Events
Upcoming Events in Devonport | Te Hau Kapua
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Father’s Day – Shout Dad a Grand
August-September
We’re giving away $1,000 to spend in Devonport Village this Father’s Day.
How to enter:
1. Follow @devonportvillage on Instagram or Facebook
2. Tag a mate, dad, or local legend (each tag = 1 entry)
3. Share to your stories for a bonus entry
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Devonport Spring Clean
Saturday 6 September
The DBA is partnering with Ventia to refresh our shared green areas this spring.
Expect weeding, replanting, and fresh blooms in key spots around the village.
Keep an eye out for before-and-after shots as we get Devonport looking its best for spring — and ready to welcome visitors for the busy season ahead.
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Gintastic at Windsor Reserve
Saturday 6 September | 12pm-6pm
Soak up the sunshine, sea breeze, and serious flavour at this boutique gin festival by the sea.
Enjoy New Zealand’s finest craft gins, delicious food, and live music in a laid-back coastal setting.
Whether you’re a gin lover or just in it for the fun, it’s your kind of day out.
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NZ Sculpture OnShore
Saturday 8 November – Sunday 23 November (closed Mondays) 10am – 5pm
NZ’s largest outdoor sculpture exhibition returns to Ōperetu Fort Takapuna. Explore over 120 striking works by leading and emerging artists, set against sweeping views of Rangitoto and the Hauraki Gulf.
All artworks are for sale, with proceeds supporting Women’s Refuge NZ — more than $2.6 million raised to date.
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.
