Thursday 16 April
Little Island Carnival: A colourful, family-friendly day bringing together local child-focused organisations, early childhood centres, community groups and whānau for a day of play, connection and discovery. Date changed to today from 10am-2pm at Waiheke Island Playcentre, 5a Albert Crescent.
Mikaela Nyman Writers Talk: The winner of the Waiheke writer’s residency is Mikaela Nyman from Taranaki (originally from Finland). Mikaela will be reading from her book of poetry Anatomy of Sand and her novel Sado; 6.30pm at the Waiheke Library.
Ecofest – Lamentation for our Changing Climate: A traditional Irish music and storytelling performance that explores what is being lost in a changing climate – and how we might meet the emotions this brings with care, courage, and connection; 7pm at Artworks Theatre. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
Friday 17 April
Upcycle Fabric Weaving Workshop: A hands on weaving workshop turning recycled fabric into textile art. All ages welcome. 10am at Lume Gallery, 16 Hamilton Road. Tickets from wearelume.co.nz
Unleash Your Voice Youth Workshops: This workshop offers a creative space to explore self-expression and build confidence through voice, movement, improvisation, and singing with Tina (certified vocal coach, singer, and performer) and Laura (drama/language teacher and actress). 10am and 3pm at Artworks Theatre. Book by emailing its.soulfultina@gmail.com
Cycle of Life School Holiday Programme: Discover the wonderful cycle of life where we explore how living things grow, change and begin again. 2-3.30pm from 3-19 April at the Waiheke Library.
Waiheke Art Gallery: Exhibitions include the Small Sculpture Prize, a national award for an original free-standing or wall sculptures, Charcoal – Seen (in) the left half, read (in) the right half, sculptural works from well-known Waiheke artist Kazu Nakagawa, and Into the Field by Daisy Saaiman who creates emotionally resonant paintings from her studio on Waiheke. Open seven days from 10am-4pm, 2 Korora Road, Oneroa. Free entry
Saturday 18 April
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
Show Your Heart for the Hauraki Flotilla: This event has been cancelled due to bad weather.
Ecofest – WilderFest 2026: Celebrating Waiheke’s unique biodiversity through creativity, connection and community, this festival brings together local community groups, interactive activities, workshops and local voices; 8am-1pm at the Ostend Market. ecofest.org.nz
Waiheke Wine Dogs Calendar Launch: The stars of the calendar will be in attendance and walking the red carpet. Calendars will be available for purchase. All proceeds to WISCA. Music from DJ Nooroa and cash bar available; 3pm-5pm at Wild Estate.
Karaoke with Nooroa: As the sun sets, the mic turns on. Bring your friends, your favourite song, and your best energy – it’s going to be a night to remember. To ensure the best experience, we recommend reserving your spot in advance and you’ll receive a complimentary welcome drink. From 5.30-9.30pm at the Waiheke Island Resort, Bay Road.
Septic-Friendly Planting Workshop with Lyndell Shannon: Want to turn your septic field into a beautiful, eco-friendly oasis? A hands-on workshop with landscape designer Lyndell Shannon. Discover how to create a garden that is both stunning and practical; 10am at the Sustainability Centre. Free to register, spaces limited. Contact marta@wrt.org.nz
Average Joe Fishing Competition: Waiheke Island Fishing and Recreational Club presents Average Joe, where the average weight fish wins the major money. A 24-hour competition. Tickets on sale week prior to comp at Ox Tackle Developments. Family fun, free sausage sizzle and spot prizes. From 2pm today until 2pm tomorrow (Sunday). Contact Jess 027 278 6201 for more info.
Fresh Hop Beer Pour Party: Join Urbanaut Brewing for an afternoon of fresh beer, delicious food and killer tunes at Wild Estate. 1pm-5pm.
Community Energy Progress Report: Hear from experts to increase resilience and reduce power bills through community solar generation, storage, smart tech and power sharing. Free admission. 6.30pm at Te Huruhi Primary School.
Fables Album Release Tour: With a standout run of singles over the past six months, Jess Bailey aka Fables will launch her debut album Change is a Slow Moving Beast. Bailey will be joined by full band plus special guest Mali Mali. 7pm at Artworks Theatre. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
Sunday 19 April
Kai for Community Waiheke Food Festival: A day of celebrating Waiheke’s food culture and community. Hāngī, book launch, home grown produce tables, workshops, storytelling, facepainting, seasonal craft, giant pumpkins – fun for the whole whānau. Pōwhiri 10am. 10am-3pm at Piritahi Marae.
The Great Exchange: Clear clutter and discover treasures at The Great Exchange! Bring one box of pre-loved items to swap sustainably and come to enjoy rescued-food nibbles and connect with neighbours to help build a greener, more resilient Waiheke community. From noon-2pm at Blackpool School hall.
Rising of the Phoenix: A community concert fundraiser for Osher and Michael. Lots of music, all day food, art auctions, raffles. From noon-7pm at The Woolshed, O’Brien Road. Bring your loose change for food/raffles. Cash only event. Tickets from events.humanitix.com/the-rising-of-the-phoenix
Tarot Reading and Jewellery Making: Join Anoushka Van Rijn for a Tarot-inspired jewellery workshop. Design a unique charm bracelet to take home. 2pm-4.30pm at Lume Gallery, 16 Hamilton Road. Tickets from wearelume.co.nz
Compound Resilience Skills: The Island Coaches Collective Sunday workshops are back. Kicking off with a free taster session led by local wellbeing coach Heidi Link. Discover how small, simple daily practices can build deep, lasting resilience; 10.30am at Waiheke Library. Spaces are free but limited – to reserve email iccwaiheke@gmail.com
Friends of Te Aroha Monthly Working Bee: Keep the beautiful Te Aroha Valley free of invasive weeds, the stream clean and clear and the new and existing stands of native bush growing strongly. A great way to meet your local community, good company and morning tea guaranteed. We meet on the third Sunday of every month halfway along Don’s Track on Te Aroha Avenue, Hekerua Bay at 10am.
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 21 April
Rangihoua Rising Forest & Bird Ramble: Join Te Korowai o Waiheke, Waiheke Waterways, WRT to spot wetland wildlife, and learn more about the efforts and innovations that keep predators under control at Rangihoua; 4.30pm. Meet at Onetangi Sports Park. Dogs allowed on leash only.
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 22 April
W3 Talk and Dinner with Emma Peters from Aleph Beauty: Emma will speak about her entrepreneurial journey as owner and founder of Aleph, and the journey to create products that have multiple uses and most importantly that are sustainable. 5.30pm at Batch Winery. Tickets from humanitix
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
Museum and Historic Village: Open Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, 11am-3pm at 165 Onetangi Road. Entry by donation.
Coming events
Drop it like it’s hops! 90s Hip Hop Party: Fresh hop season is back, and so is the party that celebrates it bringing back the old school energy to your fav Island brewery. 6.30pm-10.30pm on Friday 24 April at Alibi Brewer’s Lounge. DJ Alisha + DJ Juice bringing all the 90s hip hop classics. Drink specials and free entry. 90s dress code highly encouraged.
Shayne Carter: Star of the must-see 2025 rockumentary Life In One Chord, Shayne P. Carter (Straitjacket Fits, Dimmer, The DoubleHappys) brings his solo tour to Waiheke on Friday 24 April at 7.30pm at Artworks Theatre. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
Tantalus Estate Varietals Masterclass – Syrah: Join us for a four-part masterclass series exploring the varietals that shape our wine each session includes a guided tasting of wines, insight into vineyard practices and winemaking, a look at flavour, structure and style, and light snacks. April is Syrah, May is Merlot, June is Cabernet and September is Chardonnay. Friday 24 April from 5.30pm to 6.30pm at Tantalus Estate. Book at Tantalus.co.nz
An Evening with Mike Johnson: A celebration of recent publications by well-known Waiheke author Mike Johnson, including his new book, Bob Dylan’s Never Ending Tour. A free community event. Friday 24 April 7pm-8.30pm at the Sustainability Centre, Mako Street.
WE Share Community Power: A community conversation about energy, ownership, and Waiheke’s future. Energy on Waiheke is changing. As solar and battery systems roll out, how they are set up will shape what happens long term — ownership, control, and where value goes. Join the conversation. WE Share Community Power Saturday 25 April, 10am–12pm, Morra Hall, Oneroa. All welcome.
Ostend Market: Sunday 26 April (ANZAC weekend) market day will be moved to Sunday 26 April to accommodate ANZAC Day commemorations at the RSA and reserve on Saturday 25 April. Usual market hours of 8am-1pm will apply on the Sunday.
Heracles: Of Man and Beasts: Acclaimed Kiwi theatre company’s premiere of this powerful, original work shedding new light on mythology’s greatest figures. Greek folklore blended with 1940s Hollywood aesthetic through a highly innovative live-looping musical landscape where one musician creates the sound of a full band. Sunday 26 April 7.30pm at Artworks Theatre. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
El Dorado Hour with Sweetpants: Join us for sunset on ANZAC Weekend Sunday, soundtracked by Murry Sweetpants in the beautiful Awaawaroa Valley. Fleetwood Waiheke is a venue like no other. Sunday 26 April from 3pm. Tickets from undertheradar.co.nz/gig/101027/El-Dorado-Hour.utr •
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. •
