Wednesday 31 December – New Year’s Eve
Highlife NYE: Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Wild Estate with the return of Highlife. Larger layout, more drink and food choices and great music. From 3pm-1am at Wild Estate. An R23 event. Tickets from highlifenye.co.nz
NYE at Cable Bay: Ring in 2026 with island energy and a champagne toast at midnight. DJ Alisha and trumpet legend Nick Atkinson from 6pm and DJ Bella from 10pm. Lawn tickets $15 and VIP four-course dinner option $149. Limited tickets from cablebay.nz/reservations or call Jules on 021 241 9344.
Thursday 1 January – New Year’s Day
Sundance Waiheke: Celebrate New Year’s Day at Batch Winery. Enjoy world-class DJs, art, and Waiheke wine. 3pm-1am at Batch Winery. Tickets from insomniak.flicket.co.nz
Waiheke Community Art Gallery: Exhibitions on until 1 February are Jostle: The Waiheke Small Things Locals’ Exhibition (a cash and carry exhibition where visitors can purchase a piece of original Waiheke art to take home), Summer, featuring figurative works by Grant Finch and Near & Far by landscape artist Stanley Palmer. Open seven days from 10am to 4pm, 2 Korora Road, Oneroa. Free entry.
Friday 2 January
Live Music at the RSA: Live music with Aaron Carpenter at the RSA’s club night on Belgium Street, Ostend from 5pm. Raffles, lucky rabbit draw, membership draw and more. All welcome.
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.
Saturday 3 January
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. Visit waihekeostendmarket.co.nz
Round The Horn – Love Square Hauraki Gulf Tour: Love Square set sail aboard the Ingrid ketch Sé Swalker for Kawau, Rākino and Waiheke. Live jazz from saxophonist Nick Atkinson, trumpeter Finn Scholes and drummer Alistair Deverick. Today in Mansion House Bay, Kawau Island at 2.30pm.
Summer Saturday Show: Every Saturday from 4-5pm during January and February.
Learn more about our fascinating instruments and hear them played. A whirlwind tour of the Museum, a concert, and the secrets of our collection at the Waiheke Musical Museum. Pay at the door: Adults $20, Children Free (must be accompanied by an adult).
Museum and Historic Village: Open Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, 11am-3pm at 165 Onetangi Road. Entry by donation.
Rocky Bay Movement Series: Join the inaugural Rocky Bay Movement series – local teachers, mindful outdoor morning movement, community vibes. Daily at 8am until 11 January. Sliding scale $10-$20. All welcome. 3 Glen Brook Road (on the lawn next to the historic store).
Lume listening session with Sophie Aston: The traditional gig reimagined as a hushed, living-room-style sanctuary where the music isn’t just background noise, it’s the heart of the room. Bring along your ‘offline bag’ and engage with the music through your own creative lens: Bring your knitting, your sketchbook or craft, a board game, a deck of cards or simply sit and let the Sophie’s sound fill the room. Saturday 3 January at Lume, 16 Hamilton Road. Tickets on a sliding scale available from events.humanitix.com/lume-listening-session-no-1
Sunday 4 January
Red Shed Gallery: The Palm Beach gallery is open weekends, 10am-4pm at 74a Palm Road. Works for sale from previous and current exhibitions.
Handsome Giants: The Handsome Giants are back with an intense mix of roots, blues, and rock ‘n’ roll from Shayn ‘Hurricane’ Wills (vocals, guitar, harmonica) and Freddy Limbert (vocals, drums). 5pm at the Waiheke Musical Museum. Tickets from musicalmuseum.org.nz
Round The Horn – Love Square Hauraki Gulf Tour: Love Square are island-hopping aboard the Ingrid ketch Sé Swalker. Live jazz from saxophonist Nick Atkinson, trumpeter Finn Scholes and drummer Alistair Deverick. 7pm at Dave and Daves, Rākino Island. Tickets from undertheradar.co.nz
Odesea Gallery: Open weekends from 10am-4pm at 57 Belle Terrace, Onetangi.
Monday 5 January
Tennis holiday camp: Tennis holiday camps for children aged 5+ are running during the summer school holidays at Onetangi Sports Park, 5-23 January at the Waiheke Tennis Club. From 8.30-11.30am weekdays, $50 members, $55 non-members. Book online at thegame.net.nz/location/waiheke-tennis-club
Round The Horn – Love Square Hauraki Gulf Tour: Love Square: live jazz from saxophonist Nick Atkinson, trumpeter Finn Scholes and drummer Alistair Deverick; 7pm at Palm Beach Hall. Tickets from undertheradar.co.nz
Tuesday 6 January
Forest & Bird Twilight Rambles: Twilight ramble at Te Ara Awa, Awaawaroa from 5-8pm. Meet at the Onetangi Hall to carpool, 5pm. No dogs. Booking essential, email hauraki.branch@forestandbird.org.nz
Coming events
Outdoor Splash Fun: Part of the library’s Raumati Reads school holiday programme. Thursday 8 January from 2pm-3.30pm at Waiheke Library in Oneroa.
Forest & Bird Twilight Rambles: It’s WIWI (Waiheke Island Wetland Initiative)
Okahuiti. From 5.30-7.30pm on Tuesday 13 January. Meet at the Ostend Sports Club carpark on the Causeway, 5.30pm. Dogs on leads. Booking essential, email hauraki.branch@forestandbird.org.nz
Teddy Bear Picnic: Part of the library Raumati Reads school holiday programme. Wednesday 14 January from 2pm-3.30pm at the Waiheke Library.
Ōmiha Folk Club presents Marine / Simonsen / Wiskari: Experience a vibrant fusion of traditional Scandinavian folk and bold improvisations with this dynamic Swedish/NZ trio. Expect joyful compositions, spontaneous improvisations and deep connections to Nordic roots music infused with global perspectives. 7pm on Saturday 17 January. Tickets $30 via undertheradar.co.nz.
Automatic 80s – Great Barrier Island: A high-energy night of 80’s music. Expect all the classics—Eurythmics, Duran Duran, A-ha, Blondie, INXS, Bronski Beat, Tears For Fears and more—brought to life with dazzling throwback magic. Saturday 17 January at 6pm at the Claris Sports & Social Club, Great Barrier Island. Tickets from pizzazz.co.nz
Summer Nature Arts and Crafts: Part of the library Raumati Reads school holiday programme. Tuesday 20 January 2pm-3.30pm at the Waiheke Library.
Forest & Bird Twilight Rambles: Rangihoua Rising with Te Korowai o Waiheke and Waiheke Waterways. 4.30-6.30pm on Tuesday 20 January. Meet at the Onetangi Sports Park carpark, 4.30pm. Dogs on leads. Booking essential, email hauraki.branch@forestandbird.org.nz
Afterglow Festival: Join us on Aotea, Great Barrier Island on 24 January with Tiki Taane, Black Comet, Lost Tribe Aotearoa, DJ Axis with MC Tiki, Floorplay, DJ ADZ, DJ Neski, and DJ Row-Z. Tickets from afterglowfestival.nz
Forest & Bird Twilight Rambles: Discover the wonders of Te Matuku Bay with Forest and Bird. 5-8pm on Tuesday 27 January. Meet at the Onetangi Hall to carpool, 5pm. No dogs. Booking essential, email hauraki.branch@forestandbird.org.nz
Estère live at Artworks: Cameroonian-Kiwi artist, producer, and DJ, Estère is returning to Artworks Theatre for a night of electric blue witch-hop. Supported by DJ Chikaa. 8pm on Thursday 29 January at Artworks Theatre. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
Sunsetter Festival: A vibrant summer celebration featuring an exciting lineup of music, food, wine, and cocktails. Devonport Waterfront from 1pm-9pm on Saturday 31 January; R20. Tickets from sunsetterfestival.co.nz
Jason Kerrison Live: Lead singer of Opshop and Babysitter Circus will be performing live and acoustic at the Currach Irish Pub on Great Barrier Island on Saturday 31 January at 6pm. Tickets from pizzazz.co.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.
