Thursday 24 September
Song and Poetry Thing: Original songs and poetry with an open mic section. Guest poet at 8pm is Rachael Naomi, poet, artist, curator and MC for Poetry Live. A BYO, zero waste. Performer sign-up at 6.30pm, event starts 7pm at the Sustainability Centre, Oneroa.
Reach Out Wellbeing Garden: Company, learning, cups of tea and a chance to get your hands dirty every Thursday from 9.30am at 56 Korora Road, Oneroa. All welcome. www.reachoutwaiheke.org.nz
Friday 25 September
Waiheke Youth Art Awards Ceremony: Celebrating the winners of this years youth art awards with prize giving and exhibiton opening. 5pm at Waiheke Adult Learning.
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. 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. From 6.30pm.
Waiheke Short Play Festival: A vibrant celebration of the island’s homegrown creativity. 7.30pm tonight, 7.30pm Saturday 26 and 2pm Sunday 27 September. Tickets from
artworkstheatre.org.nz
Waiheke Art Gallery: Exhibitions open until 11 October include Feral Sun Down, paintings and ceramics by Hannah Maurice and Madison Carroll, Waterlog, contemporary glass works by Lisa Bate, and Lucky Dip, a selection of works by leading Australasian contemporary artists. Gallery open seven days from 10am-4pm,
2 Korora Road, Oneroa. Free entry.
Lume Gallery: Current exhibition Intertwined features 10 mixed media artists. Open Thurs-Mon, 10am-3pm, at 16 Hamilton Road, Surfdale.
Saturday 26 September
Waiheke Youth Art Awards Exhibition: See this year’s winners on display at Waiheke Adult Learning in the Artworks Precinct. The exhibition is open to the public today from 10am-2pm. Then from Monday through to Friday 10am-4pm, 28 September to 2 October.
Sam Neill September – Hunt for the Wilderpeople: Defiant city kid Ricky Baker is sent to live on a remote farm with Aunt Bella and grumpy Uncle Hec, but when tragedy strikes and authorities threaten to haul him back into care, Ricky and Hec bolt into the bush—sparking a national manhunt. Tickets from waihekecinema.co.nz
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
Red Shed Gallery: Gallery open weekends, 10am-4pm at 74a Palm Road, Palm Beach.
Museum and Historic Village: Open Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, 11am-3pm at 165 Onetangi Road. Entry by donation.
Magical and Whimsical School Holiday Programme: Experience a magical world with the wonder of make believe as you create and bring your imagination to life. 26 September to 11 October at Waiheke Library.
Sunday 27 September
Daylight Saving Starts: Move your clocks forward an hour at 2am.
Waiheke Repair Café: Volunteer repairers will help you fix your broken electrical items, clothing, bikes, jewellery, small furniture, tools, toys, and much more. Koha based event. 10am-2pm at the Sustainability Centre. Tickets from events.humanitix.com/waiheke-repair-
cafe-september-2026
Pop-Up Cafe: Waiheke Homeschool Fantastic Fundraiser Cafe. Home baking, hot drinks, beautiful crafts and good company. 9am-12pm. All funds raised will help make their dream trip to Japan into a reality in 2027
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
Introduction to Composting Workshop: A free workshop covering cold bins, worm farms and Bokashi buckets. 11.30am at the Sustainability Centre. Contact info@wrt.org.com
The Rocky Bay Cafe: Homemade treats made by locals every weekend. Open Saturdays and Sundays from 9am-1pm at the Ōmiha Memorial Hall Rocky Bay.
Tuesday 29 September
Games Afternoon: With Reach Out Waiheke at 2pm every Tuesday at the Surfdale Hall.
Wednesday 30 September
Chatty Cafe: Make new friends with Reach Out Waiheke, every Wednesday at WRT from 11am -1 pm.
Karaoke: Tonight, and every second Wednesday at Waiheke Bowling Club at 2 Marama Avenue, Surfdale from 7pm. Free entry.
Wai Hub 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
Coming events
Tarot and Jewellery Making Workshop: Design unique earrings guided by intuition. Led by Anoushka Van Rijn. Saturday 3 October at 2pm at Lume Gallery. wearelume.co.nz
Biketober – Deals on Wheels: Pedal for pre-loved treasures. Meet at Bike Hub at 10am to cycle to the motu’s three beloved opshops! Saturday 3 October.
The Art of Bojagi: A three-hour exploration of the traditional Korean patchwork technique that turns small fabric scraps into stunning, zero-waste textiles. Sunday 4 October. Two sessions – 9am or 1pm at Lume Gallery. wearelume.co.nz
James Nokise: One Night Rant returns in 2026 with a new hour of frenetic, furious, funny stand-up aimed at politicians across the spectrum, and no party or policy is safe. 7.30pm on Wedensday 7 October at Artworks Theatre. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
Collective Hui and Kahikatea Tree with Karen Denyer: Come along to our October Hui with Karen Denyer for an engaging talk on the kahikatea tree. Learn about its ecology and why we should be planting more of it. Wednesday 7 October at 4pm at the Sustainability Centre.
Waiheke Volunteer Fire Brigade Fundraiser: 24hr fishing competition Friday 9 October, Great prizes up for grabs! Saturday 10 October, Family Day Out with fire truck rides, food and fun activities at Waiheke Sports Club.
Sloer: Wānaka indie folk-rock band Sloer are hitting the road this spring for a six-date national tour, taking their raw, atmospheric and deeply-felt live show to Artworks Theatre. 7.30pm on Friday 9 October. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz
Singing for Joy – One-Day Workshop: A fun, welcoming day of group singing for anyone 18+ led by Kate Bell and Steven Rapana (All Together Now). $60 (If fees are a barrier, please email us in confidence: kate@thechoir.co.nz). To register: https://form.jotform.com/262487790575877 For more info visit www.thechoir.co.nz
Biketober – Bike Rave: Cyclists of all genres are hitting the streets in an array of colours and beats. Meet at 6.30pm on Saturday 10 October at the Artworks Courtyard for food and facepainting before hitting the streets.
Biketober – Wheelie Competition: Let’s crown Waiheke’s wheelie champion. Witness who can hold their wheelie the longest. Heats of Years 7 and 8 and 9 to 13. From 2pm on the corner of Moa and The Esplanade on Sunday 11 October.
The Art of Mizuhiki: Led by Learn international visiting artist Kana (Mizuhiki Art Namika). Learn the delicate Japanese craft of Mizuhiki traditional knotting techniques and craft your own modern accessory or decorative artwork to bring home. Monday 12 October at 6pm at Lume Gallery. wearelume.co.nz
Donate Blood: NZ Blood Service are back on Waiheke on Thursday 15 October from 10am-3pm and Friday 16 October from 9.30am-1.30pm at the Ostend Memorial Hall. Sign up at nzblood.co.nz
Casita Miro Winter Jazz Series: Enjoy dinner and a show. Hopetoun Brown revolves around Tim Stewart’s big soulful voice coupled to the deep tones of Nick Atkinson’s bass clarinet. From 6pm on Friday 16 October. Tickets from www.casitamiro.co.nz, bookings essential.
Biktober – Mountain Bike Ride: A guided ride of Waiheke’s mountain bike trails around Onetangi Sports Park. You’ll need some trail-riding experience. Sunday 18 October at 2pm. Contact Mark with questions 0204 928 300.
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
Reach Out Waiheke: Games afternoon every Tuesday. Bingo Night every second Wednesday. Chatty Cafe every Wednesday morning. Wellbeing garden every Thursday morning. Visit our website for details reachoutwaiheke.org.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. •
