Thursday 12 June
Waiheke Community Art Gallery: The Members Show 2025 Motu, with artists responding to the theme of motu [island] using diverse media and approaches, and Oyster and Moon Matariki ki te Wai, highlighting the deep connection between Matariki and water, are showing from the 13 June to 13 July. Free entry, open seven days a week from 10am-4pm, 2 Korora Road, Oneroa
Gulf News Thursday in Surfdale: Make new friends over a cuppa, cake and chat at weekly Gulf News Thursdays. From 1pm-3pm every Thursday at the Surfdale Hall.
‘Believe It Or Not’ quiz: Every Thursday from 7pm to 9pm at Club Waiheke Bowling Club, Surfdale. All welcome.
Friday 13 June
Waiheke Whisky Club: June’s theme is independent bottlings and blends. Monthly from 6.30pm-8.10pm, at the Heke, 64 Onetangi Road.
Winemaker’s Hour at Cable Bay: Every Friday at 2pm, join Ashton Henriks, the talent behind Cable Bay’s wine programme. The weekly sessions offer a behind-the-scenes look at winemaking, including limited pours and stories behind Cable Bay’s small-batch innovations. Cable Bay Vineyard, 12 Nick Johnstone Drive, Oneroa.
Meal for Matariki: Shared meal to celebrate Matariki from 6pm-8pm at Old Blackpool School. Bring a dish to share, your own dinner plate and cutlery, BYO, donation for hall rental.
Community Lunch: Create a delicious lunch while reducing food waste. Free. Cooking starts at 11am and eating at 1pm. Every Friday, the Waiheke Sustainability Centre, Mako Street.
Waiheke Musical Museum: The museum is closed until 1 August except for events and concerts listed on their website musicalmuseum.org.nz
Saturday 14 June
Jazmine Mary: Unfortunately this gig has been cancelled. Contact iTicket for a refund of tickets.
French Film Festival: New Zealand’s biggest film festival is bringing the magic of French cinema to the island, from epic blockbusters to Cannes favourites to dramas, romances and quirky comedies. On until Friday 20 June at the Waiheke Cinema. Tickets from waihekecinema.co.nz
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
Understanding Your Wastewater System: A practical session on septic systems to help you protect your property and the environment. Free to attend but please register at wrt.org.nz
Exploring the Transition from Estuary to Freshwater: This event has been postponed until November. Go to monicalogues.com/understory-workshops for more details.
Sunday 15 June
The Winter Collective Launch Party: Celebrate the launch of the Winter Collective with tastings, drink specials and meet and greets with artisan producers from 3pm-5pm. The Winter Collective is uniting four local boutique wineries and award-winning craft gin and botanical vodka, from Wednesdays to Sundays until 17 September with tours, classes, tastings and more at the Waiheke Distilling Co. 258 Cowes Bay Road.
The Handsome Giants: An intense mix of roots, blues, and rock ‘n’ roll from The Handsome Giants’ Shayn ‘Hurricane’ Wills (vocals, guitar, harmonica) and Freddy Limbert (vocals, drums). 5pm at the Waiheke Musical Museum, Oneroa. Tickets from musicalmuseum.org.nz
Leon García: An unmissable show by the iconic Argentine pop and rock artist playing his greatest hits and tributes to legends of Argentine rock. From 7.30pm at Artworks Theatre. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
Red Shed: The Palm Beach gallery is open weekends, 10am-4pm at 74a Palm Road.
Celebrating 20 years of Te Puna Reo: The bilingual Māori playgroup will celebrate 20 years on Waiheke with a fun day of arts and crafts, story time, raffle, snacks and more. From 10am-1pm on the school field, weather permitting, on Donald Bruce Road.
Museum and Historic Village: Open Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, 11am-3pm at 165 Onetangi Road. Entry by donation.
Tuesday 17 June
Reach Out Waiheke Games 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.
Quiz Night: ‘Believe It Or Not’ quiz nights every Tuesday from 7pm at Waiheke RSA in Ostend; $5 per head. All welcome.
Wednesday 18 June
Bingo $20pp, 7pm start, all proceeds to Reach Out Waiheke, supporting mental health in our community. Sponsored by Placemakers, cash and spot prizes. Waiheke Bowling Club at 2 Marama Avenue, Surfdale.
Coming events
Matariki Rising: Celebrating Matariki with an Alibi Shakedown. Great music, epic food and music from Just Jackson, The Onternet and Dj Alisha. Thursday 19 June from 4.30pm-late at Alibi Brewing Co. below Tantalus Estate. Free entry.
Aotea Square Ice Rink: Opening Friday 20 June in Auckland, the rink will once again transform Aotea Square into a sparkling winter wonderland where skaters of all ages can glide under the stars. Running for a month from Friday 20 June to Sunday 20 July. Open from 10am-10pm (Friday and Saturday finish at 11pm).
Te Toki Reserve Tree Plantings: Over 350 trees need to be planted over two weekends. Callout for volunteers as we need to have many hands to help. Please meet at the Wilma Road entrance to Te Toki Reserve at 9am. Morning tea to follow. Saturday 21 June from 9am to 10.30am at Te Toki Reserve, Wilma Road.
DJ Goldman Sax ‘Supper Club’ Vibes in the Barrel Hall: Sam Jones aka DJ Goldman Sax plays live at The Heke, again, with the Onternet for the best danceable ‘bed by 10pm’ night. Saturday 21 June from 6pm-9pm at The Heke. Tickets $15 from theheke.co.nz
A Matariki Morning Walk: Immerse yourself in a captivating cultural and astronomical viewing of Matariki on Saturday 21 June. Walk starts at 5.30am from Oneroa Beach (at the Eastern end by Puriri Road/Beach Parade) and will walk along the beach and up to the Artworks Matariki Pou for a karakia, presentation and light refreshments. Please bring binoculars and wrap up warmly. Car parking is limited, so arrive early and carpool if possible. For more information email kate@waihekewalkingfestival.org
The Great Waiheke Fundraiser: Raising money for Johnny Hedley. Food, drinks and music at the Woolshed featuring Aaron Carpenter, Solomon Cole, Dub Penguins, DJ Juice and more. Saturday 21 June from 4pm at the Woolshed, O’Brien Road. Tickets $40 on the door.
Deep into the Ngahere on 21 June: This event has been postponed until November. Go to monicalogues.com/understory-workshops for more details.
Open Decks at Artworks: A chance for DJs of all ages and skills to spin the decks, learn and connect with other music enthusiasts, and for non-DJs to come for a boogie. From 3pm-8pm on Sunday 22 June at Artworks Theatre. To register and for more info visit artworkstheatre.org.nz
The Elixir of Life – Sleep Workshop: Transform your nights and energize your days at this interactive workshop with Island Coaches Collective’s Heidi Link. Sunday 22 June from 10.30am-1.30pm at the Waiheke Library. Free but spaces are limited. Register at iccwaiheke@gmail.com
Winter Spirits and Cocktail Masterclass: Tantalus are holding a monthly masterclass complete with tastings, stories, mixology magic, and snacks from the Alibi kitchen. June’s spirit is whisky from Scotland, Ireland, Japan, USA & Waiheke. Tuesday 24 June from 5pm-7pm at Tantalus Estate. Tickets from sevn.ly/xrvTyahL
Te Pō Kiriata – Māori Film Evening: Te Awa Tupua: Voices from the River a gentle yet emotionally stirring account of an important part of New Zealand’s history from the director of the revelatory Tatarakihi. Tuesday 24 June, 7.30pm-9.30pm. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
Men’s Health Evening: An evening focused on the health and wellbeing of the men in our community. Three experienced GPs lead a panel discussion on issues like prostate health, erectile dysfunction, cardiovascular disease and mental health in a safe, supportive space. Wednesday 25 June, 7pm-8.30pm at the RSA, Ostend.
The Song and Poetry Thing: A live evening of original song and poetry in an open mic format on Thursday 26 June, with guest performers Tipas. Performer sign-up at 6.30pm, event starts 7pm at the Sustainability Centre, Mako Street, Oneroa.
Free Community Concert: Waiheke’s Young Musicians, followed by Toe Tapping Time. Listen to music students from the island share their talents. From 10.30am Thursday 26 June. Free concert is held on the last Thursday of every month at the Waiheke Musical Museum in the Artworks complex, Oneroa.
Ladi6 at Artworks: Her majesty Ladi6 and her DJs come to Waiheke on Friday 11 July for Le Vā – her long-awaited new album and most personal project to date. Doors open 8pm. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz. Show is aged 12+.
Princess Chelsea’s Midwinter Ball: After the success of her Twin Peak’s themed ball in 2024, Princess Chelsea’s Midwinter Ball returns with a new theme: Swords and Sorcery – Fantasy on the Big Screen. Hosted by Tom Sainsbury and special guests The Circling Sun and Golden Axe, it’s a dress up party for all ages. Saturday 19 July at Wintergarden, The Civic, Auckland. Tickets from banishedmusic.com/tours-tickets
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.
