from wearelume.co.nz
Book Launch – Waiheke Whispers: Waiheke’s new periodical publishing old yarns. Music from the Ōmiha Folk Club and Urbanaut craft beer. 1 November, 5pm, Waiheke Library. For more info, contact waihekewhispers@gmail.com
Jassy Dean Trust Waiheke Garden Festival: Explore 10 stunning private gardens, enjoy music, art, food and a fantastic plant sale, with all proceeds supporting local children with health needs. Tickets from $50. Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November 2026. 10am-4pm both days. Visit www.waihekegardenfestival.org.nz
My Big Fat Comedy Fundraiser: Last time, 110 people laughed, screeched and snorted their way through our comedy fundraiser for REACH OUT Waiheke. So we’re doing it again. Pay what you like from $5, or grab a table of 4 for $300. Monday 30 November from 7.30pm-9pm at Artworks Theatre. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
Moana Tunes and Tales: Dive into a magical underwater world of fish and glow-in-dark jellyfish with your little ones. Immersive performance experience for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Sunday 15 November at 2pm at Artworks Theatre. Free event.
Tāke Kurī: The Dog Tax Rebellion: Blending drama, comedy and history, Tāke Kurī is a new play by Ngapuhi playwright Geoffrey Clendon explores the 1898 Hokianga conflict. Friday 20 and Saturday 21 November at7pmat Artworks Theatre. Tickets form artworkstheatre.org.nz
Laugh Actually…a Christmas Cackle: Auckland’s top-notch improv and comedy talent collide for a gloriously warped Christmas romp. Expect festive chaos, musical mayhem, big laughs and a little Love Actually…..only considerably more unhinged. Saturday 12 December. 7.30pm at Artworks Theatre. Tickets from artworkstheatre.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 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
Reach Out Waiheke: Games afternoon every Tuesday. Bingo Night every second Wednesday. Chatty Cafe every Wednesday morning. Wellbeing garden every Thursday morning. Visit our website for details reachoutwaiheke.org.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. •
