Katikati News

Street art by youth to enhance skate park

The curves and bowl of Katikati's skatepark will be transformed with street art at the hands and imaginations of local youth this month. Katikati Open Air... Read More

St John youth programme returns to Katikati

After more than a decade hiatus, Katikati will again have a St John youth programme running locally in school terms for children aged from 5 to 18. The Hato... Read More

Waihī Beach lifeguards celebrate success

The red and yellow flags are down for the season, but there is no 'off” switch for Waihī Beach Lifeguard Services members. After another busy summer,... Read More

Fun run and walk back for third year

Hume Pack-N-Cool's third annual free Fun Run & Walk in Katikati is coming up in July - with a new 10km course option. Hume Pack-N-Cool external operations... Read More

College clash to return to BoP in bigger format

The success of the first Bay of Plenty Clash of the Colleges on a Katikati kiwifruit orchard last Friday, May 8 has prompted the organisers to plan an event... Read More

New all-weather pathway being built

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is building a new shared pathway at MacMillan Reserve in Katikati to make it easier to use all year round. Work began... Read More

Directory calls on mobile users for numbers

The club behind Katikati's most handy resource - the Community Directory - is calling on residents to add their mobile phone numbers to the listings, to keep... Read More

Food & fibre: Colleges clash to entice students

More than 120 college students from the Bay of Plenty and Waikato will converge on a Katikati orchard today, to compete in timed horticulture and agriculture... Read More

Prevent fire danger before winter arrives

Welcome to Katikati Volunteer Fire Brigade's first column in the Katikati News. As the new fire chief, I want to keep the community informed on what work the... Read More

Student stuns with faultless bugle performance

It's that chilling, distinct sound, which follows a precise note composition that brings us to a standstill each Anzac Day at dawn. Alone with our thoughts... Read More

Gratitude and respect shown at dawn service

Young and old gathered in darkness at Katikati War Memorial Hall on Saturday morning, April 25, to honour those who gave their lives in war and those who made... Read More

Unique sport flying high for Katikati youth

A Katikati family are sharing their passion for a fast-paced and self-refereed sport by starting a club in town for youngsters to enjoy. The Verbeek family... Read More