Devonport This Weekend
27 February, 2026
Devonport This Weekend — 27, 28 February and 1 March
Narrow Neck beach… the setting for Wakatere Boating Club centenary celebrations
General Events
Wakatere Boating Club Celebrates 100 years
Heritage Day Race 2026 revisits days gone by – and provides a spectacle to be enjoyed from the water or on shore. Club commodore Greg Salthouse (grandson of founding member John ‘Jack’ Brooke) will be firing the starting cannon from under the WBC Memorial Starting Tower. Two races will be sailed, with the opener featuring a sail‑past for photographers. The races are open to all club classes, with a warm welcome extended to guest Frostbite sailors. Heritage attire is optional.
More about the club and its history can be found in the 13 February (pages 34–37) and 27 February (pages 24 and 25) editions of the Flagstaff. Information about all this weekend’s other centenary events are on the club website.
When: Heritage Day Race, Saturday 28 February. Briefing at 12.30pm, race start at 1.30pm.
Where: Narrow Neck Beach.
Toy Library at Devonport Community House
Hundreds of quality toys to try out or borrow, for kids aged up to six years old.
When: Saturdays, 9–11am.
Where: 32 Clarence St.
The Thread Room at Devonport Community House
A sewing class for adults with different experience levels. More information and bookings here.
When: Saturdays, 10am–12pm.
Where: 32 Clarence St.
Page to Future at Devonport Library
An intergenerational reading programme where senior volunteers read stories and listen to children and adult English learners reading. Relaxed and informal conversations building confidence around reading and language. Drop in and choose a book to be enjoyed together.
When: Saturdays, 10.30–11.30am.
Where: 2 Victoria Rd, corner of Windsor Reserve.
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: Saturdays, 2–5.30pm.
Where: Tiny Triumphs, 5 Clarence St.
Weekly Kōrero and Kemu at Devonport Library
Practise beginner-level Māori language in a fun and relaxing environment. Or learn more te reo through playing card and board games. Drinks and games provided. Free of charge. Haere mai | all welcome.
When: Sundays, 11am–12pm.
Where: 2 Victoria Rd, corner of Windsor Reserve.
Mahjong at Devonport Community House
Want 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. $2 per session.
When: Sundays, 1–3pm.
Where: 32 Clarence St.
Devonport Navy Museum
Visit the Torpedo Bay Navy Museum for a look into New Zealand’s naval history. View albums from the museum’s extensive photographic collections from World War I onwards, as part of the What a Life exhibition on display in the Foyer Gallery.
When: Daily, 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. See our column about an object from the museum in the 13 February Flagstaff.
When: Saturday and Sunday, 2–4pm.
Where: 33 Vauxhall Rd.
Music & Entertainment
On at The Vic This Weekend
Celebrate Children’s Day
Come along to The Vic to enjoy some quality shared time with your children watching Goat (PG) or Holy Days (PG) for Children’s Day New Zealand.
When: Sunday
New films
Holy Days: a heartwarming 1970s dramedy, packed with quirky characters. When young Brian discovers plans to close a convent of eccentric nuns, he sets off on a wild road trip across New Zealand to save them.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets and times here.
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert. A new musical documentary cinematic experience from visionary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann. Includes unseen footage from Presely’s residency at The International Hotel in Las Vegas.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets and times here.
How to Make a Killing: Becket Redfellow sets out to reclaim the family fortune his mother was denied. To pull off his ambitious scheme, he must kill seven relatives who stand in his way, all the while navigating love, deception and betrayals.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets and times here.
The Testament of Ann Lee: A historical musical drama based on Ann Lee, the founding leader of the Shaker Movement, who is proclaimed as the female Christ by her followers. Based on real events, the film depicts Lee’s establishment of a utopian society and the Shakers’ worship through song and dance.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets and times here.
The Vic: A Love Story
A short film that charts the fascinating history of the Victoria Theatre — the oldest purpose-built cinema in the Southern Hemisphere. Select film screenings are part of the fundraising campaign to raise money for new seats for the cinema.
When: Friday and Sunday. Tickets and times here.
Where: The Victoria Theatre (The Vic), 48 Victoria Rd.
The Very Same Munchausen, a play in Russian at the Rose Centre
This production from Plus-Minus is set in the 18th century, but with themes still relevant today, it explores individuality, rebellion and the courage to be yourself. Performed in Russian with English subtitles. Tickets and more information here.
When: Friday and Saturday, 7–9.30pm; Sunday, 5.30–8pm.
Where: 4 School Road, Belmont.
Live Music at The Patriot
Rock the house with three young bands: Wicked Sickness, Mistress and Chopstix.
When: Saturday, from 8pm.
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: Fridays, 7pm.
Where: 4 Wynyard St.
Lazy Sunday Afternoon Singing
Head along to Harmony Hall for a singing session. Email johndavynz@gmail.com for the weekly programme. BYO wine and cheese.
When: Sundays, 4pm.
Where: 4 Wynyard St.
Musical Memorial for Nigel Champion at Harmony Hall
Bring your voices, your instruments and any speeches you’d like to make to celebrate and remember Nigel. All welcome.
When: Sunday, 7pm.
Where: 4 Wynyard St.
Gallery Exhibitions & Art
Peter Knowles: In Plein Sight
At age 73, Devonport’s Peter Knowles picked up his paintbrushes again for the first time in four decades, and set about depicting the people he knew and the place he loves. His first exhibition comprises more than 30 works.
Read the story in the 27 February Flagstaff.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10.30am–4pm.
Where: 83–85 Victoria Rd (former Bayleys office).
Hā at Depot 3 Vic Road
Audrey Goggin and Anouska Wallis-Lewis present hā, a collection of ceramic works and cyanotype prints that explore the life present within their materials.
When: When: Daily, 10am–5pm.
Where: 3 Victoria Rd.
Whare Ngaro at Depot Artspace
Final weekend! Ashleigh Zimmerman’s photographic exhibition Whare Ngaro addresses the kaupapa of infertility through a wahine Māori lens, provoking dialogue about wāhine and their intimate relationship with whakapapa.
When: Friday and Saturday, 10am–4pm.
Where: 28 Clarence St.
Exhibitions at Satellite2
Counter Culture pop-up began as a tribute to recently deceased a tribute to Sir Tim Shadbolt. The exhibits have since expanded, and fostered some interesting connections.
Lonely Arts Re-Loved is a community-focused exhibition, with buyers enjoying a diversity of artworks, the chance of finding a treasure, and hearing stories about the provenance of pieces.
The Private Members Bathing Club is a collection of works by artist Paul Herbert, celebrating the male form. Focused on gay male bathing, the show is timed to align with this month’s Auckland Pride Festival.
Read the stories in the 13 February Flagstaff.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am–2pm.
Where: 61A Victoria Rd.
Rufus at the Rose Centre Art Spot
Each month, the Rose Centre Art Spot highlights the work of a different local artist. Ruth Greenaway is an intuitive artist whose work explores soul messaging through colour, mark-making and dream-inspired portraiture. This debut exhibition marks her return to art after many years, reconnecting with lifelong creative practice that also includes writing, storytelling and history.
When: Friday, 9am–4pm.
Where: 4 School Road, Belmont.
Sport & Recreation
North Shore Cricket Club
Both premier sides have away fixtures this Saturday. The men take on Kumeu at Huapai Domain, on day one of their sixth-round match. They currently lead the second-tier Tom Hellaby two-day competition. The women face Cornwall Cricket Club at Lloyd Elsmore Park.
In day-one home action this weekend, the premier reserves play Ellerlie and the premier 3 side are up against Kumeu.
When: Saturday, from 11am.
Where: Devonport Domain.
Open Homes
Barfoot & Thompson
38A Albert Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11–11.30am.
3/132 Victoria Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11–11.30am.
65 Aramoana Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
2/11 Wicklow Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
6 Morrison Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 12.30–1pm.
90A Ngataringa Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
39 Ngataringa Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
79 Ngataringa Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
11 Albert Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 2–2.30pm.
37A Ewen Alison Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 2–2.30pm.
3 Russell St, Saturday and Sunday, 3–3.30pm.
22 Stanley Point Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 3–3.30pm.
6 Tui St, Saturday and Sunday, 3–3.30pm.
46 Tainui Rd, Sunday, 11.30am–12.15pm.
38 Jubilee Ave, Sunday, 1–1.45pm.
3/140 Calliope Rd, Sunday, 1–2pm.
Bayleys
59 Seacliffe Ave, Saturday, 11–11.30am.
36 Oxford Tce, Saturday and Sunday, 11–11.30am.
46B Clifton Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11–11.30am.
3/16 Queens Pde, Saturday, 12–12.30pm.
1 Kapai Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
11 Cheltenham Rd, Saturday, 12.15–12.45pm.
3 Marine Tce, Saturday and Sunday, 12.15–12.45pm.
5B King Edward Pde, Saturday, 1–1.30pm.
23A Achilles Cres, Saturday, 1–1.30pm.
15 Duders Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
69 Stanley Point Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
21 St Aubyn St, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
11 King Edward Pde, Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
15 Jubilee Ave, Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
2/9 Calliope Rd, Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
58A Aramoana Ave, Sunday, 2–2.30pm.
23 Seacliffe Ave, Sunday, 2–2.30pm.
Harcourts Cooper & Co
7/16 Williamson Ave, Saturday, 11–11.30am.
6/103 Vauxhall Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11–11.30am.
3/64 Victoria Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
6/93 Vauxhall Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
3 Corrella Rd (eight properties), Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
41 Calliope Rd, Sunday, 11–11.30am.
1/106 Stanley Point Rd, Sunday, 11–11.30am.
4/83 Lake Rd, Sunday, 11–11.30am.
24 Grove Rd, Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
2/63A Norwood Rd, Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
Coming Up Next Weekend
Coastal Clean-Up Walk
Join Restoring Takarunga Hauraki and Pupuke Birdsong Project for a coastal clean-up walk from Narrow Neck to Takapuna. Walking along the coast at low tide, pick up rubbish along the way and learn about the local environment. Reserve a space and find out more here.
When: Saturday 7 March, 8–10am.
Where: Meet at Narrow Neck Beach playground.
Exhibition Opening & Performance at Depot Artspace
Joanna Cook and Steve Lovett’s (il)legible inkscription opens with an imprinting as the artists press text onto one another’s bodies. Their exhibition explores language as a palimpsest on bodies, transforming text across mobile, malleable surfaces – merging print and choreography.
When: Saturday 7 March, 2–4pm.
Where: 28 Clarence St.
Tell us about your weekend event: email details to
whatson@devonportflagstaff.co.nz
no later than Thursday morning.