Devonport This Weekend
5 September, 2025
Devonport This Weekend — 5, 6, 7 September
General Events
Devonport Spring Clean — Volunteers Needed
Spring is in the air and the village green spaces and shared gardens are in line for a zhuzh-up! Come along and lend a helping hand with replanting and refreshing the planter barrels, and mulching and tidying. If you’d like to pitch in, email Tabitha of the Devonport Business Association: manager@devonport.co.nz. Bring gloves, and a favourite gardening tool (if you have one).
When: Saturday, from 9am.
Where: Clarence St car park. Meet outside Harcourts.
Nature Photography Workshop on Maungauika
Kathryn Nobbs is running a nature-photography workshop for anyone with interest and a camera (be that a fancy camera or simply a smartphone). Koha welcome. Spaces are limited. Register here.
When: Saturday, 10am–12pm.
Where: DoC buildings, Maungauika | North Head.
Stream Restoration at Bardia Reserve
Join Restoring Takarunga Hauraki and neighbours for a stream clean-up. Learn how to test water quality and maintain native plantings. Afternoon tea provided. Register here.
When: Saturday, 2–4pm.
Where: Cnr Bardia St and Creamer Ave.
Devonport Fine Foods and Beverages Market
A new chapter for Devonport market! Jams, meats, chutneys, produce and more, as well as a selection of craft stalls.
When: Saturday, 9am–2pm.
Where: Devonport Ferry Terminal.
Toy Library at Devonport Community House
Hundreds of quality toys to try out or borrow, for kids aged up to six years old.
When: Saturday, 9–11am.
Where: 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 atrium. Instrumental to Defence, the history of the Royal New Zealand Navy Band, is on display in the Foyer Gallery.
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
On at The Vic This Weekend
Potluck. A revolving cast from The Mischief Company presents a second season of live improvised comedy. A show in which three couples share a potluck dinner and no one — including the actors — knows what scandals will be revealed. See the 6 June Flagstaff for more information. Tickets here.
When: Friday, 8pm.
Fatal Watch. Four marine observers vanish at sea under suspicious circumstances. This gripping investigation uncovers why, revealing the dark underbelly of the global tuna trade. Tickets here.
When: Saturday, 11.20am.
Jaws — 50th anniversary re-release. Final weekend of select screenings! Fifty years ago, terror swam onto the silver screen in the shape of Jaws, Steven Spielberg’s groundbreaking thriller. When a gigantic great-white shark begins to menace the small island community of Amity, a police chief, marine scientist and fisherman set out to stop it. Tickets and times here.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Bad Guys 2 — Advance screenings. Everyone’s favourite felons are back, forced out of retirement by an all-female squad of criminals, to do “one last job”. Tickets and times here.
When: Saturday and Sunday.
Kangaroo — Advance screenings. When a former TV personality becomes stranded in a remote outback town, he befriends an indigenous girl, Charlie. The unlikely pair team up to rescue and rehabilitate orphaned joey kangaroos, a life-changing endeavour for them both. Tickets here.
When: Sunday, 12.45pm and 2.30pm.
Where: The Victoria Theatre (The Vic), 48 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.
Peter Pan: Youth Drama at The Rose Centre
Talented young performers from Devonport Drama are taking to the stage with their production of the classic story of Peter Pan. A show for the whole family to enjoy. For tickets, email Geoff at geoffallenwriter@gmail.com.
When: Friday, 7pm, and Saturday, 1pm and 5pm.
Where: 4 School Road, Belmont.
The Spring Fever DJ Party at Tiny Triumphs
Tiny Triumphs and Volcanic Vinyl present: Spring Fever DJs and vinyl pop-up from 1pm Saturday. Top tunes all day and into the evening. Record sales until 5.30pm.
When: Saturday, from 1pm.
Where: 5 Clarence St.
Father’s Day Specials at The Patriot
Live music with Mark Taupiri playing live from 2pm. Food and beverage deals, plus a prize draw.
When: Sunday.
Where: 14 Victoria Rd.
Lazy Sunday Afternoon Singing
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.
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 a 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 20 June Flagstaff for the story and here for tickets.
When: Sunday, 4pm.
Where: 4 School Road, Belmont.
Gallery Exhibitions
Te Reo O Te Taiao at Satellite2
Te Reo O Te Taiao | The Voice of the Natural World is a group exhibition by four local Māori artists. They have combined creative forces to highlight the power, beauty and vulnerability of the environment, with the goal of inspiring the community to act as kaitiaki. Traditional and contemporary works are featured. See the story in the latest Flagstaff .
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am–2pm.
Where: 61A Victoria Rd.
Benediction: Piet Tuinder at DEPOT Lounge
As a first-generation Kiwi of a Dutch immigrant family, artist Piet Tuinder’s works reflect the cultural identity and sense of spiritual connection he has found both here and in the Netherlands. His framed motifs and symbols evolved from the serenity of Dutch churches, while accompanying sculptures connect to the birds of Aotearoa.
When: Friday and Saturday, 10am–4pm.
Where: 28 Clarence St.
The Boundary of the Intelligible at DEPOT Artspace
In a new exploration of colour for artist Jennifer Mason, this exhibition offers a space for reflection and tranquillity, celebrating light, space and peaceful contemplation.
When: Friday and Saturday, 10am–4pm.
Where: 28 Clarence St.
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori at the Rose Centre Art Spot
Terehia Walker’s exhibition celebrates and honours the beauty and importance of te reo Māori in Aotearoa New Zealand, inviting us to reflect on the role of language as the heartbeat of culture and identity.
When: Friday, 9am–4pm.
Where: 4 School Road, Belmont.
Sport
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. More information here.
When: Friday, play 3–5pm, bar opens from 5.00pm.
Where: Stanley Bay Petanque Club, 20 Stanley Pt Rd.
Open Homes
Barfoot & Thompson
31 Norwood Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
29 Queens Pde, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
77B Beresford St, Saturday, 1–1.45pm.
15 Albert Rd, Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
Bayleys
2A Egremont St, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
12 Second Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.45pm.
7 Merani St, Saturday and Sunday, 12.30–1pm.
2/9 Calliope Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 2–2.30pm.
5B King Edward Pde, Sunday, 11am–1pm.
41 Calliope Rd, Sunday, 11.30am–12pm.
1/15A Kerr St, Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
50 Ngataringa Rd, Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
Apt M6, Devon Park, 45 Stanley Point Rd, Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
1/47 Clarence St, Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
28 Jubilee Ave, Sunday, 2–2.30pm.
Harcourts Cooper & Co
2/81 Francis St, Saturday and Sunday, 10.30–11am.
7/16 Williamson Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 11.30am–12pm.
18 Roslyn Tce, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
1/16A Bardia St, Saturday and Sunday, 12.30–1pm.
1B/4 Fleet Street, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
4/134 Calliope Rd, Sunday 2–2.30pm.
Book Ahead for Next Weekend
Te Reo Māori session at Ngau-te-ringaringa Community Nursery
Connect over nursery tasks and practise your te reo Māori language skills at the Restoring Takarunga Hauraki community native plant nursery. All welcome. Register here.
When: Friday 12 September, 12.30–2pm.
Where: 27A Lake Road.
Female Self Defence at the Community House
Gain confidence, develop boundaries and empower yourself as you learn to use your body and mind to find safety in difficult situations. Suitable for females aged seven and over. Cost: free for International Women’s Empowerment Day. Register here.
When: Sunday 14 September, 10–11.30am
Where: Devonport Community House, 32 Clarence St.
Tell us about your weekend event: email details to
whatson@devonportflagstaff.co.nz
no later than Thursday morning.