W3 - Wonderful Waiheke Women

08/06/2026

Kia ora W3

Breast cancer has effected so many of our W3 whānau - below is a message from Bayleys Waiheke about their high tea they are running this week to raise money for the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ this THURSDAY. There are still a few tickets available and they would love to sell out! Tēnā koutou

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Bayleys Waiheke Pink Ribbon High Tea is on Thursday 11 June from 3–5pm at the Bayleys Waiheke office in Oneroa.

We’re coming together to raise funds and awareness for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ, with an afternoon that will be both fun and meaningful. Alongside bubbles, high tea and great company, we’ll also have:
• A live auction
• Silent auction items
• Mystery envelopes

It’s a lovely opportunity to get a group of friends together, support an important cause, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon with the Waiheke community.

Entry donation: $35 per guest, with proceeds supporting Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

Numbers are limited, so if you would like to join us, simply click on the invitation image below to complete your registration. Our administration team will then send through confirmation details and payment information.

07/06/2026

Kia ora W3

If you have a man in your life you'd like to encourage to get a check up, check out this great initiative from Ostend Medical Centre below.

Anyone who attended our Men's Health Matters evening events will remember the practical and down-to-earth advice from men's health specialist, Dr Alistair Somerville of Auckland Men's Clinic.

If you or a man in your life has been holding off on a health WOF, we have great news for you - Alistair is opening his first ever satellite clinic right here on Waiheke at Ostend Medical Centre! Appointments are now available for 15 June and 29 July.

The clinic offers Well Man Checks, sexual health care, and support following prostate cancer surgery, all in confidential, 30-minute appointments. Men do not need to be enrolled at Ostend Medical Centre to book, and the service is designed to work alongside, not replace, care from an existing GP.

You can learn more about the clinic here https://aucklandmensclinic.co.nz/ and then give us a call on 372 5005 when you're ready to book.

A huge thank you to Alistair for his commitment to the health of our Waiheke men!

29/05/2026

Kia ora e te whānau o W3

Here is a message from our lovely friends at Island Coaches Collective

Kia ora Everyone
We hope you are all well and enjoying the beautiful Waiheke autumn — and we can't wait to see you soon!
The Island Coaches Collective is back with our next free community workshop. And this one is close to our hearts.

Reserve your seat by emailing: [email protected]
There’s something we’ve been noticing lately — in our coaching work, in conversations with others, and sometimes in our own lives too:
We are more connected than ever.
And lonelier than ever.
More contacts. More platforms. More ways to reach each other. Yet somehow, fewer people we can truly call when life feels hard.
Research shows that the number of adults without close friends has quadrupled within a single generation. We scroll, message, react, and stay “connected” — but somewhere along the way, genuine friendship and meaningful connection have become harder than they should be.

This workshop is our response to that.

And the good news is this: connection skills can be rebuilt. Friendship is not something reserved for the lucky few. It is human. It is learnable. And sometimes, all it takes is a room where people are willing to show up honestly.
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We warmly invite you to:
The Adventure of Connection and Friendships
Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Waiheke Library
Cost: Free
What to Bring: Curiosity and an open mind—that's all you need!
Facilitated by: Heidi Link, Wellbeing & Health Coach

Reserve your seat by emailing: [email protected]

13/05/2026

Can you help the Jassy Dean Trust ? Please see the info below about this year's festival and how you could help them out!

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2026 is a Garden Festival Year and we’re already well underway with event planning. The dates are set…7th and 8th November. It includes election day, so a busy weekend! By some quiet, organisational miracle we already have 10 gardens confirmed….and its only April!! This year offerings are truly magical, a collection of large and small with formal, tropical, cottage and native options. Eight are brand new, the bi-annual ‘jewel in our crown’ Sacred Blessing Sanctuary has agreed to inclusion again, and there is one very pretty, re-vamped and updated repeat. All reflect the passion and enthusiasm of their owners, and we cannot thank them enough for the generosity with which they share their private pieces of paradise.

Fine detail planning is still ahead but we do know with 10 gardens we need a minimum of 80 volunteers, and that is just ‘on location’. We also need help with parking, signs, food, baking, stalls, music and art in gardens etc. This is a big local event on our Island and takes a lot of logistical management…PLEASE CIRCLE YOUR CALENDAR …we need volunteers for the weekend if you are available.. If you are prepared to be more involved on an organisational level, please contact Jo Ewer at [email protected] - we need all the help we can get!

For more information about what Jassy Dean Trust does for the children of Waiheke, please refer to the website:

Financial support for Waiheke kids with health needs Apply for support Apply for support Make a donation Make a donation How we help The Jassy Dean Trust exists to provide financial assistance when tamariki are unwell or have a disability. We’re here to help reduce financial stress so you can focu...

11/05/2026

Kia ora koutou W3,

We know many of our Wonderful Waiheke Wāhine volunteer and give so much to our community so this message from the Waiheke Local Board is targeting you...in a beautiful way! They want to say ngā mihi nui/thank you so much and acknowledge your mahi tuao (volunteering) alongside the other volunteers on Waiheke.

Ka rawe! Awesome! Details of the three events are below.

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As a big thank you to all our island’s incredible volunteers, Waiheke Local Board is hosting three volunteer appreciation events in JUNE to celebrate you.

If you volunteer for the greater good of Waiheke – whether through a group, organisation, or on your own – this is for you. We’d love you to join us.

Please RSVP so we know to expect you:

• Evening drinks & nibbles at Waiheke Resources Trust

Monday 15 June, 5.30–7.30pm

https://events.humanitix.com/volunteer-appreciation-event-drinks-and-nibbles-at-waiheke-resources-trust

• Drinks & nibbles at Waiheke Bowling Club

Friday 20 June, 2.00–5.30pm

https://events.humanitix.com/volunteer-appreciation-event-drinks-and-nibbles-at-waiheke-bowling-club

• Free coffee at Ostend Market

Friday 27 June, 8.00am–12.30pm

https://events.humanitix.com/free-coffee-at-ostend-market

Tēnā koutou
The Waiheke Local Board

FREE coffee for volunteers on Waiheke Island sponsored by the Waiheke Local Board . Come join us at our stall at Ostend Market om the 27th June

06/05/2026

Kia ora koutou W3,
What a special evening we had with Aleph Beauty at BATCH WINERY.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for such a beautiful event. The feedback has been incredible, and it was clear there was so much inspiration, learning, and connection in the room.

A very special thank you to Emma Peters for sharing her honest and inspiring journey behind Aleph, and to Yelena and Charlotte from Island Beauty-Waiheke for their expertise, warmth, and generosity on the night. We are so grateful for the way you helped make the evening such a success.

We’re pleased to share that a special discount code is still available for W3 members for Aleph products this month! SCRATCH10%

And if you’d like to keep the momentum going, now is the perfect time to book your makeup lessons or skincare sessions with Island Beauty-Waiheke and learn how to make the most of your products with personalised guidance. Email Charlotte at [email protected].

Thank you again for supporting W3 and being part of such a wonderful community of wāhine supporting wāhine.

Ngā mihi nui,

Niki and Josie xx

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03/05/2026

Kia ora wāhine mā!

Great opportunity provided by Waiheke Health Trust ‘s Ostend Medical Centre

Available to all regardless of who your GP is!

Treat yourself because early detection is the best detection!

Mauri ora!

What's the best gift you can give your family this Mother's Day? The certainty that you are looking after your health and yourself!

To make it easy, Ostend Medical Centre is partnering with Well Women and Family Trust to offer a painless and private cervical screening clinic for island women on Saturday 16 May. The clinic is open to anyone on the island, regardless of which GP practice you attend.

About 180 people are diagnosed with cervical cancer in NZ each year and 85% of them haven't been screened or have let too much time slide between tests. Make a promise to yourself and your loved ones to book an appointment today that could save your life. Details below!

01/05/2026

Kia ora W3 - do you have an interest in hauora/health and well being?

The Waiheke Health Trust is looking for trustees, they have exciting projects planned to increase the services offered for the people of Waiheke and they need your help! The advert is included as one of the images but have a read about this incredible organisation below.

This not-for-profit organisation is one of the biggest employers on Waiheke. They do so much for this community, much of it quietly behind the scenes to care for people on Waiheke who have recently been diagnoised, have had an operation and/or need additional support.

From your first heart beat to your last, you can be guaranteed that Waiheke Health Trust has been involved. Their full range of services include:
Primary and acute care at the Ostend Medical Centre
Specialist Community Nursing
Home Support
Well Child Tamariki Ora
Occupational Therapy
Social Work
X-Ray
Dietetics
Physiotherapy
Speech Language Therapy
Podiatry
Meals on Wheels
Ultrasound

If you know someone who would be great for this board, please provide them with the info below.

26/04/2026

Been thinking about pilates but not sure where to start?

Turns out…one of our wonderful Waiheke wāhine, Paola Dashwood is a qualified instructor and offers private classes at her home or with your partner or a friend perhaps!

More info below!

22/04/2026

Getting exciting here at BATCH WINERY for our event with founder of Aleph Beauty Emma Peters