Rebecca Mauger

Bay of Plenty

Katikati Advertiser Editor at Bay of Plenty Times

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Articles

Giant bunny stars at Easter egg hunt

1 week ago | sunlive.co.nz | Rebecca Mauger

Get ready for a hopping good Easter with Binky, the giant Easter egg bunny, at Katikati Bird Gardens. Katikati Bird Gardens is putting on its 21st annual great Easter egg hunt on Easter Sunday. Binky, known for his oversized ears and cheeky grin, will be scampering around the 4ha gardens spreading joy and excitement for children. The bunny will be available for photos too.
Homeland pride celebrated in Katikati

1 week ago | sunlive.co.nz | Rebecca Mauger

Thousands came to celebrate all the cultures of the Western Bay of Plenty. Katikati Festival of Cultures was a vibrant celebration of diverse cultural backgrounds and included a flag parade featuring multiple nationalities followed by an afternoon of food and entertainment at Moore Park last weekend. Committee member Kylie Watkins said it was an amazing day with plenty of love and hugs shared.
Kids’ ideas to inspire new mural design

1 week ago | sunlive.co.nz | Rebecca Mauger

Skater boys and girls may be sliding along a mountainous backdrop chasing cheese balls when Katikati Skate Park gets its makeover. Avocados, skateboards, dragons and the cheesy treats are among the ideas to adorn Moore Park’s skatepark when street artist Kalib Wallace starts on its transformation. Children were brought into the design process by Katikati Open Air Art (KOAA) during the last weekend of March.
Hunting competition for kids

2 weeks ago | sunlive.co.nz | Rebecca Mauger

A hunting and fishing competition just for children will take place next weekend. Scott and Sarah Adamson from Aongatete and a few of their friends love hunting, and their kids do too. They’ve decided to start a hunting event for young ones. “We just wanted to have some competition amongst friends and then thought we might get the community involved as well and it all just fell into place. Our kids love outdoors and we all enjoy seeing them light up,” said Sarah.
Revitalising Katikati’s economy with clusters

2 weeks ago | sunlive.co.nz | John Clements |Rebecca Mauger

A new initiative in Katikati is focused on boosting businesses and expanding the job market. The Focus Katikati Trust aims to grow businesses and job numbers by creating sector clusters to attract and retain people in the region. A meeting was held last month to discuss the new trust and introduce the project. The trust invitedCluster Navigators chief executive and founder Ifor Ffowcs-Williams to talk about the benefit of cluster developments.
Invasive pest plants in the crosshairs

2 weeks ago | sunlive.co.nz | Rebecca Mauger

Katikati residents are being encouraged to roll up their sleeves to help tackle problematic pest plants at a free, hands-on workshop this weekend. “We want people to be able to recognise these plants in their own backyards early so they don’t become a major problem,” said Sharon Strong, the co-ordinator of Renaturing Katikati, which is the urban arm of Project Parore.
Potential firefighters sign up on open day

3 weeks ago | sunlive.co.nz | Rebecca Mauger

When the Katikati town siren goes off, local volunteer firefighters drop what they’re doing and head to the station on Sheffield St.Visitors to the Katikati Volunteer Fire Brigade got a taste of what happens next at their family open day, held on Saturday. Lucian and Cassius Te Purei easily drag the 80kg dummy at the Katikati Volunteer Fire Brigade's open day.
More of everything at Katikati Festival of Cultures

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Rebecca Mauger

Katikati Festival of Cultures committee members Kylie Watkins, Jan de Faye and Vicki Lambert. Photo / Rebecca MaugerChanges are afoot for this year’s Katikati Festival of Cultures flag parade and festivities on Saturday. The festival, now in its fourth year, has introduced several changes to cater for the event’s growing popularity. The biggest change has been the venue. Committee member Kylie Watkins said they’ve outgrown their previous home at Katikati War Memorial Hall.
Senior car buff helps keep Katikati safe

3 weeks ago | sunlive.co.nz | Rebecca Mauger

Vintage car enthusiast and Community Patrol volunteer Murray Tom shows no signs of slowing down. The community-minded 90-year-old is not only still driving, he still holds a class-four driver’s licence, fixes up vintage cars and volunteers with Katikati Community Patrol. “I moved here 18 months ago, I like it here and want to stay so I should be doing something for the village,” said Tom.
90-year-old vintage car enthusiast and patrol volunteer keeps community safe

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Rebecca Mauger

Katikati Community Patrol volunteer Murray Tom, 90, takes a break from his hobby rebuilding cars and caravans. Photo / Rebecca MaugerVintage car enthusiast and Community Patrol volunteer Murray Tom shows no signs of slowing down. The community-minded 90-year-old is not only still driving, he still holds a class-four driver’s licence, fixes up vintage cars and volunteers with Katikati Community Patrol.