Katikati News

Vital training to deal with the unknown

When Danielle Lister and Siobhan Arrow turned up to Henry's Rod Shop on Marshall Rd on the morning of October 18, they had no idea what they would stumble into. It... Read More

Katikati brothers 2025’s best youth wrestlers

Two Katikati brothers have fought their way to the top of their favourite sport after competing in the 95th New Zealand National Olympic Wrestling Championships... Read More

Avo Fest’s celebrity chef revealed!

One of New Zealand's most loved food personalities, bestselling author and engaging live presenter - known for her relaxed, down-to-earth style - will lead the... Read More

Katikati’s fire brigade gets new tools

Katikati Volunteer Fire Brigade has purchased a new set of battery-powered tools following a $5000 donation made by charitable company Trinity Lands. Senior... Read More

Basketball club on the rebound for Katikati youth

A group of residents are hosting basketball sessions at the Action Centre this school term in an attempt to re-establish the Katikati Basketball Club for the... Read More

Alice sprinkles generosity at luncheon

Crystal glass with patterns, porcelain animal characters, some painted with fruits and flowers. For 40 years, Katikati resident Alice Gumbley has sprinkled... Read More

Waihī Beach Coastguard launches new vessel

Waihī Beach Coastguard has a brand new primary rescue boat with top-of-the-line technology, which was launched to the community, fellow Coastguard crews, sponsors... Read More

Avo fest goes country for 2026

Katikati's biggest party of the year will flow with the sound of country music early next January, with Tami Neilson named the main act of the annual avocado... Read More

Community band’s last concert for the year

Katikati Concert Band wants the community to know that they are hosting an end-of-year concert this month. Band president Karen Goh said the concert will... Read More

Katikati jiu jitsu club wins global trophy

Katikati's jiu jitsu club has put their town on the global martial arts map by claiming the prestigious Gold Teams Trophy at the 2025 SJJIF World Jiu Jitsu Championships... Read More

Good Neighbour rescues windfall avocados

Following gale-force winds that battered Western Bay of Plenty orchards in mid September has come a massive redistribution effort by local charity Good Neighbour. As... Read More

Avo fest tickets now on sale

Earlybird tickets are now on sale, acts have been released and the festival has a name change. Yes, arrangements are pushing forward for the Katikati Avo Fest... Read More