Katikati news
Big changes proposed for BOP community board areas
Council is proposing to reduce the Katikati Community Board area to urban Katikati.
Stolen chicken owner gives chase
Weekly report from Katikati Police, September 18-24
Kids sell their wares at market
An opportunity for kids to practice practical maths and manage finances.
Events, markets and gigs in Katikati/Ōmokoroa/Te Puna/Waihī Beach
Western Bay of Plenty events, gigs and markets.
Historic works revisited through new techniques
Printing and art history combine at the Carlton Gallery.
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Government promises to consider hiking road charges and tolls before end of term
Transport Minister Simeon Brown hints any revenue increases will be in the form of tolls.
Federal Reserve cuts rate by 0.50%: What it means for markets and inflation
OPINON: The Federal Reserve has started its easing cycle with a bang.
Maersk offers new New Zealand-China service in Asia-Oceania container vessel upgrade
A new Northern Star container vessel service starts in Shanghai next month.
Cream of the crop: NZ's 10 largest dairy farmers revealed
After a tumultuous decade, some new names have emerged as NZ's biggest dairy farmers.
Fonterra farmers will zero in on milk price in FY24 results this week
Plans for the sale of the consumer business are also in the market spotlight.
Rural News
Watch: Second rain 'peak' expected this afternoon as 14 rivers reach flood warning level
Officials hoping for breaks in the weather to help ease surface flooding.
EU's deforestation delay good news for NZ meat sector
Red meat sector welcomes news EU is delaying its deforestation regulation by 12 months.
Tatua to the fore again in FY24 dairy payout
Bulk products revenue down but specialised divisions post highest result yet.
Champion of the provinces fronts up to West Coasters
Shane Jones says Coasters should expect share of mining revenue.
Scared kids push to slash speed limit past Gisborne school after cars clocked at 106km/h
Lives at risk: Speedsters clocked driving 106km/h past rural school.
Stock Takes: A2 Milk's next move, Sir John Key's US lawsuit moves forward
Plus, Thames Water has a credibility issue with its debt crisis.
Lifestyle news
Explained: Why would Kmart expand in this tough retail environment?
Boss from across the Tasman explains the reasoning behind Kmart's expansion here.
JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth
Most older people do not live in such villages, even with 53,000 people there now.
Social media etiquette: The dos and don'ts of work group chats
How to avoid getting yourself in a pickle.
'Difficult and murky territory': Should you connect with your kid's friends online?
'It might mean that you need to censor your online behaviour and what you post.'
Hollie Smith: Painting nudes, regaining her voice and confronting infertility
Ahead of an art exhibition and tour, the musician reveals the true cost of creativity.
What I eat every day: A physio's tips to optimise your diet and exercise
Advice for how to harness your health and live better for longer.
Car news and advice
Rolls-Royce Spectre Lunaflair is a flashy bespoke masterpiece
There's only one, and you can't have it.
GMSV releases more details on the GMC Yukon. And we get a sneaky taste of it.
We get a bit more on local specs and a quick drive of a LHD version.
BMW NZ introduces X3 xDrive30e PHEV for 2025
New model is the ninth PHEV in BMW’s growing fleet.
OneRoof property news
Semi-retired scientist quits Auckland to buy remote commune with 21 waterfalls
He wants to turn 8ha property's water into power.
Elderly vendor in tears after house he bought for $190,000 sells for $1.351m
“Even the auctioneer was just like, 'wow' afterwards."
32 bidders show up to buy flood-damaged home - 'they just went crazy in the auction room'
South Auckland property was sold with a declared reserve of $299,000.
More local news
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.
Weekly report from Katikati Police September 11-17
Sergeant Steve Hindmarsh delivers the latest Western Bay Police news.
Pat leaves her mark on the town
OBITUARY: The Williams family bid farewell to their matriarch.
Western Bay of Plenty District Council looks to reduce number of council seats
Representation review out for consultation.
Abandoned reptiles causing concern in BoP waterways
“They displace wetland birds from nesting sites."
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.
Does anyone look familiar from this Western Bay of Plenty photo?
A day out in the early 1900s.
Once were heroes, now underpaid and overworked
Katikati workers at Woolworths took their protests to the public on Tuesday.
RSE workers to increase for the 2024/2025 season
The Government is increasing the cap on the number workers by 1250.
Pacific vibrancy coming to Katikati
About 35 groups from schools around the Bay will perform at Katikati College.
Western Bay council shakeup: Proposal looks to reduce councillors at the table
The mayor would still be elected at large.
College students' exhibition reflects society
The exhibition is on until September 22.