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Ithasbeenamuch-lovedeventin Katikatifor100yearsnow.With onlyahandfulofcancellationsdue tomothernatureandpandemics, theKatikatiA&PShowcontinuesto
beafavouriteonthelocalcalendar.
TheKatikatiA&Pactivitiesand thingstoseewerevastandincluded GraemeHannahfromReptileWorld whobroughtalongafewofhis
Ourarchitecturaldesignersandexperienced
cold-bloodedfriends,BexTasker thrilledthecrowdwithadisplayof sheepagility,therewasalsoapet lambcompetition,highlanddancing competition,bagpipes,dancingladies,
fastandfuriouswoodchoppingand livemusic.Readmoreonpages4-5.
Pictured:LucyPierce,ZaraandKyla BurdfromAthenree. Photo:RebeccaMauger
Workhasfinallybegunat AbbeyfieldWesternBayofPlenty’s Katikatisitewithexcavation commencinglastweek.
Thecommitteeisexcitedtosee machineryattheWillsRdsiteafteryears offundraising.Theyhavearemaining shortfallof$150,000needed.
Lastyeartheteamhitthe$3million fundraisingmark.
Thecommitteehasorganisedanother pushinfundraisingfor2025asitworks towardsopeningthehouseattheendof theyear.
Abbeyfieldhousesthroughoutthe countryprovideaffordablerental accommodationforpeopleabove65with limitedmeans.
AnAfternoonTea withAnnaStretton
Oneofthefundraisinghighlights featuresentrepreneurAnnahStrettonasa guestspeakeratanelegantafternoontea.
AnnahisaKiwifashiondesigner andsocialentrepreneurknownforher contributionstothefashionindustryand socialjustice.
SheisWaikatoWomen’sRefuge chairwomanandhasacharitywithher sister,ReclaimAnotherWoman.RAW wasestablishedtohelpbreakthecycleof intergenerationaloffending,educational underachievement,povertyandviolence forwomen.
Annahhasalsoco-authoredfourbooks. TheeventincludesashowcaseofAnnah’s fashioncollectionandasalestable featuringherhomewaresandaccessories.
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TePuke
Thursday15Feb2025,1pm-2pm
Katikati Tuesday18Feb2025,1pm-2pm
Registerforapresentationbyemailing annie@creativebop.org.nz
• fternoon eawith nnah Stretton is atKatikatiBowlingClubonMarch16 from1.30-4pm.Tickets$40.See: www thheartsjjunctiion.org.nz AmbroseGolfTournament
Thisyear’seventisanambroseformatat WaihiGolfCourse. Nowinitsthirdyear,thetournament includesadayonthegreenandagenerous selectionofprizesandfood. •ClaymarkAmbroseGolfTournament atWaihiGolfCourseonApril4.$200per team.Registerat:fundabbeyfieldwbop@ gmail.com
TheAbbeyfieldmarketstallisatWaihi BeachSaturdayFarmers’Marketwith anassortmentofjams,jellies,chutneys,
saucesand fresh vegetables. esummer carbootsalesare onthefirstSaturday ofthemonthattheA&Pshowgrounds from8am-11am.Onofferisgardentools, buildingequipment,householditems, clothes,children’stoys,plantsandmore.
PainttheDoor
Forasponsorshipof$2000,donorscan selectthecolourofanAbbeyfieldinternal doorandalsogivethesuiteaname. Initially14doorswereonofferwithjust sevendoorsleft.Katikatiartistspainted gardenstakeswhichwillbepartofthe landscaping–therearethreestakesleftto sponsorforadonationof$5000.Contact viaemail:fundabbeyfieldwbop@gmail. com
Itcanbeexpensivetodiein NewZealand.
Manypeopledon’trealisethereareother optionsthanrecruitingtheservicesof funeralhomes.
Ado-it-yourselfapproachmaykeep peopleoutofdebt,saidendoflifedoula GayleneDelaney.
SheisrunningaDeathWithoutDebt workshopinŌmokoroanextmonth.
“Anaveragefuneralcancost$10,000 andalotofpeoplegointodebt.
“It’sahardenoughtimeasitiswithout spendingyearspayingofffuneraldebt oflovedones,sothisisacommunity initiativetohelp[show]peoplehowto doitthemselves–orhowtouseahybrid ofservicesforsomethings.It’sabout providingthatinformationtopeople.”
Inherprofessionasadoula(onewho supportssomeonewhoisdyingortheir familyandlooksafterthemholistically) itappearedtoDelaneyfuneraldirectors seemtohavethemonopoly.
DeathWithoutDebtgivespeoplesome autonomy,shesaid.
Theworkshops,whichareheld nationwide,arenottoputdownfuneral directorsastheyhavetheirplace,shesaid, andmanyoptforacombinationof theiruse.
“Manypeopledon’tknowthingslike,
thatyoucanbuildyourowncoffin,you cantransportyourlovedonesyourself, youdon’thavetouseahearseandyoucan doyourownpaperwork.”
Theworkshopscoverfuneralplanning, wills,enduringpowerofattorney, advancedcareplans,probate,after-death paperworkandavoidingprofessional servicefees,careandtransportofthe body,coffins,cremationversusburials, alternativetechnologies,thepoliticsof funerals,communityinitiatives andcollectiveactionforfuneralreform andmore.
Thiswillbeherthirdworkshop.
DelaneyalsorunsTaurangaDeathCafe andthegroupmeetsatPatioRoseCafe onCambridgeRdeveryfewmonths(next meetingisMarch22at10amandpeople canjustshowup).Deathcafesareaplace forpeopletotalkaboutdeathanddying. Theideaistoimprovepeople’sdeath literacy.Theyarenotbereavementgroups, noriscounsellingoffered.
Thedetails:
What:DeathWithoutDebt workshop
Where:OmokoroaPavilion
When:March7from11am-3pm Cost$40ordonation.Register deathwithoutdebt@proton.me
GrowOnKatikatiishosting ascreeningofHuaParakore: LivingIndigenousFood Sovereignty,afull-length interviewfilmwithDrJessica Hutchings.
Hutchings,fromKaitoke,isa Māoriresearchleadertrainedin environmentalandindigenous studies.Sheisalsoahuaparakore (Māoriorganic)farmer.
Inthefilmshetalksabout indigenousMāoriapproachesto organicfarmingandverification. Theapproachconsidersmoon cycles,connectiontotheland,its energyandthespeciesinhabitingit.
TheGrowOnKatikatiteamran thefilmafewyearsagoandtheyfelt itsoinspirational,theywantedto shareitagain.
GOK’sJizzyGreensaidHutchings advocatesforearth-friendlygrowing practiceswhichissomethingthey encouragetheirgrowerstotakeinto account.
“Healthysoilequalshealthyfood equalshealthypeople.
“Sheencouragesandinspires everyonetothinkofPapatuanuku [theEarth]andlivinginharmony withourenvironment.Shefocuses onkaupapaMāoriandshares
herresearch,educationandland regenerationpracticesinrelation toindigenousseed,soilandfood sovereignty.”
Theeventisanopportunityforthe communitytocometogether,Green said,andbeinspired.Everyone iswelcome,withasuggested donationof$5butifpeoplecannot affordthis,theyarestillwelcome. Therewillbeanopportunityfor peoplewhowanttodonatetothe PapawhakaritoritoCharitableTrust, ofwhichHutchingsisafounding trustee.
Thenightincludesherbalteaand popcorn.
Anyoneinterestedinfoodsecurity -includingallcommunity-led organisationsworkingonfood resilience–areinvitedtojointhem forashorthuibeforethemovieat 6.30pm.ThiswillberunbyMana KaiManaOra.
Thedetails
What:HuaParakore:Living IndigenousFoodSovereignty Where:TheCentrePatukiManawa nexttoKatikatiLibrary When:February18from7-8pm RSVP:Email membersgrowonkatikati@gmail.com
Thefilmwillbe shownattheCentre atukiManawa later thismonth.
SeekaAongatete 2380StateHighway2,Katikati 075520916,aongatetejobs@seeka.co.nz SeekaKatikati CornerMainRoad&WharawharaRoad,Katikati 075493061,katikati.employment@seeka.co.nz
Thecommunitycame togetherinahuge celebrationtoacknowledge 100yearsoftheKatikati A&PShowonSunday.
The community came pandemic and one due to
pandemicandonedueto adverseweatherconditionsin morerecenttimes. Therewereafewfamousfaces amongthethousandsattending includingactressMiriama Smith.
Mauger attended the event and reports on some of the wonderful things she saw been one of the stand-out events on the local calendar for a century and the committee is proud to say they’ve only cancelled a few in its history – including the Covid-19
KatikatiNews’Rebecca Maugerattendedtheevent andreportsonsomeofthe wonderfulthingsshesaw. Themuch-lovedshowhas beenoneofthestand-out eventsonthelocalcalendarfor acenturyandthecommittee isproudtosaythey’veonly cancelledafewinitshistory –includingtheCovid-19
TheAthenreeresident starhasbeeninnumerous rolesincludingShortland Street,MercyPerkandThe BrokenwoodMysteries.
SheMC-edandjudgedthe fashionparade–oneofthe highlightsoftheshow. Miriamahashadabusyyear workingonactingprojects. She’sstarsinsoontobe
releasedshowsincludingthe secondseasonofTVNZ’smurder mysteryTheGone,TheSurvivors onNetflixandcomedyseries DeadAhead. She’salsoacelebrantandteaches yogainWaihiBeach.
TheKatikatiA&Pactivities andthingstoseewerevastand includedGraemeHannahfrom ReptileWorldwhobrought alongafewofhiscold-blooded friends,BexTaskerthrilledthe crowdwithadisplayofsheep agility,therewasalsoapetlamb competition,highlanddancing competition,bagpipes,dancing ladies,fastandfuriouswood
choppingandlivemusic.
TheWesternBayMuseumcrew camedressedintheirbestbutter churningoutfits.
Therewereahugerangeof informationstallssuchasthe ProstrateCancerFoundation andtheTaurangaDeafSociety, regionalbusinessstalls,local emergencyservices,craftmarkets andnumerousfoodandbeverage stalls.Forthekidstherewasrock climbing,artsandcrafts,balloons, face-painting,apuppetshow, donkeyrides,trainandjeeprides.
Thehomeindustrieshall showcasedthebestingarden produce,baking,flowers,art,
andanumberofcompetitions wereheldforallages.Thehome industrysectionoriginatedasa placeforwomenandchildrento showcasetheskillslearntwithin thehome.
Therewasanimpressivemilitary vehicledisplayaswellasvehicles andnewandoldfarmequipment, withclassiccarsandhotrods gleaminginthehotsun.
Abigpartofthedayisputon bytheequestriancommunitywho traveltoparticipateinthehorse flatandshowhunterjumping events.Thisyearsidesaddlewasa specialityclass.
RebeccaMauger
Ariela, 13, came idupwiththe Peaofdressing ipsqueakthe hsheepasthe unter, and herselftheprey. Shewon second place ribbons inleading and calling andbest trick.
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Promptlocalservicewithover20yrsexperience. Ifyouwishtobepartoftheserviceprofessionalsdirectory, contactyourlocalclassifiedteamon075777770
Generous915sqm(moreorless)
section
Spaciouslivinganddiningareas
Patioareagreatforentertaining
Doubleglazingthroughout
Modernstylekitchenwithstorage
Office/studynookandwindowseat
Masterbedroomwithwaterviews,a privateensuiteandwalk-inwardrobe
Largelawnareaforthefamilytoenjoy
Wewouldliketopresentthisbeautifully maintained4-bedroomhome,whereevery detailhasbeenthoughtfullydesignedforboth comfortandfunctionality.Thestandout featureisthestunningall-seasonentertaining area,completewithapristinepool,providing theperfectsettingforbothrelaxationand celebration.Plus,with198sqmoftop-quality shedding,aseparatedriveway,andefficient solarpanels,thispropertyhaseverythingyou need.Inside,thehomeoffersvaultedceilings andanabundanceoflivingspaces.Thekitchen isasfunctionalasitisstylish,withmodern finishesandacleverlayout.Sleekflooring extendsintothelight-filledfamilydiningarea, andtheButler’spantryisastandoutfeature thatmakesmealprepabreeze
Theprivatemastersuitehostsitsown lounge,ensuite,andabalcony overlookingthepoolandpeepsofthe harbour
Energy-efficientsolarpanelsloweryour powerbills—perfectforkeepingyour poolrunningandpoweringyourhome business
Oneofthetwospaciousshedsincludes aninternaloffice,whiletheotheroffers endlesspossibilities–fromahome officeorevenacollectionofclassiccars.
MethodofSale:$1,625,000 OpenHome:Sun2.00-2.30pm
Fullyrenovatedtoahighstandard Modernkitchenfeaturingan oversizedfreestandingoven,plus5burnergashobandwaterfiltration system
Diningareaopensthroughslidersto northfacing,automatedlouvre covereddeckwithunobstructed viewsoftheKaimai's Upmarketwindowfurnishings
Beautifulsunsetsandgardens Plentyofoff-streetparkingforcars andboat
MethodofSale:$965,000
View:ByAppointment
3Bed
Greatfirsthomeorinvestment Lowmaintenancebrickandtile Modernkitchenwithgenerous storage
Twoheatpumpsandelectricheat panel
Lovelyconservatoryforyear-round relaxation
Internalaccessdoublegarage
Porchareaoverlookinggarden EasyaccesstoMoorePark&Football/ RugbyClub Rentalappraisalisavailable
MethodofSale:$795,000
View:ByAppointment
Reserveandlocalwalkwayswithin stepsfromtheproperty
MethodofSale:$915,000
View:ByAppointment
Large1012m2(moreorless)section Potentialtocreateaprivateentrance withaseparatebedroom,kitchenette, andbathroom—perfectfor generatingextraincomethrough long-termrentalorAirbnb Openplanlivinganddiningareawith pleasantviews Ampleparking,includingadouble garageandadditionalshed&carport
Beautifullymaintainedgardens WalkingdistancetoKatikati township,schoolsandamenties
MethodofSale:$795,000
OpenHome:Sun1.00-1.30pm
Discovertheperfectblendofcomfort,space, andconvenienceinthisbeautifullypresented familyhome.Nestledinasought-aftercul-desac,itoffersaserenesettingwhilebeingjust momentsfromtheamenitiesofKatikati Township.Theopen-plankitchen,dining,and livingareathatseamlesslyextendstothe outdoors,perfectforeffortlessentertaining. Themodernkitchenboastsastylishbreakfast barandqualityappliances,whileaseparate loungeprovidesadditionalspacetorelax, completewithdirectoutdooraccess.Lightfilledandairy,thishomeoffersawonderful balanceofindoorandoutdoorliving.Whether you’reentertaining,relaxing,orenjoyingthe stunninggardens,thispropertyisatrue retreat
Breakfastbarandmodernappliances inkitchenperfectforthefamily Separatelounge Doubleglazedandheatpump Sideandrearpatiosperfectfor entertainingandrelaxing Masterbedroomfeaturesawalk-in wardrobeandprivateensuite
Twoothergenerouslysizeddouble bedroomsforfamilyandguests Spaciousfamilybathroomanda practicallaundrysituatedinthedouble garage
MethodofSale:$960,000
OpenHome:Sun11.00-11.30am
Katikati 231WalfordRoad
LifestyleDream
48-hectare(approx.)blockofrollingcontourandflats, packedwithopportunity.Excitingpotentialto subdivideintosevenlifestyleblocksandloadsof greatspotstobuildthedreamhome.ASchemePlan isavailable.Grazing75replacementdairyheifers,the farmhasagoodsetofcattleyardsandreliablewater supply.Theorchardhas1ca/ha(approx.)inG3,and2 can/ha(approx.)inHaywardkiwifruit,allundercover. Threeblocksofavocadoson7.5ha(approx.)Plus GST(ifany).
eves.co.nz/ektc19498
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View byappointment
DurrelleGreen 0279493725
durrelle.green@eves.co.nz
ColinStewart-Rowe 0274548080 colin.stewart-rowe@eves.co.nz
Katikati 46BeachRoad
RenovationBringsNewLifeto ClassicCharacter
OpenHome
Katikati 14BBlundellPlace
CharmingandConvenientCulde-SacHome
Nestledinatranquilcul-de-sac,thischarmingthree bedroomhomeoffersasafeandsecureliving environmentinapeacefulneighbourhood.Ideally locatedintheheartoftown,itisjustmomentsaway fromthelocalschool,medicalcentre,swimming pool,andsupermarkets,ensuringconvenienceat yourdoorstep.Thiswellmaintainedbrickandtile propertyfeatureslowmaintenancegardenswithfruit treesandamanageablelawn.
eves.co.nz/ekt19515
Auction Thurs20Feb,from1pm 247CameronRoad,Tauranga (unlesssoldprior)
View Sun11.30am-12pm orbyappointment
ManjuSaini 0211058787 manju.saini@eves.co.nz
Freshlyrenovated,yetretainingitsoriginal1940s charm,thisdelightfultwo-bedroomhomeappealsto arangeofbuyers,fromdownsizers,andfirst-home buyerstakingtheirfirststepontothepropertyladder withastylishandcomfortablehome,toinvestors seekingasavvyrental.Thispropertywillcaptivate youwithitsthoughtfulupdates,timelessfeatures, andinvitingatmosphere.
eves.co.nz/ekt19306
Auction Thurs20Feb,from1pm 247CameronRoad,Tauranga (unlesssoldprior)
View byappointment ColinStewart-Rowe 0274548080 colin.stewart-rowe@eves.co.nz AdamGrierson 0275863338 adam.grierson@eves.co.nz
Athenree 187AthenreeRoad
Thisexceptional18.2107hawaterfrontpropertyoffersablendofproductivityandlifestyle,featuringover 10can/haofgoldandgreenkiwifruit,an1800sqmsheddingcomplex,warmwaterbore,andtwofour-bedroom dwellings.Bothhomesarepositionedtomaximisespectacularcoastalviews.Theorchardincludes6.69can/ha ofG3kiwifruit,0.28can/haofrootstockand3.63can/haofmatureHayward.Thesheddingcomplexwitha coolstore,officeandtemporaryworkeraccommodationenhancestheoperation.Theorchardhasconsistently deliveredearlystartpremiums,withcropproceedsincludedinthesale.Thepropertyalsopresentssubdivision potential,withtheoptiontopurchase6.5haseparately,subjecttosurveyandtitle.Convenientlylocatednear Athenree,Bowentown,WaihiBeachandKatikati.SoldplusGSTifany.Sizesanddistancesapproximate. bayleys.co.nz/2504420
Tender (unlesssoldprior) Closing4pm,Tue4Mar2025
247CameronRoad,Tauranga View 10-11amSun9Feborbyappointment
PhilMangos 0274965995 phil.mangos@bayleys.co.nz RobynMangos 021965995 SUCCESSREALTYLIMITED,BAYLEYS,LICENSEDUNDERTHEREAACT2008
Justacrosstheroadfromthebeach,thisstunninghomeoffersexpansiveoceanviewsanda lifestylethatpromisestocreatecherishedfamilymemories.Withwrap-arounddecksonthree sides,you’llhavesunalldaylong,whilstenjoyingthepeacefuloceanbreeze.
(unlesssoldprior)
ThisfullyrenovatedCaribbean-stylehomeoffersaluxuriousandmodernlivingexperience withfivebedroomsandthreefullbathrooms.Thepropertyisideallylocated,juststepsaway fromthebeachandvillageshops,boastingafantasticposition.Builtwith50mmCelcrete AeratedConcretePanelswitha40mmcavity,ensuringexcellentthermalinsulationand superiorsoundabsorption.
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