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Rules for Special Days: Easter, ANZAC & Christmas
By law, there are three and a half days during the year that trade is restricted: Christmas Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and until 1pm on Anzac Day. You and all of your guests need to east a ’substantial meal’; snacks like fries and a pizza shared between 4 people are not enough. Read on….
We’ve kept 4150 kgs of food scraps out of landfill!
That’s 4150 kgs of food scraps out of landfill, and 10375 kgs of equivalent CO2 emissions that weren't created at landfill sites! Instead, the compost is used to grow food here on the island.
How to get to The Heke on Waiheke Island
Everything you need to know to get to The Heke is right here, including maps, inside information on transport and links to important articles.
Waiheke Whisky Club
It’s about time we opened the doors here to invite you to explore whisky with us. Every month, we’re hosting Whisky club night in the distillery here on Waiheke Island. These will be on the third Friday of every month. Set up a calendar date now.
Golf Simulator opens at The Heke
The Heke opens its state of the art golf simulator experience. Golf on Waiheke Island has never been more fun, read all about it here.
Work with us: Operations & Events Manager / Maternity Contract
We are looking for a superstar Operations & Events Manager to work with us over a very exciting period. This is a full-time maternity cover role from September 2024 to July 2025. There is also potential for an ongoing long-term role as we grow. These are big shoes to fill as our current star was our very first employee and has grown to be a key part of the team here.
A LOCAL GUIDE: HEKE KIDS
What to do for low cost activities on Waiheke Island for school holidays. Are you excited for the school holidays? We are too! At The Heke, we believe that having fun doesn't have to be expensive. That's why we've put together a list of budget-friendly activities for you to enjoy during your time off.
Denizen Hospo Heroes, Radio New Zealand, Stuff News, and ZB radio all had a chat with us this month!
Travelling with children to Waiheke means you are always going to be looking for things to do with kids! Being able to catch up with each other, spend quality family time with no dishes, and meet friends for lunch and drinks… Welcome to The Heke!
✔︎ High chairs
✔︎ Kids menu
✔︎ Kids drinks
✔︎ Changing table
✔︎ Outside space
✔︎ Kid Friendly
✔︎ Bouncing pillow
✔︎ Sand pit
✔︎ Inside & Outside Toys
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