EVENTS AT TE MOTU.
The Classics, Ep05: The Odyssey
Sunday 25 October 2026
Labour Weekend dinner at The Shed, Te Motu Vineyard
This Labour Weekend, The Classics sets out on The Odyssey, a culinary journey through the flavours of the Mediterranean.
Rowan’s menu will centre on beautiful New Zealand lamb, accompanied by the best of spring and produce freshly picked from our market garden. Guests can complete the journey with optional beverage matches, including special wines drawn from deep within the Te Motu cellar.
Join us for a long Sunday dinner in the Onetangi Valley, held in celebration of Waiheke Wine Month.
Dinner from 6pm
$110 per guest
$99 for Te Motu Wine Club members
Optional beverage matches available
Limited availability. Reservations are essential.
As this is a special set menu, some dietary requirements may be difficult to accommodate. Please let us know of any dietary requirements when booking.
Founder’s Tastings
Join Te Motu founder Paul Dunleavy for two intimate seated tastings exploring mature vintages, rare cellar bottles and the stories behind one of Waiheke Island’s founding vineyards.
Limited to just 10 guests per session, these personal tastings move beyond the usual cellar door experience, drawing on nearly four decades of winegrowing in the Onetangi Valley. Each session offers a different journey through the Te Motu cellar.
Part of Waiheke Wine Month, a month-long celebration of the island’s wine, food, people and place.
$145 per guest
Preferred pricing available for Te Motu Wine Club members.
Founder’s Vertical: Te Motu Through the Decades
Saturday 10 October, 12:30pm
A focused tasting placing mature Te Motu vintages alongside more recent releases, exploring how the vineyard, the seasons and the wines have evolved over time.
Explore the tasting and reserve your seat
Founder’s Cellar Tasting
Saturday 24 October, 12:00pm
A relaxed journey through current releases, museum vintages and rare bottles selected from the Te Motu cellar, shaped by what is drinking beautifully and the stories Paul wants to share on the day.
Past events
The Classics, Ep04: Something Fishy
Our Head Chef Rowan grew up fishing from the rocks around Waiheke. When he’s not in the kitchen, you’ll often find him out searching for kingfish or reeling in a kahawai.
For the fourth instalment of The Classics, Rowan brings that lifelong passion for fishing and seafood to the table. Expect a special menu built around the catch, celebrating the flavours of the ocean and Rowan’s connection to the waters surrounding Waiheke.
Saturday 26th September 2026 - Seatings from 6pm
$110 per person
$99 for Te Motu Wine Club members
An optional Te Motu wine pairing will be available.
Please note that this is a set seafood-focused menu and we may not be able to accommodate all dietary requirements. If you have any allergies or dietary needs, particularly seafood or shellfish allergies, please contact us before booking.
Spaces are limited and bookings are essential.
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.
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.
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.
