Katikati News

Toy library committee needs new blood

Katikati Toy Library is seeking volunteers to join its committee to keep the facility running smoothly. The committee runs the library behind the scenes —... Read More

Worms – let go of read books!

Katikati's Monster Book Sale is only a month away - but organisers want the community to know that they are still collecting donations for the annual event. The... Read More

National award for Katikati swimming pool

Katikati's Dave Hume Pool has been recognised on the national stage, receiving a Merit Award in the Aquatic Facility of the Year category at Recreation Aotearoa's... Read More

Experienced leaders appointed to new water board

Proven leaders with experience establishing and transforming some of New Zealand's largest infrastructure organisations have been appointed to the Board of Tauranga... Read More

Boot scooters to take over Katikati

People from throughout the country will descend on Katikati this Sunday to boot scoot en masse in an annual line dancing fundraiser that supports local organisations. The... Read More

See the world through the eyes of children

More than 100 people, including young families, friends and community members gathered at Katikati's Art Junction on August 10 for the opening of an exhibition... Read More

Jim Cowern’s decades of service to Waihī Beach

For nearly 30 years, Jim Cowern has quietly worked behind the scenes to help protect Waihī Beach's environment, preserve its history and make his community... Read More

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