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Graduates say goodbye to school years
Graduates leave behind a legacy for younger students to aspire to, principal says.
Reptiles make for great pets, but they too are for life
Reptile World will showcase several species of reptiles at Katikati A&P Show in February.
A jolly good Christmas celebration
Christmas in the Park followed the festive Santa Parade on Saturday.
Let’s go, New Zealand ... it’s The Shania Twain Story
Q&A with Shania Twain tribute singer Liza Rebecca Walsh.
Centre at risk of more cutbacks
The centre will have to consolidate further if it does not get the help it needs.
A lifetime told in art through someone else’s eyes
Michelle Fokerd tells stories through her art, this time of a dementia patient.
Teaching stalwart wraps up 45-year career
Katikati Primary School community says goodbye to Anne Morriss at the end of the year.
Q&A with Bay Conservation Alliances' Michelle Elborn
BCA was born out of the Western Bay of Plenty, but now operates Bay of Plenty-wide.
People came in their droves to Waihī Beach festival
Big events will help bring opportunity into the coastal town, organiser says.
The rumble of the humble tractor
Tractor drivers enjoyed one of their day-long meandering adventures recently.
'Destined to be a teacher'
A teacher who spent 45 years at two Katikati schools passed away this month.
Host families needed for international students
Katikati College are expecting an influx of international students for 2025.
Murals to make the heart sing
Local primary schools are contributing to outdoor murals to beautify an area in Katikati.
Local Woolworths baker is among the top four
Shehan competed in a bake-off at Manukau Institute of Technology.
College hosts major Pasifika festival
Nations from all over the Pacific were represented.
107.3 Kuaka FM back on the airwaves
Ōmokoroa kids radio station Kuaka FM up and running again.
Ōmokoroa Artists wowed at expo foot traffic
The exhibition was on at Ōmokoroa’s newly renovated Settlers Hall.
Big day on Sunday in Katikati
Katikati Sunday farmers market opened with a family fun day at Haiku Park.
New toys wanted for gift appeal
The gifts are for children who attend a Christmas dinner.
Don't ditch your old stuff, get it fixed
The next pop-up event will be held in Katikati on November 9.
Signs are up for Katikati avo fest
Also on offer is quality food and wine with cooking demonstrations.
Could this be the North Island's most beautiful cycling trail?
Thompson’s Track could be North Island’s most beautiful trail, cycle group says.
500 doggies ready to strut their stuff
Categories include toy dogs, gun dogs, terriers, hounds, working, non-sporting and utility
Western BOP events and markets
Events, markets and gigs for Katikati/Ōmokoroa/Te Puna/Waihī Beach
Top scores for Katikati jiu jitsu team on the world stage
Katikati were third place by points overall for no-gi team in juvenile, adult and masters.
Halo to radiate across Haiku Reserve
Halo will deliver a repertoire of classic New Zealand and Aussie songs.
Katikati's Paea Uilou makes the NRL grade
The teen has moved quickly through the club ranks.
Events, markets and gigs for Katikati/Ōmokoroa/Te Puna/Waihī Beach
Western BOP events and markets
Big changes proposed for BOP community board areas
Council is proposing to reduce the Katikati Community Board area to urban Katikati.
Enhancing fine art with depth, colour and precision
Timeless Impression is at Carlton Gallery until the end of this month.
Events, markets and gigs for Katikati/Ōmokoroa/Te Puna/Waihī Beach
There's plenty on offer at Western BOP events and markets.
Learning the art of writing
Christine is offering a free, 10-day writing workshop.
Western Bay local schools roundup: Aims Games 2024
Western Bay of Plenty students were among the thousands taking part.
Events, markets and gigs in Katikati/Ōmokoroa/Te Puna/Waihī Beach
Western Bay of Plenty events, gigs and markets.
You beauty ... locals clean up the streets
Katikati Spring Clean event is part of Keep New Zealand Beautiful week.
Artificial surface will bring in the bowlers
Katikati Bowling Club had the official opening of the green with their first day of play.
Friday night farmers’ market continues
The market hours have changed to cater for workers.
Pat leaves her mark on the town
OBITUARY: The Williams family bid farewell to their matriarch.
Another car down the bank at the weekend
Council staff are visiting the site this week.
Events and gig guide for Katikati/Ōmokoroa/Te Puna/Waihī Beach
Dave Hume Pool opens, student exhibition, town spring clean and more.
Once were heroes, now underpaid and overworked
Katikati workers at Woolworths took their protests to the public on Tuesday.
Western BOP events Te Puna to Waihī Beach
Events and gig guide for Katikati/Ōmokoroa/Te Puna/Waihī Beach.
Fifty-love: Tennis club reunion, birthday and first day
Katikati Tennis Club gets the ball rolling for new members.
Then and now: Historic photo recreated
Groundsmen recreate school photo from the past.
The last baby born in historic annexe returns
Colin returns to his birth place, on his birthday.
Axemen — and women — needed
A working bee for the club will be held on October 19-20.
Athenree Rd: Five cars down the same bank this year
Locals are concerned about people driving too fast for the conditions of the road.
News in brief: Te Puna to Waihī Beach
Housie and quiz night saved, new councillor sworn in and a ‘thank you, Katikati’ letter.
Katikati in safe hands during an emergency
Katikati Emergency Response Team ready to hit the ground running.
Events and gig guide for Katikati/Ōmokoroa/Te Puna/Waihī Beach
Western BOP events and gig guide
'The smell is horrendous': Walking track used as dumping site
Fly-tippers are dumping all sorts of waste on conservation land.
Laid-back approach helps to keep the crowds coming back to ‘magical’ park in Athenree
A new business that had a rocky start has gone on to take out the industry's top award.
Events and gig guide for Katikati/Ōmokoroa/Te Puna/Waihī Beach
Western BOP events and gig guide.
Man, I feel like a good concert
The line-up for the Katikati Twlight Concerts 2025 has been announced.
Jessica walks-over the competition with super-move
The gold winner was the youngest in her skating category.
Western Bay of Plenty news in brief
A quick look at local happenings in the Western Bay.
Events and gig guide for Katikati/Ōmokoroa/Te Puna/Waihī Beach
Western BOP events and gig guide.
Fly-tipping rife in Katikati rest area
'It’s a smelly, dirty and frustrating job for the crews.'
Trapper carries on brother's legacy amid devastating theft of traps
The disruption has been upsetting for Predator Free Waihī Beach volunteer James Packer.
Siblings win with sweet and savory creations
Siblings whip category competition at annual fare.
Pottery exhibition, family history class, SH2 talk with council, quiz night and fundraiser
Western BOP events and gig guide.
Middlebrook Rd tagged for proposed social housing subdivision
Construction is currently under way at the site to develop an access road.
Little surf club wins big at regional awards
The awards celebrate the dedication and achievements of surf lifesaving members.
Nature lesson: 'Biggest spider I have ever seen in my life’
Puketoki Reserve holds a few surprises for city dwellers.
Katikati loses stalwart of the arts community
Irene Tuscia-Falconer painted #1 mural Waitekohe School and #35 Our People Our Story.
Votes flood in for local business, community awards
Event managers name the nominees for three more people's choice awards.
Looking for night owls, for daytime patrolling too
Community patrol volunteer numbers have dwindled to 14.
Parking cameras being trialled in Katikati
The licence plate recognition (LPR) system will be trialled for three months.