EVENTS AT TE MOTU.
The Classics, Ep03: Porco Rosso
Head Chef Rowan Stewart is back in the Te Motu kitchen, marking his return with a generous European-inspired feast built around pork, pasta and red wine.
The evening begins with pig’s head terrine, followed by spaghetti carbonara with guanciale, before porchetta takes centre stage alongside black apple purée.
Expect a night of European romance, culinary nostalgia and a little cinematic mischief, accompanied by red wines drawn from the Te Motu cellar.
Saturday 22nd August 2026 - Seatings from 6pm
$110 per person
$99 for Te Motu Wine Club members
Optional wine pairing available
Limited spaces available.
Please note that unfortunately we are unable to accommodate all dietary requirements and allergies on this night. Please contact us if you have any questions.
R-Friday: Oliver Huntemann | Special Edition
We're kicking off spring with something a little different.
On Friday 4 September, Insomniak Records and Collude return to Te Motu, bringing internationally acclaimed German techno artist Oliver Huntemann to the vineyard for a one-off open-air party.
Expect world-class electronic music, great wine, local food and an unforgettable afternoon and evening set amongst the vines.
2:00pm to 10:00pm
Te Motu Vineyard, Waiheke Island
Tickets are available through Insomniak. Follow the link below for full event details, line-up and ticket sales.
Founder’s Tasting with Paul Dunleavy
Next session TBC
Join Te Motu founder Paul Dunleavy for an intimate seated tasting exploring rare wines, mature vintages, and the stories behind one of Waiheke Island’s founding vineyards.
Limited to just 10 guests, this special session moves beyond the standard cellar door tasting experience. Alongside current releases, guests may be poured museum wines and rare cellar bottles not ordinarily available through the tasting room, including occasional pours of Kuikui, Tipua, and other special releases drawn from the cellar.
Relaxed, personal, and likely a little different from any tasting you’ve had here before.
$145 per guest. Preferred pricing available for Te Motu Wine Club members.
Reservations essential.
Past events
The Classics: Birds of a Feather
The next instalment in our The Classics dinner series lands on Friday 17 July, celebrating one of the world's great food and wine pairings... duck and red wine.
Duck has long been a favourite on the menus of The Shed. In the early 2000s, founder Paul Dunleavy mastered the art of Chinese-style Peking duck under the guidance of his mentor and former Head Chef, Peter Becker. For one evening only, our team revisit that iconic dish as the centrepiece of a four-course menu celebrating this remarkable bird.
Expect an evening of classic cooking, stories from the Te Motu kitchen, and some truly special wines drawn from the cellar.
Dinner Friday 17th July | The Shed at Te Motu
Four-course set menu $110 per person | $99 for Wine Club members.
Optional wine pairing available
Limited spaces available.
Please note that unfortunately we are unable to accommodate all dietary requirements and allergies on this night. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Cellar Door Nights: Te Motu DJs & Friends
Saturday 25 July
From 5pm until late
Our Cellar Sessions continue with an evening of great music, flowing drinks and laid-back winter vibes.
Join Charlito & Friends as they take over the decks for a night of house, disco and good energy in the cellar door. We'll be pouring drink specials throughout the evening, with sexy snacks coming from the kitchen to keep you fuelled.
Whether you're dropping in for a glass after work or settling in for the night, it's the perfect excuse to gather a few friends and spend a winter evening at Te Motu.
Line-up
Charlito (Te Motu DJs)
Scarlett (Love Language)
Jerome (Te Motu DJs)
Pãsha
Tickets
$10 pre-sale / $20 on the door (subject to availability)
Saturday 25 July
5pm until late
Round up your crew and we'll see you there.
Ramen Records & Red wine
Sunday 24 May | The Shed at Te Motu
What started as a ramen night has taken on a bit of a life of its own.
What started as a ramen night has taken on a bit of a life of its own.
Dinner bookings for the evening are now largely full, but we’ve opened up a free GA booking option for those wanting to join us for drinks, music, snacks, and the atmosphere through the night.
Rowan and the kitchen will be running a special ramen menu for dinner guests, available à la carte or as a $75 set menu.
Alongside it, things drift into a slightly impromptu Cellar Door Nights session. Te Motu DJs Charlito on vinyl, happy hour Asahi, special cellar pours, Japanese-inspired snacks, and the bonfire running in the courtyard.
Dinner reservations are limited. GA entry is free, but bookings are still essential.
Dinner: A Green Feast
As autumn settles in and the last of the season’s crops are gathered, we’re setting the table for a six-course garden-to-table tasting experience at The Shed.
A vegetarian menu celebrating produce from our garden and beyond, shaped by the season and the vineyard.
Saturday 2 May — Dinner
Six-course menu $95 per person
Optional wine pairings available
Limited availability
Please note that unfortunately we may be unable to accommodate all dietary requirements and allergies on this night. Please contact us if you have any questions.
