27 September, 2024

Devonport This Weekend – 27, 28, 29 September

Auckland  Heritage Festival   

William C Daldy Heritage Steam Tug Open Days 

Head down to Victoria Wharf to see the fascinating history of the tug which will be displayed on board. Members of the tug society will show visitors around the ship, including the impressive engine room. If weather allows, there may be live steam days. 

When: Saturday and Sunday, 10am-4pm. 

Where: 1 Queens Parade. 

 

Maungauika / North Head Tours 

A walk and talk over Maungauika/North Head’s historic Victorian coastal defences installed during the Russian war scares in the 1880s. Tour the gun positions and the tunnels. Hear the many stories and secrets that have swirled around for years, from hidden flying boats in secret, sealed tunnels to the belief that an old dump with potentially dangerous ammunition remains undiscovered. Tours approximately two hours, covered footwear recommended for unsealed paths and steps. Not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. Bookings 09 445 5186 or info@navymuseum.co.nz. 

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

Where: Tours start at the Navy Museum, 64 King Edward Pde. 

 

Auckland’s Founding 1840: A Neglected Story 

Author Tessa Duder shares her latest research on the earliest days of Auckland in 1840, the background to two of her much-enjoyed books: Sarah Mathew, Explorer, Journalist and Auckland’s “First Lady” and The Sparrow. Come and learn about the ceremony on 18th September 1840 that founded Auckland as the new capital of New Zealand. 

When: Sunday, 2-3.30pm.

Where: Devonport Library, 2 Victoria Rd. 

 

General Events

Potluck and Movie Night 

The Devonport Community House is having an evening to connect, replenish and rejuvenate, to support hinengaro (mental wellbeing). Show off your skills in the kitchen and whip up a meal to contribute to the potluck dinner. 

When: 6pm doors open, 6.30pm shared meal time, 7pm movie. 

Where: 32 Clarence St.  

 

Climate Anxiety: Apprehension to Action 

Coping with uncertainty, anger, fear and grief in a time of climate disaster? Come to a talk on climate anxiety, how to think about it, and how to turn it into action. The talk is for those suffering climate anxiety, those who know someone who is, and for those working for the environment who might be relating to people who could be dealing with, or prone to, climate anxiety.

When: Saturday, 2pm. 

Where: Devonport Community House, 32 Clarence St.   

 

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 funk, soul, punk, blues, rock, electronica, metal, reggae and hip-hop. A big second-hand drop is available this Saturday. 

When: Saturday, 2-5.30pm. 

Where: 5 Clarence St.   

 

Community Planting at the Pump Track 

Help fill a few gaps and stabilise the Woodall Park pump track jumps at this Sunday’s community tree planting. Bring along spades and other gardening gear such as rakes, weed-eaters and clippers to trim the weeds and groom the track. Some vouchers for a free coffee at Narrow Neck Beach Cafe will be provided after the planting.

When: Sunday, 9am-noon.

Where: Woodall Park, Narrow Neck. 

 

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 Royal New Zealand Navy sailors during overseas deployments all around the world. 

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.

 

Music & Entertainment     

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.  

 

The Patriot 

The Victoria Rd pub is celebrating its 20th birthday this weekend with the laid-back Matt Parkinson performing tonight from 6pm, bands Easy Brothers and Wicked Sickness from 9pm on Saturday and Ellie Redmond from 2pm on Sunday. 

When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 

Where: 14 Victoria Rd. 

 

Bunker Hill Unplugged 

Climb Takarunga to enjoy great artists Albi & The Wolves, Brendan Zwann Band, Domingo Candelario and The RVMS at the bunker. Tickets $10 cash. 

When: Sunday, 8-10pm. 

Where: The Bunker, near the top of Mt Victoria/Takarunga

  

Sunday Singing 

Come 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  

Sponge City at the Depot Artspace

Flooding at the Depot has added an extra element to this exhibition that highlights ways to reduce the adverse effects of climate change. Footage of water gushing down the gallery wall has been incorporated into the show by 10 exhibiting artists. Saturday is the last day to see it. 

When: Friday and Saturday, 10am-2pm. 

Where: 28 Clarence St.

 

The Inbetween Place at Satellite2 Gallery 

This exhibition features 48 colourful little felt and fabric fairy houses with varying designs made by students in two Year 11 Takapuna Grammar School textile classes.

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

Where: 61a Victoria Rd. 

 

Open Homes 

Barfoot & Thompson 

1B Napier Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am.

12 St Leonards Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.45pm.

114 Calliope Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.30pm.

85 Albert Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 2-2.30pm.

1/8 Cambria Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 2-2.30pm.

68 Calliope Rd, Sunday, 11-11.30am.

5/16 Rutland Rd, Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

47 Roslyn Tce, Saturday, 12-12.30pm.

 

Bayleys 

10 Cassino St, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am.

26A Niccol Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 11.30-12pm.

12 McDowell Cres, Saturday and Sunday, 11.30-12pm.

22 Empire Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

1/5 Hanlon Cres, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

80A Eversleigh Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.45pm.

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

2/33a Glen Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1.45 – 2.30pm.

1/136 Calliope Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 2-2.30pm. 

3 Cambria Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 3-3.30pm.

2/9 Calliope Rd, Sunday, 12-12.30pm. 

33 Aramoana Ave, Sunday, 2-2.30pm.

 

Harcourts

4/5 Cambria Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am.  

3/9 Aramoana Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 11.30am-12pm. 

23 Ascot Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.30pm. 

17 Owens Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.30pm. 

1/2 Calliope Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1-2pm. 

3/3 Opua St, Saturday and Sunday, 2-2.30pm. 

49 Ngataringa Rd, Sunday, 12.30-1pm.  

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

 

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