Devonport This Weekend
19 June, 2025
Devonport This Weekend — 20, 21, 22 June
Matariki Devonport
Haka and Hāngī at the Community House
The fun kicks off at 4pm, with local kura (school) students giving a kapa haka performance. All are welcome. This is followed at 6pm by a sit-down hāngī, waiata and live music — bookings essential. See here for more information.
When: Sunday 22 June, 4–8pm.
Where: 32 Clarence Street.
Matariki at The Vic: Te Hau Kapua Kapa Haka
Nau mai haere mai ki The Vic Devonport to celebrate Matariki for 2025. Watch a kapa haka rōpū performance, then learn waiata and a haka with the local Te Hau Kapua Kapa Haka group. Koha entry.
When: Friday, 2–3pm.
Where: The Victoria Theatre (The Vic), 48 Victoria Rd.
Pūanga-Matariki Twilight Market at Lake House Arts Centre
This popular annual family event brings together art, music, culture and kai. Explore the historic house filled with artworks, enjoy kai and food stalls in the gardens, watch Māori creative practice in action at the carving studio and experience the spirit of Matariki with waiata and more. See here for more information.
When: Friday, 4pm–9pm.
Where: 37 Fred Thomas Drive, Takapuna.
Ruaruawhetū Weaving Exhibition 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 share their knowledge through artists’ and curator’s kōrero (talks) and a series of weaving workshops. See story in the latest Flagstaff and more information here.
When: Friday and Saturday, 10am–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: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am–5pm.
Where: 64 King Edward Pde.
Sport
North Shore Rugby Club
The under-21s had a strong showing in the local derby at Vauxhall Rd last weekend, taking out Takapuna 52-8. They now top the table and get to take a week off. Also enjoying wins were the premier men, and the reserves, who each had 29-15 away victories against Mahurangi.
This weekend, it’s a Matariki Friday double bill against East Coast Bays for the premier men’s sides at Vauxhall Rd, kicking off at 1pm (reserves) and 2.45pm (premiers) respectively.
On Saturday, the premier women are at home for their second round-robin match in the top-four and bottom-four shakedown. They play Papatoetoe at 2.45pm. The under-85kg men’s side are away at Massey.
When: Friday, from 1pm and Saturday, 2.45pm
Where: Vauxhall Sportsfields, 28 Vauxhall Rd.
North Shore United AFC
This weekend, the Shore team (currently sixth-equal on the table) travels south, to take on last-placed Ngaruawahia.
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.
Gallery Exhibitions
Framing Devonport at Satellite2: Opening and Artists’ Talk
Framing Devonport explores Devonport’s heritage buildings, showing old homes in a new light. The works have been produced by Paola King-Borrero and Paul Chapman, whose artistic collaboration on this project came about through Covid lockdown walks in the neighbourhood.
See the latest Flagstaff for more information.
When: Saturday, 12–3pm.
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.
Music & Entertainment
Promo and Free Screenings at The Vic
Karate Kid: Legends. Daniel arrives in Beijing, where Mr. Han has been seeking him out. Han has a new protege, Li Fong. The two mentors must collaborate to instruct Li Fong, but will their approaches be compatible? See here for tickets and more information.
When: Saturday, 6.05pm.
The Doctor’s Wife: After retiring from a distinguished career as a cardiac surgeon in New Zealand, Dr Alan Kerr led a Kiwi team to Gaza and the West Bank to operate on children with heart disease. His two-week mission led into a 20-year commitment to the people of Palestine, with his wife Hazel Kerr alongside him. Includes Q&A with the Kerrs. Book your free ticket here. Koha for the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund New Zealand.
When: Sunday, 1pm.
Where: The Victoria Theatre (The Vic), 48 Victoria Rd.
Happy Hours and Live Music at The Patriot
Two happy hours on Friday (4–7pm and 9–11pm), with Diego playing live in the beer garden (2–5pm).
When: Friday, from 2pm.
Where: 14 Victoria Rd
Friday Night Live at Harmony Hall
Come along for open-mic night at Harmony Hall, 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 at Harmony Hall
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.
General Events
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: Saturday, 2–5.30pm.
Where: Tiny Triumphs, 5 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: Devonport Community House, 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.
Open Homes
Barfoot & Thompson
3/5 Esmonde Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11–11.45am.
59A Church St, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
2/59 Norwood Rd, Saturday, 2–2.30pm.
1/12A Church St, Saturday and Sunday, 2–2.30pm.
10 Seabreeze Rd, Sunday, 11.30am–12pm.
Bayleys
12 Second Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.45pm.
Apt M6, Devon Park, 45 Stanley Point Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.45pm.
5/17 Church St, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
15 St Leonards Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
50 Ngataringa Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1.30–2pm.
18 Derby Street, Sunday, 1.30–2pm.
6 Moa Street, Saturday and Sunday, 10–10.30am.
9B Kerr Street, Saturday and Sunday, 11–11.30am.
9D Kerr Street, Saturday and Sunday, 11.30am–12pm.
54 & 54A Wairoa Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
4A Morrison Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 2–2.30pm.
1/3 Opua St, Sunday, 11–11.30am.
20 Lake Rd, Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
15 Albert Rd, Sunday, 2–2.30pm.
Book Ahead for Next Weekend
Tangihanga at The Rose Centre
Tangihanga, performed by Kristyl Neho, follows a devoted daughter navigating her father’s death, and family dynamics, as whanau and friends gather at the marae to mourn. Neho embodies 32 characters in this drama-comedy, which explores the intricacies of whanau relationships, identity, cultural traditions and the importance of family and community in times of loss. See the latest Flagstaff for more information and here for tickets.
When: Thursday 26 June, 7pm; and Friday 27 June, 1pm and 7pm.
Where: 4 School Road, Belmont.
Tell us about your weekend event: email details to
whatson@devonportflagstaff.co.nz no later than Thursday morning.