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Katikati News

Family, community grieves for 4-year-old Timoti

A relative of the four-year-old Bay of Plenty boy fatally attacked by dogs has described his nan's desperate effort to save him — her 'last connection”... Read More

Katikati locals unite to locate stolen tiny home

A quick response from the Katikati community saw a stolen tiny home found three hours after an appeal was posted to Facebook. On Saturday, March 29, at 4am,... Read More

Senior car buff helps keep Katikati safe

Vintage car enthusiast and Community Patrol volunteer Murray Tom shows no signs of slowing down. The community-minded 90-year-old is not only still driving,... Read More

Family's tribute to 4yo killed in dog attack

The grieving family of a 4-year-old killed by a dog in Katikati say the boy's late mother will be waiting for him. He was Timothy Tu'uaki Rolleston-Bryan,... Read More

Feathered friends' beauty captured on canvas

Artist John East has a signature style that reflects a deep connection to the natural world. With the use of bold acrylics, the Ōmokoroa artist is able to... Read More

It’s play time at Minikidi

Preschoolers are invited to attend a new regular playtime activity in Katikati, which has finally come to life inside the community's toy library facility. Katikati... Read More

The ‘buzz of life’ returning

A sighting of fish in Katikati's Uretara River or native birds when walking the Haiku Pathway is a high-five moment for the volunteers working to remove invasive... Read More

Future firefighters and staff sought at fun day

Have you got what it takes to be a firefighter? If you want to give back to your community, you probably do. Katikati Volunteer Fire Brigade is having a family... Read More

Party lines and the Post Office

Chunky old phones with their circular dials may evoke a sense of nostalgia for many visitors to Western Bay Museum's Echoes of Exchange exhibition. For others,... Read More

Chilean group’s love of dance on display

La cueca is not just a dance, it's a symbol of Chilean identity. Cultural connection to music and dance is ingrained in Chilean culture and their dances are... Read More

Backyard wander at the beach

Garden art and greenery drew the crowds at the first Athenree and Waihi Beach Garden Club backyard ramble. Nine properties were showcased in the club's garden... Read More

Discovering fungi in the Western Bay

There's something intriguing about fungi. The fungi kingdom is all through local forests and the Aongatete Forest Project wants to share their knowledge with... Read More