What’s On

Thursday 13 March

Gulf News Thursday in Surfdale: Hosted by Surfdale United Residents Forum. Meet your neighbours and make new friends at weekly Gulf News Thursdays, so-called because the community paper helps to launch discussion. Come for a cuppa, cake and chat. From 1pm – 3pm every Thursday at the Surfdale Hall.

Red Cross Annual Appeal: Support the Waiheke Red Cross during March to raise money for the Here for Humanity campaign. Thursdays at the Red Cross Shop, Saturday 15 & 29 March at the Ostend Market and Friday 21 March outside Woolworths.

March pottery workshops: Drink your favourite tea out of a cup you’ve made yourself. A series of workshops on 13 and 20 March. Suitable for beginners with all equipment provided, limited spaces. Contact Sophie on 021 0859 4017 for more information or to book.

Yoga with Maru: Last session of the season. From 2pm – 3pm at the Surfdale Hall. 

Flexercise with Jeanine: Gentle rhythmic stretch and strengthen exercises to music to keep us moving, balanced and strong. Great music and good fun. Contact Jeanine 027 440 6029. Every Thursday now from 12.45pm – 1.45pm at Onetangi Hall.

Improv night at Artworks: Have fun with the legends from Waiheke Comedy on most Thursdays from 7pm at Artworks Theatre in Oneroa. Koha entry.

Friday 14 March

Insert One Word Here: Award-winning director Jonathan Pitts (USA) is back to direct this comedy improv show. The audience will give the improvisers one word. From that word they will make and develop characters, story and scenes on the spot creating a wild ride of madness, silly, fun and intrigue. Show starts at 7.30pm at Artworks Theatre. Get your tickets at artworkstheatre.org.nz

Dog and Pony Pop Up Pub: Monthly gathering of Blackpool residents to catch up on neighbourhood events and news. Great chance to meet people in the community. BYO food and drink plus gold coins to help with hall hire. From 6pm – 8pm at the Old Blackpool School Hall, Nikau Street.

Te Whare Taonga o Waiheke / Waiheke Community Art Gallery: Ongoing exhibitions include Toitū Te Reo, showcasing the work of established artists working with younger generations to pass on knowledge of their toi/arts disciplines; Translucent, a gorgeous selection of glass works by John Penman, Gary Nash and Höglund Art Glass; and New Works from the Stockroom, featuring beautiful new works from Helen Keen, Sonja Drake and others. All exhibitions run until 16 March. The gallery is open seven days a week from 10am – 4pm at 2 Korora Road, Oneroa.

Saturday 15 March

The Hekefest: A celebration of Kiwi culture, craft beer and epic live music with headliners The Flaxxies and stellar support from Frank on Tap. As the sun sets, DJ Murry Sweetpants will keep the good vibes flowing into the night. Saturday 15 March from 4pm – 10pm. Earlybird tickets $30, available from theheke.co.nz. R18

Free family fun day celebrating 20 years: Central Landscapes Supplies is celebrating 20 years of supplying landscaping products to the Waiheke Community. Join us for a free family event, Saturday 15 March from 10am – 12pm. Free sausage sizzle, coffee, kids’ face painting, bouncy castle, sandpit dig and more at 88 Onetangi Road. 

Waiheke Nines 2025: Auckland Rugby League are running a weekend of nines on Waiheke on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 March at the Ostend Domain, with $2500 worth of Dynasty gear up for grabs. Get a team together and register as this is limited to six men’s and six women’s teams and is open to all Auckland league players. For more information email letitia.t@aucklandleague.co.nz

The Red Shed: The Palm Beach gallery is open weekends, 10am – 4pm at 74a Palm Road.

Ostend Saturday Market: A vibrant Waiheke must-do, loved by islanders and visitors. Locally made crafts, books, artisan foods, delicious eats and much more. Saturday 8am – 1pm. Under the trees and in the Ostend RSA Hall (just along from the supermarket). Rain or shine. waihekeostendmarket.co.nz

Sunday 16 March

Music production workshop: Learn how to produce a music event from start to finish. A free workshop led by Xan Hamilton for female and non-binary rangitahi, 10am – 1pm on Sunday 16 March at Artworks Theatre. For more info email info@artworkstheatre.org.nz

Waiheke Wāhine Fishing Competition: The Waiheke Fishing and Recreation Club are running a special women’s fishing competition on Sunday 16 March from 5am – 2pm. $1600 in cash up for grabs. Tickets from Ox Tackle Developments. For more info email wifandrclub@gmail.com

Love Sundays at Te Motu: Christopher Tubbs, Nathan Haines, Good Company Broadcast Group and the Te Motu house DJs bring expertly crafted tunes to the Onetangi vineyard from 2pm on Sunday 16 March. Book via temotu.co.nz

Waiheke Musical Museum: An amazing collection of 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.

Monday 17 March

Guitar Wolf: Japan’s greatest ‘jet rock’n’roll’ band returns to Aotearoa for the 2025 tour. Playing at Artworks Theatre on Monday 17 March at 7pm. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz

Scottish Country Dancing: Starting again after the summer break, every Monday from midday – 2.30pm. First two sessions free, then $3 per session. Contact Shirley on shirleybutler@xtra.co.nz or 021 263 8483.

Belly Dance Movement Meditation: Embrace women’s ancient paths to fitness, wellness and self-empowerment. Every Monday in March from 6pm – 7.15pm at Palm Beach Hall. To book contact Osher 022 648 1500 or visit osherie.com

Tuesday 18 March

Reach Out Waiheke Men’s Catchup: Creating a space for the men of Waiheke to catch up and get to know each other over a cuppa and snacks. Free to join and no registration needed, just show up. Every Tuesday from 1.30pm-3.30pm at the Surfdale Hall. For more information email coordinator@reachoutwaiheke.org.nz or call 027 330 0465.  

Menopause Support Group: Connection, education, kai and laughter. Learn how to navigate all aspects and stages of the menopause. Come along, have a cuppa, and be part of a supportive community. All welcome. Every Tuesday from 7pm-8.30pm until 8 April, at the Sustainability Centre, Mako Street. 

Wednesday 19 March

Indigenous Music on the Move: Auckland Arts Festival 2025 Presents Indigenous Music on the Move, bringing talented artists Kulāiwi, Kaumakaiwa and Maya Piata to Waiheke. From 7pm – 8.30pm on Wednesday 19 March at Artworks Theatre. Tickets available from artworkstheatre.org.nz

Wellness Wednesdays: Open every Wednesday from 10.30am – 2.30pm at the Ostend Hall, Belgium Street, offering emotional, mental and physical support, health coaching and traditional modalities.

Coming events

Pommie Funny Fillies: Laugh along with critically acclaimed British TV and radio regulars Sajeela Kershi and Suzy Bennett as they tackle politics, poppadoms, pasties and everything in between. Satirical, sardonic and silly. From 7.30pm on Friday 21 March. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz

Waiheke Walking Festival: Embrace your adventurous spirit and appreciate nature up close and personal at this year’s Waiheke Walking Festival from 21 March to 6 April. Offering an array of fabulous walks that showcase the stunning beauty of Waiheke while giving festivalgoers opportunities to connect and explore, guided by our friendly volunteers. Around half of all walks are free. Bookings essential, waihekewalkingfestival.org

Windsurfer Championships 2025: An international event raced in the waters off Oneroa Beach, from Friday 21 March to Monday 24 March 2025.

Pottery Open Studio: Waiheke potter Sophie Perkins is opening her studio for the day. Open from 10am-2pm on Saturday 22 March. Park on the road. 

Waiheke Chamber Music Festival: Three world class concerts over two days, 22 and 23 March, featuring music from Bach and Tchaikovsky to klezmer at Gabriella Lewenz Gallery, 40 Motukaha Road, Church Bay. For more information and tickets visit waihekechambermusicfestival.co.nz

Rocky Bay Folk Club | Club night with Sammy Leary: A fundraiser for the Ōmiha Welfare and Recreation Society. Cash only, $10 on the door. Sammy Leary will perform traditional and original folk music. First half of the night is open mic. Floor spots are open to old hands and beginners alike, just sign up at the door. BYO event. Saturday 22 March from 7.30pm – 9.30pm at Ōmiha Memorial Hall.

EcoFest: Tāmaki Makaurau’s largest eco-inspired festival returns from 22 March – 22 April, showcasing the environment and promoting sustainable living with a raft of exciting events across Waiheke and greater Auckland. For more information go to ecofest.org.nz

Autumn Equinox Workshop: Celebrate the Celtic Festival of Mabon. Day includes a guided tour of Waiheke’s largest working medicine garden, where you can immerse yourself in the wisdom of crystal and herbal medicine, and learn how to bring their healing properties into your life. Includes a relaxing guided meditation and self-care rituals. Sunday 23 March from 10am – 4pm at Black Cat Gardens. $150 pp. Contact Fiona at fionabak@gmail.com for tickets and information.

WilderFest: A vibrant mix of educational stalls, inspiring talks, hands-on activities and workshops, delicious offerings from local kai trucks and stalls celebrating the biodiversity restoration on the island. 11am-3pm on Sunday 23 March at the Waiheke Sustainability Centre, Mako Street, Oneroa. Visit ecofest.org.nz for more information.

Yurt Party: Ōtautahi’s favourite dance-floor instigators, Yurt Party, are back on the road to celebrate the release of their electrifying new single, The Gambler, from 8pm on Thursday 27 March at Artworks Theatre. Tickets from artworkstheatre.org.nz

The Song & Poetry Thing: Popular night of original Song & Poetry includes an open mic section and guest artists. This month, we have an Indie musician/songwriter, Odessa and writer Michael Botur who is releasing his latest book, Glass Barbie. Sign up at 6.30pm and show starts at 7pm at the Sustainability Centre, Mako Street. BYO everything.

Rolling on the High Seas Casino Night: Roll the dice for a good cause and enjoy a fun, fancy and fabulous night out on Friday 28 March, while also raising funds for Te Huruhi School. Live music and silent auctions. Dress code: ‘Make a splash’ in first-class seafaring style. Doors open at 6pm, tables start at 6.30pm at Te Huruhi School Hall, Donald Bruce Road. Tickets $60 from humanitx.com

Neighbours’ Community Planting Day: Join the Otakawhe Bay Wetland’s restoration project group for a few hours of community native planting. All of the bamboo will be gone so autumn is the time to start planting before the weeds take over. All native wetland plants gratefully received. From 11am – 2pm on Saturday 29 March at Otakawhe Bay, Orapiu.

Ecofest – Te Tiriti o Waitangi with Tangata Tiriti: From 9am – 4.30pm on Saturday 29 March at the Waiheke Adult Learning Centre, Artworks Precinct. Visit ecofest.org.nz for more information.

Harvest Fair 2025: The Fossil Bay Harvest Fair celebrates the bounty of the harvest and the autumn equinox and includes stalls overflowing with fresh produce, preserves and delicacies, second-hand goods, games, music and more. All welcome. Koha entry. 10am-3pm on Sunday 30 March at Fossil Bay School, 58 Korora Road, Oneroa.

Dialogues – Music for Cello and Piano: An evening of music from Beethoven and Schumann played by musicians Sally-Anne Alloway on cello and Louise Webster on piano. From 5pm on Sunday 30 March at Waiheke Musical Museum. Tickets from musicalmuseum.org.nz

A World of Kites: Celebrating the cultures of the world through kites. Share stories, make and fly your own kites on Sunday 30 March, 2pm–3.30pm at Waiheke Island Library.

SOLO Play Festival: SOLO returns to the stage for another year of talented solo performances by new and old faces. 7.30pm from Friday 11 – Sunday 13 April. Tickets on sale soon at artworkstheatre.org.nz

Waiheke Jazz Festival: Superstar divas, blues legends, international jazz luminaries, loved local acts and two of the best wineries on the island, Goldie Estate and Batch Winery, where great food, excellent wine and superb environs embrace the festival spirit. Runs from 18-21 April. For more information and tickets go to waihekejazzfestival.co.nz •

Ongoing events:

AA Driver and Vehicle Licensing Unit: First and third Wednesday of every month at Waiheke Adult Learning at the Artworks complex, 8.30am-4pm. No bookings required. Enquiries phone 0800 822 422.

Waiheke Adult Learning: Provides courses and workshops to promote lifelong learning. Courses cover a variety of lifestyle and employment related topics from arts to recreational boating to small business development, each with a Waiheke flavour. For more information call 372 9868 or go to wal.org.nz. Located at The Learning Centre, Artworks, 2 Korora Rd, Oneroa.

Literacy Aotearoa Waiheke: Offering free classes in digital skills, computer training, essential communication, workplace readiness and more. Receive personalised, one-to-one or small group tutoring from trained tutors using effective methods. Contact 022 5523 0408 for more information. Located at 8 Miami Avenue, Surfdale.

Amateur Radio Club: Meetings held first Monday of the month at 7pm except on public holidays, when the meeting date goes back one week. Visitors welcome to discuss Civil Defence or becoming a radio amateur. Club is held inside the Waiheke Community Radio Trust building, 4 Korora Road, Oneroa.

Badminton: Mondays and Thursdays from 7pm-9pm, $10 per session. All welcome, under 14s with an adult please. Rackets available or BYO, just turn up and play. Any questions, please text 027 910 4878. Held at the Recreation Centre at Waiheke High School, Donald Bruce Road.

Bike Hub: Assistance with bike repairs and maintenance Thursdays-Sundays, midday-4pm on Mako Street, Oneroa.

Bingo in support of Project Reach Out: On second and fourth Thursdays at 7pm, 10 games for $20. Quiz Night every other Thursday, all welcome. 6.45pm, $5pp. Waiheke Bowling Club, Marama Ave, Surfdale. For more info visit waihekebowlingclub.co.nz

Blackpool Residents Association: Every second Friday of the month, 6pm-8pm, Old Blackpool School. An opportunity to meet your neighbours and reunite with old friends. BYO snacks and gold coin towards hall hire.

Bowls: New players welcome to try bowls on Wednesdays at 1.30pm and Sundays at 9.45am. Waiheke Bowling Club, Marama Ave, Surfdale. Phone 372 7108 or visit 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 (starting January), Wednesday at 6.45pm (starting in February) and casual play Thursday 1pm (starting 13 February) at Catherine Mitchell Arts Centre, 32 Putiki Road, Ostend. See more at waihekebridgeclub.co.nz

2020 Bridge Club: Mondays from 7pm-9pm online in RealBridge and Thursdays in person from 7pm-9pm at Morra Hall. Casual players welcome. For further information go to 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 usually open from 9.30am-3.30pm but check hours posted outside our door each week. Call us on 372 8640 or come in and meet our volunteers. Help with employment, tenancy and immigration issues along with a myriad of other topics.

Club Night at Waiheke Bowling Club: Friday Club Night with free live music from 6pm, plus raffles and joker draw, all welcome. Waiheke Bowling Club, Marama Ave, Surfdale. For more info visit waihekebowlingclub.co.nz

RSA Club Night: Every Friday from 6pm at RSA, 29 Belgium Street, Ostend. All welcome.

Community garden working bees: All ages and experience levels welcome, tools provided, with a shared morning tea to finish off the morning. Blackpool garden, third Sunday of the month, 8.30am-11am, corner of Moa Avenue and Nikau Road. Ostend garden, second Sunday of the month, 9am-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 12pm–5pm at Artworks Theatre.

Croquet Club: Summer timetable till end of February – Tuesday and Thursday at 9.30am and Sunday from 3pm until end of February at Oneroa Old Bowling Club on Mako Street. All welcome. For more information phone 027 276 4024.

Darts Club: Every Thursday from 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.

Flexercise with Jeanine: Gentle rhythmic stretch and strengthen exercises to music to keep us moving, balanced and strong. Great music and good fun. Contact Jeanine 027 440 6029. Every Thursday now from 12.45pm-1.45pm at Onetangi Hall. Contact Jeanine on 027 440 6029 for more details.

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.

Fitness League: Meet at the Red Cross on Thursdays at 10am. For more information call Janine on 027 440 6029.

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: On Wednesdays 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. To sign up and for more information visit catherinemitchellartscentre.wordpress.com

Free legal clinic at CAB: Free half-hour legal appointments fortnightly on Fridays at Waiheke CAB in Oneroa. Contact 372 8640.

Life Drawing: Mondays 6.30pm and Wednesdays 9.30am at the Catherine Mitchell Arts Centre, 32 Putiki Road, Ostend. To sign up and for more information visit catherinemitchellartscentre.wordpress.com

Meat Free Mondays: A plant-based dinner with guest chefs, ‘visiting’ a different country every month. Join in the cooking at 4pm or come for dinner at 6pm. Waiheke Sustainability Centre, Mako Street, Oneroa.

Music and movement for babies, pre-schoolers and parents: Every Wednesday from 9.30am-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. $5 per session. Equipment and instruction readily available, players of all abilities welcome. Outdoor schedule is kept using playtimescheduler.com. When you register on that free website, use either postal code 1971 or 1081 to enable notifications about games on Waiheke. Any questions, 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, 5pm-6.30pm at Hau Ora/Piritahi Marae. Contact Judy Davis 372 0022.

Playcentre: Quality early childhood education at Waiheke Island Playcentre. New members welcome. Contact 372 9480 or pop in Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri mornings, 5a Albert Crescent, Ostend.

Play Circle: Little ones have become more active and delight in baking buns, singing songs, exploring both indoor and outdoor play, and immersing themselves in captivating seasonal puppet stories. For children aged 1-3. Mondays and Fridays 9am-11am. Classes are held in the Fossil Bay Yurt and run during school term times only. For more information email Fossil Bay at info@fossilbay.co.nz

Playgroup: Old Blackpool School Hall, 9am–11am every Tuesday and Thursday. $5 per family. Email waihekeplaygroup@gmail.com.

Free games of pool: Tuesday-Sunday at the Waiheke RSA, 29 Belgium Street, Ostend. All welcome.

Post partum circle: A place where mothers come together with their little ones, fostering connections with fellow parents, engaging in insightful discussions on various topics, and sharing the ups and downs of motherhood. For babies aged 0-1. Mondays 11.45am-1pm. Classes are held in the Fossil Bay Yurt and run during school term times only. For more information or to enrol contact 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. To sign up and for more information visit catherinemitchellartscentre.wordpress.com

Pre-School Crafts: Every Thursday from 11.10am-11.45am at the Waiheke Library, Oneroa.

Puna Reo Bilingual Māori Playgroup: The Pavilion, Donald Bruce Road. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-noon. From babies to five years old. Phone Jane 021 139 1771 or 372 6991.

Quiz Nights ‘Believe It Or Not’: Every Tuesday night at 7pm $5 per person. Waiheke RSA, Belgium Street, Ostend.

Quiz Night on the first and third Thursday of the month: All welcome. Starts 6.45pm. $5pp. Bingo in support of Project Reach Out every other Thursday at 7pm, 10 games for $20. On 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 on topical issues 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. To sign up and for more information visit catherinemitchellartscentre.wordpress.com

Scottish Country Dance Club: Every Monday from 12pm-2.30pm upstairs at the Red Cross Hall, Ocean View Road, Oneroa. For more information contact Shirley on 021 263 8483 or shirleybutler@xtra.co.nz.

Song and Poetry Thing: A live evening of original song and poetry in an open mic format. Last Thursday of every month. Guest performers every month as well as locals. 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. To sign up and for more information 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 10.45am-11.10am at the Waiheke Library, Oneroa.

Table Tennis: Tuesday nights 7.30pm. All welcome. Morra Hall. Phone Mike 022 648 3003. Sunday social table tennis at Onetangi Community Hall from 2pm-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 group: Join Lauren for tea, conversation and singing with your baby. All songs are taught by ear and no experience is necessary. No need to commit, just come when you can. Cost $15. Now at the Spirit of Waiheke Cottage, Surfdale Beach from 9.15am-10.45am. For more information call 020 429 3949.

Toastmasters: (every second Monday) 6.30pm at the Catherine Mitchell Arts Centre, 32 Putiki Road, Ostend. To sign up and for more information visit catherinemitchellartscentre.wordpress.com

Toy Library: Open fortnightly on Saturdays, from 9.30am-11.30am. For details and membership visit waiheketoylibrary.co.nz or Facebook facebook.com/WaihekeToyLibrary

Waka Ama Club: New members welcome. To join, contact wakaamawaiheke@gmail.com.

Wellness Wednesdays: People’s Health Alliance hosts a weekly pop-up health hub every Wednesday from 10.30am-2.30pm at Ostend Hall. An opportunity for the community to explore traditional, natural, integrative and innovative health and wellbeing practices. 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. To sign up and for more information visit catherinemitchellartscentre.wordpress.com

Yoga at Palm Beach Hall: Monday and Thursday 9am-10am, phone Robyn on 372 7278.