Katikati News

Find out what’s planned for the Kaimai Ward

Want to know more about key topics such as the SH2 Ōmokoroa Rd intersection upgrade, Te Puna/Lochhead/Pitua/Tangitu roundabout, and Te Puna Station Rd intersection... Read More

Tips and tricks at cooking class

Katikati Community Centre is introducing a new course to teach people 'cooking on a budget”. Under the Good Neighbour umbrella, centre volunteers regularly... Read More

Katikati remembers and honours all servicepeople

As hundreds gathered around the Katikati War Memorial Hall at dawn on Anzac Day, a tiny slice of moon and one lone star shone down. The community were honouring... Read More

Emergency water shutdown in Katikati

People in Katikati are being urged to conserve water following an emergency shutdown. In a post on the Antenno app, Western Bay of Plenty District Council... Read More

Katikati Anzac Day parade honours veterans

Every year on April 25 there are opportunities across the country to honour men and women who have served in wars at Anzac Day ceremonies. This year is particularly... Read More

Wave of harbour upgrades on the way

Work is underway to replace the decades-old jetty at Uretara Landing Reserve in Katikati with a new structure nearly four times its size. Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

Is this New Zealand's biggest Troll collection?

Damian Sutton has about 1,500 Trolls and once spent $5000 to ship a rare light blue Elephant Troll from Denmark. More than 30 years ago, at a humble craft... Read More

Katikati Arts Junction repair works begin

Katikati's creative hub is getting some much-needed attention, with weather-damaged parts of the Arts Junction building being repaired over the next few months. The... Read More

Katikati’s Dave Hume Pool new upgrades

Katikati's Dave Hume Pool will have a longer swim season, better accessibility and more space for swimming lessons when it reopens for the 2025/26 summer season. The... Read More

Turning waste into building materials

A soft food and beverage carton revolution is under way in Waihī Beach. Brought to life by Sustainable Waihī Beach, Te Kura Tātahi o Waihī | Waihī Beach... Read More

Tauranga animal rescue seeks community support

Katrina Thompson lovingly refers to her own dogs as her 'angels”. Vada's Angels Animal Rescue Tauranga gets its name from these angels. 'Nevada (Vada)... Read More

Easter, Anzac travel: Drivers urged to plan ahead

People travelling across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty for Easter and Anzac weekends are urged to drive to the conditions and plan before leaving home, as many... Read More