Katikati News

Weaving at new library holds powerful message

As people enter Te Ara Mātauranga, Waihī Beach's new library, service centre and community hub, they are greeted by a large harakeke weaving with a powerful... Read More

A potted portrait of Katikati for all

The community is welcome to view a visual portrait of Katikati through time, on display during August and September at the town's library. Western Bay of... Read More

College’s GrowHub recognised by minister

Katikati College students who have studied in the school's GrowHub facility shared their horticulture learning experience with the Education Minister last Friday. Senior... Read More

Town marks 150 years of Ulster settlers’

Three days of events to mark the 150th anniversary since the Ulster Irish settlers arrived in Katikati has been planned for the town for this September. The... Read More

Western Bay introduces battery recycling

Heading to your local Western Bay library to return your books? Now you can drop off your used household batteries at the same time. Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

High-schoolers upcycle fashion fit for a runway

A Katikati College student has taken out Envirohub's Re:Stitched Runway contest for 2025 after placing second last year. Katikati College student Zoe Wallis... Read More

People urged to get election nominations in early

Councils in the Western Bay of Plenty district are calling on people to get their nominations in for the upcoming local body elections - and early. Nominations... Read More

Squash club fundraising to head to nationals

Nine Katikati Squash Club ladies are appealing to the community to get behind their fundraising efforts to get to national championships mid-September in the... Read More

Three decades of giving to her community

'It's great to see you Chevelle. How are you today? Did you do some nice things with the whānau in the holidays? How's [your brother] Khavallie?” The... Read More

Free cat desexing to protect wildlife

Have a cat? It's time to get it desexed for the sake of our native species. In a bold and furry move, Predator Free Waihī Beach has teamed up with Waihī... Read More

Fundraiser to chase agility gear for dog park

Dogs of all shapes and sizes may soon have more to wag their tails about, as Katikati comes together to upgrade the town's Dog Exercise Park with agility equipment. A... Read More

Katikati fun run unites community

Organisers of the second Hume Pack-N-Cool Fun Run/Walk were thrilled with the turnout. More than 580 people took to the streets and pathways around Katikati... Read More