Katikati News

All Black and war veteran subject of TV doco

Katikati's legendary rugby player and war veteran David Gallaher is the focus of a documentary to air on television this Anzac Day, April 25. From Field to... Read More

Barry's back - but without his dog

After nearly one year's absence, Katikati's most iconic sculpture has been reinstalled on the town's Main St - but without his beloved companion. Barry, the... Read More

Exhibition shines light on unexpected war heroes

A new exhibition sharing the stories of five unexpected heroes and shining a light on the plight of animals in two world wars has opened in Katikati. The... Read More

Colour run brings fun and funds to primary school

Loud squeals of delight could be heard from kilometres away on April 2. A school's back field went from green to kaleidoscopic - and students' faces lit up brighter... Read More

Hot rods ready to rev up fire brigade funds

Summerset by the Sea residents and the wider Katikati community can travel back in time on April 19, when a hot rod display revs up to raise funds for the town's... Read More

Life memberships for 'lifeline' of toy library

Two women who keep the Katikati Toy Library alive and well - in front and behind the scenes - have this month been made life members of the non-profit group... Read More

Bowentown playground receives a refresh

The Bowentown playground is to get an upgrade with funding from Western Bay of Plenty District Council. The council said the upgrade has been shaped by ideas... Read More

Toki exhibition shares Māori knowledge

A new exhibition at Western Bay Museum aims to take people on a journey of recovering traditional Māori knowledge through one of the culture's historic, high-status... Read More

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