2 August, 2024

Devonport This Weekend – 2, 3, 4 August

General Events   

On The Mat Wrestling at the Rose Centre

Legacy Pro Wrestling pays tribute to the famous On The Mat wrestling show with five thrilling matches, one for the Legacy Aotearoa New Zealand Championship. Tickets from $23.25 and available here. 

When: Saturday, 6.30-9pm. 

Where: The Rose Centre, 4 School Rd. 

 

Fathers Day Market 

Browse the stalls for a gift ahead of Father’s Day next month. 

When: 9am-2pm. 

Where: Devonport Wharf. 

 

Raranga Weaving Workshop 

Create treasures using Māori weaving methods under the guidance of  Kiriana O’Connell. This workshop includes a kōrero around harvesting and tikanga associated with mahi raranga. All materials are provided. Free to all participants with koha accepted upon entry. Register here.

When: Saturday, 11am-1pm. 

Where: The Depot Artspace, 28 Clarence St. 

 

Torpedo Bay Navy Museum 

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. Exhibits include items such as a statue of the Greek goddess Athena (pictured below). The crew of HMNZS Canterbury (F421) acquired it while in Crete in 1991. Their deployment was part of the commemorations for the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Crete. 

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: 2-4pm, Saturday and Sunday.

Where: 33 Vauxhall Rd.

 

Book Launch at Depot Artspace 

Devonport poet Ian Rockel’s sixth collection is launched at the Depot this Saturday, with Sir Ian Mune as the MC. 

When: Sunday, 3-5pm. 

Where: 28 Clarence St. 

 

Home Buyers Seminars with Wendy Hampton

Learn all about (or update yourself) on the process of purchasing a home in New Zealand. Come to this free seminar based on all the insights and wisdom Wendy has gained in her years of experience as a property lawyer. Her First Home Buyers Guide will be available to purchase.

When: Sunday, 11am-12pm. 

Where: Devonport Library, 2 Victoria Rd. 

 

Sport

North Shore Rugby Club Under 21s Final

Shore’s under-21 side take on Massey in a home final. Can they follow in the footsteps of the premier side and claim another title for the club? 

When: Saturday, 1pm. 

Where: Vauxhall Sports Fields, 28 Vauxhall Rd.  

 

Music & Entertainment  

The RVMES at Tiny Triumphs

Rock band the RVMES bring their big sound experimenting with funk, rock and soul to the Clarence St bar this Saturday. 

When: Saturday, 9-11pm. 

Where: 5 Clarence St. 

 

Bookworm (PG) Previews

In New Zealand feature Bookworm, directed by Auckland’s Ant Timpson, 11-year-old Mildred (Nell Fisher) loves to immerse herself in literary adventures. When her mother is hospitalised, her long absent father (Elijah Wood) comes to look after the daughter he’s never met. The ultimate test of family bonding ensues in the New Zealand wilderness.Tickets and times here https://thevic.co.nz/movie/bookworm

When: Saturday and Sunday.

Where: The Vic Theatre, 48 Victoria Rd.   

 

Friday Night Open Mic

Come to the 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.  

     

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.

 

Real Good at Satellite2 Gallery 

Grant Alexander’s mixed-media exhibition features a range of around 25 collage and lettering works with painterly touches. Many are influenced by history, media and current events. 

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

Where: 61a Victoria Rd. 

 

Open Homes 

Barfoot & Thompson 

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

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

22 Abbotsford Tce, Sunday, 1-1.45pm.

 

Bayleys 

3/36 Victoria Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am.  

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

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

1/12 Fraser Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.30pm.  

5/12 Fraser Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.30pm. 

6/12 Fraser Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.30pm.  

7/12 Fraser Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.30pm.  

1 Fraser Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 2-2.30pm. 

 

Harcourts Cooper & Co 

1/126A Vauxhall 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. 

3/99 Vauxhall Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 3-3.30pm.

26B Harley Rd, Sunday, 11-11.30am.  

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

3/53 Lake Rd Sunday, 12-12.30pm.  

2/74 Victoria Rd, Sunday, 12-12.30pm.  

3/3 Opua St, Sunday, 12-12.30pm.  

30 St Leonards Rd Sunday, 1-1.30pm. 

6 Takarunga Rd, Sunday, 2- 2.30pm.  

 

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