Katikati News

Katikati fun run unites community

Organisers of the second Hume Pack-N-Cool Fun Run/Walk were thrilled with the turnout. More than 580 people took to the streets and pathways around Katikati... Read More

A space interwoven with culture and identity

When Te Ara Mātauranga, Waihī Beach's new library, service centre and community hub, opened this month, it already had a wairua (spirit) embedded within. That's... Read More

Waihī Beach’s new pathway to knowledge

Julia Edgecombe believes there aren't places many these days where people can go and they don't have to buy anything or do anything. 'They call them third... Read More

Volunteers needed for disaster support team

The Katikati branch of the New Zealand Red Cross has established a Disaster Welfare and Support Team - but it needs more volunteers. Branch president Phil... Read More

Murals show what makes youngsters’ hearts sing!

Dragons, rainbows, pussy cats, people, rabbits the beach are what makes 11 Western Bay of Plenty primary school students' hearts sing. These thoughts feature... Read More

Call for candidates in 2025 local elections

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is calling on locals to put their name forward for the 2025 local elections. Nominations are open for mayor, councillors,... Read More

Stags finish season, but club remains active

Katikati Rugby & Sports Club is heading into the off-season after the Stags only just fell short in their semifinal showdown against the Arataki Makos on June... Read More

Katikati teen enters the world of Parliament

Katikati College Year 12 student Kyla Allen-Boyd this week swapped the classroom for the Beehive after being selected as a Youth Press Gallery member for 2025. The... Read More

Time capsule discovery takes town back to 1987

A window into life in Katikati back in 1987 has been opened with the discovery of a time capsule in the town's old library building on the main street. Builders... Read More

Free doctor clinic for everybody at rūnanga

With winter here, and illnesses circulating, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tamawhariua wants Western Bay of Plenty families to know they offer a free doctor clinic to... Read More

Volunteers needed for disaster support team

The Katikati branch of the New Zealand Red Cross has established a Disaster Welfare and Support Team - but it needs more volunteers. Branch president Phil... Read More

Māori and Ulster history honoured at marae

The determining of a special relationship unfolded on June 19 when local hapu Ngāi Tamawhariua welcomed two diplomats, representing Ireland and Britain, on... Read More