Katikati News

A guide to enjoy summer in WBOP

From library opening hours and rubbish collections to freedom camping, dog walking and cycle trails, Western Bay of Plenty District Council has put together... Read More

Students' big tick for new logo, houses, motifs

Last week Katikati News covered the launch of Katikati College's new logo, houses and motif designs. This week the paper talks to students who helped to design... Read More

Waltz, foxtrot, cha-cha the night away in Katikati

A dance band brought together by Brett Lowe - a gentleman fast becoming known as ‘Katikati's 1920's man', who revels in everything from the early era -... Read More

Dive into Katikati’s newly upgraded pools!

Katikati's upgraded Dave Hume Pool will open to the public for an extended summer season on Monday, December 22, with a new learn-to-swim pool, outdoor gym and... Read More

College launches new logo and houses

After two years of community-wide input and design-work, Katikati College has launched a new school logo and four new houses. The designs were launched at... Read More

Christmas magic at The Arts Junction

Katikati's Arts Junction is turning into a festive hub, with Christmas in the Junction - a reimagined Santa's Grotto from previous years bringing movies, music,... Read More

Western Bay Council adopts annual report

Western Bay of Plenty District Council has officially adopted its Annual Report for 2024/2025, celebrating a year of major achievements and acknowledging the... Read More

Dave Hume Pool on track to reopen December 17

Summer is here and Katikati's revamped Dave Hume Heated Pool is on track to reopen on December 17. 'As the kaitiaki [guardians] of this beloved community... Read More

Project Parore expands environmental work

Environmental group Project Parore has moved to a new base at 48 Church St as it plans for the future beyond its five-year Jobs for Nature funding, which ends... Read More

Wheely enjoy the Santa parade

The Katikati Lions want residents - young and old alike - to wheely get into their Santa parade this Saturday afternoon by entering the decorated wheels competitions. In... Read More

Foodbank drive revs up in Katikati

When Katikati residents hear the fire siren screaming on their street next Tuesday evening, the callout will be to collect donations for the town's foodbank. Katikati's... Read More

Shop owner loses $74k of stock in burglary

A Katikati technology store owner lost $74,000 of stock from an overnight burglary last weekend - and he did not have insurance. The burglary comes two months... Read More