7:50:38 Tuesday 8 April 2025

Katikati News

The ‘buzz of life’ returning

A sighting of fish in Katikati's Uretara River or native birds when walking the Haiku Pathway is a high-five moment for the volunteers working to remove invasive... Read More

Future firefighters and staff sought at fun day

Have you got what it takes to be a firefighter? If you want to give back to your community, you probably do. Katikati Volunteer Fire Brigade is having a family... Read More

Party lines and the Post Office

Chunky old phones with their circular dials may evoke a sense of nostalgia for many visitors to Western Bay Museum's Echoes of Exchange exhibition. For others,... Read More

Chilean group’s love of dance on display

La cueca is not just a dance, it's a symbol of Chilean identity. Cultural connection to music and dance is ingrained in Chilean culture and their dances are... Read More

Backyard wander at the beach

Garden art and greenery drew the crowds at the first Athenree and Waihi Beach Garden Club backyard ramble. Nine properties were showcased in the club's garden... Read More

Discovering fungi in the Western Bay

There's something intriguing about fungi. The fungi kingdom is all through local forests and the Aongatete Forest Project wants to share their knowledge with... Read More

Family devastated by vicarage fire

'In our tiredness, and overwhelm, we are thankful for all the support,” say a Katikati family whose home was recently destroyed by a fire. The Macfarlane... Read More