A draft concept plan for a shared pathway connecting Waihī Beach and Athenree has been released by the Western Bay of Plenty District Council. The plan includes... Read More

A hunting and fishing competition just for children will take place this weekend. Scott and Sarah Adamson from Aongatete and a few of their friends love hunting,... Read More

A new initiative in Katikati is focused on boosting businesses and expanding the job market. The Focus Katikati Trust aims to grow businesses and job numbers... Read More

Katikati residents are being encouraged to roll up their sleeves to help tackle problematic pest plants at a free, hands-on workshop this weekend. 'We want... Read More

The Athenree recycling and greenwaste centre will reduce its opening hours to only one day a week. This weekend will be the last time the centre is open on... Read More

Changes are afoot for this year's Katikati Festival of Cultures flag parade and festivities tomorrow. The festival, now in its fourth year, has introduced... Read More

When the Katikati town siren goes off, local volunteer firefighters drop what they're doing and head to the station on Sheffield St. Visitors to the Katikati... Read More

A relative of the four-year-old Bay of Plenty boy fatally attacked by dogs has described his nan's desperate effort to save him — her 'last connection”... Read More

A quick response from the Katikati community saw a stolen tiny home found three hours after an appeal was posted to Facebook. On Saturday, March 29, at 4am,... Read More

Vintage car enthusiast and Community Patrol volunteer Murray Tom shows no signs of slowing down. The community-minded 90-year-old is not only still driving,... Read More

The grieving family of a 4-year-old killed by a dog in Katikati say the boy's late mother will be waiting for him. He was Timothy Tu'uaki Rolleston-Bryan,... Read More

Artist John East has a signature style that reflects a deep connection to the natural world. With the use of bold acrylics, the Ōmokoroa artist is able to... Read More