Thursday 15 May
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-9pm at Club Waiheke Bowling Club, Surfdale. All welcome
Improv night: Have fun with the legends from Waiheke Comedy on most Thursdays from 7pm at Artworks Theatre in Oneroa. Koha entry.
Waiheke Community Art Gallery: Musings, featuring a selection of primarily abstract paintings by Waiheke artist Jackie Guthrie, runs alongside the Small Sculpture Prize 2025, featuring original sculpture up to 800mm. Both are on show until 8 June. Open seven days a week from 10am-4pm, 2 Korora Road, Oneroa
Friday 16 May
Waiheke Whisky Club: This month Stranger Distillations looks at whisky distilled 2.5- 3 times. Friday 16 May 6.30pm-8.10pm at The Heke, Onetangi Road.
Community Lunch: Create delicious lunch while reducing food waste as a community. Bring your workmates with space in your puku. Cooking starts at 11am and eating at 1pm. Every Friday at the Waiheke Sustainability Centre, Mako Street.
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.
In Focus – The Unseen Journey of Compassion, Commitment and Care: An exhibition by Rachel Mataira, telling the stories of patients and staff of the Waiheke Health Trust. Mataira Gallery, Surfdale until Sunday 1 June.
NZ Music Month – Youth Jam Session: Come jam with us each Friday in May and let the music flow. 4pm-5pm at Waiheke Library.
Saturday 17 May
Coastguard Fundraiser: Screening of Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning. Fundraiser for Waiheke Volunteer Coastguard to get a new rescue vessel. Drinks and nibbles before the film from 7pm. Hosted at WAL and the Waiheke Cinema. Tickets $50 from Humanitix at bit.ly/4khFI1v.
Bike Rave: Bike Rave is back. Starting at the Artworks courtyard at 5pm with facepainting and popcorn and a pre-ride boogie, then through Blackpool, and ending up at Surfdale Hall with DJs and food carts. Free. Don’t forget your Bike Rave bling.
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-4pm at 74a Palm Road.
Sunday 18 May
Ella and Joe: Award-winning singer Ali Harper and guitarist Harry Harrison reimagine the legendary partnership between Ella Fitzgerald and distinguished guitarist Joe Pass.
From 5pm at the Waiheke Musical. Tickets from musicalmuseum.org.nz
Make Stress Your Friend: Change your relationship with stress. The Island Coaches Collective are offering a free community workshop at the Waiheke Library on Sunday 18 May from 1pm-3.30pm. Spaces limited. Register by emailing iccwaiheke@gmail.com.
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.
Forest & Bird Ramble 3: 9.30-12.30pm at Te Haahi Goodwin Forest & Bird Reserve with guide Natasha Beletzky, F&B branch chair. Looking for fungi and other hidden plants. Reasonable level of fitness required, track steep in parts. Booking essential. Email haurakiislands.branch@forestandbird.org.nz
Tuesday 20 May
Reach Out Waiheke ‘Walk for Wellness’ in the bush: Take a break, get some fresh air and connect with others in nature. A gentle 1-1.5 hour bush walk, which includes a hill up the beautiful Nikau track. To register or if you’ve got questions please email coordinator@reachoutwaiheke.org.nz or phone 027 330 0465.
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.
Quiz Night: ‘Believe It Or Not’ quiz nights every Tuesday from 7pm at Waiheke RSA in Ostend; $5 per head. All welcome.
Wednesday 21 May
Bingo Night: $20pp, 7pm start, all proceeds to Reach Out Waiheke, supporting mental health in our community. Waiheke Bowling Club at 2 Marama Avenue, Surfdale.
Wellness Wednesdays: Every Wednesday, 10.30am-2.30pm at the Ostend Hall, Belgium Street. Wellness practitioners of all kinds available.
Woman’s Health Seminar: Talk on women’s health with psychotherapist Monika Killeen. Discussion around internalised misogyny focusing on the role of the mother, in enabling her daughter’s self-growth and self-actualisation and the surrounding difficulties. 6.30pm-8pm at the Morra Hall.
Coming events
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 2pm-2.30pm on Saturday 24 May at the Waiheke Library.
First Steps to Career Clarity: Georgia Denny will take you through a reflective two hour workshop to pause, reflect and reconnect with what truly matters to you in your career. From 1.30pm–3.30pm on Sunday 25 May at Koukoulee, 120 Ocean View Road, Oneroa. Georgiadenny.com
Open Decks at Artworks: A chance for DJs of all ages and skills to spin the decks, offering a place to practice, learn and connect with other music enthusiasts, and a chance for non-DJs to come for a boogie. Three sessions remaining: From 3pm-8pm on Sunday 25 May, Sunday 8 June and Sunday 22 June at Artworks Theatre. Free event for all. To register and for more info visit artworkstheatre.org.nz
Nature Journal Making: Create your own nature journal with simple binding techniques – no art skills needed. Suitable for ages 12+. 10am, Sunday 25 May from at Waiheke Adult Learning, Oneroa. $35 includes materials. Register at monicalogues.com/understory-workshops/ or phone 021 049 2036.
Onetangi Memorial Surfcasting Comp and AGM: The Waiheke Fishing and Recreation Club are holding a surfcasting competition over two days on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 May at Onetangi Beach. Weigh in between 12pm-1pm followed by prizegiving and AGM at 34 Erua Road. Tickets from Ox Tackle.
NZ Music Month – Sister Shout: Join Waiheke’s all women choir for a wonderful mix of songs from their musical repertoire. 2-2.30pm on Sunday 25 May at the Waiheke Library.
Advanced Care Planning Group: Ostend Medical Centre host an afternoon for those interested in completing their advanced care plan in a group setting. Free event. 20 places available. Tuesday 27 May from 2pm-3pm at St John Hall, Ostend. To register contact Rozanne Gold on 027 578 0572.
After Dark Walk: Experience a guided night walk with storyteller Annette Lees. Suitable for ages 12+. Uneven, dark terrain. Hot drinks and book signing afterward. Registration essential: monicalogues.com/understory-workshops/ or phone 021 049 2036. Thursday 29 May from 7pm to 9:30pm, Ōmiha Memorial Hall, Rocky Bay.
The Song and Poetry Thing: A live evening of original song and poetry in an open mic format. May’s guest performer is Dr Renee Liang. Performer sign-up at 6.30pm, event starts 7pm at the Sustainability Centre, Mako Street, Oneroa.
Open Studios Waiheke 2025: Over 30 studios and galleries will participate and this year’s Open Studios event. Experience art across a range of disciplines including painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, photography, textiles, jewellery and more. 31 May until 2 June, 10am-4pm. Various locations. Tickets from www.waihekeartgallery.org.nz
Exploring the Transition from Forest to Field: Bring your nature journal to explore forest-field boundaries through sensory meditation and observation with artist Leila Lees. Suitable for ages 12+. Tuesday 3 June from 2pm-5pm at Te Toki Reserve. Register at monicalogues.com/understory-workshops or phone 021 049 2036.
French Film Festival: New Zealand biggest film festival is coming to Waiheke for the first time from Saturday 7 June to Friday 20 June, bringing the magic of French cinema to the island, from epic blockbusters to Cannes favourites to dramas, romances and quirky comedies. Tickets from waihekecinema.co.nz
Exploring the Transition from Ocean to Beach: Marine advocate SJ Blake leads an immersive exploration of shore and ocean ecosystems. Bring your nature journal. Suitable for ages 12+. Sunday 8 June from 10am-1pm at Enclosure Bay. Register at monicalogues.com/understory-workshops or phone 021 049 2036.
Onetangi Community Planting Day: WRT are hosting community planting days on Sunday 8 and Sunday 22 June at the Onetangi Sports Park. Come and plant native trees – bring your whanau and friends for a great day out. Free lunch will be provided. More details on wrt.org.nz
Shared Meal for Matariki: Blackpool Residents Association (BRA) is having a shared meal to celebrate Matariki on Friday 9 June from 6pm-8pm at Old Blackpool School. Bring a dish to share, your own dinner plate and cutlery, BYO, donation for hall rental. A great pot luck dinner and time with your neighbours.
Waiheke Whisky Club: At the Heke on Friday 13 June 6.30pm-8.10pm
Open Studios Waiheke 2025: Experience art across a range of disciplines including painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, photography, textiles, jewellery and more at over 30 studios and galleries. 31 May to 2 June 10am-4pm. Book now via waihekeartgallery.org.nz
Ladi6 at Artworks: Her majesty Ladi6 and her DJs come to Waiheke on Friday 11 July. Doors open 7pm. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz Tickets $55 + bf. Youth $45 + bf. 12+
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.
