Katch Katikati Inc

27/02/2025

Movies screening during March on Mondays at The Arts Junction, Katikati are a real mix!; there is a fantasy musical, a thriller, an adventure doco, a 60's classic and forbidden love. 📽🎥
They all screen at 1.30pm and icecreams are available. Grab your tickets ($12/$8 Gold Card) from The Arts Junction, Ph 07 549 1658 or online at https://www.theartsjunction.org.nz/buy-tickets-online.
Brought to you by Katch Katikati with support from Refrigeration and Airconditioning Ltd and Lions Club of Katikati.

25/02/2025

We are beyond honored that KATIKATI MATARIKI, has been named a finalist for BEST COLLABORATION event in the 2025 TECT Western Bay Community Awards!

We need your help to bring this award to Katikati and being People's Choice' voting system.... The most public votes, win!

Vote here: https://www.tect.org.nz/community-awards-2025/

Let’s show the power of community and bring this award home! Voting closing closes: 10th March. Katikati Community Centre, Western Bay Museum, Tamawhariua Health & Social Services, Project Parore, Rotary Club of Katikati, Te Rereatukahia Marae and Katikati Red Cross and many dedicated individuals.

24/02/2025

A member of the public has just dropped in a set of keys, found north of Katikati on SH2! If they are yours, you can collect from the The Arts Junction front desk, 36 Main Road, Katikati!

24/02/2025

Save the date! The Katikati Jazz Street Festival is happening on Saturday 12th April, 10am-1pm, Main Rd, Katikati. 🎼🎤🎷🎺🎸 Enjoy busker-style musicians playing at different spots along the Main Road, kid's entertainment including mini-golf, plus the Katikati Town and Country Market and food stalls!
The event is brought to you by Katch Katikati as part of the Port of Tauranga National Jazz Festival; with support from the Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund.

24/02/2025

Check out our bumper line-up of movies screening at The Arts Junction, Katikati during the weekends in March! 📽🎥👇 There's inspiration, romance, environment, fantasy and even Donald Trump! All highly-rated movies with something for everyone.
Grab your tickets (just $12 or $8 Gold Card) from The Arts Junction, Ph 07 5491658 or online at https://www.theartsjunction.org.nz/buy-tickets-online)
Brought to you by Katch Katikati, with support from Katikati Refrigeration and Airconditioning Ltd and Lions Club of Katikati

20/02/2025

Our first Business After Five 🕰🕰 for the year was a lively event with a fabulous turnout! Thanks to everyone who came along to hear a little about what Katch Katikati does in our community to help make it a wonderful place to live, work, play; 💃🥑🎼🎸📽🎞 and for people to visit. We do LOTs to support our community and you can check out more about what we do along with upcoming events here: www.katchkatikati.org.nz.
We’d love your support of all that we do; and you can do this by sponsoring some of our events or joining us as a Katch Katikati member. (https://www.katikati.org.nz/katch-katikati-membership).
If you’d like to receive invite reminders of our business networking events, email us on [email protected].

17/02/2025

Calling All Cultural Groups, Performers, and Vendors for the Katikati Festival of Cultures 2025! 🚩🚩🚩
The much-loved Katikati Festival of Cultures is back on Saturday, April 5th 2025, and we’re looking for cultural groups, talented performers, and food vendors to be part of this vibrant community celebration.
We’re calling on local cultural groups, performers, artists, and vendors to showcase their traditions and talents! If you:
• Have a cultural performance to share (dance, music, storytelling, or more);
• Want to run an interactive workshop to teach a cultural craft;
• Are a food vendor offering authentic international cuisine;
• Create and sell handcrafted arts and crafts inspired by cultural heritage;
• Would like to take part in the Flag Parade by representing your culture with traditional dress, banners and flags—
We want to hear from you!
To register your interest or find out more email [email protected] or visit www.katikati.org.nz to apply online.

Calling All Cultural Groups, Performers, and Vendors for the Katikati Festival of Cultures 2025!
The much-loved Katikati Festival of Cultures is back on Saturday, April 5th 2025, and we’re looking for cultural groups, talented performers, and food vendors to be part of this vibrant community celebration.
We’re calling on local cultural groups, performers, artists, and vendors to showcase their traditions and talents! If you:
• Have a cultural performance to share (dance, music, storytelling, or more);
• Want to run an interactive workshop to teach a cultural craft;
• Are a food vendor offering authentic international cuisine;
• Create and sell handcrafted arts and crafts inspired by cultural heritage;
• Would like to take part in the Flag Parade by representing your culture with traditional dress, banners and flags—
We want to hear from you!
To register your interest or find out more email [email protected] or visit www.katikati.org.nz to apply online.

17/02/2025

We are beyond honored that Katikati Matariki, has been named a finalist for Best Collaboration Event in the 2025 TECT Western Bay Community Awards!

Katikati Matariki was a celebration of culture, reflection, and renewal, honoring the Māori New Year through storytelling, tradition and community connection. This special event brought people together to share knowledge and embrace and strengthen our ties to the land and each other.

A huge thanks to Katch Katikati Inc, Western Bay Museum, Project Parore, Tamawhariua Health & Social Services, Te Rereatukahia Marae, Katikati Community Centre, Rotary Club of Katikati, Katikati Red Cross and many dedicated individuals who helped create a meaningful and memorable experience for all in our community.

We need your help! Voting has opened and its 'People's Choice' voting system. The most votes, win! Let’s show the power of community and bring this award home to Katikati!

Vote here: https://www.tect.org.nz/community-awards-2025/
Voting is open now, until 10th March!

16/02/2025

Calling All Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs! 🚀
Are you looking for new ideas, valuable advice, and meaningful connections? Join our Small Business Group – a space where local small business owners collaborate, share insights, and support each other’s growth! Ask advice; brainstorm solutions and network.
📅 Next Meeting: Tuesdays 18th February, 4th and 18th March, 10am-11am
📍 Location: Patuki Manawa, beside Katikati library.
Whether you're a startup or a seasoned business owner, this is an invaluable opportunity to connect and learn with other like-minded business owners here in Katikati.

13/02/2025

You're invited! Join us for the first Business After Five of the year at The Arts Junction, Katikati. Katch Katikati is hosting the event - and you'll be surprised at the events, projects and initiatives they are involved with in our community - plus you'll find out what's coming up this year for the community; and how you could be involved.
This is a free event and everyone is welcome. Wednesday 19th February at 5.15pm.
Let us know if you're coming for catering here: https://www.theartsjunction.org.nz/event-details/business-after-five-february-2025

12/02/2025

Thank you to everyone who came along to our first Business Breakfast ☕🥐 of the year! Guest speaker Barb of Kings Seeds shared their inspirational story of buying the business over 20 years ago and their journey since; including the huge demands for seed during Covid times, through to putting a succession plan in place and stepping back from the business. She offered lots of insights to other business owners around growth including technology, social media and business support.
Our next Business Breakfast is actually a lunch on March 13th at noon at Patuki Manawa. Email us at [email protected] if you’d like to receive invite reminders.
Thanks to Taylors Bros Limited and Rotary Club of Katikati for supporting our breakfasts – and huge thanks to Barb from Kings Seeds Seeds for an inspirational and insightful talk! 💚

11/02/2025

Our first Business Breakfast ☕☕ of the year kicks off on Thursday 13th February with the story of Kings Seeds, 🌱🌸🌿🌼 New Zealand’s largest supplier of certified organic seed. The family business is based here in Katikati and owned by Barbara and Gerard Martin for over 20 years. They have grown the business to be a household name throughout New Zealand and are a key supporter of the local Katikati community.
Come along and learn about the Kings Seed’s success story, and the succession plans that enable Barbara and Gerard to progress into their retirement.
Everyone welcome! 7am-8am at Patuki Manawa, beside Katikati Library.
$20 pp (Katch Katikati Members 10% discount) - register online here: https://www.theartsjunction.org.nz/event-details/business-breakfast-february-2025 Ph 07 549 1658

03/02/2025

Our first Business Breakfast ☕☕ of the year kicks off on Thursday 13th February with the story of Kings Seeds, New Zealand’s largest supplier of certified organic seed. The family business is based here in Katikati and owned by Barbara and Gerard Martin for over 20 years. They have grown the business to be a household name throughout New Zealand and are a key supporter of the local Katikati community.
Come along and learn about the Kings Seed’s success story, and the succession plans that enable Barbara and Gerard to progress into their retirement.
Everyone welcome! 7am-8am at Patuki Manawa, beside Katikati Library.
$20 pp (Katch Katikati Members 10% discount) - register online here: https://www.theartsjunction.org.nz/event-details/business-breakfast-february-2025. Ph 07 549 1658

02/02/2025

KatiChat is back for the year, kicking off this Wednesday February 5th at 10am - and you're invited! Community groups that will be sharing a little about what they do include; Western Bay Archives, Homewood Tennis Club, Katikati Community Led Development, and Daisy Chain Garden Club.
This is a free event and a great way to learn more about what's happening in our community - and meet some locals. Everyone is welcome, and morning tea ☕🍪 is included - at The Arts Junction, 36 Main Rd, Katikati. Let us know if you’d like to come along by registering here: https://www.theartsjunction.org.nz/event-details/kati-chat-february-2025

KatiChat is back for the year, kicking off on Wednesday February 5th at 10am - and you're invited :) Community groups that will be sharing a little about what they do include; Western Bay Archives, Homewood Tennis Club, Katikati Community Led Development, and Daisy Chain Garden Club.
This is a free event and a great way to learn more about what's happening in our community - and meet some locals. Everyone is welcome, and morning tea ☕🍪 is included - at The Arts Junction, 36 Main Rd, Katikati.
This is a free event and a great way to learn more about what's happening in our community. Everyone is welcome, and morning tea ☕🍪 and a free info pack is included - at The Arts Junction, 36 Main Rd, Katikati.

26/01/2025

KatiChat is back for the year, kicking off on Wednesday February 5th at 10am - and you're invited :) Community groups that will be sharing a little about what they do include; Western Bay Archives, Homewood Tennis Club, Katikati Community Led Development, and Daisy Chain Garden Club.
This is a free event and a great way to learn more about what's happening in our community - and meet some locals. Everyone is welcome, and morning tea ☕🍪 is included - at The Arts Junction, 36 Main Rd, Katikati.
This is a free event and a great way to learn more about what's happening in our community. Everyone is welcome, and morning tea ☕🍪 and a free info pack is included - at The Arts Junction, 36 Main Rd, Katikati.

23/01/2025

Limited Tickets Left!!! The first Abbeyfield WBoP Inc Building an Abbeyfield House for Katikati fundraiser for the year is the hugely popular 'Thelma' movie, screening at The Arts Junction, Katikati 🎞🎥📽 this Sunday 26th January.
About the movie: Thelma Post is a 93-year-old grandmother who loses $10,000 to a con artist on the phone. With help from a friend and his motorized scooter, she soon embarks on a treacherous journey across Los Angeles to reclaim what was taken from her.
Screening 26th January at 1pm, tickets are $15 from The Arts Junction, Ph 07 549 1658 or online at https://www.theartsjunction.org.nz/event-details/thelma-abbeyfield-wbop-fundraiser

The first Abbeyfield WBoP Inc Building an Abbeyfield House for Katikati fundraiser for the year is the hugely popular 'Thelma' movie, screening at The Arts Junction, Katikati. 🎞🎥📽
About the movie: Thelma Post is a 93-year-old grandmother who loses $10,000 to a con artist on the phone. With help from a friend and his motorized scooter, she soon embarks on a treacherous journey across Los Angeles to reclaim what was taken from her.
Screening 26th January at 1pm, tickets are $15 from The Arts Junction, Ph 07 549 1658 or online at https://www.theartsjunction.org.nz/event-details/thelma-abbeyfield-wbop-fundraiser