Katikati News

Matariki spirit shines in Katikati dawn event

While some whetu (stars) hid behind clouds early last Friday morning, the spirit of Matariki shone brightly in Katikati as the community came out en mass to... Read More

150 years of spiritual and practical support

When a fledgling Katikati was being shaped 150 years ago, as the Ulster Irish settlers arrived, a church was initiated to help the community flourish. Today... Read More

Katikati invited to enjoy the magic of Matariki

Sponsored Content The Katikati community is invited to come together to connect, learn and observe the Māori New Year (Te Mātahi o te Tau) at its fourth... Read More

Plunge into winter at Waihī Beach

The countdown is on for one of Waihī Beach's favourite mid-winter traditions, with the Polar Plunge set to make its chilly return on July 11 from 12.30pm. Waihī... Read More

Whānau Hauora Day returns to Katikati!

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tamawhariua is proud to bring back Whānau Hauora Day - a celebration of community wellbeing, connection and collective care - to Katikati... Read More

Artists invited to transform beach facility

Live Well Waihī Beach is inviting Bay of Plenty artists to be part of a meaningful new community project. It aims to transform the recently opened accessible... Read More

Katikati Primary celebrates global culture parade

Katikati Primary School has a roll of more than 520 - which includes children from more than 17 countries. On the morning of June 12, a visit to the school courtyard... Read More

Katikati toilets spark 24/7 park safety debate

Public toilets at a sports and recreation centre being built in Katikati's Moore Park are causing debate in the community. Western Bay of Plenty District... Read More

Katikati set to turn blue for fun walk and run

Katikati is set for a sea of blue next month as locals are encouraged to dress up and take part in the free HUME 5km/10km Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, July 4, with... Read More

200 serves of food and connection

When Jan de Faye got behind the servery inside one of Katikati's local churches in 2021 she probably had no idea that she'd go on to help cook up 200 free community... Read More

Beach lifeguards to host PRE session this Sunday

Waihī Beach Lifeguard Services Inc is reminding residents and visitors its Public Rescue Equipment (PRE) community education session is on this Sunday, June... Read More

New dog agility park opens in Katikati

A new dog exercise area in Katikati will officially be celebrated later this month, following a community-driven effort to fund and build agility equipment at... Read More