Devonport This Weekend
11 September, 2026
Devonport This Weekend – 11, 12, 13 September
The Stanley Bay Mud Run returns after a one-year hiatus (Photo: 2024)
New and One-off Events
Stanley Bay Mud Run
The Stanley Bay Mud Run fundraiser returns — bigger, muddier and ready for the whole family to take on! Fun and challenging obstacles for kids of all ages and adults. Includes a slip and slide into a giant mud pit, and a hose-down by the Devonport Fire Service as you cross the finish line. More information and entries here.
When: Sunday. Four start waves, half-hourly, beginning at 10am.
Where: Stanley Bay School, 15 Russell Street.
Made by YOUth Market
A market by youth. Accessories, clothing, snacks and more.
When: Sunday, 11am–2pm.
Where: Devonport Community House, 32 Clarence St.
North Shore Candidates Environmental Q&A
Local-body election candidates respond to questions, with topics including marine protection, kaitiakitanga, ecological restoration, active transport, circular economy, sustainability, and climate action. More information, page 13 of the 11 September Flagstaff.
When: Sunday, 3–5pm.
Where: Wakatere Boating Club, Narrow Neck.
Gallery Exhibitions & Art
Paintress: Panel Talk
A special panel talk held in conjunction with Jessica Pearless’ solo exhibition Paintress (see below). Pearless, artist Kate Woods and Depot curator Heather Galbraith will explore contemporary abstraction, creative practice and the ideas behind the exhibition. Free event. RSVP here.
When: Saturday, 2–3pm.
Where: Depot Artspace, 28 Clarence St.
Paintress: Depot Artspace
Jessica Pearless brings together colour, form and movement in the exhibition Paintress, which comprises 15 garments and around 20 paintings, as well as works by Takapuna Grammar textile students. Read the story in the 14 August Flagstaff.
When: Tuesday to Saturday, 10am–4pm.
Where: Depot Artspace, 28 Clarence St.
Steve Bolton, 120: Depot Lounge
Resident Studio D3 artist Steve Bolton presents 120 new painted works on panels. Memory, imagination and reality converge in paintings that depict what is neither wholly true, nor entirely imagined, snapshots from the subconscious.
When: Tuesday to Saturday, 10am–4pm.
Where: Depot Lounge, 28 Clarence St.
Watch This Space: Satellite2
A collection of works by Takapuna Grammar Year 13 students: the people, places, memories, interests and questions that shape the way they see the world. By bringing private experiences into a public exhibition, each artist asks us to pause, look, and perhaps recognise something of our own lives in theirs. Read the story about four of the artists on page 39 of the 11 September Flagstaff.
When: Wednesdays to Sundays, 10am–2pm.
Where: Satellite2, 61A Victoria Rd.
Linger: Depot 3 Vic Road
Final weekend! Set within rich, dreamlike landscapes, artist Laurette Looker portrays women who are fully in the moment, unhurried and indifferent to a world that rarely stops. Layered instinctively in bold colour they cherish the quiet and invite you to linger.
When: 10am–5pm daily.
Where: Depot 3 Vic Road.
Journeys Past and Present: Flagstaff Gallery
Adele Souster’s Journeys Past and Present brings together a collection of evocative oil paintings inspired by the New Zealand landscape.
When: Daily, until 4pm. Opens 10am Thursday to Saturday, otherwise 11am.
Where: 8 Victoria Rd.
The Rose Centre Art Spot
Les Hoerara creates stunning kōwhaiwhai panels and pointillist artworks. His works are displayed to mark Te Wiki o te Māori (Maori Language Week, 14-20 September).
When: Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm.
Where: 4 School Road, Belmont.
Music & Entertainment
On at The Vic this Weekend
New Releases
Mum, I’m Alien Pregnant (R16). An out-of-this-world New Zealand sci-fi, body-horror comedy!
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets and times here.
Runner (M). A former soldier is thrown into a brutal race against time when a critical medical delivery makes him and his unlikely partner the targets of a ruthless cartel. A high-speed action comedy thriller set in Brisbane.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets and times here.
Practical Magic 2 (M). A must-see cinematic event of fun, magic and mayhem! Follow-up of the 1998 hit, reuniting Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets and times here.
Special Screenings and Events
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (R16). Psychosexual meta horror set in a world of desire, fear and delirium.
When: Friday, 8.10pm. Tickets here.
Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger (M). For one week only. The highly anticipated documentary on legendary British group Oasis, returning to the stage for their 2025 worldwide reunion tour.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets and times here.
The Voice of Hind Rajab (M). Both urgent and profoundly moving, this film transforms a single tragedy into a universal story of compassion. It has won, and been nominated for, numerous major international film awards.
When: Sunday, 3pm. Tickets here.
Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie (G). After their ship gets caught in a mysterious storm, the Paw Patrol pups crash-land on an uncharted tropical island filled with dinosaurs. An adventure of prehistoric pawportions!
When: Saturday and Sunday. Tickets and times here.
Where: The Victoria Theatre (The Vic), 48 Victoria Rd.
Music and Dancing with Tainui Tuesdays
Live music from the Tainui Tuesdays band. Entry: $20 cash, free for club members but koha appreciated. Drinks and snacks available at the bar. For enquiries and bookings, contact Kirsty McPherson: kirmac@xtra.co.nz or 027 207 0449.
When: Sunday, 5–7pm.
Where: Devonport Yacht Club, 25 King Edward Pde.
Friday Night Live at Harmony Hall
Open-mic night at Harmony Hall: hear talented local singers and maybe give it a go yourself. Bring a plate and BYO. Email johndavynz@gmail.com for more information. When: Fridays, 7pm.
Where: 4 Wynyard St.
Lazy Sunday Afternoon Singing
Head along to Harmony Hall for a singing session. BYO wine and cheese. Email johndavynz@gmail.com for more information.
When: Sundays, 3–5pm.
Where: 4 Wynyard St.
Sport & Recreation
North Shore United Football Club
No home action in the community football leagues this weekend. The First Team Women have an away fixture against Western Springs. North Shore shares a tight three-way lead at the top of the Division 1 table, but has a game in hand.
Defence Force Rugby Tournament
Army, Navy and Air Force go head-to-head in the third of three days of midweek competition.
When: Friday, 10am (women) and 2pm (men) kick-offs.
Where: North Shore Rugby Club fields, Vauxhall Rd.
Ongoing Regular Activities & Events
Devonport Museum
The museum has many fascinating displays and historical photos, showing local natural, geological and human history, along with memorabilia relating to schools, transport, early settlers and families. Read the story about artefacts from the museum, in the 11 September Flagstaff.
When: Saturdays and Sundays, 2–4pm.
Where: 33 Vauxhall Rd.
Devonport Navy Museum
Visit the Torpedo Bay Navy Museum for a look into New Zealand’s naval history. Its latest exhibition, What a Life, features photo albums of New Zealand sailors’ memories, over the period 1900–1972, through snapshots of time spent at sea and ashore, through war and peace, at home and abroad.
When: Daily, 10am–5pm.
Where: 64 King Edward Pde.
Friday and Saturday Afternoon Social Pétanque
Newcomers and beginners are always welcome. Boules are available for play. A fun opportunity to play pétanque and enjoy a social catch-up with friends and the local community afterwards in the clubrooms. More information here.
When: Fridays and Saturdays, 3–5pm.
Where: Stanley Bay Petanque Club, 20 Stanley Point Rd.
Toy Library at Devonport Community House
Hundreds of quality toys to try out or borrow, for kids aged up to six years old.
When: Saturdays, 9–11am.
Where: 32 Clarence St.
Bicycle Maintenance Workshop
A weekly community workshop, offering help with bike maintenance. Whether your bike needs a puncture repaired, brakes adjusted, gears tuned, or you’d simply like to learn some basic maintenance, come along. Read the story about the Claystore in the 14 August Flagstaff.
When: Saturdays, 9am–12pm.
Where: The Claystore, 27 Lake Rd.
Thread Room: Adults Sewing Classes
A mixed-level class, with spaces for beginners as well as those with more experience. Book a place here.
When: Saturdays, 10am–12pm.
Where: Devonport Community House, 32 Clarence St.
Volcanic Vinyl Pop-Up Record Store
New and used LPs for sale across most genres including funk, soul, punk, blues, rock, electronica, metal, reggae and hip hop, all in the convivial surroundings of Tiny Triumphs.
When: Saturdays, 2–5.30pm.
Where: Tiny Triumphs, 5 Clarence St.
Weekend Nature Nursery
Join Restoring Takarunga Hauraki for a regular session at the community native plant nursery. All levels of experience are welcome. More information and RSVP here.
When: Sundays, 10am–12pm.
Where: Ngataringa Community Nursery, 27A Lake Rd.
Weekly Kōrero and Kemu at Devonport Library
Practise beginner-level Māori language in a fun and relaxing environment. Or learn more te reo through playing card and board games. Free of charge. Suitable for all ages.
When: Sundays, 11am–12pm.
Where: 2 Victoria Rd.
Mahjong at Devonport Community House
Want to play some casual games of mahjong? Email maddy@devonportcomhouse.co.nz to join the WhatsApp group chat to ensure you have a seat at the table. $2 per session.
When: Sundays, 1–3pm.
Where: 32 Clarence St.
Open Homes
Barfoot & Thompson
6/7 Owens Rd, Saturday, 11–11.30am.
1 Wesley St, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
12 Sinclair St, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
22 Summer St, Saturday, 12.30–1pm.
2/7 Owens Road, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
7A Abbotsford Tce, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
40B Norwood Rd, Saturday, 2–2.30pm.
24A Norwood Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 2–2.30pm.
3/1 Rata Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 2–2.45pm.
2/56 Beresford St, Sunday, 2–2.30pm.
Bayleys
8 Ariho Tce, Saturday and Sunday, 11–11.30am.
112 Calliope Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11.30am–12pm.
20 Birkley Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
43B Stanley Point Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
38 Aramoana Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
16 Jubilee Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 2–2.30pm.
5 Matai Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 3–3.30pm.
12A Albert Rd, Sunday, 11–11.30am.
2/51 Merani St, Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
49A Glen Rd, Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
Harcourts Cooper & Co
3 Corrella Rd, Saturday, 11–11.30am.
42A Old Lake Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
2/118 Bayswater Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 12.15–12.45pm.
58 Church St, Saturday and Sunday, 1.15–1.45pm.
1/171 Bayswater Ave, Sunday, 11–11.30am.
28 Fraser Rd, Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
Coming Up Next Weekend
Seagulls Lunch: North Shore Rugby Club
This is North Shore Rugby’s major annual fundraiser and always a fantastic afternoon. This year’s special guest is legendary jockey Jimmy Cassidy, one of New Zealand’s greatest sporting personalities. More information here.
When: Friday 18 September, 12pm.
Where: Clubrooms, Vauxhall Rd/Cambridge Tce.
Kōrero Mai ki NCN
Practise conversational te reo Māori over tasks at the community native plant nursery. Led by Zane Catterall. Haere mai – all levels of learning welcome. RSVP not required.
When: Friday 18 September, 12.30–2.30pm.
Where: Ngataringa Community Nursery (NCN), 27A Lake Rd.
No Safe Distance: A Ukrainian Evening
The first part of this cultural event, bringing contemporary Ukrainian stories to New Zealand audiences, is a staged reading of Blood Calls, a new English-language play by Ukrainian playwright Mariia Starozhytska. Complemented by the screening of a new short film, Soldier (English voiceover). Read the story in the 28 August Flagstaff.
When: Friday 18 September, 7.30pm. Tickets here.
Where: The Victoria Theatre (The Vic), 48 Victoria Rd.
Jam For Sam Fundraiser
Enjoy an afternoon of great music, with performances from six local acts, plus auctions between each set. A fundraiser for Sam Collins, Labour candidate for the North Shore. Tickets and more information here.
When: Saturday 19 September, 4–7pm.
Where: Harmony Hall, 4 Wynyard St.
The Mega Awesome Bayswater Whānau Fundraising Quiz
A fantastic evening of laughs, friendly competition, prizes and community to raise funds to help Bayswater School pay for its new junior playground. All over-18s welcome. Bring your own team, or come along on your own or with a mate and you can join forces with other players. More information and tickets here.
When: Saturday 19 September, 6–10pm. (Quiz starts at 7pm.)
Where: Bayswater School, 181 Bayswater Ave.
TGS 1st XV Rugby Tour Band Night
Takapuna Grammar (TGS) Rugby hosts Band Night, a fundraiser for its April 2027 tour to Australia. Featuring the Dukes of Hammersmith, opening with TGS Head Boy Nathan Fry. Bar Open. Food options available. Raffles and auctions on the night. Tickets here.
When: Saturday 19 September, 7.30–11.30pm.
Where: North Shore Rugby Clubrooms, Vauxhall Rd/Cambridge Tce.
Secondhand Sunday
Secondhand Sunday is a chance to declutter and make your pre-loved items someone else’s treasure. It’s like a garage sale… but free! Put your unwanted items on your driveway and let neighbours browse and take what they like. Registrations and poster downloads are now open for those wishing to put out their items. More information here.
When: Sunday 20 September, 9am–2pm.
Where: Participating households across the Devonport peninsula.
Women’s Empowerment Day
Come and celebrate with incredible wāhine for a free full day of empowerment activities. Ending with an optional ice bath and communal feast. Bring a swimsuit, towel and a plate to share. Includes bodyweight training, boxing, self-defence and yoga. For more information, contact kauangracie.base@gmail.com.
When: Sunday 20 September, from 10am.
Where: Devonport Community House, 32 Clarence St.
Eden – the Inside Story
This special screening marks the 25th anniversary of the Eden Project environmental attraction in Cornwall, England. Auckland Filmmaker Robin Kewell, who shot 3500 hours of footage over seven years in making the film, will take part in a Q&A. Read the story on page 38 of the 11 September Flagstaff.
When: Sunday 20 September, 1pm. Tickets here.
Where: The Victoria Theatre (The Vic), 48 Victoria Rd.
Waiata Hour
Enjoy a range of favourite waiata and learn a new one for Māori Language Week. Led by Matua Tameana on the guitar. All lyrics, plus translations will be on a screen. Followed by afternoon tea.
When: Sunday 20 September, 2–3pm.
Where: Devonport Library, 2 Victoria Rd.
Tell us about your weekend event: email details to
whatson@devonportflagstaff.co.nz
no later than Thursday morning.