Upcoming Events in Devonport | Te Hau Kapua

  • First Thursdays Devonport

    On the first Thursday of each month, Devonport comes alive with First Thursdays – an evening of exhibitions, live music, food, and community spirit. Local galleries, shops, and eateries stay open late, creating a vibrant village atmosphere. Supported by founding partners DEPOT, the Devonport Business Association, and The Vic Theatre, the event celebrates the best of our creative community

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  • Wakatere Boating Club Centenary Weekend – 100 Years on the Water

    Friday 27 February – Sunday 1 March 2026 | Wakatere Boating Club - Narrow Neck Beach, Devonport

    Heritage Race Day - Saturday 28 February | 12.30pm briefing | 1.30pm race start

    One of Devonport’s longest-running clubs, Wakatere Boating Club, is celebrating 100 years of sailing, community and volunteer spirit with a special centenary weekend.

    Founded in 1926 by just 21 members on the shores of Narrow Neck Beach, Wakatere has grown into a thriving sailing hub, producing national and international champions while introducing generations of local families to the sport.

    A highlight of the weekend will be Saturday’s Heritage Race Day, run from the club’s historic Memorial Starting Tower. For this centenary race, the tower will be brought back into service, with sailors lining up for a traditional Le Mans–style beach start — a colourful nod to the club’s early racing traditions. The public is warmly encouraged to come down to the beach and watch the action.

    The weekend also marks the launch of Wakatere 100, a commemorative book capturing the people, stories and moments that have shaped the club over the past century.

    For full programme details, visit: www.wakatere.org.nz

  • Ashleigh Zimmerman: Whare Ngaro

    31 January – 28 February 2026
    Depot Artspace — 28 Clarence Street, Devonport

    Whare Ngaro is a powerful and deeply moving exhibition that addresses the kaupapa of infertility through a wahine Māori lens. Visceral and thought-provoking, Ashleigh Zimmerman’s work explores whakapapa, identity and the emotional weight carried within broken or interrupted lineage. Using kōkōwai symbolism and rich visual language, the exhibition invites viewers into a space of dialogue, reflection and cultural resonance.

    Join the opening event on Saturday 31 January, 2–4pm, with an Artist Talk at 3pm.

    Artwork credit: Ashleigh Zimmerman, Te hau o Tawhiri, Photographic vinyl print on 3 mm ACM Board, 2024.

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  • Comedy @ The Patriot

    Thursday 5 March, 7.30pm
    The Patriot, Devonport

    Devonport’s original stand-up night is back at The Patriot with another sharp line-up of top Kiwi comedians.

    Hosted by Alan McElroy (Best MC – NZ Comedy Guild Awards), the evening features Cori Gonzalez-Macuer (7 Days, What We Do in the Shadows) and Liv McKenzie (7 Days, Best Foods Comedy Gala).

    Expect big laughs, quick wit and a lively night out in the village.

    Tickets: $25
    Available via Eventfinda or from the bar.

    Grab your crew and settle in for a proper night of comedy in Devonport.

  • Business on Toast Breakfast with David Lomas – Documentary Host & Award-Winning Journalist

    Friday 20 March 2026
    Coffee and tea from 6.30am
    Breakfast from 7.00am

    The Stone Oven
    5 Clarence Street, Devonport

    Devonport Rotary Club and the Devonport Business Association invite you to another Business on Toast networking breakfast, featuring special guest speaker David Lomas.

    Best known as the man who reunites families on programmes such as Missing Pieces, Lost & Found and David Lomas Investigates, David has spent more than four decades in journalism across print, radio and television. From launching the Holmes programme at TVNZ to producing 60 Minutes, Sunday and One News, his career spans some of New Zealand’s most significant media moments.

    Join fellow local business owners and community members for breakfast and hear stories from a lifetime of finding people, for people.

    Cost: $30 – payable at the door (EFTPOS available)
    RSVP by: Wednesday 18 March
    Email: devonportrotary11@gmail.com
    (Include “Business on Toast” in the subject line.)

    Cancellations within 48 hours will incur the event fee.

    Book early – numbers are limited.

  • Devonport Community House Quiz Night – Fundraising Event

    Saturday 21 March | 7.00pm – 10.00pm

    Gather your smartest mates and get ready for a night of big laughs, friendly competition and a great cause. The Devonport Community House Quiz Night is back, raising funds to support the valuable programmes and services delivered right here in our community.

    Form a team of up to eight and battle it out for quiz glory. Nibbles are provided and you’re welcome to bring a plate to share. A licensed bar will be operating on the night.

    Tickets: $20 per person
    To book: Email events@devonportcomhouse.co.nz

    Come along, test your knowledge and support your local Community House while you’re at it.

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Previous events

The Devonport Business Association is here to support and strengthen our local business community. Below is a selection of recent events and initiatives we’ve led or supported – all designed to drive foot traffic, boost visibility, and create meaningful connections between businesses and the wider community.

Matariki Star Trail 2025

In June and July, the Devonport Business Association celebrated Matariki with a village-wide Star Trail. Maps were available from the Devonport Library and Community House, and locals explored shops to find all nine Matariki whetū (stars) displayed in windows. Each star’s meaning was shared, and participants went in the draw to win a $200 Prezzy Card.

The village was also lit up with lanterns and LED lights to mark the season. Entries closed Sunday 30 June.

Art Battle Devonport – A Creative First for the Village

On Thursday 1 May, the Devonport Ferry Terminal transformed into a buzzing hub of live creativity as we hosted Devonport’s first-ever Art Battle – proudly supported by the Devonport Business Association.

Over 300 people attended throughout the evening, enjoying three fast-paced rounds of live painting where 12 artists battled it out on canvas. With the crowd voting live from their phones, the energy was high, the competition fierce, and the creativity unstoppable.

This free, all-ages, community-sponsored event brought together locals and visitors for a vibrant night of art, music, giveaways, and great vibes. All artwork was sold in a silent auction, with 100% of proceeds going directly to the artists – a meaningful way to support Aotearoa’s creative talent.

Art Battle Devonport was part of First Thursdays Devonport, a monthly late-night celebration of creativity throughout the village, featuring galleries, exhibitions, live music, and more.

It was an unforgettable night for the Devonport community – and just the beginning of what’s to come.