28 March, 2025

Devonport This Weekend – 28, 29, 30 March

Sport 

North Shore Rugby Club 

The premiers kick off their season against Kumeu at home, with their sights set on a third consecutive North Harbour title. See the season preview in the latest Flagstaff here. 

When: Saturday, 2.45pm. 

Where: Vauxhall Sportsfields, 28 Vauxhall Rd.

 

North Shore Cricket Club 

The premier side play the second day of their final two-day match of the season tomorrow. After bowling East Coast Bays for 121 in their first innings, Shore scored 110. Bays start the second day on 40 without loss. 

When: Saturday, 11am. 

Where: Devonport Domain, 28 Cambridge Tce. 

 

North Shore United AFC

North Shore play the second match in their Northern Championship season against Cambridge FC at home this weekend, having drawn 3-3 with Ngaruawahia United at Allen Hill last Saturday. 

When: Saturday, 3pm. 

Where: Allen Hill Stadium, 25 Lake Rd. 

  

General Events  

Volcanic Vinyl 

Add some records to your collection at the Volcanic Vinyl sale at Tiny Triumphs. 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. 

When: Saturday, 1-5.30pm. 

Where: 5 Clarence St.   

 

Duncan Gray’s Farewell 

A farewell for long-time Devonport resident Duncan Gray, who died after a long battle with cancer, is being held at the Devonport Yacht Club this Sunday. Read his obituary in the 14 March Flagstaff here.  

When: Sunday, 11am-2pm. 

Where: Devonport Yacht Club, 25 King Edward Pde. 

  

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.  

 

Torpedo Bay Navy Museum 

Visit the Torpedo Bay Navy Museum for a look into New Zealand’s naval history.  

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.

 

Music & Entertainment       

The Patriot 

Musician Diego plays the Victoria Rd pub tonight. 

When: Friday, 6-9pm. 

Where: The Patriot, 14 Victoria Rd. 

 

Out of Order at the Rose Centre

This fast-paced comedy revolves around a government minister whose plan to spend an evening at a hotel with an opposition secretary starts to go disastrously wrong. Tickets and times here.  Read about Company Theatre president and Out of Order sound and lighting technician Stephen Hood in the latest Flagstaff here. 

When: Saturday and Sunday. 

Where: The Rose Centre, 4 School Rd. 

 

FIZZ improv comedy show 

Whose Line is it Anyway meets Kiwi culture, brought to you by the Mischief Company. The audience helps to shape the show, but don’t worry, won’t be dragged up on stage! Limited seats. Tickets here. 

When: Friday, 8pm. 

Where: The Vic Theatre, 48 Victoria Rd. 

 

Dog Man (G) advance screenings 

A faithful police dog and his human police officer are injured together on the job, but with a life-saving surgery they are fused together and Dog Man is born – sworn to protect and serve — and fetch, sit and roll over. An animated film based on the children’s graphic novel series, featuring the voices of Pete Davidson, Isla Fisher and Ricky Gervais. Tickets and Times here. 

When: Saturday and Sunday. 

Where: The Vic, 48 Victoria Rd. 

 

Tainui Tuesdays at Devonport Yacht Club

Six-piece rock, folk, country and French-flavoured covers band Tainui Tuesdays perform live this Sunday. Tickets $20 cash at the door.

When: Sunday, 5-7pm. 

Where: 25 King Edward Pde.  

 

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.

  

Sunday Singing 

Head along to Harmony Hall for a singing session. Email dellgraham@gmail.com for the weekly programme. BYO wine and cheese. 

When: Sunday, 4pm. 

Where: 4 Wynyard St. 

  

Gallery Exhibitions   

Your Name is Like Perfume at Satellite2 Gallery

Raewyn Turner’s works relating to the sense of smell are interactive, electronic and sculptural.

When: Saturday and Sunday, 10am-2pm. Workshop, 10am-1pm. 

Where: 61a Victoria Rd. 

 

Neural Bloom at the Depot Artspace

Layered collages and ceramic sculpture influenced by medicine’s multi-layered complexity feature in Devonport GP Sarah Morrah’s first solo exhibition. Read more in the 14 March Flagstaff here.  

When: Friday and Saturday, 10am-4pm.

Where: 3 Victoria Rd. 

 

Self-Care for Aliens at the Depot Artspace

Natasha Munro Hurn and Ezra Munro’s exhibition uses fantastical self-portraits made from digital collages. Various experimental screen prints utilise makeup in an exhibition reflecting “the radical queer spirit finding a home in an organic vessel”.

When: Opening Saturday 2-4pm. 

Where: 28 Clarence St.

 

Open Homes 

Barfoot & Thompson 

3/77 Old Lake Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am.

26a Niccol St, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.30pm.

2/59 Norwood Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

42 Merani St, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

2/16 Hastings Pde, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.45pm.

1/51 Francis St, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.45pm.

3/53 Merani St, Saturday and Sunday, 2-2.30pm.

1/19 Montgomery Ave, Sunday, 11-11.30am.

5/16 Queens Pde, Sunday, 11.30am-12.30pm.

5/16 Rutland Rd, Sunday, 12-12.45pm.

1/23 Bayswater Ave, Sunday, 3-3.30pm.

 

Bayleys 

19 Beaconsfield St, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am

1/8 Bayswater Ave, Sunday, 11.30am-12pm.

32 Summer St, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

6/40 Lake Rd, Saturday, 12-12.30pm and Sunday, 2-2.30pm. 

41 Calliope Rd, Saturday, 1-1.30pm.

28 Hanlon Cres,  Sunday, 11-11.30am.

11 Calliope Rd, Sunday, 11-11.30am.

34B Kawerau Ave, Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

18 Hamana St, Sunday, 12-12.30pm

1G Eversleigh Rd, Sunday, 12-12.30pm.

2/21 Hauraki Rd, Sunday, 12.30-1pm

10A First Ave, Sunday, 1-1.30pm

1/17 Cameron St, Sunday, 1-2pm

28 Jubilee Ave, Sunday, 2-2.30pm

 

Harcourts Cooper & Co 

87 Bayswater Ave, Sunday, March, 3-3.30pm. 

1/15 Birkley Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1-2pm. 

3/39 Eversleigh Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am. 

1/3 Opua St, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.30pm. 

131A Vauxhall Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12-12.30pm. 

26A Queens Pde, Saturday, 2-2.30pm and Sunday, 2-3pm.  

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

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

55 Regent St, Saturday and Sunday, 2-2.30pm.  

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

19 Wicklow Rd, Saturday, 3-3.30pm. 

1/14 Ewen Alison Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am. 

1/5 Cambria Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 10-10.30am.

3/12 Aramoana Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 11-11.30am. 

15 Albert Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1-1.30pm.

 

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