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Rebecca is editor of the Katikati Advertiser.
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.
What’s On Waihī Beach, Katikati, Ōmokoroa and Te Puna
Western BOP events and gig guide.
Housebound music fan runs radio station from bed
Running the 1980/90s music channel gives Bradley Simmonds purpose.
Events and gig guide for Katikati, Ōmokoroa, Te Puna, Waihī Beach
Western BOP events and gig guide.
Omokoroa’s Lizard rock removed
Removing the rock is part of the work to construct a roundabout at the busy intersection.
No beach for Katikati and cliff to remain
Katikati Boating Club hope council will reconsider keeping Beach Rd's eroding cliff.
Matariki celebrated in Waihī Beach
The Matariki ceremony in Waihī Beach was held on clear, bright, stunning dawn morning.
Ops shops concerned of cost of getting rid of unsellable and dumped goods
Waipuna Hospice as a group spend close to $100k in rubbish annually.
Ten spots to stop on your Western Bay road trip
Katikati Advertiser has compiled a list of attractions and things to do in the Western Bay
Katikati rings in the Māori New Year
‘Strangers met in the dark and became a community at dawn.’
'I want to know': Brain cancer battle leaves teacher's life plans in turmoil
Maia is awaiting another brain scan to see if the gruelling treatment is working.
Guardians of the game keep watch over rugby field
Nine Katikati rugby greats artworks are positioned above Moore Park fields.
Katikati Volunteer Expo: Making a difference for local groups
The sectors included community, emergency, social, information, environmental and the arts
Fire fighters save the day for ‘embarrassed but grateful’ senior
Carole Moselen thought she was getting advice, next minute the town siren goes off.
New garden for Ōmokoroa Point School
The garden aids a mentor programme teaching children about food’s medicinal benefits.
Thief steals bin full of cigarette butts
Owner wondered about the state of addiction the thief must be in.
Events lead up to Matariki dawn viewing
Poi making, a storytelling event and dawn ceremony on the cards for Katikati.
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
Ōmokoroa Point School is reviving its on-site radio station.
Celebrating the numerous benefits of knitting
A day dedicated to the craft of knitting around the world was held on June 8.
What’s On Waihī Beach, Katikati, Ōmokoroa and Te Puna
Events and gig guide for Katikati/Ōmokoroa/Te Puna/Waihī Beach.
Events and gig guide for Katikati/Ōmokoroa/Te Puna/Waihī Beach
What's happening out and about in the Western Bay.
Waihī Beach welcomes winter in chilly fashion
Bystanders came to cheer on their courageous counterparts from a safe distance.
Best kept secret in Waihi Beach perfect for awards night
Time to salute community gems and acknowledge local businesses who excel.
What’s on in Katikati, Ōmokoroa, Te Puna, Waihī Beach
Events and gig guide for Katikati/Ōmokoroa/Te Puna/Waihī Beach.
Police investigate 'suspicious' fire that destroyed Waihī Beach house
The children of the family called the bach ‘‘the greatest place on earth’’.
Tennis club celebrates at least 50 years
The club is asking for 1974 'originals’ to come to the milestone celebration.
Pest control group says pets are not targets but owners need to take precautions
'If there is any doubt whether a captured cat is feral or not, we release the cat.'
Beach fair says goodbye at birthday bash
The annual fair is celebrating its 20th birthday which is their last fair.
Escapist play: Prisoners make their move in Somebody Famous
The youth division of Katikati Theatre puts on a great escape comedy.
Fourth Fridays event coming to Waihī Beach
The new event aims to liven up Waihī Beach once a month.
New manager at Katikati's community hub
Nicky Austin hopes to secure more funding to continue the centre's programmes.
Historic photo of rugby legends submitted
The line-up of the 1908 New Zealand rugby team.
What's On in Katikati/Ōmokoroa/Waihī Beach
Bob Dylan, bees, emergency planning and more.
A love of ballet in later years
New Zealand is joining the global trend of ballet for mature women.
Senior driver licence test 'creating confusion stress and anger'
Grey Power wants NZTA to develop a more uniform way to assess older drivers.
Market day raises funds for school
Farmers' market and family fun combined at the inaugural Waihī Beach Autumn Market.
Honouring a fallen soldier and local rugby hero
A special segment commemorating a Katikati All Black has featured in the documentary.
Pick your favourite outdoors pic
The public can cast votes for their favorite shots.
Embracing stories of the past
Communities held local Anzac Day services throughout the Western Bay of Plenty.
Sowing the seeds of art love
One of Thrive's pieces is a collaborative artwork for the public.
World War II veteran looks back on ‘lucky life’
Clive Kenyon looks back on war times and his life.
Jiu-jitsu fighter offers self-defence course
The course will involve strikes, headlocks and ground positions.
Woman's battle to make mobility park abusers pay more
Mobility parking misuse is common in New Zealand. Claire Dale is working to change that.