NZ Air Quality Improving Across the Motu, Data Shows
New data shows air quality is improving across New Zealand, with most sites meeting national standards for particulate matter pollution. Here's the good news.
New data shows air quality is improving across New Zealand, with most sites meeting national standards for particulate matter pollution. Here's the good news.
Kiwi patients can breathe easier with a new in-principle agreement to freeze GP fees for 12 months. Here's what it means for New Zealanders.
A $3.2 million upgrade is underway at Ashburton Hospital's community birthing unit, delivering modern maternity care for local mothers and babies.
A new report highlights barriers disabled New Zealanders face in healthcare — and calls for meaningful improvements across all health sectors.
Mould in your home? The good news is that simple prevention strategies really work. Here's how to keep your NZ home fresh and mould-free.
The NZ Blood Service Mobile Blood Drive will be at Katikati War Memorial Hall on 2–3 June — book your appointment online before you go.
Nine-year-old Gaige Aitchison-Budd grew his hair for three years to donate to hair-loss sufferers, inspiring a school-wide breast cancer fundraiser at Mata
BCSST supports around 330 people a year across Western Bay of Plenty with free practical and emotional breast cancer care, funded solely by donations.
Bay of Plenty locals are urged to host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast in May 2026 to support Breast Cancer Foundation NZ, which receives no government funding.
PHCL has withdrawn its proposal to build a medical centre on a Waihī Beach reserve after 56% of the 409 submitters opposed the planned location.
Western Bay council is consulting on a proposal to lease part of Beach Road Recreation Reserve at Waihī Beach for a new medical centre. Feedback closes 8 F
Katikati Community Centre is offering free antenatal classes from 20 January, covering pregnancy, labour and postpartum for new and expecting parents.
Western Bay of Plenty District Council is seeking public feedback on a proposal to build a new medical centre on the Beach Road Recreation Reserve at Waihi
Western Bay of Plenty District Council seeks public feedback on a plan to build a new medical centre on part of Waihī Beach's Beach Road Recreation Reserve
Te Puke family launches Blayde's World fundraiser to support four-year-old with rare Emanuel Syndrome, aiming to fund intensive therapy for school readines
Grief Support Services invites the community to a free Remembrance Picnic at Te Puna Quarry Park on 16 November to honour loved ones lost to suicide.
Waihī Beach's MOVE with You campaign runs until 2 November, offering free fitness challenges and community events including the popular Whānau Dash & Splas
Breast Cancer Foundation NZ is seeking Bay of Plenty volunteers for the Pink Ribbon Street Appeal on 17–18 October, with registrations closing 16 October.
Hato Hone St John is offering free CPR and AED awareness training sessions at the Katikati Community Centre throughout October as part of Shocktober.
Katikati and Ōmokoroa communities turned yellow for Daffodil Day 2025, aiming to top the nearly $10,000 raised for the Cancer Society in 2024.
Over 2,000 daffodil bulbs are growing beside SH2 near Katikati ahead of Daffodil Day on 29 August, raising funds for the Cancer Society.
Katikati Community Health Trust hosts its AGM on 14 August at the Hone Hato St Johns Meeting Room, with BOP Care Co-ordination Centre's Judith Telford spea
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tamawhariua offers free health, advocacy and wellbeing services to all in Katikati, including a weekly Tuesday evening doctor clinic.
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tamawhariua in Katikati offers free Tuesday evening doctor clinics and health services open to everyone across Western Bay of Plenty.
Ngāi Tamawhariua hosts a free Whānau Hauora Day at Katikati War Memorial Hall on 1 July, featuring health stalls, kai and family activities.
Over 40 people dressed in pink dined at the Katikati Community Centre on 30 May to raise funds for the Breast Cancer Foundation of New Zealand.
Western Bay of Plenty District Council will add fluoride to Athenree and Wharawhara water supplies from June 2025, under a Director-General of Health direc
Comvita, the Bay of Plenty natural health company founded by Alan Bougen and Claude Stratford, celebrates its 50th anniversary with pride in its pioneering
Hato Hone St John has been named one of NZ's Most Trusted Charities for the 12th time in the Reader's Digest Trusted Brand Awards, marking 140 years of ser
Waipuna Hospice CEO David Bryant warns the organisation could vanish from communities within years unless a critical Health NZ funding gap is addressed.
Three 88-year-old Katikati mates — Nev Morrissey, Alan McCaughan, and Ross Watson — are regular gym-goers at Katifit, proving age is no barrier to staying
Katikati's Hato Hone St John station received a new Gen4 ambulance on 6 May, funded by the We Care Community Trust, boosting safety for staff and patients.
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tamawhariua invites the Katikati community to a free Pink Ribbon Morning Tea on 22 May in support of breast cancer awareness.
Incredible Edibles in Katikati hosts its fifth Pink Ribbon Breakfast on 18 May, raising funds for the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation with food and garden tour
ACC concussion claims rose to 12,045 in 2024, with the Bay of Plenty recording 813 cases. New national guidelines aim to improve safety in community sport.
A new budget cooking course launching in Katikati will teach seasonal shopping, meal planning and clever techniques to help families manage rising food cos
Sign up to Walk for Waipuna this April — walk 100km in 30 days at your own pace to raise funds for free palliative care services in the Western Bay of Plen
Waihi locals are invited to join the 111 Challenge to raise $111,000 for a new ambulance station, with construction of the Johnston Street build already un
The Katikati Herb Society is promoting Herb Awareness Month 2025, focusing on chamomile, karamu, greater celandine and globe artichoke amid rising interest
Katikati Medical Centre has closed its books to new patients, citing chronic underfunding, six-week wait times, and GP burnout affecting practices nationwi
NZ GPs warn of practice closures and closed books as funding pressures mount, with GenPro chairman Dr Angus Chambers calling for urgent action on primary c
Waipuna Hospice is calling on Bay of Plenty locals to join its 2025 Hospice Hero Challenge in March, raising funds to support the terminally ill and bereav
Personal trainer Anneli Deschamps runs open-air fitness classes out of a converted cow shed on a historic Whakamarama farm, with horses as spectators.