World Record Guacamole: 15,000 lb Bowl Stuns Judges
Over 1,000 Mexican avocado growers smashed a Guinness World Record with a 15,000-pound bowl of guacamole after a banner harvest season.
Over 1,000 Mexican avocado growers smashed a Guinness World Record with a 15,000-pound bowl of guacamole after a banner harvest season.
A NZ wireless provider is urging the government to protect rural broadband competition as Starlink's satellite reach grows across the country.
NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visits Australia for the annual Leaders' Meeting, tackling trade, fuel supply and bilateral ties with PM Albanese.
Groundbreaking new research reveals New Zealand's fibre industry is worth over $926 million at the farm gate, signalling huge growth opportunities ahead.
NZ dairy farmers are set to enjoy a strong farmgate milk price of $9.70/kg MS this season, even as rising costs call for careful farm management.
Whole milk powder prices slipped 2.2% at the latest global dairy auction. Here's what the dip means for New Zealand dairy farmers this season.
A new survey shows NZ food and fibre sector leaders are prioritising biosecurity, trade agreements and climate resilience in 2026. Here's why it matters.
NZ kiwifruit scientists are sharing their expertise with India following a new trade deal — great news for the global kiwifruit industry and Te Puke growers.
A controversial shipping container terminal at Katikati's northern entrance is relocating to Hamilton, ending months of community debate over noise and app
The NZ government is investing $50,000 to help Hawke's Bay growers explore buying the McCain Foods vegetable processing plant before it closes in 2027.
Consecutive tough seasons and rising fuel costs are putting pressure on Bluff's iconic oyster industry and beloved annual festival. Here's the full story.
Nominations are open until 30 June for the 2026 Katikati and Waihī Beach Community Business Awards, with new judging and 11 categories.
A Katikati real estate duo has claimed the RateMyAgent suburb winner title for seven years in a row, from 2020 to 2026, on the strength of client reviews.
Dr David Steven, creator of the KiwiGreen IPM programme, has died in Auckland, leaving a lasting legacy across New Zealand's horticulture sector.
Fairview Estate in the Bay of Plenty has secured its golf course until 2061, rebranding as Fairview Golf and Country Club with open membership for the regi
A Car Boot Sale takes place at the Katikati A&P Showgrounds on 7 March from 8am – register on the day for $10 per boot or $15 per trailer, cash only.
Applications open 6 March for the 2026 Bay of Plenty Young Grower of the Year, with the competition set for 19 June and prizes totalling thousands of dolla
Surf Shack Eatery and Transform Today gym in Waihī Beach face months-long closures after the January storm left both businesses submerged in floodwater.
The Uretara River overflowed onto SH2 in Katikati during the January storm, flooding Bridgestone Tyre Centre and The Veggie Hub before communities rallied
Clark Mazey of Bower Real Estate has recorded more than $60 million in kiwifruit orchard sales and is urging Bay of Plenty growers to consider selling in 2
Katikati real estate agent Alison Rudd has been named Katikati Agent of the Year for the sixth year in a row, recognising her continued success in the loca
Bowentown Beach Holiday Park has applied to operate a public café at Bowentown Domain, with WBOPDC seeking community feedback before making a final decisio
A Rabobank white paper warns NZ's avocado industry faces a major ownership shake-up as over half of growers approach retirement age within the next decade.
Project Parore has relocated to a larger Katikati base and is boosting efficiency with new equipment as it prepares for life beyond its Jobs for Nature fun
Pieter and Helena Maarschalk are selling their Lavendell farm and home in Katikati after nearly a decade growing and selling lavender products at local mar
Katikati's iFixed Ltd owner Chamara Punchihewage lost $74,000 of uninsured stock in an overnight burglary. A Givealittle page has been set up to help.
Katikati iFixed Ltd owner Chamara Punchihewage lost $74,000 in uninsured stock after a burglary on 8 November, as his insurance cover had lapsed during a p
Comvita hosts 40-member Korean beekeeping delegation at Paengaroa headquarters, celebrating World Mānuka Honey Day and promoting international collaboratio
Morris Moore Farms near Katikati is recruiting a new team member for orchard and maintenance work. A HT licence and Growsafe certificate are preferred.
Dreamer's Beauty Clinic in Katikati has been broken into for the third time in three years, with director Suzanne Bullivant calling for community help.
Amatis Limited is seeking an on-licence for Matahui Distillery at 270 Matahui Road, Katikati, to sell alcohol seven days a week.
Katikati designer Natalie DuBois has transformed a guest bathroom into a moody, textural retreat using dark porcelain tiles, natural stone and curved bronz
Katikati auto electrician Allan Crapp retires after nearly 50 years, reflecting on his community battery recycling work and plans for boating at Ōmokoroa.
Amatis Limited has applied to the Western Bay of Plenty District Licensing Committee for an on-licence to operate Matahui Distillery in Katikati.
Katikati auto electrician Allan Crapp has retired after 48 years in business, leaving behind a legacy of community service and decades of loyal customers.
EPIC Te Puke launches EPICConnect, a monthly business networking event series starting July 31 for local business owners.
The Katikati Lions Club is calling for updated listings for its 2025/2026 Community Directory — a fundraiser supporting local causes across the town.
Former Katikati resident Rebecca Fisher becomes the first woman to win the APHANZ Lifetime Achievement Award for her outstanding leadership in horticulture
Former Katikati schoolgirl Rebecca Fisher has become the first woman inducted into the APHANZ Hall of Fame, recognised for her leadership in horticulture.
Comvita, the Bay of Plenty natural health company founded by Alan Bougen and Claude Stratford, celebrates its 50th anniversary with pride in its pioneering
EVES Katikati is hosting a free property seminar on 17 June 2025 covering auction, tender, and other methods of sale for buyers and sellers.
Zero-waste swimwear designer Emma LaRocca offers free design trials to local companies. Tauranga Council-funded program helps reduce landfill waste through
Action Equipment Katikati is hosting a robotic lawnmower race day on May 17 to fundraise for the Katikati Volunteer Fire Brigade, with fun for the whole wh
Multiple Katikati lifestyle properties including avocado orchards and rural blocks are open for viewing on Sunday 19 April 2025.
The Focus Katikati Trust is working to create business sector clusters to grow jobs and keep skilled workers in the Katikati community.
Katikati regenerative gardener Nina Parker is expanding to a new 9.5-hectare off-grid farm with plans for community food education and a village-style farm
Matahui Gin Distillery is inviting the community to a celebration at Moore Park as part of the Grow on Katikati programme.
Manju Saini has joined EVES Katikati as a new real estate agent, bringing local knowledge and a passion for customer service to the team.
Baygold staff mark a decade of giving back with their annual Kick Off Charity Day, supporting Te Puke town cleanup, Kura Kai meals, and forest conservation
A freshly renovated 1940s Katikati home retaining its original charm is up for auction on 20 February, appealing to first-home buyers and investors.
Personal trainer Anneli Deschamps runs open-air fitness classes out of a converted cow shed on a historic Whakamarama farm, with horses as spectators.
KatchKatikati is exploring a community-owned cooperative grocery store to tackle food insecurity and keep profits flowing back into the local area.
A 48ha lifestyle block near Aongatete with avocado orchards, grazing land and subdivision potential has been listed for sale by negotiation.
Elliott's Funerals introduces Daryl Halloran as Katikati's new dedicated local funeral director, bringing chapel management experience and a community focu
Western Bay of Plenty District Council has approved a new market square for Katikati, linking the memorial hall and library in time for the town's 150th an