Katikati News

‘Had enough’ – third break-in in two years

A Katikati business owner has 'had enough” after her beauty clinic was broken into Saturday night - the third time in the last three years. Dreamers... Read More

Katikati photographer snaps a gold award

Katikati photographer Anna Menendez couldn't believe what she was watching on livestream this month. The 2025 New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography's... Read More

Communities to turn yellow in fight against cancer

The streets of Ōmokoroa and Katikati are set to turn yellow with hope today as Daffodil Day returns for 2025. The Cancer Society's annual fundraiser raises... Read More

Community centre seeks funds to save advocate role

Katikati is at risk of losing of a vital advocate role - that helps the community's most vulnerable - if funding is not secured for it. Katikati Community... Read More

Milestones bring chance to play and dance

Celebrating the connection and joy it brings to families - and some big anniversaries - Katikati Mainly Music is having a birthday party this Saturday, and the... Read More

Sharing Katikati’s early sport milestones

From September 12-14 Katikati will mark the 150th anniversary since the Ulster Irish settlers arrived in town with three days packed with community events. The... Read More

Enhancing access and appeal of Katikati’s trails

Walkers and bikers can enjoy trails at Waitekohekohe Recreational Park a little bit more thanks to a newly-installed bridge. Katikati Recreational Park Development... Read More

Katikati’s first auto electrician retires

'Katikati will definitely miss him when he's gone. They just don't realise it yet,” said one customer. 'He's done so much for the town.” 'The... Read More

Pools to become all-encompassing facility

Come December an upgraded Dave Hume pool complex would give more accessibility to all types of users, an extended season, enhanced facilities plus the addition... Read More

Capture the heart of Katikati!

Katikati is full of hidden gems, stunning scenery and moments that make our town truly special. Now, resident photographers have a chance to showcase their... Read More

Weaving at new library holds powerful message

As people enter Te Ara Mātauranga, Waihī Beach's new library, service centre and community hub, they are greeted by a large harakeke weaving with a powerful... Read More

A potted portrait of Katikati for all

The community is welcome to view a visual portrait of Katikati through time, on display during August and September at the town's library. Western Bay of... Read More