Katikati News

Three decades of giving to her community

'It's great to see you Chevelle. How are you today? Did you do some nice things with the whānau in the holidays? How's [your brother] Khavallie?” The... Read More

Free cat desexing to protect wildlife

Have a cat? It's time to get it desexed for the sake of our native species. In a bold and furry move, Predator Free Waihī Beach has teamed up with Waihī... Read More

Fundraiser to chase agility gear for dog park

Dogs of all shapes and sizes may soon have more to wag their tails about, as Katikati comes together to upgrade the town's Dog Exercise Park with agility equipment. A... Read More

Katikati fun run unites community

Organisers of the second Hume Pack-N-Cool Fun Run/Walk were thrilled with the turnout. More than 580 people took to the streets and pathways around Katikati... Read More

A space interwoven with culture and identity

When Te Ara Mātauranga, Waihī Beach's new library, service centre and community hub, opened this month, it already had a wairua (spirit) embedded within. That's... Read More

Waihī Beach’s new pathway to knowledge

Julia Edgecombe believes there aren't places many these days where people can go and they don't have to buy anything or do anything. 'They call them third... Read More

Volunteers needed for disaster support team

The Katikati branch of the New Zealand Red Cross has established a Disaster Welfare and Support Team - but it needs more volunteers. Branch president Phil... Read More

Murals show what makes youngsters’ hearts sing!

Dragons, rainbows, pussy cats, people, rabbits the beach are what makes 11 Western Bay of Plenty primary school students' hearts sing. These thoughts feature... Read More

Call for candidates in 2025 local elections

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is calling on locals to put their name forward for the 2025 local elections. Nominations are open for mayor, councillors,... Read More

Stags finish season, but club remains active

Katikati Rugby & Sports Club is heading into the off-season after the Stags only just fell short in their semifinal showdown against the Arataki Makos on June... Read More

Katikati teen enters the world of Parliament

Katikati College Year 12 student Kyla Allen-Boyd this week swapped the classroom for the Beehive after being selected as a Youth Press Gallery member for 2025. The... Read More

Time capsule discovery takes town back to 1987

A window into life in Katikati back in 1987 has been opened with the discovery of a time capsule in the town's old library building on the main street. Builders... Read More