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90-year-old vintage car enthusiast and patrol volunteer keeps community safe
He volunteers with Katikati Community Patrol, helping as the "eyes and ears" of police.
Latest from Rebecca Mauger
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Let’s go, New Zealand ... it’s The Shania Twain Story
Q&A with Shania Twain tribute singer Liza Rebecca Walsh.
Centre at risk of more cutbacks
The centre will have to consolidate further if it does not get the help it needs.
A lifetime told in art through someone else’s eyes
Michelle Fokerd tells stories through her art, this time of a dementia patient.
Teaching stalwart wraps up 45-year career
Katikati Primary School community says goodbye to Anne Morriss at the end of the year.
Q&A with Bay Conservation Alliances' Michelle Elborn
BCA was born out of the Western Bay of Plenty, but now operates Bay of Plenty-wide.
People came in their droves to Waihī Beach festival
Big events will help bring opportunity into the coastal town, organiser says.
The rumble of the humble tractor
Tractor drivers enjoyed one of their day-long meandering adventures recently.
'Destined to be a teacher'
A teacher who spent 45 years at two Katikati schools passed away this month.
Host families needed for international students
Katikati College are expecting an influx of international students for 2025.
Murals to make the heart sing
Local primary schools are contributing to outdoor murals to beautify an area in Katikati.
Local Woolworths baker is among the top four
Shehan competed in a bake-off at Manukau Institute of Technology.
College hosts major Pasifika festival
Nations from all over the Pacific were represented.
107.3 Kuaka FM back on the airwaves
Ōmokoroa kids radio station Kuaka FM up and running again.
Ōmokoroa Artists wowed at expo foot traffic
The exhibition was on at Ōmokoroa’s newly renovated Settlers Hall.
Big day on Sunday in Katikati
Katikati Sunday farmers market opened with a family fun day at Haiku Park.
New toys wanted for gift appeal
The gifts are for children who attend a Christmas dinner.
Don't ditch your old stuff, get it fixed
The next pop-up event will be held in Katikati on November 9.
Signs are up for Katikati avo fest
Also on offer is quality food and wine with cooking demonstrations.
Could this be the North Island's most beautiful cycling trail?
Thompson’s Track could be North Island’s most beautiful trail, cycle group says.
500 doggies ready to strut their stuff
Categories include toy dogs, gun dogs, terriers, hounds, working, non-sporting and utility
Western BOP events and markets
Events, markets and gigs for Katikati/Ōmokoroa/Te Puna/Waihī Beach
Top scores for Katikati jiu jitsu team on the world stage
Katikati were third place by points overall for no-gi team in juvenile, adult and masters.
Halo to radiate across Haiku Reserve
Halo will deliver a repertoire of classic New Zealand and Aussie songs.
Katikati's Paea Uilou makes the NRL grade
The teen has moved quickly through the club ranks.
Events, markets and gigs for Katikati/Ōmokoroa/Te Puna/Waihī Beach
Western BOP events and markets
Big changes proposed for BOP community board areas
Council is proposing to reduce the Katikati Community Board area to urban Katikati.