04:00pm Thu 02 Oct, 2025
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
08:00am Mon 29 Sep, 2025
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
03:00pm Sun 28 Sep, 2025
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
09:00am Sun 28 Sep, 2025
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
04:00pm Sat 27 Sep, 2025
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
03:19pm Fri 26 Sep, 2025
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
02:30pm Fri 26 Sep, 2025
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
07:00am Fri 26 Sep, 2025
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
09:00am Sun 21 Sep, 2025
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
12:27pm Sat 20 Sep, 2025
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
09:00am Sat 20 Sep, 2025
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
03:55pm Mon 15 Sep, 2025
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