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![Sellers scammed, thieves pretend to pay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Sellers scammed, thieves pretend to pay
Arrests and apprehensions, burglaries and thefts in and around Katikati.
![Katikati students bound for the outdoors](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Katikati students bound for the outdoors
Fourteen students from Bay of Plenty schools are off to Outward Bound.
![Stags win against Eastern Districts on home turf](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Stags win against Eastern Districts on home turf
With a tricky penalty conversion, scrum turnovers and lineouts the Stags won 27-17.
![Kura Kai and Katikati College get cooking for those in need](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Kura Kai and Katikati College get cooking for those in need
About 224 meals were made for the senior group and others.
![National Volunteer Week: Kai to say ‘thank you’ to Waihī Beach volunteers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
National Volunteer Week: Kai to say ‘thank you’ to Waihī Beach volunteers
Live Well Waihī Beach have an objective to nurture volunteering in the area.
![Fire fighters save the day for ‘embarrassed but grateful’ senior](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Fire fighters save the day for ‘embarrassed but grateful’ senior
Carole Moselen thought she was getting advice, next minute the town siren goes off.
![Western Bay’s draft rates rises ‘unaffordable’ – ratepayers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Western Bay’s draft rates rises ‘unaffordable’ – ratepayers
Mayor says council has done its best to keep increases as low as possible.
![Thief steals bin full of cigarette butts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Thief steals bin full of cigarette butts
Owner wondered about the state of addiction the thief must be in.
![Volunteering star and ‘good bloke’ recognised](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Volunteering star and ‘good bloke’ recognised
Volunteering Services Bay of Plenty give out another award.
!['Lots of thank-yous': 10 marriage tips from a husband marking 70-year milestone](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Lots of thank-yous': 10 marriage tips from a husband marking 70-year milestone
An opera brought them together with creativity and community keeping them going strong.
![Small town with large number of volunteering opportunities](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Small town with large number of volunteering opportunities
The expo is a chance to connect with organisations of your choice.
![Events lead up to Matariki dawn viewing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Events lead up to Matariki dawn viewing
Poi making, a storytelling event and dawn ceremony on the cards for Katikati.
![Big entertainment on the big screen](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Big entertainment on the big screen
Katch Katikati is running its Winter Series of screenings at Junction Theatre.
![Kuaka's journey inspires students](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Kuaka's journey inspires students
Part of the school’s new vision is based on the resilience of the kuaka.
![The little primary school making a big sound](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
The little primary school making a big sound
Ōmokoroa Point School is reviving its on-site radio station.
![Predator Free Bowentown helps revive native birdsong](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Predator Free Bowentown helps revive native birdsong
Many native birds including the kākā are returning to the 5km stretch.
![What’s On Waihī Beach, Katikati, Ōmokoroa and Te Puna](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
What’s On Waihī Beach, Katikati, Ōmokoroa and Te Puna
Events and gig guide for Katikati/Ōmokoroa/Te Puna/Waihī Beach.
![Continuing walkway and cycleway work may cost Western Bay ratepayers an extra $79.62](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Continuing walkway and cycleway work may cost Western Bay ratepayers an extra $79.62
Council asks ratepayers if walkways/cycleway work should pause.
![Waihī Beach parks wins ‘exceptional playspace’ award](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Waihī Beach parks wins ‘exceptional playspace’ award
The playground includes drawings, poems and sculptures created by local children.
![Arohena ‘kid’ to head Zespri](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Arohena ‘kid’ to head Zespri
Young leader from Waikato rises through the ranks to head Zespri organisation.
![Slow convoy: Residents to protest proposed SH2 barriers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Slow convoy: Residents to protest proposed SH2 barriers
Protest aims to show side road residents’ frustration.
![Life memberships a thank you to ‘chief barbecue cooks’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Life memberships a thank you to ‘chief barbecue cooks’
Rotary Club of Katikati gives out two life memberships and a Paul Harris Fellowship.
![Events and gig guide for Katikati/Ōmokoroa/Te Puna/Waihī Beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Events and gig guide for Katikati/Ōmokoroa/Te Puna/Waihī Beach
What's happening out and about in the Western Bay.
![Stags score in first 10 minutes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Stags score in first 10 minutes
The local rugby team take on Rangiuru on their turf.
![Council proposes $50 community facilities fee](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Council proposes $50 community facilities fee
The council is exploring a 'fairer' approach to funding indoor facilities.
![Waihī Beach welcomes winter in chilly fashion](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Waihī Beach welcomes winter in chilly fashion
Bystanders came to cheer on their courageous counterparts from a safe distance.
![Life memberships for dedicated Katikati cricket trio](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Life memberships for dedicated Katikati cricket trio
Awards night acknowledged three long-standing cricket enthusiasts.
![Kaimai Coast Creative Fibre - group's new name](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Kaimai Coast Creative Fibre - group's new name
CLUB PROFILE: Kaimai Coast - new name for creative fibre group.