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== Recent events ==
31 September: Several ferries were cancelled between Waikeke and Auckland from 10 am in anticipation of a tsunami following an earthquake in Samoa. At one point passengers waiting at the Makiakia terminal were asked to leave the terminal and seek higher ground. No tsunami reached New Zealand, and normal service resumed at 2 pm.
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31 September: Several ferries were cancelled between Waikeke and Auckland from 10 am in anticipation of a tsunami following an earthquake in Samoa. At one point passengers waiting at the Matiatia terminal were asked to leave the terminal and seek higher ground. No tsunami reached New Zealand, and normal service resumed at 2 pm.
  
 
== Ongoing Events on Waiheke Island: ==
 
== Ongoing Events on Waiheke Island: ==

Revision as of 04:30, 15 October 2009

Recent events

31 September: Several ferries were cancelled between Waikeke and Auckland from 10 am in anticipation of a tsunami following an earthquake in Samoa. At one point passengers waiting at the Matiatia terminal were asked to leave the terminal and seek higher ground. No tsunami reached New Zealand, and normal service resumed at 2 pm.

Ongoing Events on Waiheke Island:

  • Tuesdays 7:00-9:15pm: Waiheke Choral Society rehearsing for a few December performances of Handel's full "Messiah". New voices welcome! @ Whittaker's Musical Experience
  • Sundays 6-8pm: ASK Youth Church & Concert. For more information, see their website.

Upcoming Events on Waiheke Island:

October

  • Th01 - Sa10 Oct: Six performances of Warwick Broadhead's "Having a Life and Being Idle": 8pm on Th01, Fr02, Th08, Fr09 and Sa10 @ 8:00 with a Matinee on Su04 @ 2pm. @ Artworks Community Theatre
  • Sa03Oct 8:00pm: Beyondsemble is a new band playing some of the most exciting and enchanting acoustic music to come out of NZ in recent times. Specialising in diversity they cover a vast scope of styles including, Gypsy, Eastern European, Latin, Tango, Pop, Jazz, Swing, Rocksteady, Bluegrass and Celtic Music. An eclectic mix of tunes and songs both original and sourced from around the globe executed with virtuosic skill, passion, energy and joy. Music to move you and make you move. $20 door sales only--doors and cafe open at 7:15pm. @ Artworks Community Theatre
  • Sa17Oct 2:00pm: 'Mental Skills for Wellbeing' is a free talk given by Jerome Hartigan, (Olympic athlete and sport psychologist). Living Waters Church, 92 The Esplanade, Surfdale (entrance next to Seaside Sanctuary). Everybody welcome. There will be an intermission with tea and biscuits provided. This is part of celebrations for Mental Health Awareness Week and is organised by Horizons, Waiheke's Peer Support Group, Creatively and Lovingly Supporting Wellbeing.


November


December

Sa05Dec and Su06Dec: Waiheke Choral Society Concert: Handel's Messiah @ St Peter's Church in Oneroa.