Katikati News

SH2 median barriers: Truck drives on wrong side

A group of residents who have been campaigning against wire median barriers on State Highway 2 in the Bay of Plenty claim a container truck was seen driving... Read More

Youth spearhead Katikati park project

A youth-driven project in Katikati is expected to cost $129,000 and will be delivered in three stages. It's also been dubbed as an example of young people... Read More

Giant bunny stars at Easter egg hunt

Get ready for a hopping good Easter with Binky, the giant Easter egg bunny, at Katikati Bird Gardens. Katikati Bird Gardens is putting on its 21st annual... Read More

Brewing a better future at Waihī Beach

Turning single-use coffee cups into compost is the newest enterprise at Waihī. ‘Don't be a SUCker | Cup Cycle' is a not-for-profit initiative by Sustainable... Read More

Homeland pride celebrated in Katikati

Thousands came to celebrate all the cultures of the Western Bay of Plenty. Katikati Festival of Cultures was a vibrant celebration of diverse cultural backgrounds... Read More

Free exhibits in Katikati for school holiday

You can't do much for free these days, so keep in mind a visit to Western Bay Museum in Katikati. Museum manager Paula Gaelic said there was lots to see and... Read More

Kids’ ideas to inspire new mural design

Skater boys and girls may be sliding along a mountainous backdrop chasing cheese balls when Katikati Skate Park gets its makeover. Avocados, skateboards,... Read More

Giving a voice to Katikati students

Speaking to an audience can be quite daunting for many people. Senior students from Katikati College took part this month in a special speaking skills course... Read More

Waihī Beach-Athenree Estuary path plan unveiled

A draft concept plan for a shared pathway connecting Waihī Beach and Athenree has been released by the Western Bay of Plenty District Council. The plan includes... Read More

Hunting competition for kids

A hunting and fishing competition just for children will take place this weekend. Scott and Sarah Adamson from Aongatete and a few of their friends love hunting,... Read More

Revitalising Katikati’s economy with clusters

A new initiative in Katikati is focused on boosting businesses and expanding the job market. The Focus Katikati Trust aims to grow businesses and job numbers... Read More

Invasive pest plants in the crosshairs

Katikati residents are being encouraged to roll up their sleeves to help tackle problematic pest plants at a free, hands-on workshop this weekend. 'We want... Read More