Thursday 1 May
The Big Bike Film Night: The best cycling short films from around the world. 7.30pm at Waiheke Community Cinema. For tickets go to bigbikefilmnight.nz
Gulf News Thursday in Surfdale: Make new friends at weekly Gulf News Thursdays. A cuppa, cake and chat. From 1-3pm every Thursday at the Surfdale Hall.
Waiheke Community Art Gallery: Exhibitions Understory, celebrating conservation work on Waiheke, and Svetlana Parmenter’s Stations of the Cross: The Sorrowful Journey of a Good Man are on show until 4 May. Open seven days a week from 10am-4pm, 2 Korora Road, Oneroa.
Improv night: Have fun with the legends from Waiheke Comedy on most Thursdays from 7pm at Artworks Theatre in Oneroa. Koha entry.
Flexercise with Jeanine: A fusion of dance and exercise. Red Cross Hall, Oneroa, Thursdays 10.30am-11.30am. For information call Jeanine on 027 440 6029.
‘Believe It Or Not’ quiz: Every Thursday from 7pm-9pm at Club Waiheke Bowling Club, Surfdale. All welcome
Cards at RSA: Play 500, euchre and poker with a friendly group of people. Every Thursday from 1.30pm at the RSA, Belgium Street, Ostend.
Friday 2 May
Roaring 20s Musical Museum Fundraiser: Song, dance and lots of audience participation. Spot prizes for best outfits and dancers. Limited tickets. Book at musicalmuseum.org.nz
Alibi Brewing Co. Cocktail Competition: The annual hospo cocktail comp is back. Party afterwards with DJs Just Jackson and The Onternet. Free entry. From 3pm at Alibi Brewers Lounge.
The Barden Party – Macbeth: Thrilling, saucy rendition performed in the round. Opens tonight at 7.30pm at Artworks Theatre. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
Italian Film Festival: Celebrating its 10th year, the Italian Film Festival starts today and runs until Sunday 11 May at the Waiheke Cinema.
NZ Music Month – Youth Jam Session: Come jam with us every Friday in May and let the music flow. 4pm-5pm at the Waiheke Library.
Rebus Waiheke Meeting: Guest speakers on topical issues, morning tea and a social get-together for retired and semi-retired residents. Visitors welcome, no charge. 10am-12am at Palm Beach Community Hall.
Saturday 3 May
Wild On Stand Up Comedy Night: Featuring Jeremy Corbett, Keegan Govind and Courtney Dawson. Dinner from 6pm, show from 8pm at Wild Estate. Bookings essential, bookings@wildestate.co.nz
The Barden Party – Macbeth: Thrilling, saucy rendition performed in the round. Starts at 7.30pm at Artworks Theatre. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
Amateur Radio Course: Train to be a licensed amateur radio operator. Run by the Amateur Radio Emergency Communications organisation From 8am-5pm on 3 and 4 May. Contact Waiheke Adult Learning at wal.org.nz/office@wal.org.nz or on 372 9868.
NZ Music Month – Peter Forster: Peter will perform on self-built instruments, including Native American flutes, from 2pm-2.30pm at the Waiheke Library.
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. waihekeostendmarket.co.nz
The Red Shed: The Palm Beach gallery is open weekends, 10am to 4pm at 74a Palm Road.
Indoor Bowls: Every Saturday from 1.30pm at the RSA, Belgium Street, Ostend. All welcome.
Sunday 4 May
NZ Music Month – Roger and Janneke: The Rocky Bay duo will play original songs and a few requests. 2.30pm-3pm at the Waiheke Library.
Ecozip Local’s Day: Support Waiheke’s Native Bird Rescue with special local’s rates of just $50 per person. Book via special link ecozipadventures.co.nz/promos/locals
Waiheke Musical Museum: Musical instruments from around the world. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10.30am-1.30pm, 2 Korora Road, Oneroa. Entry by donation.
Museum and Historic Village: Open Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, 11am-3pm at 165 Onetangi Road. Entry by donation.
NZ Music Month – Ukelele Jam Session: Bring your uke for a jam every Sunday in May, all welcome. 11am-11.30am at the Waiheke Library.
Monday 5 May
Scottish Country Dancing: Every Monday 12pm-2.30pm. Everyone welcome. Contact Shirley on 021 263 8483.
Tuesday 6 May
Reach Out Waiheke Men’s Catchup: A space for men to meet. Free, just show up. Every Tuesday 1.30-3.30pm at the Surfdale Hall. Contact 027 330 0465.
Wednesday 7 May
Bingo: $20pp, 7pm start at the Waiheke Bowls Club, Surfdale. All proceeds to Reach Out Waiheke, supporting mental health in our community.
Wellness Wednesdays: Every Wednesday, 10.30am-2.30pm at the Ostend Hall, Belgium Street. Wellness practitioners of all kinds available.
Coming events
W3 Birthday Bash & Fashion Show: Celebrating 10 years of Wonderful Waiheke Women with a fashion show by Waiheke Central Supply Co, Flo and Frankie and others. Tickets include dinner and music from DJ Alisha. 5pm-9pm on Thursday 8 May at The Heke.
In Focus – The Unseen Journey of Compassion, Commitment and Care Exhibition: An exhibition by Rachel Mataira, telling the stories of patients and staff of the Waiheke Health Trust. Mataira Gallery, Surfdale from Thursday 8 May until Sunday 1 June
NZ Music Month – Charmed: The high school band serves up local goodness. 2pm-2.30pm on Sunday 10 May at the Waiheke Library.
A Kiwi Camino Book Launch: Erika Barden launches her book based on walking the famous Camino de Santiago. Saturday 10 May from 4.30-6pm at the Waiheke Library.
Mother’s Day High Tea at Tantalus: Treat your mum to an elevated high tea experience nestled amongst the vines. Complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival. Bookings essential. From 11am-5pm on Sunday 11 May at Tantalus Estate.
Mother’s Day Magical Afternoon of Lunch and Storytelling: A leisurely lunch crafted with locally sourced ingredients or drinks on the lawn with a live storytelling show with Tanya Batt and Peter Forster at 3pm. Sunday 11 May at Cable Bay Vineyards.
NZ Music Month – Waiheke Open Orchestra: Playing an eclectic mix from classical to world folk and rock. 2pm-2.30pm on Sunday 11 May at the Waiheke Library.
Ella and Joe at Waiheke Musical Museum: Singer Ali Harper and guitarist Harry Harrison reimagine the partnership between Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass. 5pm on Sunday 18 May at Waiheke Musical Museum. For tickets musicalmuseum.org.nz
The Waiheke Cabaret Big Top: A spectacular circus-themed fundraiser like no other, where the magic of the stage meets the wonder of the circus. 7pm on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 May at Artworks Theatre.
NZ Music Month – Jamie Stone: Catch this New Zealand singer, songwriter and crosser of genres in preparation for his band Night Cream’s debut album release. 2pm-2.30pm on Saturday 24 May at the Waiheke Library.
NZ Music Month – Sister Shout: Join Waiheke’s all women choir for a wonderful mix of songs from their musical repertoire. 2pm-2.30pm on Sunday 25 May at the Waiheke Library.
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.
Knitting: Pub/social knitting 6pm first Friday of the month at the Catherine Mitchell Arts Centre, 32 Putiki Road, Ostend. catherinemitchellartscentre.wordpress.com
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.
