Katikati News

From eyesore to taonga: new mural for Katikati

A project focused on delivering meaningful art for the Katikati community has transformed an overlooked roadside substation on State Highway 2 into a vibrant... Read More

Waihī Beach shop to reopen after crash cleanup

The Waihī Beach Community Shop is set to reopen in early October after a car crash forced its closure more than two months ago. A local driver suffered a... Read More

Keen to collaborate on growing kai?

A community-driven initiative in Katikati is looking for a family or individual who wants to grow food to pair with a local landowner and share the produce. Grow... Read More

Katikati through the eyes of its people

Katikati's natural beauty and community pride take centre stage in the newly-released 2026 Katikati Calendar, which is now for sale. The calendar features... Read More

Forums launched to guide WBOP’s future growth

From Te Puna to Waihī Beach, a range of voices and perspectives are being sought to help plan for the future of three key communities in the Western Bay. Over... Read More

Waihī Beach farmers’ market re-opens

With the arrival of spring, the Waihī Beach farmers' market re-opens this Saturday, September 27, offering a variety of new and former vendors. Held from... Read More

A real rural garden among ramble gems

When you step into Maryanne Calver's garden, your mind slows, the weight of the world lifts and you never want to leave the peaceful setting with a view of farmland... Read More

BOP avocado growers donate windfall fruit

The Bay of Plenty avocado industry has banded together after 'devastating” winds hit more than 400 orchards, with some losing 90% of their fruit. Growers... Read More

Ulster 150th events attract settler descendants

Two direct descendants of Katikati's first Ulster Irish arrivals - who happen to be married - brought their extended family over the Kaimai Range from Hamilton... Read More

Dressing and dancing like it was 1875

The furs, gloves, scarves, headpieces, jewellery were on and the fine gowns and suits spick and span as more than 200 people enjoyed the Settlers' Dance. According... Read More

Rugby connection with Ireland acknowledged

A former All Black gave his Irish rugby shirt he received on a 1974 New Zealand Rugby Union tour of Ireland to Katikati last Friday. Te Puke business Graeme... Read More

Damaged roofs, fences, trees in Katikati

Katikati experienced a wild weekend of unprecedented high wind, which left roofs and fences damaged, fallen trees and cancelled events in its wake. Katikati... Read More