Devonport This Weekend
6 June, 2025
Devonport This Weekend — 6, 7, 8 June
Matariki Devonport
Community Potluck Hakari (Feast)
The fun starts at 3pm, with the Harakeke weaving team, Noughty Wasters, Bike Auckland and Devonport Volunteer Fire Brigade in attendance, as well as an open plant nursery. Dinner will be served from 5pm, with soup, salad and vege hangi for all. Bring a plate to share if you can. Koha welcome. Register here.
When: Sunday, 3–7pm
Where: Ngataringa Community Nursery and North Shore United Football clubhouse, 27A Lake Rd.
Matariki Takarunga Lantern Hikoi
Assemble at Whare Toi, with lanterns, for a hikoi (walk) up Takarunga. Devonport Primary School Kapa Haka group will perform at the summit.
Bookings are essential and can be made here.
When: Saturday, 4.30pm.
Where: Whare Toi, 24 Kerr St.
Matariki Tamariki at Devonport Community House
An afternoon to celebrate Matarki with the kids, featuring lantern-crafting, face-painting, pūrākau (stories) and whētu (star) cookies and crafts.
When: Saturday, 2–4pm.
Where: 32 Clarence Street.
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. Pop in and see the students’ talent for yourself!
When: Friday, 9am–4pm.
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: Sunday, 10am–5pm.
Where: 64 King Edward Pde.
Gallery Exhibitions
Suture Collective: Liminal exhibition opening and artist talk 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. See here for more information.
When: Saturday, 1–3pm.
Where: 3 Victoria Rd.
Above/Below at Satellite2
Asher Milgate’s unique photographic works explore memory, history and identity. Above/Below, which is part of the 2025 Auckland Festival of Photography, encapsulates not what is immediately visible, but what is felt, inherited and often unseen, and reflects his explorations and experiences while living in Devonport. See here for more information.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am–2pm.
Where: 61A Victoria Rd.
Connor Ward: Pulse of Place at DEPOT Lounge
Pulse of Place/Tūrangawaewae comprises six photographic works by Connor Ward, who typically captures images from afar, demanding pause and study of the environment. In contrast, there are intimate yet fleeting glances of domestic objects and man-made structures. This exhibition also is part of the 2025 Auckland Festival of Photography. See here for more information.
When: Friday and Saturday, 10am–4pm.
Where: 28 Clarence St.
Final weekend: The Sound of Steel at DEPOT Artspace
An exhibition of sculptured percussion instruments created by designer, musician and steel fabricator Gary Hunt. The instruments, which can all be played, are made from a mix of found objects, crafted percussive shapes and miscellaneous mechanisms.
When: Friday and Saturday, 10am–4pm.
Where: 28 Clarence St.
Sport
North Shore Rugby Club
It’s a local-derby double at Vauxhall Rd, with both the premiers and reserves taking on Takapuna. The premier women, under-85kg and under-21 sides all have away games.
When: Saturday, 1pm (reserves) and 2.45pm (premiers).
Where: Vauxhall Sportsfields, 28 Vauxhall Rd.
North Shore United AFC
It’s back to business in the Northern Regional League for Shore, after a Chatham Cup round-two loss last weekend. On Saturday, they have an evening match, away to fifth-placed Ellerslie.
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.
Music & Entertainment
Potluck comedy, Italian favourites and a love story at The Vic
It’s opening night for Potluck, a live improvised-comedy soap opera, with three couples sharing a potluck dinner and no one knowing what scandals will be revealed. A revolving cast of improvisors serve up relationship morsels, and tales of love and loss. See here for more information.
When: Friday, 8pm.
Italian Film Festival — return screenings, due to popular demand:
- Gloria!: Friday at 8.10pm
- The Postman: Saturday at 6.05pm
- An Ode to Naples: Sunday at 6.05pm
More information here.
The Vic: A Love Story is a short film charting the fascinating history of the Victoria Theatre, the oldest purpose-built cinema in the Southern Hemisphere. Locally produced, it features some of those who campaigned so hard to bring the theatre back to life. Select weekly screenings form part of the fundraising campaign to raise money for new seats for the cinema.
More information and screening times here.
When: Saturday, 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 Speakeasy Exiles playing live from 8.30pm on Saturday.
When: Friday and Saturday.
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.
General Events
Food Trucks at Narrow Neck
A tasty line-up of sweet and savoury food truck favourites. Bring along your picnic blankets or camping chairs, or take your meal home for a catered night in.
When: Friday, 5–8pm.
Where: Woodall Park, 2 Old Lake Road.
Devonport Market
A diverse array of artisans and creators offer handmade crafts, unique jewellery, stylish clothing and homeware.
When: Saturday, 9am–2pm.
Where: Devonport Ferry Terminal.
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.
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
1/12A Church St, Saturday and Sunday, 11–11.30am.
59A Church St, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
4A Coronation St, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
3/5 Esmonde Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11–11.45am.
Harcourts Cooper & Co
2/13 Montgomery Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 11–11.30am.
10 Cheltenham Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
54 & 54A Wairoa Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
1/3 Opua St, Sunday, 11–11.30am.
2/10 Ewen Alison Ave, Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
20 Lake Rd, Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
15 Albert Rd, Sunday, 2–2.30pm.
Tell us about your weekend event:
email details to whatson@devonportflagstaff.co.nz
no later than Thursday morning.