EcoFest 2023 Events

Kids and their families will get a buzzy buzz out of this delightful, gravity-defying circus show celebrating the amazing talents, resourcefulness and resilience of bees. It’s a sticky situation, alright. After a bushfire wreaks havoc, a Queen Bee and Worker Bee must work together to rebuild their hive, despite things never quite going to plan.... Brilliantly performed by Robbie Curtis (Cirque du Soleil) and talented musician, clown and acrobat Liz McRae, A Bee Story is a veritable juggling act of circus, acrobatic, dance and live music entertainment. This instantly enchanting show is an ode to the pollen- collecting, honey-making, super-bee powers of the world’s most versatile insect – and an enlightening modern-day message on environmentalism, sustainability and community spirit.

Night Flight is an adventure performance art walk outdoors at night, created by the community for the community. Recommended for Adults and children over 12 years old. Meet at Ostend War Memorial Hall where you will be taken to the reserve by bus. Please note this performance is a walking adventure at night on at times uneven and steep (ish) terrain (bush tracks). Please be prepared for a hike and wear closed-toe walking shoes, long warm clothing, mosquito spray and bring a backpack with reusable water bottle.

Night Flight is a site specific, outdoor promenade performance/walking performance at night. It is a journey through Te Toki reserve where we encounter isolated characters, lit up in the dark, struggling with their present thinking, with their thoughts of the future. The characters (and audience) find a reconnection to nature along the way and a metaphysical re-wilding emerges, a revolutionary carnival for all. We have the power, each and every one of us, to write our futures for better. Night Fight is a visual spectacle inspired by fair ground rides, encompassing physical theatre, puppetry and music. The project has support from Blake New Zealand, Ministry of the Environment and Waiheke Marine Project.

Due to the outdoor nature of the event please be aware that if the weather is bad the event may be postponed or cancelled last minute. Keep up to date on our event Facebook page for weather info: https://fb.me/e/2DUr7xPI6

The event is by koha but bookings are essential as the performance capacity is 40 persons max.

Your Friday lunch is sorted at our Kai Conscious Cafe! Rescued food turns into gorgeous Kai - if you haven't experienced this magic with us yet, come on down and enjoy the deliciousness created by our experienced chefs and food enthusiasts. All are welcome to this whanau friendly event and accessible by wheelchair.

Crop swappers and residents of Rocky Bay are invited into the developing food forest of Hadas and Yossi. After a tour, we'll swap garden tips and advice over afternoon tea. To finish off, swapping the crops!

Please bring something to swap if you have it - surplus produce, cut flowers, preserves, jams, seedlings and other garden-related goodies all welcome.

Kai and drinks will be provided.

Night Flight is an adventure performance art walk outdoors at night, created by the community for the community. Recommended for Adults and children over 12 years old. Meet at Ostend War Memorial Hall where you will be taken to the reserve by bus. Please note this performance is a walking adventure at night on at times uneven and steep (ish) terrain (bush tracks). Please be prepared for a hike and wear closed-toe walking shoes, long warm clothing, mosquito spray and bring a backpack with reusable water bottle.

Night Flight is a site specific, outdoor promenade performance/walking performance at night. It is a journey through Te Toki reserve where we encounter isolated characters, lit up in the dark, struggling with their present thinking, with their thoughts of the future. The characters (and audience) find a reconnection to nature along the way and a metaphysical re-wilding emerges, a revolutionary carnival for all. We have the power, each and every one of us, to write our futures for better. Night Fight is a visual spectacle inspired by fair ground rides, encompassing physical theatre, puppetry and music. The project has support from Blake New Zealand, Ministry of the Environment and Waiheke Marine Project.

Due to the outdoor nature of the event please be aware that if the weather is bad the event may be postponed or cancelled last minute. Keep up to date on our event Facebook page for weather info: https://fb.me/e/2DUr7xPI6

The event is by koha but bookings are essential as the performance capacity is 40 persons max.

Night time stream explore for Creepy Crawlies 🐛 in Te Toki Reserve. This is a kids event, all ages welcome. Bring flashlight & wear sturdy shoes. Afterwards, view the night sky with Dark Sky, Waiheke Island ✨️

Enjoy the lyrical and interlocking vocals of Emily and Charles of Aro as they present He Wai, a collection of waiata celebrating the marine life that live in the waters off the coasts of this beautiful country, along with award-nominated waiata about the native birdlife of this land. Fun for the whole family, this performance includes elements of folk, soul, haka, and jazz to bring audiences of all ages together in a celebration of the natural world that surrounds us. Children, rangatahi and adults alike are encouraged to dress up as their favourite animal or in their best dancing clothes and groove to the music of this celebrated and talented duo.

Our theme is inclusion and sharing. Join us for Neighbours Day Surfdale 2023. We will be having a shared meal, showing off our community gardens, local musicians and working on strengthening our residents foundation S.U.R.F.
Zero waste event so bring your own plates. Nau te rourou, naku te rourou, ka ora te manuhiri, With your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive.

The Harvest Fair is the annual autumn celebration at Fossil Bay, celebrating 30 years in 2023. This Steiner inspired school and kindergarten puts on games, food, music, storytelling, fairies, stalls, and magic to inspire children and adults alike. Join us for this quintessentially Waiheke event, in a peaceful and natural setting. The event entry is by koha and it's the parent-led fundraiser.

Join Cycle Action Waiheke for a catch-up on all things bike on Waiheke Island. We hope to have our Bike Map ready for distribution.

Check out the BikeBox, do some vinyl sticker bike crafting, stay for drinks and nibbles and some freewheeling conversation. 3-5:30pm Waiheke Resource Trust Sustainability Centre, outside in good weather or inside the centre if it rains!

Volunteer at our next working bee in McKenzie Reserve and also enjoy a guided tour by Waiheke legend Tony King-Turner! Come and learn about how you too could start a local native reserve in your community working with your local board and council. Followed by morning tea.

Come and join the Waiheke Croquet Club on their Sunday social session to experience the fun of croquet. Regular players will demonstrate the game of croquet, offer an opportunity hands on play to introduce you to this low impact sport, encouraging community engagement and promoting a fun healthy lifestyle. Please wear comfy shoes, sun hat. Not suitable for children.