19 July, 2024

Devonport This Weekend – 19, 20, 21 July.

Sport

Rugby: North Shore Rugby Club home final  

A big crowd is expected when table-topping Shore meets old foes Takapuna in a rematch of last year’s final at home this Saturday. A win would give Shore their second North Harbour title in a row and ninth in their history.  

When: Saturday, 2.45pm.

Where: Vauxhall sports fields, 28 Vauxhall Rd. 

 

General Events   

Torpedo Bay Navy Museum’s new exhibition  

Visit the Navy Museum at Torpedo Bay to see its latest exhibition, Over Seas – Mā te Moana, a collection of objects brought home by RNZN sailors during overseas deployments all around the world. Check out the Cambodian Uniform Patch (pictured below) collected by Chief Petty Officer Keith Marsh when he was deployed on peacekeeping operations as part of UNTAC (United Nations Transitional Authority Cambodia). From 1991 to 2005 New Zealand provided over 100 personnel to the effort. New Zealand Defence Force experts, including the first New Zealand women to join a UN peacekeeping mission, helped create the Mine Clearance Training Unit who worked on clearing landmines and other unexploded munitions in Cambodia.

When: Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm.

Where: 64 King Edward Pde.

 

 

Volcanic Vinyl 

Add some records to your collection at the Volcanic Vinyl sale at Tiny Triumphs this Saturday. A selection of new and second-hand vinyl from a range of genres including punk, funk, jazz, soul, hip hop, rock, metal and electronica, with lots of local music available. 

When: Saturday, 2-5.30pm. 

Where: 5 Clarence St. 

 

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: 2-4pm, Saturday and Sunday.

Where: 33 Vauxhall Rd.

 

Benjamin the Cat statue

Head down to Devonport Library to see how the sculpture of the late library cat has been dressed up for winter. For a look at a selection of the cat’s colourful outfits see the latest Devonport Flagstaff. 

When: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 9:30am-5pm.

Where: 2 Victoria Rd. 

 

Music & Entertainment  

The Patriot 

Musical duo Curtis and Hayward play at The Patriot tonight. 

When: Friday, 6-9pm. 

Where: 14 Victoria Rd. 

 

Friday Night Open Mic

Come to the Harmony Hall tonight to hear talented local singers or give it a go yourself. Bring a plate and BYO. 

When: Friday, 7pm. 

Where: 4 Wynyard St.  

     

Sunday Singing 

Come along to the Harmony Hall for a singing session. Email dellgraham@gmail.com for song lists each week. Wine and cheese at 5pm. 

When: Sunday, 3pm. 

Where: 4 Wynyard St.

 

Gallery Exhibitions  

Matariki Exhibition at the Depot Artspace

Mai i te Moana ki te Whenua is a multi-media exhibition, featuring the work of nine artists, that shares stories of Matariki and Puanga, recognising the ways that this time of year is celebrated. 

When: Saturday, 10am-4pm. 

Where: 28 Clarence St.

 

Matariki Exhibition at Satellite2 Gallery

Sunday is the last day of this exhibition featuring the work of nine artists, all exploring Matariki and what it means. A piece by well-known weaver Maureen Lander, Star Rise, Star Eyes, welcomes visitors. Read more from the 28 June Flagstaff here. 

When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am-2pm. 

Where: 61a Victoria Rd. 

Open Homes 

Barfoot & Thompson

19/53 Vauxhall Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am.

10A Bayview Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am.

29 Clarence St, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

16 Hastings Pde, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

22 Abbotsford Rd, Sunday, 1-1.45pm.

1/5 Roberts Ave, Sunday, 2-2.45pm.

 

Bayleys 

3/14A Albert Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am.

2/9 Calliope Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

11 Buchanan St, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.30pm. 

75A Stanley Point Rd, Saturday, 12-12.30pm.

11A Hauraki Rd, Sunday, 11-11.30am.

2 Grahame St, Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

22 Mays St, Sunday, 1-1.30pm.

50 Woodside Ave, Saturday, 2.15-2.45pm.

 

Harcourts Cooper & Co 

5/77 Old Lake Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am.

3/53 Lake Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

3/99 Vauxhall Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.30pm.

56A Wairoa Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.30pm.

17 Anne St, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.30pm.

22 Empire Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 2-2.30pm.

92A Victoria Rd, Saturday, 12-12.30pm.

49 Ngataringa Rd, Saturday, 2-2.30pm.

26B Harley Rd, Sunday, 11-11.30am.

23 Ascot Ave, Sunday, 11.15-11.45am.

3/3 Opua St, Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

36 Calliope Rd, Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

30 St Leonards Rd, Sunday, 1-1.30pm.

2/193 Lake Rd, Sunday, 2-2.30pm.

6 Takarunga Rd, Sunday, 2-2.30pm.

1/263 Lake Rd, Sunday, 3-3.30pm.

Tell us about your weekend event: email details to whatson@devonportflagstaff.co.nz no later than Thursday morning.