Katikati News

Bay holiday park wins supreme industry award

Athenree Hot Springs and Holiday Park has won a top national industry award. The business, located near Katikati north of Tauranga, won the Holiday Park Supreme... Read More

Wetland officially opens in Ōmokoroa

A new wetland that blends environmental restoration, cultural storytelling and recreation has officially opened in Ōmokoroa. Wāhi ō Waipapa Wetland,... Read More

Dogs delight in park’s new equipment

Katikati dogs and their owners now have agility equipment at their town's dog exercise area to play with. The area at Donegal Reserve was fenced by Western... Read More

Delays expected after truck rolls on SH2

Delays are expected on State Highway 2 north of Tauranga after a truck rolled off the road near Katikati. Emergency services responded to the incident, which... Read More

Fun run fuels community, culture and foodbank

A fun run in Katikati that brought culture and community together on July 4 also raised more than $1100 for a local charity. The free Hume 5km/10km Fun Run/Walk... Read More

Road safety callout near Katikati schools

Katikati Primary School's board chair is calling on the community to make safety the top priority on Beach Rd at drop-off and pick-up times when Term 3 starts. Anita... Read More

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