Katikati News

Student wins upcycling crown again

Down a long driveway, in a tiny corner of her family's lounge, is where Zoe Wallis stitches together her competition-winning upcycled fashion garments. The... Read More

Young artists share their vision in Katikati

A free exhibition of artworks created by local youth to create a peaceful world is coming to Katikati for the first time. Tūmanako! Children and Youth Art:... Read More

Local excellence to be decided at awards night

Tickets are on sale for the 2026 Katikati and Waihī Beach Excellence Awards Night on September 3 at a new location, Fairview Golf & Country Club, from 5.30pm. The... Read More

Two decades of ideas, connection and creativity

Katikati's promotion organisation is celebrating two decades of serving its community in muti-faceted roles to showcase everything that makes it such a special... Read More

Manaakitanga behind NZ’s best holiday park

Two geologists who bought a Western Bay holiday park with no experience as the world was hit by Covid-19 have won their industry's highest honour six years after... Read More

Pilot aims to help over-80s downsize in Katikati

Katikati has been proposed to host a pilot programme aiming to help older homeowners downsize to smaller, accessible houses in their community. Grey Power... Read More

Bay holiday park wins supreme industry award

Athenree Hot Springs and Holiday Park has won a top national industry award. The business, located near Katikati north of Tauranga, won the Holiday Park Supreme... Read More

Wetland officially opens in Ōmokoroa

A new wetland that blends environmental restoration, cultural storytelling and recreation has officially opened in Ōmokoroa. Wāhi ō Waipapa Wetland,... Read More

Dogs delight in park’s new equipment

Katikati dogs and their owners now have agility equipment at their town's dog exercise area to play with. The area at Donegal Reserve was fenced by Western... Read More

Delays expected after truck rolls on SH2

Delays are expected on State Highway 2 north of Tauranga after a truck rolled off the road near Katikati. Emergency services responded to the incident, which... Read More

Fun run fuels community, culture and foodbank

A fun run in Katikati that brought culture and community together on July 4 also raised more than $1100 for a local charity. The free Hume 5km/10km Fun Run/Walk... Read More

Road safety callout near Katikati schools

Katikati Primary School's board chair is calling on the community to make safety the top priority on Beach Rd at drop-off and pick-up times when Term 3 starts. Anita... Read More