Happy Birthday to Channel Magazine and the good people at Benefitz who work hard to publish this awesome North Shore mag. I love having the opportunity to jump in between these sheets and talk about our sweet seaside abode; and if celebrating all the good stuff is the name of the game, then there’s plenty to celebrate in Devonport this July.

Known as a summer destination, Devonport will surprise you this winter as so many of our businesses are offering multiple reasons to get out in the elements and experience our night-time charm.

This month we’ve got three major events, each a part of the Elemental AKL winter festival.

MATARIKI DISH – July 1st to 7th

If experimental dishes and fine dining is your thing, then now’s a great time to hit many of our fantastic eateries which are plating up stunning Aotearoa-inspired dishes. Think snapper served with kumara gnocchi, korengo and watercress (Lily Eatery). Then there’s crispy whitebait served with Māori potato, watercress and sea kelp with a lemon dressing (Waterfront Bar & Grill). Or you can’t ignore the beautiful boil-up of pork, kumara, potato, pumpkin, onion and puha (Esplanade Hotel). Even our local pub The Patriot is going all in, serving up Akaroa salmon fillet on a sizzling hotbed of New Zealand river stones with roasted kamokamo, cauliflower puree and sautéed New Zealand scallops.
Find the full list on www.devonport.co.nz.

THE TRAVELLING FARE: 6PM & 7.30PM EVERY TUESDAY OF JULY

Why dine at one restaurant when you can dine at four? Travel down Devonport's dining corridor in this uniquely crafted and joyful culinary experience. Four restaurants will be plating up a sublime Elemental fare – and you get to try them all. Using native flavours and locally sourced ingredients, each dish will be matched with a perfectly selected New Zealand tasting wine; this is an event for the true food devotee.

For ticket holders your night will begin at Devon on the Wharf, before you head up Victoria Road to Vondel, then on to Vic Road Kitchen, before finishing up with something sweet at Hemingways.

With only 36 seats and two rounds starting at 6pm and 7.30pm every Tuesday of July, this playful take on the progressive dinner is not to be missed. Book at www.devonport.co.nz.

FASHION ON THE WHARF – Thursday July 25th

Experience the Devonport Ferry Terminal activated like never before in this one fantastic night of fashion. Devonport's designers and fashion retailers will be showcasing their stunning looks alongside the wonderful unwearable art creations of Beatrice Carlson.

Emceed by Pippa Wetzell, this event is in support of Dress for Success, empowering women to return to quality and meaningful work.

Complimentary drink and canapes upon arrival; this event is supported by Premium Real Estate and Devon on the Wharf. Grab tickets at www.devonport.co.nz