Katikati News

Vehicle parade to rev up 150th anniversary

Katikati's weekend to mark 150 years since the arrival of the Ulster Irish settlers in 1875 is about to rev up! With a bunch of free events on in the town... Read More

Irish seanchaí debuts in NZ at Katikati

On his first visit New Zealand, Irish folk singer and storyteller Colin Urwin will land in Katikati this weekend as the town marks 150 years since the Ulster... Read More

Time-travelling settlers to mark town's 150 years

A unique way of travelling back in time to mark 150 years since the Ulster Irish settlers arrived in Katikati back in 1875 is on offer to the community this... Read More

Fundraiser to support Ōmokoroa Playcentre

Ōmokoroa Playcentre's popular Pre-Loved Fundraiser is back this month, offering the community a chance to shop sustainably, find bargains and support local... Read More

Twirl back in time at Katikati’s dance night

Those who walk through the doors of Katikati War Memorial Hall next Saturday night will literally step back in time for an evening of dancing the town's Irish... Read More

Rugby, music and more of the Ulster Irish

Next weekend Katikati will travel 150 years back in time with a series of events to mark the arrival of the Ulster Irish settlers in 1875. The sports, the... Read More

‘Had enough’ – third break-in in two years

A Katikati business owner has 'had enough” after her beauty clinic was broken into Saturday night - the third time in the last three years. Dreamers... Read More

Katikati photographer snaps a gold award

Katikati photographer Anna Menendez couldn't believe what she was watching on livestream this month. The 2025 New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography's... Read More

Communities to turn yellow in fight against cancer

The streets of Ōmokoroa and Katikati are set to turn yellow with hope today as Daffodil Day returns for 2025. The Cancer Society's annual fundraiser raises... Read More

Community centre seeks funds to save advocate role

Katikati is at risk of losing of a vital advocate role - that helps the community's most vulnerable - if funding is not secured for it. Katikati Community... Read More

Milestones bring chance to play and dance

Celebrating the connection and joy it brings to families - and some big anniversaries - Katikati Mainly Music is having a birthday party this Saturday, and the... Read More

Sharing Katikati’s early sport milestones

From September 12-14 Katikati will mark the 150th anniversary since the Ulster Irish settlers arrived in town with three days packed with community events. The... Read More