DEVONPORT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION: NEWS
DEVONPORT NEWS
By Katherine Downs Devonport Business Improvement District Manager
Plenty to celebrate in Devonport!
Devonport Community News for this month with Maria Teape, Community Programme Manager, Devonport Peninsula Trust
Katherine Downs.
We’re operating under Red Light but there’s no stopping us having fun. Kloozo is open in Devonport! www.kloozo. nz. Kloozo is a fun urban treasure hunt that turns sightseeing into a game using your smartphone. It's perfect for families looking for a Covid-safe outdoor activity. Come down to Devonport and discover its hidden treasures! Three Kloozo Quests to choose from ranging from approximately 1 hr to 3 hrs: • The Devonport Village Quest is the easiest challenge with no hills to climb. • The Takarunga Mount Victoria Quest includes a walk to the summit of Takarunga Mt Victoria to see one of the best views of Tāmaki Makaurau. • The Maungauika North Head Quest is a more challenging route that includes a walk to the summit of Maungauika North Head to explore old military fortifications including tunnels and gun batteries! Chinese New Year @ Vic Road Kitchen - Tuesday 1st Feb Saturday 5th February To celebrate Chinese New Year Vic Road Kitchen will be running a special Chinese inspired menu with the same high quality produce and dishes but with an Asian twist. Plus great drinks specials and cocktails. Vic Road Kitchen, 57 - 59 Victoria Road, Devonport Open Tues – Sat 4pm til late. Tel 09 445 9797 or follow @vicroadkitchen on Instagram International Rosé Day (Week) @ Vic Road Wine Bar & Cellar Friday 28th Jan - Sunday 6th Feb International Rosé Day is on Friday 5th February but one day is not enough! So Vic Road Wine Bar & Cellar have extended it to a week with a great line up of glass pour rosé to taste, as well as food specials. Vic Road Wine Bar & Cellar, 53 - 55 Victoria Road, Devonport, open every day from 12pm. Tel 09 445 0194 or follow @vicroadwinebar on Instagram Valentine’s Day @ Vic Road Kitchen - Monday 14th February Vic Road Kitchen is taking bookings for dinner now. Choose from a special “Lovers’ menu” aimed at sharing or a “Trust the Chef” set menu. Vic Road Kitchen, 57 - 59 Victoria Road, Devonport, open Tues – Sat 4pm til late. Tel 09 445 9797 or follow @vicroadkitchen on Instagram Devonport Village is YOUR seaside escape. Visit: www.devonport.co.nz
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Devonport in February
Maria Teape.
Kia ora koutou! We hope that you and your whānau have had a great summer so far. The time spent at orange level has been greatly valued by our team and no doubt by the wider community. The move back to red level has come a little earlier than hoped and affected some events, but the good news is others are still able to continue for now. Unfortunately Folk in the Park which was scheduled for Sunday 13th February has been cancelled and the Devonport Business Association’s Devonport Street Festival, planned for Friday 18th and Saturday 19th February has been postponed. On a brighter note, Raumati/Summer Fun Tamariki (0-5) Play mornings will still be held on Tuesdays at Windsor Reserve, Devonport and on Thursdays at The Rose Gardens, Belmont. At both locations, sessions start at 9:30am and finish at 11:30am. Attendance is casual and caregiver supervision is required. Sessions are also weather dependent. The health and safety of our attendees and staff is our top priority and our events are Covid safe. Participants aged 12+ are required to show their vaccine passes before entering the event area and we remind participants to please scan the contact tracing QR code or use the paper-based contact tracing forms on site. Please also wear a face mask and maintain one metre social distancing. Please stay home if you are feeling unwell. Any updates on event Covid protocols from Auckland Council will be closely monitored and actioned accordingly. Please follow us on Facebook to keep informed of any updates.
The health & safety of our attendees and staff is our top priority and our events are Covid safe. Kids' Athletics Series is planned to commence on Tuesday 15th February and all going well will be held on consecutive Tuesdays until 22nd March. Sessions run from 4pm-6pm and are held at Vauxhall Sports Reserve, also known as the North Shore Rugby Club grounds. Attendance is casual and registration takes place on site each session. This event is also Covid safe, so our staff will be asking participants and/or caregivers aged 12+ to show vaccine passes at registration and all other Covid safe protocols will be followed to as per Tamariki Play. Kids' Athletics gives primary/ intermediate school aged kids the chance to have a go, in a fun, non-competitive environment. Younger siblings are welcome. Our February quarterly community network meeting is taking place on Thursday 10th February, 10am at Devonport Yacht Club. The purpose of the meetings is to give residents and community groups the opportunity to network and also hear from guest speakers on topical matters. Covid protocols will be in place so please bring your vaccine pass, wear a face mask and please stay home if you are feeling unwell. Mā te wā, Maria
