Upcoming Events in Devonport | Te Hau Kapua
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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
Inside the Garden: Drawing and Painting from Nature with Verity Kindleysides
Join Verity Kindleysides on an exploration of Te Hau Kapua’s natural environment, inspired by her exhibition at DEPOT 3 Vic Road, which studies the three-maunga island chain of the Devonport peninsula linked by jewel-like gardens.
An Introduction to Painting and Colour with Katie Thornton 6 Week Class
These classes are about exploring the joy and potential of paint with a specific focus on the importance of colour. The tutor will set new challenges each week including working from still lives through to creating abstract mark making. We will be experimenting with the unique properties of paint and exploring what we can do with it.
Our Devonport 2026
Our Devonport 2026 returns to The Vic across two evenings, bringing together a wonderful line-up of local voices, writers, artists, thinkers and storytellers, each sharing a short talk on something close to their heart. It's a celebration of the people, places and stories that make Devonport what it is.
This year's speakers include Richard Loseby (Hope It Goes Well), John Davy (Harmony Hall), Janet Mazenier (One Eye to See, One Eye to Feel: Painting the Spirit of Place), Tony McNeight (Through a Sketcher's Eyes), Geoff Chapple (The Trail Runs Through It), Innes Asher (Why is there a Child Poverty Crisis), Rob Drent (Devonport News and Newsmakers), Judy McGregor (Why Devonport is a Joyful Place to Live) and David Kayrouz (What 'The Arrival' meant that Changed me as a person).
Presented by Devonport Library Associates as a fundraiser for local charities. A lovely evening out, and every ticket supports a great cause.
Devonport Thrift Market
Devonport Thrift Market Saturday 30 May, 2pm to 5.30pm Stone Oven, 5 Clarence Street, Devonport
The Devonport Thrift Market is back at Stone Oven for a cosy winter edition. Browse vintage, kidswear, second-hand and handmade goods from a great line-up of local stallholders, including @stylescoutnz, @noongoods, @percys.vintage, @vintagehustlenz, @misstashceramics, @middlegroundnz, @taupakiprovisions, @skyemross, @bennieandthejets_kids, @shop_silly_billy and @eighthirty.
Good racks, good coffee, mulled wine and music. The perfect long weekend plan.
Celebrate Matariki in Devonport
Celebrate Matariki in Devonport with a month-long programme of community events, performances, markets, exhibitions, workshops and whānau-friendly activities. From the Matariki Star Trail through the village to storytelling at the library, tree planting, kai, kōrero and local celebrations, there are plenty of ways to come together, reflect, connect and mark the Māori New Year.
Business on Toast with Bruce Gourley: What is AI and how will it affect us in the future?
Our next Business on Toast brings together local business owners over breakfast for a conversation about something that's quickly becoming impossible to ignore: AI and what it means for the future of how we work.
We're delighted to welcome guest speaker Bruce Gourley, Head of Strategy at Hyper, New Zealand's leading retail marketing agency. Bruce brings over 20 years of brand and retail strategy experience across Africa, the Americas, the UK and Aotearoa, with clients ranging from Vodafone and AB InBev to Spark, Z Energy and The Warehouse Group. He's also the person quietly turning Hyper into one of the more advanced AI-native agencies in the country, so he knows this space inside out.
Expect a practical, down-to-earth conversation about what AI actually is, how it's already shaping business, and what it might mean for the years ahead. Plenty of time for questions too.
Numbers are limited so please book early. As this is a catered event, cancellations within 48 hours will incur the event fee.
Pink Ribbon Breakfast
Pink Ribbon Breakfast Thursday 21 May, 10am Vondel Restaurant, Devonport
Devonport 7 Day Pharmacy is hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast to help raise funds for Breast Cancer. Expect goodie bags, prizes, auctions, a Q&A and plenty more. Pink dress code encouraged.
$45 per person. RSVP to 09 445 4000.
A lovely morning out for a great cause, bring a friend or two and wear your brightest pink.
Art Battle Auckland: Devonport
Art Battle Auckland Devonport is a fun, free and interactive audience event – and it is back for more fast paced creativity!
Art Battle is the planet’s biggest LIVE painting competition across 70+ cities worldwide. 12 artists battle it out over 3 rounds. The audience decides..
FREE TICKETS: Secure your tickets for entry and to use your phone to vote & bid ; )
Snag yourself a bargain as all the artwork will be for sale at the silent auction at the end of the night.Spot Prizes, Resene’s $250 Give-Away and more!
FIRST THURSDAYS DEVONPORT – Make a night of it in Devonport with creativity galore; late night galleries, exhibitions, music and more
WILDCARDS: There will be 2 wilcard spots available – put YOUR name in the hat and challenge the artists.
Swap Shop - the kid, teens & adult edit
It is time to swap until you drop , and refresh the whole whānau wardrobe as this year the whole house will be a swap shop!
Get your tokens from dropping clothing to us in the weeks leading up to the event then use those tokens to swap until your heart is content!
North Shore United Hoedown Fundraiser
Dust off your cowboy hat, pull on those boots, and mosey on down to the NSU Clubrooms for a rootin' tootin' good time!
Try your hand at some line dancing, kick back with friends, or simply soak up the western atmosphere as we dance the night away.
Saddle up and book your tickets now for NSU's very first Hoedown Fundraiser -it's a night you won't want to miss!
PRIZES TO BE WON!
Music, Art & Wine: New Zealand String Quartet at DEPOT
Join us at the historic Council Borough Building, 3 Victoria Rd, in Devonport for a special evening of art, heritage, and community.
To help celebrate NZ Music Month the New Zealand String Quartet, French-Kiwi fusion Café Chateaubriant and Toi Toi wines have partnered to bring you a divine evening of art, music and cuisine.
ANZAC Day Commemoration
ANZAC Day Commemoration: Saturday 25th April:
Parade assembly: 10.30am at 1 Fleet Street (next to New World Carpark).
Parade commences: 10.45am at 1 Fleet Street. Parade marches on Victoria Road to the corner of Victoria Street and King Edward Parade.
Service: 11.00am (corner Victoria St and King Edward Parade)