Wednesday 8 July
Local Board community conversation: An informative evening to hear about the vision for Waiheke’s future, the Draft Local Board Plan, and a chance to give feedback and hear from board members. From 4-6pm at the Waiheke Sports Club, Ostend.
Calendar Girls: The heartfelt, funny and deeply moving show’s second week starts tonight and runs nightly until Saturday 11 July. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
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, Surfdale.
WaiHub 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 9 July
Calendar Girls: Based on the extraordinary true story that sparked a global phenomenon, Calendar Girls comes to the Artworks stage in a heartfelt, funny, and deeply moving production from Waiheke Theatre Co. A story of friendship, resilience and finding joy in unexpected places. Runs until Saturday 11 July. Tickets from
artworkstheatre.org.nz
Waiheke Art Gallery: Opening tonight at 6pm is Manawatia a Matariki – He reka te ngahau. Waiheke Members Show is on show until 12 July alongside Web.. wept by Bella Christine Hessell, Kiva Harrison-Hughes, and Nââwié Tutugoro. Gallery open seven days from 10am-4pm, 2 Korora Road, Oneroa. Free entry.
Geneva AM at Auckland Town Hall: Waiata Anthems in Concert begins at 7.30pm in the Great Hall at
Auckland’s Town Hall. Tickets from
aucklandphil.nz
Friday 10 July – MATARIKI
Matariki ki te Manawa: Free Auckland Live events celebrating Matariki in the city centre include illuminated art, storytelling, augmented reality and live performances until 21 July across the city centre. aucklandlive.co.nz
Te Toki Planting Days: All welcome. We have eco-sourced native trees to plant. Meet at the carpark at Wilma Road. Morning tea to follow. 10am-11.30am.
Ranginui: Call of the Ice at Doc Edge: This spectacular feature-length documentary from Waiheke director, producer and executive producer Julia Sartorio premieres at the Doc Edge Festival in Auckland on 10 July and will be televised on TVNZ on 12 July. Tickets from docedge.nz/events/ranginui-call-of-the-ice
Saturday 11 July
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.
waihekeostendmarket.co.nz
Meet the Maker: Matariki calls for something special. Meet four boutique winemakers and the Waiheke Distilling distiller – complimentary wine tastings, award-winning spirits, cocktails, pizza and good company. From 1pm-3pm at Waiheke Distilling Co. 258 Cowes Bay Road.
Calendar Girls: Final show tonight at 7.30pm. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
Red Shed Gallery: Members exhibition Collage is on until 26 July. The gallery is open weekends, 10am-4pm at 74a Palm Road, Palm Beach, with works for sale from current and previous exhibitions.
Tamariki O Matariki/Children of Matariki: Running during the school holidays 4-19 July at Waiheke Library in Oneroa. Matariki wishing tree, scavenger hunt and take home a ready-made arts and crafts pack to get creative at home.
Museum and Historic Village: Open Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, 11am-3pm at 165 Onetangi Road. Entry by donation.
Sunday 12 July
Mau Rākau Workshop: Hohaia Brown introduces rangatahi and adults to the tikanga, whakapapa and foundational techniques of mau rākau (Māori martial arts). 3pm-5pm. Kai and kōrero included afterwards. All abilities welcome. For ages 12 plus. For more info and to book visit artworkstheatre.co.nz
High Tea at Batch Winery: Enjoy a curated selection of sweet and savoury delights, paired with stunning views and Thomas wines. Sundays only during winter. Bookings essential via batchwinery.com
Te Toki Planting Days: All welcome. We have around 400 beautiful, eco-sourced native trees to plant. Meet at the carpark at Wilma Road. Morning tea to follow. 10am-11.30am.
Tuesday 14 July
Stars of Matariki Arts and Crafts: Create colourful 3D hanging ngā whetū. 2pm–3.30pm. Free kids event. Spaces limited. Register by emailing waiheke_library@aklc.govt.nz
Wednesday 15 July
Matariki Play, Create and Spin Poi: A fun and creative session where tamariki make poi, learn simple poi movements and experience traditional Māori games and cultural learning. Wednesday 15 July 2pm–3.30pm. Spaces limited. Register by emailing waiheke_library@aklc.govt.nz
Bingo: $20pp, 6.30pm at the Waiheke Bowling Club. All proceeds to Reach Out Waiheke supporting mental health in our community.
Te Whare Karioi Ā Tākaro: Celebrate Matariki through movement, story and play and step into a playful world where everyone can join in and discover together. Wednesday 15 July from 10am-3pm at Piritahi Marae.
Coming events
Give Blood, Save a Life: On Thursday 16 July from 10am-3pm at Ostend War Memorial Hall. Register at
nzblood.co.nz or call 0800 448 325.
Go Beyond the Book: Come along to Waiheke Library on 16 July, 2pm-3.30pm and learn how to take your library with you anywhere using the Libby App for eBooks, eAudio books and eMagazines. Bring your own device. Book via email: waiheke_library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Tweed at Waiheke Musical Museum: Alternative folk trio Tweed will play their distinctive style of catchy melodies, poly-rhythms and tight-knit, complex vocal harmonies. A mid-winter highlight that should not be missed. Saturday 18 July at 5pm at the Waiheke Musical Museum in Oneroa.
Embrace Yourself: An engaging workshop to explore, reflect, and connect, with wellbeing coach Mel Burdett of Island Coaches Collective. Sunday 19 July from 10.30am-1pm. Open to All. Free. Register: iccwaiheke@gmail.com
Rum Masterclass at Alibi: From New Zealand to Brazil to the Caribbean, celebrate International Rum Day with us, learning and tasting your way through a plethora of different rum styles with snacks from the Alibi kitchen. Tuesday 21 July from 5pm-7pm at Alibi Brewing, below Tantalus Estate.
alibibrewing.co.nz/events-at-alibi
Waiheke Young Musicians on Stage: The Musical Museum Charitable Trust promotes young musicians and gives them opportunities to perform in front of an audience. This event will focus on some of the island’s young talent. Free, but book as seating is limited. Sunday 26 July at 4pm
Art with Daisy: Drawing and sketching with Daisy Saaiman runs from 31 July to 4 September at Waiheke Adult Learning. Register at wal.org.nz
Drag Bingo-A-Go-Go: Join Anita Wigl’it (star from ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’) as she plays with her balls. Three rounds of bingo, dazzling shows, mini games and fab prizes. 7.30pm on Saturday 1 August at Artworks Theatre. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
Learn to play Bridge: In-person beginner lessons begin Saturday 4 August. Don’t miss out on this series. Contact Chris on 027 335 1989.
Casita Miro Winter Jazz Series: Country musician Milly Tabak, frontwoman of The Miltones, performs on Friday 7 August, with Dave Khan, lead guitarist for Marlon Williams. Tickets include a cocktail on arrival and delicious food from the kitchen. From 6pm. Tickets from www.casitamiro.co.nz
Late Night Laughs: Te Huruhi School fundraiser with three top comedians from TV3’s 7 Days: Josh Thomson, Justine Smith and Sam Smith, bring the laughs for one uproarious night on Saturday 8 August. Bar, kai, raffles, auction and DJ Alisha to get the dancefloor humming. Event is open to all 18+. Tickets from the Te Huruhi School Late Night Laughs Facebook event page.
Baroque to Rock: Monique Lapins, associate concertmaster of the Auckland Philharmonia, will perform on an 1883 Gand violin, on Sunday 16 August at 5pm at the Waiheke Musical Museum.
Tequila Masterclass at Alibi: Welcoming New Zealand-based tequila brand, Los Sundays, to the island to show them what an agave hungry community we are, inviting them to present five of their signature tequilas with snacks from the Alibi kitchen. Tuesday 18 August from 5pm-7pm at Alibi Brewing. alibibrewing.co.nz/events-at-alibi
Casita Miro Winter Jazz Series: Acoustic jazz with island favourites Love Square on Friday 21 August at Casita Miro. From 6pm. Tickets from www.casitamiro.co.nz
Casita Miro Winter Jazz Series: Friday 4 September – Oscar Läven. Powerful tones and timbres of early jazz. From 6pm. Tickets from www.casitamiro.co.nz
Casita Miro Winter Jazz Series: Friday 18 September – Carnivorous Plant Society. From 6pm. Tickets from www.casitamiro.co.nz
Negroni masterclass at Alibi: Alibi and Tantalus join with bars from around the world for Negroni Week, a global initiative that raises funds for charitable causes. Celebrate with us as we take you through five variations of this classic cocktail, exploring the balance of gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth along the way. Tuesday 22 September from 5pm-7pm at Alibi Brewing.
Chardonnay Masterclass at Tantalus Estate: Held in the private dining room, each class offers a focused tasting and a deeper look at one varietal. $50 per person, includes snacks. Friday 25 September from 5.30pm to 6.30pm at Tantalus Estate.
Tantalus Bistro: A relaxed expression of French bistro dining at Tantalus Estate, with a three-course set menu for $95 per person. Optional cheese course and wine pairings available. https://sevn.ly/xn6zB0uU Friday 25 September from 6.30pm.
Vodka Masterclass at Alibi: Alibi team up with a New Zealand distillery so spend the evening getting to know the people and process behind the brand, while tasting a curated selection of spirits. Tuesday 20 October from 5pm-7pm at Alibi Brewing.
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
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. •
