Devonport This Weekend
6 March, 2026
Devonport This Weekend — 6, 7, 8 March
General Events
Compost-Turning with Ngataringa Organic Garden
The Ngataringa Organic Garden Compost group will turn a five-bin batch of compost, started off a month ago, at its inaugural compost-turning event. Bring snacks and beverages to share. Gloves recommended. All welcome.
When: Sunday, 3pm.
Where: 27 Lake Rd.
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, 4–6pm.
Where: Meet at Narrow Neck Beach playground.
Devonport Scouts Open Day
Mud slide, climbing wall, free bike checks, food and more.
When: Sunday, 12.30–3pm.
Where: Allenby Reserve, Allenby Ave.
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.
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.
Weekend Nature Nursery
Join Restoring Takarunga Hauraki at the community native plant nursery. Choose the activities that interest you, meet like-minded people and finish with kai and kōrero.
When: Sundays, 10am–12pm.
Where: Ngataringa Community Nursery, 27A Lake Rd.
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
The Bride! An iconoclastic take on a classic story. A lonely Frankenstein travels to 1930s Chicago to ask groundbreaking scientist Dr. Euphronious to create a companion for him. The two revive a murdered young woman and The Bride is born.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets and times here.
Midwinter Break. A long-time married couple are at a crossroads in their relationship when they take a life-changing trip to Amsterdam. A compelling story about lost faith, commitment and the power of love.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets and times here.
The Moment. A rising pop star sensation, Charli XCX, navigates the complexities of fame and industry pressure while preparing for her arena tour debut.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets and times here.
No Tears on the Field: Advance Screening on International Women’s Day. In New Zealand’s heartland, teams of aspiring female rugby players must shatter glass ceilings to achieve their improbable dream of international glory. A film following a season of women’s grassroots rugby in Taranaki.
When: Sunday, 2pm. Tickets 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. 12pm. Tickets here.
Where: The Victoria Theatre (The Vic), 48 Victoria Rd.
Live Music at Tiny Triumphs
Not Her plays indie rock, mixing great tunes and good vibes.
When: Friday, from 8.30pm.
Where: 5 Clarence St.
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.
Gallery Exhibitions & Art
Exhibition Opening at Satellite2
Artist Holly Sanford is exploring a new creative path in her exhibition Revealed: Beyond the Glass Horizon. Having spent more than 40 years working in stained glass, she has swapped glass for paper, and paints with serendipity, enjoying the freedom of expression the new medium gives her.
When: Saturday and Sunday, 12–3pm.
Where: 61A Victoria Rd.
Exhibition Opening and 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, 2–4pm.
Where: 28 Clarence St.
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: Daily, 10am–5pm.
Where: 3 Victoria Rd.
Peter Knowles: In Plein Sight
Final weekend! 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).
Eva at the Rose Centre Art Spot
Each month, the Rose Centre Art Spot highlights the work of a different local artist. During March, former Takapuna Grammar student Eva exhibits her still-life paintings of flowers, using gouache paint and pencil to explore colour, texture and detail.
When: Friday, 9am–4pm.
Where: 4 School Road, Belmont.
Sport & Recreation
North Shore Cricket Club
The premier men are on the verge of winning promotion, having declared at 254/8 on the first day of their match against Kumeu last weekend. The hosts were at 51/2. Victory will put Shore in the box seat to win the second-tier title. The second-day action continues at Huapai Domain on Saturday. The premier women take on Takapuna at Onewa Domain. Both fixtures start at 11am.
In home action, the premier reserves begin the second day at 50/1 in their second innings against Ellerslie, who declared at 134/9 last weekend after Shore were all out for 108.
When: Saturday, from 11am.
Where: Devonport Domain.
Open Homes
Barfoot & Thompson
34A Calliope Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11–11.30am.
3/132 Victoria Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11–11.30am.
6 Morrison Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 12.30–1pm.
11 Albert Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
37A Ewen Alison Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
38A Albert Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
6 Tui St, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
79 Ngataringa Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
39 Ngataringa Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 2–2.30pm.
65 Aramoana Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 2–2.30pm.
22 Stanley Point Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 3–3.30pm.
Bayleys
59 Seacliffe Ave, Saturday, 11–11.30am.
36 Oxford Tce, Saturday and Sunday, 11–11.30am.
12 Achilles Cres, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
3/16 Queens Pde, Saturday, 12–12.30pm.
1 Kapai Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
5B King Edward Pde, Saturday, 1–1.30pm.
23A Achilles Cres, Saturday, 1–1.30pm.
21 St Aubyn St, Saturday, 1–1.30pm.
69 Stanley Point Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
108 Calliope Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 2–2.30pm.
11 King Edward Pde, Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
11 Cheltenham Rd, Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
15 Jubilee Ave, Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
2/9 Calliope Rd, Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
19 Kerr St, Sunday, 2–2.30pm.
58A Aramoana Ave, Sunday, 2–2.30pm.
Harcourts Cooper & Co
41 Calliope Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11–11.30am.
13/53 Vauxhall Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11–11.30am.
6/103 Vauxhall Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11.30am–12pm.
6/93 Vauxhall Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
30 St Leonards Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
3/64 Victoria Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
46 Waterview Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
89 Bayswater Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
3 Corrella Rd (eight properties), Saturday, 2–2.30pm; Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
7/16 Williamson Ave, Saturday, 3–3.30pm.
4/83 Lake Rd, Sunday, 11–11.30am.
24 Grove Rd, Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
7B North Ave, Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
2/63A Norwood Rd, Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
1/106 Stanley Point Rd, Sunday, 2–2.30pm.
Coming Up Next Weekend
Navigate with the Navy: Free Workshop
Are you fascinated by the stars? Keen to find out how the Navy navigates the seas? Join NZ Navy experts and discover the basics of navigating by the stars at a workshop designed for adults. Bookings essential as spaces are limited. Register your interest at info@navymuseum.co.nz.
When: Thursday 12th March, 7pm and Saturday 14th March, 11am.
Where: Torpedo Bay Navy Museum, 64 King Edward Pde.
Fair on the Hill
Come along and join in the fun at Devonport Primary’s annual fundraiser. Books, white elephant, toys, plants, games, rides, food, music and more.
When: Saturday 14 March, 12–6pm.
Where: 18 Kerr St.
Beginners Cyanotype with Celia Walker
An introduction to this simple photographic process that uses the power of the sun to create striking blue-toned images. Designed for adults, DEPOT classes support skill-building, experimentation and creative growth in a welcoming, hands-on setting. More information here.
When: Saturday 14 March, 2–5pm.
Where: Whare Toi, 16 Kerr St.
Takarunga Night Walk
Join Restoring Takarunga Hauraki for a free evening hīkoi up Takarunga (Mt Victoria). A night of family-friendly activities, wildlife spotlighting, pūrākau (stories) and beautiful views. This free event has a 50-person limit. Reserve tickets here.
When: Saturday 14 March, 7.30–9pm.
Where: Assemble in the lower Takarunga car park, outside Whare Toi, 16 Kerr St.
Tell us about your weekend event: email details to
whatson@devonportflagstaff.co.nz
no later than Thursday morning.