Katikati News

Free exhibits in Katikati for school holiday

You can't do much for free these days, so keep in mind a visit to Western Bay Museum in Katikati. Museum manager Paula Gaelic said there was lots to see and... Read More

Kids’ ideas to inspire new mural design

Skater boys and girls may be sliding along a mountainous backdrop chasing cheese balls when Katikati Skate Park gets its makeover. Avocados, skateboards,... Read More

Giving a voice to Katikati students

Speaking to an audience can be quite daunting for many people. Senior students from Katikati College took part this month in a special speaking skills course... Read More

Waihī Beach-Athenree Estuary path plan unveiled

A draft concept plan for a shared pathway connecting Waihī Beach and Athenree has been released by the Western Bay of Plenty District Council. The plan includes... Read More

Hunting competition for kids

A hunting and fishing competition just for children will take place this weekend. Scott and Sarah Adamson from Aongatete and a few of their friends love hunting,... Read More

Revitalising Katikati’s economy with clusters

A new initiative in Katikati is focused on boosting businesses and expanding the job market. The Focus Katikati Trust aims to grow businesses and job numbers... Read More

Invasive pest plants in the crosshairs

Katikati residents are being encouraged to roll up their sleeves to help tackle problematic pest plants at a free, hands-on workshop this weekend. 'We want... Read More

Recycling centre cuts hours

The Athenree recycling and greenwaste centre will reduce its opening hours to only one day a week. This weekend will be the last time the centre is open on... Read More

More of everything at cultural festival

Changes are afoot for this year's Katikati Festival of Cultures flag parade and festivities tomorrow. The festival, now in its fourth year, has introduced... Read More

Potential firefighters sign up on open day

When the Katikati town siren goes off, local volunteer firefighters drop what they're doing and head to the station on Sheffield St. Visitors to the Katikati... Read More

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