Katikati News

Hop into Easter Katikati!

Katikati has a variety of events this long weekend for young and old alike to celebrate Easter. Katikati Lions Club is hosting its inaugural Easter Bonnet... Read More

What’s possible when you have passion

It might have been more than 12 months ago - but Katikati A&P Show Committee has been recognised for delivering a 100th show that brought people, town and country... Read More

Community feedback invited on Draft Annual Plan

Should Western Bay of Plenty District Council put an extra $5.8 million towards its local roads, including roadside mowing and road maintenance? Should people... Read More

Jazz party on the Main St!

Katikati is about turn up the beat on its Main St when the annual Jazz Street Party swings back into town on March 28 as part of Tauranga's 2026 jazz festival. Hosted... Read More

Scarecrow contest and garden safari inspire

Organisers are hailing the success of two community events that brought people together through creativity, learning and a shared love of gardening. Grow... Read More

Accessible changing facility opens at Waihī Beach

A sense of community pride and inclusion filled Waihī Beach last Saturday as people gathered to celebrate the official opening of a new high-needs accessible... Read More

Kids’ hunting & fishing comp set to be a cracker

Aongatete youngster Makaira Adamson can't wait for next weekend to arrive. She's been watching her parents Scott and Sarah Adamson accumulate a massive prize... Read More

Easter bonnet extravaganza calls Katikati creator

If Lioness Jo Hurne has her way, Katikati's memorial hall will become a sea of feathers, glitter and architectural headgear on Easter Saturday, April 4, as her... Read More

3D illusion painting and ceramic art in Katikati

Two exhibitions by local artists are on display at the Carlton Gallery inside The Arts Junction until March 22. Ōmokoroa painter John Wilson is displaying... Read More

Football goals vandalised ahead of new season

Katikati Football Club has been left devastated, angry and heartbroken after newly purchased goal structures at Moore Park were damaged overnight last Friday. Katikati... Read More

Children's 'try-athlon' returns to Ōmokoroa

Sixty-five children from nine Bay of Plenty schools have so far registered for this year's 'have a go try-athlon” at the Ōmokoroa Domain. Hosted by... Read More

The 11-year-old national tennis champion

An 11-year-old from Katikati is building an impressive tennis resume as she makes her mark on the national tennis stage. From small-town courts to a national... Read More