U3A Katikati to hear talks on Waikino Battery and WWI mounted rifles
Katikati's U3A sub-branch meets on 8 April with talks on the Waikino Battery and NZ Mounted Rifles in Egypt and Palestine during WWI. Visitors welcome.
Rangiuru School Welcomes Return of Historic 1920s Trophy
Rangiuru School receives a 100-year-old trophy gifted by a descendant of its first teacher, to become an annual arts award.
Veteran Vehicle Parade Rolls Through Katikati's New Town Square
More than 50 vintage and classic vehicles paraded through Katikati's new Town Square as part of the town's 150th anniversary weekend celebrations.
Settlers' Dance Transports 200 to Katikati's 1875 Roots
Over 200 people dressed in period costume for Katikati's Settlers' Dance, celebrating 150 years since the Ulster Irish arrived in the district.
Rugby Remembers: Katikati Honours War Dead and Club History
Katikati's 'Rugby Remembers' event honoured local war dead and 145 years of club history, with a former All Black gifting his 1974 Ireland tour shirt.
Descendants of Katikati's Ulster Founders Return for 150th
Descendants of Katikati founder George Vesey Stewart joined the 150th Ulster anniversary celebrations, bringing four generations of family across the Kaima
Dave Gallaher Memorabilia on Show at Western Bay Museum
Western Bay Museum displayed Dave Gallaher's rugby cap and memorabilia on loan from Ponsonby Rugby Club during Katikati's 150th anniversary weekend.
Settlers' Dance to Bring 150 Years of Music to Katikati
A free Settlers' Dance at Katikati War Memorial Hall on 13 September celebrates 150 years of Irish heritage with live music, period costume and community f
Katikati Marks 150 Years Since Ulster Irish Settlers Arrived
Katikati celebrates 150 years since Ulster Irish settlers arrived in 1875, with a packed three-day programme of free community events from 12–14 September.
Katikati rugby's 145-year roots traced to Ulster settlers
Katikati's rugby club marks 145 years of the game as the town prepares to celebrate 150 years since Ulster Irish settlers arrived in September 2025.
Katikati Portrait Exhibition Celebrates 150 Years of Town History
A free exhibition charting 150 years of Katikati history opens at the town library on 4 August, with archives, photographs and a family history workshop on
Time Capsule Found in Katikati Wall — 62 Years Early
A time capsule hidden in a Katikati wall since 1987 has been found 62 years early, revealing newspapers, plans and a vivid snapshot of late-80s Bay of Plen
Irish and British Diplomats Honoured at Katikati Marae Ahead of 150th Anniversary
Irish and British diplomats joined Ngāi Tamawhariua at Te Rereatukahia Marae to mark the 150th anniversary of Ulster settlers arriving in Katikati.
Te Puke Brothers Remembered for WWI Sacrifice
Two Te Puke brothers, Obadiah and Thompson Nicholl, are remembered for their WWI sacrifice as Anzac Day approaches, with their names commemorated on local
Western Bay Museum Explores Untold Stories of Two World Wars
Western Bay Museum's new Unexpected Heroes exhibition honours five local New Zealanders and the animals who served in the two world wars, running from 28 M