Katikati news
Compliance concern: Growers oppose proposed geothermal water regulations
The draft plan affects water used for irrigation and frost protection.
'Unique opportunity': Live demonstrations of waka carving, lashing
Master carvers will demonstrate daily from 10am to 4pm until June 29.
Locals take NZTA median barriers fight to Parliament
Rochelle Zajko's petition calls for barrier gaps and safe turning bays.
More of everything at cultural festival
The festival features over 30 food vendors from diverse cultures.
Dogs euthanised after fatal attack on boy weren’t ‘menacing’ breeds
Three dogs were seized from the scene after Timothy Tu’uaki Rolleston-Bryan's death.
Nan’s ‘unbearable’ grief after 4yo moko killed by dogs
He was her 'last connection' to her late daughter, a Givealittle page says.
Three dogs euthanised after fatal attack on 4-year-old child
The breeds of the dogs have not been 'fully confirmed'.
'All we knew was avocado on toast': City couple's orchard adventure
Couple flipped their lives from corporate city dwellers to hands-on avocado orchardists.
‘Only meant to scare it’: Dog killed after being shot with slug gun
Glenn Forsyth saw a dog eating bread he'd put out for birds. He shot it with a slug gun.
Rural news
The Country: Cameron Bagrie on tomorrow's OCR call
Cameron Bagrie, Farmer Tom Martin, Sirma Karapeeva, Jo Luxton, and John McOviney.
South Island braces for more wild weather, third time in three weeks
It comes after a state of emergency was only lifted on Monday.
End of an era: Kinleith workers mark closure
Workers gathered in Tokoroa after a chapter of 71 years closed on June 30.
Car news and advice
MG announces new models and a ‘hybrid first’ change up
MG Motor NZ has switched its focus to hybrids, with a big range MG HS PHEV on the way.
New Land Rover Defender Octa Black joins Oasis on world tour
Thirty exterior elements are finshed in the deepest black.
Ferrari Amalfi roars in: new V8 coupe blends elegance and muscle
New model is a replacement for the Roma.
OneRoof property news
$1m deceased estate overlooking prestigious golf course for sale
Couple’s retro pad up for grabs.
Beach elite trading up for the hot suburb next door
Homeowners are looking for more space for their grandkids and their toys.
'Expectation gap' dividing buyers and sellers in South Island's biggest city
“If buyers and sellers can get over the gap, then there's good results to be had.”
More local news
Toy library thanks community for new carpet
The Katikati Toy Library has a new lease on life - ready for 2025.
Push to reinstate 100km/h limit for notorious SH2 stretch
Public submissions sought to raise the SH2 speed limit to 100km/h.
Death without debt: How to DIY a funeral
A Western Bay woman is sharing ways people can minimise of the cost of funerals.
Co-operative grocery store pitched to battle food insecurity
Target recipients include those experiencing food insecurity.
Waitangi Day in the Bay of Plenty: Your guide to events
Annual events will be returning this Waitangi Day to bring local communities together.
A new twist to Shakespeare’s tragic romance
Romeo and Juliet: Tragic story retold in 1930s era in Te Puna.
'I decided to do it for me': Why council boss quit
He says being in chief executive roles for 10 years “takes its toll”.
Former PM shocked by trampled dotterel breeding ground
The Waihī Beach community is in shock after a series of disturbing vandalism incidents.
BoP summer music festival guide: Kiwi band reveals 'ridiculous' ritual
The hottest music festivals in Taupō, Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and Coromandel.
Katikati Advertiser signs off
Katikati Advertiser has marked many community successes and milestones in its time.
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.
Katikati senior constable to work in Chatham Islands
Katikati police are looking for a new staff member.