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Fly-tipping rife in Katikati rest area
'It’s a smelly, dirty and frustrating job for the crews.'

‘All-time high’ in community/business awards voting
Three more category nominations are highlighted this week.

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.

Katikati in history: Carnival queen Jessie Thompson
The Queen Carnival was a good way to fundraise for the community.

'Misguided loyalty': Parents pay the price after coercing victim to change her statement
Henry and Deborah Dalley's son was in custody after assaulting a woman.

Middlebrook Rd tagged for proposed social housing subdivision
Construction is currently under way at the site to develop an access road.

Katikati Folk Club: Andrew London sings the songs he wrote when he was cross
Katikati Folk Club hosts Andrew London.

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.

Public information session on Ōmokoroa’s roadworks and developments
An animation flyover of the SH2-Ōmokoroa Rd intersection upgrade will be shown.

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.

Median barriers: Locals 'don't have much faith’ in NZTA u-turn
The transport agency is reconsidering placing barriers on some sections.

Double gold star: Firefighter Pinky’s 50 years of service honoured
Tauranga man Robert Pinkerton has done 50 years in the fire service.

Two critically injured in Western Bay crash
Police said a passenger in the vehicle was ejected during the crash.

What’s On Waihī Beach, Katikati, Ōmokoroa and Te Puna
Western BOP events and gig guide.

Katikati police report: Scams, thefts, arrests and more
Elderly couple fall victim to scammers pretending to be from a bank.

Letter: Taking issue with boat ramp plans
OPINION: No beach for Katikati if plans go ahead.

Transforming Tahawai Reserve into communal area with focus on leisure activities
A hardcourt, viewing platform and potential future community building is on the cards.

Suitcase competition sprouts creativity
Decorative gardens bloom in carry-on suitcases or bags.

Votes are in for Western Bay of Plenty roles
Chris Dever elected to Ōmokoroa Community Board, Laura Rae is Maketu-Te Puke councillor.

Get your vote in to say thank you
Nominations for the community and business awards are now closed, but voting has started.

Roving parking camera trials for Te Puke and Katikati
No notices will be issued from the trial.

Housebound music fan runs radio station from bed
Running the 1980/90s music channel gives Bradley Simmonds purpose.

Scholarship duo graduate from youth programme
The three-day course teaches students the Dale Carnegie drivers of success.

Donegal Reserve soon to be home for doggies
The district council is working with community groups to furnish the park.

Events and gig guide for Katikati, Ōmokoroa, Te Puna, Waihī Beach
Western BOP events and gig guide.