04:00pm Sat 27 Sep, 2025
From Te Puna to Waihī Beach, a range of voices and perspectives are being sought to help plan for the future of three key communities in the Western Bay. Over... Read More
03:19pm Fri 26 Sep, 2025
With the arrival of spring, the Waihī Beach farmers' market re-opens this Saturday, September 27, offering a variety of new and former vendors. Held from... Read More
02:30pm Fri 26 Sep, 2025
When you step into Maryanne Calver's garden, your mind slows, the weight of the world lifts and you never want to leave the peaceful setting with a view of farmland... Read More
07:00am Fri 26 Sep, 2025
The Bay of Plenty avocado industry has banded together after 'devastating” winds hit more than 400 orchards, with some losing 90% of their fruit. Growers... Read More
09:00am Sun 21 Sep, 2025
Two direct descendants of Katikati's first Ulster Irish arrivals - who happen to be married - brought their extended family over the Kaimai Range from Hamilton... Read More
12:27pm Sat 20 Sep, 2025
The furs, gloves, scarves, headpieces, jewellery were on and the fine gowns and suits spick and span as more than 200 people enjoyed the Settlers' Dance. According... Read More
09:00am Sat 20 Sep, 2025
A former All Black gave his Irish rugby shirt he received on a 1974 New Zealand Rugby Union tour of Ireland to Katikati last Friday. Te Puke business Graeme... Read More
03:55pm Mon 15 Sep, 2025
Katikati experienced a wild weekend of unprecedented high wind, which left roofs and fences damaged, fallen trees and cancelled events in its wake. Katikati... Read More
02:05pm Fri 12 Sep, 2025
Katikati's weekend to mark 150 years since the arrival of the Ulster Irish settlers in 1875 is about to rev up! With a bunch of free events on in the town... Read More
11:00am Fri 12 Sep, 2025
On his first visit New Zealand, Irish folk singer and storyteller Colin Urwin will land in Katikati this weekend as the town marks 150 years since the Ulster... Read More
10:00am Fri 12 Sep, 2025
A unique way of travelling back in time to mark 150 years since the Ulster Irish settlers arrived in Katikati back in 1875 is on offer to the community this... Read More
10:00am Sun 07 Sep, 2025
Ōmokoroa Playcentre's popular Pre-Loved Fundraiser is back this month, offering the community a chance to shop sustainably, find bargains and support local... Read More