Devonport This Weekend
13 June, 2025
Devonport This Weekend — 13, 14, 15 June
General Events
Midwinter Dip at Windsor Reserve
Come and join dozens of other brave souls for Devonport’s long-standing annual midwinter swim. The Devonport Druid gets dippers into the mood before their plunge into the sparkling Waitematā Harbour. Free soup for swimmers after emerging from the briny. Dress up in costume. All welcome, free of charge. You can register here. For more information, call Suzanne on 021 412001.
When: Sunday, 11am.
Where: Windsor Reserve.
Auckland Youth Symphonic Band at Devonport Ferry Terminal
The Auckland Youth Symphonic Band will be officially welcomed by a kapa haka group before performing a concert. The band is made up of students from year 7 through to university.
When: Sunday, 1–2pm.
Where: Devonport ferry terminal.
Community Tree-planting on Jim Titchener Pde
Come along for a rewarding afternoon of tree-planting on Jim Titchener Pde, together with Restoring Takarunga Hauraki volunteers, Auckland Council rangers and other members of the community. Bring sturdy, covered boots or shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, a water bottle and spades and gloves (if you have them). No dogs allowed.
When: Sunday, 2–4pm.
Where: Meet at the Navy gate, Navy sports grounds, Ngataringa Bay.
Volcanic Vinyl 2nd Birthday
Volcanic Vinyl 2nd Birthday pop-up record store, with DJs. New and used LPs for sale across most genres including funk, soul, punk, blues, rock, electronica, metal, reggae and hip hop, all in the homely surroundings of Tiny Triumphs. Vinyl sales until 5.30pm, DJs until closing time. 10 per cent off all second-hand vinyl and books.
When: Saturday, 1pm–closing.
Where: Tiny Triumphs, 5 Clarence St.
Climate Cafe at the Devonport Community House
Come along for a cuppa and a conversation to explore meaningful ways to make a positive impact on people, our planet, and all living creatures. Pōhutukawa Room. Kai and drinks provided. No booking required. Gold coin koha appreciated.
When: Sunday, 10.30am.
Where: 32 Clarence St.
Mahjong at the Devonport Community House
Head to the community house 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. No tutor present. Koha on entry.
When: Sunday, 1–3pm.
Where: 32 Clarence St.
Devonport Navy Museum
Visit the Torpedo Bay Navy Museum for a look into New Zealand’s naval history. The Tides of Change exhibition, part of the 2025 Auckland Festival of Photography, is displayed in the museum’s atrium.
When: Saturday and Sunday, 10am–5pm.
Where: 64 King Edward Pde.
Devonport Museum
The museum has many fascinating displays showing local natural, geological and human history, along with memorabilia relating to schools, transport, early settlers and families, and a collection of historical photographs.
When: Saturday and Sunday, 2–4pm.
Where: 33 Vauxhall Rd.
Matariki Devonport
Matariki Festival at Bayswater School
The Matariki Festival is back! Following the mihi whakatau (welcome) at 4pm, students from each of the peninsula schools will perform kapa haka in the school hall. Craft activities, market stalls and delicious kai can also be enjoyed. The celebration finale is the traditional Bayswater bonfire — BYO firewood. All welcome, koha entry. See more information here.
When: Saturday, 4–7pm.
Where: 181 Bayswater Ave.
Ruaruawhetū: Exhibition Opening and Artist Talk at DEPOT Artspace
Ruaruawhetū – Weaving Design Celebrating the Stars features the individual and collectively-produced raranga (weaving) works of 17 artists, inspired by the nine stars of Matariki. During the course of the exhibition, the artists will also share their knowledge through artists’ and curator’s kōrero (talks) and a series of weaving workshops. See more information here.
When: Saturday, 2–4pm.
Where: 28 Clarence St.
Baywater School’s Matariki Designs at the Rose Centre
Each year, Bayswater School students compete to have their design printed on the school’s Matariki Festival merchandise. Six-year-old Valentino Tai-Lui created the winning design for 2025. The illustrations from competition winners and runners-up for 2021–2025 have been reproduced and are showcased in the Rose Centre’s Art Spot for June.
When: Friday, 9am–4pm (and weekdays throughout June).
Where: 4 School Road, Belmont.
Star-making at the Navy Museum
Drop in and make your own Matariki whetū (star). Runs until Friday 27 June.
When: Saturday and Sunday, 10am–5pm.
Where: 64 King Edward Pde.
Music & Entertainment
Potluck comedy and a Love Story Served Up at The Vic
Potluck is a live improvised-comedy soap opera, in which three couples share a potluck dinner and no one knows what scandals will be revealed. A revolving cast of improvisors serve up relationship morsels, and tales of love and loss. See the latest Flagstaff for more information. See here for tickets.
When: Friday, 8pm.
The Vic: A Love Story is a short film charting the fascinating history of the Victoria Theatre, the oldest purpose-built cinema in the Southern Hemisphere. Locally produced, it features some of those who campaigned so hard to bring the theatre back to life. Select weekly screenings are part of the fundraising campaign to raise money for new seats for the cinema.
More information and screening times here.
When: Sunday, 12.25pm and 1.10pm.
Where: The Victoria Theatre (The Vic), 48 Victoria Rd.
Happy Hours at The Patriot
Two happy hours on Friday (4–7pm and 9–11pm), with the Crusaders vs Blues Super Rugby semi-final screening live.
When: Friday.
Where: 14 Victoria Rd
Friday Night Open Mic
Come to Harmony Hall tonight to hear talented local singers and maybe give it a go yourself. Bring a plate and BYO.
When: Friday, 7pm.
Where: 4 Wynyard St.
Lazy Sunday Afternoon Singing
Head along to Harmony Hall for a singing session. Email dellgraham@gmail.com for the weekly programme. BYO wine and cheese.
When: Sunday, 3pm.
Where: 4 Wynyard St.
Gallery Exhibitions
Above/Below at Satellite2
Asher Milgate’s unique photographic works explore memory, history and identity. Above/Below, which is part of the 2025 Auckland Festival of Photography, encapsulates not what is immediately visible, but what is felt, inherited and often unseen, and reflects his explorations and experiences while living in Devonport. See the latest Flagstaff for more information.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am–2pm.
Where: 61A Victoria Rd.
Suture Collective: Liminal at DEPOT 3 Vic Road
Artists Holly Clarke, Vanessa Narbey and Bridget Pahl bring a female perspective in their exhibition Liminal, reflecting on how visual space, nature and the tactility of paint come together to convey meaning. Their works highlight the interconnectedness of nature and self, be it through observance, intuition or other sensory elements. See here for more information.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am–4pm.
Where: 3 Victoria Rd.
Connor Ward: Pulse of Place at DEPOT Lounge
Pulse of Place/Tūrangawaewae comprises six photographic works by Connor Ward, who typically captures images from afar, demanding pause and study of the environment. In contrast, there are intimate yet fleeting glances of domestic objects and man-made structures. This exhibition is part of the 2025 Auckland Festival of Photography. See here for more information.
When: Friday and Saturday, 10am–4pm.
Where: 28 Clarence St.
Sport
North Shore Rugby Club
Last weekend, the premier men experienced their first loss of the season, going down 20-22 in the dying minutes of the local-derby match against old-foe Takapuna. Shore remains top of the table, two points ahead of Takapuna, with a game in hand.
This weekend, it’s the turn of the under-21s to host Takapuna, kicking off at 1pm. Meanwhile, both the premier men and reserves are away against Mahurangi, with the under-85kg side also on the road, at Silverdale.
The premier women finished sixth-equal in the table in regular competition. This week, they take on Patumahoe, away from home, in the round-robin competition amongst the four lowest-placed teams.
When: Saturday, 1pm.
Where: Vauxhall Sportsfields, 28 Vauxhall Rd.
North Shore United AFC
No league footy this weekend for Shore. Last Saturday, they enjoyed a 3-1 away win against Ellerslie, who they leapfrogged to now occupy joint-fifth on the table.
Friendly Fridays at Stanley Bay Petanque Club
An opportunity for club members and guests to play petanque and enjoy a social catch-up with friends and the local community. All welcome.
When: Friday, play 3–5pm, bar opens from 5.00pm.
Where: Stanley Bay Petanque Club, 20 Stanley Pt Rd.
Open Homes
Barfoot & Thompson
1/12A Church St, Saturday and Sunday, 11–11.30am.
3/5 Esmonde Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11–11.45am.
59A Church St, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
4A Coronation St, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
10 Seabreeze Rd, Sunday, 10.30–11.30am.
2/59 Norwood Rd, Sunday, 2–2.30pm.
Bayleys
15 Saint Leonards Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
5/17 Church St, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
50 Ngataringa Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1.30–2pm.
18 Hamana St, Sunday, 11–11.30am.
41 Calliope Rd, Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
53A Stanley Point Rd, Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
10A First Ave, Sunday, 1.45–2.15pm.
Harcourts Cooper & Co
54 & 54A Wairoa Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
4A Morrison Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 2–2.30pm.
20 Lake Rd, Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
1/3 Opua St, Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
15 Albert Rd, Sunday, 2–2.30pm.
Book Ahead for Next Weekend
Hangī Hākari at the Community House
A sit-down feast, waiata and live music. Bookings essential. See here for more information.
When: Sunday 22 June, 6–8pm.
Where: 32 Clarence Street.
Tell us about your weekend event: email details to
whatson@devonportflagstaff.co.nz no later than Thursday morning.