Chris Steel is editor of the Katikati Advertiser
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'Moral duty' to improve environment
"It turns it into a moral duty to overcome these problems — if we can't the world won't."
Youngster acts to protect trees
Sunny Daly, 7, felt strongly that putting screws in trees for fencing was wrong.
Smashed avo a winner for The Lighthouse on Lockington Cafe
Smashed Avo was the winner on the day for a Katikati cafe.
Avocados to be the star of the show
Competition is building for the 2019 Smashed Avocado Competition in Katikati.
Caring for Te Mania catchment
How landowners collectively use their land dictates the health of soil and waterways.
$87m road improvement plan approved for SH2
The Transport Agency Board has approved $87.1 million for SH2 improvements.
Katikati groups, iwi fear for water quality
Iwi, community groups unite in bid to stop discharge into Katikati harbour.
Bush block land eyed for trails
Bikers, riders keen to see recreational trails on land block
Thieves steal old boat from project workers
A boat used to ferry materials around the reserve at Tanners Point has been stolen.