Katikati News

Basketball club on the rebound for Katikati youth

A group of residents are hosting basketball sessions at the Action Centre this school term in an attempt to re-establish the Katikati Basketball Club for the... Read More

Alice sprinkles generosity at luncheon

Crystal glass with patterns, porcelain animal characters, some painted with fruits and flowers. For 40 years, Katikati resident Alice Gumbley has sprinkled... Read More

Waihī Beach Coastguard launches new vessel

Waihī Beach Coastguard has a brand new primary rescue boat with top-of-the-line technology, which was launched to the community, fellow Coastguard crews, sponsors... Read More

Avo fest goes country for 2026

Katikati's biggest party of the year will flow with the sound of country music early next January, with Tami Neilson named the main act of the annual avocado... Read More

Community band’s last concert for the year

Katikati Concert Band wants the community to know that they are hosting an end-of-year concert this month. Band president Karen Goh said the concert will... Read More

Katikati jiu jitsu club wins global trophy

Katikati's jiu jitsu club has put their town on the global martial arts map by claiming the prestigious Gold Teams Trophy at the 2025 SJJIF World Jiu Jitsu Championships... Read More

Good Neighbour rescues windfall avocados

Following gale-force winds that battered Western Bay of Plenty orchards in mid September has come a massive redistribution effort by local charity Good Neighbour. As... Read More

Avo fest tickets now on sale

Earlybird tickets are now on sale, acts have been released and the festival has a name change. Yes, arrangements are pushing forward for the Katikati Avo Fest... Read More

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