Katikati news
Western BOP events Te Puna to Waihī Beach
Events and gig guide for Katikati/Ōmokoroa/Te Puna/Waihī Beach.
Town’s annual spring clean
Two community groups are organising the event this year.
Familiar faces front folk club gig
The duo play the guitar, keyboard, accordion, bodhran, penny whistle and bagpipes.
Exploring health apps with DORA
No booking is required to find out what the apps can do.
$1.9b for transport: Where it will be spent in Bay of Plenty
Cash boost part of $32.9b National Land Transport Programme for 2024-2027.
Bringing characters to life on paper
Students gain an understanding of the creative process with local author visits.
Axemen — and women — needed
A working bee for the club will be held on October 19-20.
Premium
Will forestry rob hundreds of Kiwis of jobs? Meat processing sector confronts big livestock dip
One million fewer lambs next spring raises economic red flag in meat-processing industry.
Did material from lake-making Taupō ‘super-eruption’ reach Australia?
Discovery in Australia has scientists pointing to prehistoric super-eruption at Taupō.
Opinion: Bad news - mortgage rates might not fall as much as you’re hoping
OPINION: OCR projected to drop to about 3% by early 2027, impacting future mortgage rates.
Boating companies in liquidation owing IRD $1.5m in unpaid taxes
The businesses owe unpaid taxes and loans, according to the IRD's statements of claim.
Consumer advocate urges faster action on grocery sector competition to ease price pain
While the Grocery Commissioner is moving ahead of schedule, action remains slow.
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.
Rural News
'Kiwis helping other kiwis': Cyclone bravery award winners continue to help community
'It still puts a lump in your throat thinking about it.'
Sara's side hustle is blooming
Sara Patetrson creates unique, handmade greeting cards using locally grown flowers.
Generous rural spirit shines through tough times at stock donation drive
About 370 sheep were donated by farmers from throughout the region.
Bee Aware Month: Beeing there for our tireless workers
The humble honey bee is critical for the survival of the planet.
Opinion: Vintage Machinery Museum started by train enthusiasts
Opinion: There's so much to see at the Fiordland Vintage Machinery Museum.
Orange juice shortage hitting nationwide
Struggling to find your favourite chilled orange juice? You're not the only one.
Lifestyle news
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.
Marriage is on a downward trend and here’s why
Opinion: Who wants to be resentful and unhappy?
Car news & advice
Mustang 7th-gen: how Ford is 'doubling down' on the V8 (it's partly thanks to EVs)
Mustang chief engineer Laurie Transou explains how Ford can continue with a pure-petrol V8
Fernando Alonso takes delivery of custom Aston Martin Valkyrie
Some company cars are better than others...
Michael Jordan’s Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 is up for grabs
The basketball legend’s ultra-rare Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 can be yours for a cool $1m.
OneRoof property news
House-hunting for diplomats: I had one property turned down because of sniper fears
What ambassadors look for in a Kiwi home.
Tauranga families living 2.5km apart swap homes
"Oh my god, how did you come up with this idea?"
Mansion that’s too dangerous to step inside finally sells
"Mystery house on a hill" snapped up, but buyer and sale price remain a secret.
More local news
News in brief: Te Puna to Waihī Beach
Housie and quiz night saved, new councillor sworn in and a ‘thank you, Katikati’ letter.
Walking festival strides for continuity
The event will be extended to three weeks and new Western Bay walks will be announced.
Hunt is on for community crusaders
The best collaboration award is a new category in 2025.
Two concert bands for the price of one
One piece will be an arrangement of Barry Manilow's Copacabana.
Katikati in safe hands during an emergency
Katikati Emergency Response Team ready to hit the ground running.
Waihī Beach CCTV camera is eye of the storm
Cameras may be introduced to other critical points in the stormwater network.
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.
Orange river: What early tests revealed
Regional council confirms preliminary results after the river turned bright orange.
Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival bands announced
The lead act remains under wraps for now.
2024 marks 100 years since Waihī Beach School opens its doors
Lessons were first held in a chippy shop when school was being built.