Katikati News - 20 February 2026

20 February, 2026

Building up youth Meet Piripi Paraeana. He’s one of four staff running Katikati’s Poutama Pathway Into Employment programme, which is changing the trajectory of local youth who find themselves at a loss when trying to enter adulthood.

This year’s first cohort began Monday in a new base upstairs inside Katikati

Christian Centre on Henry Rd. Paraeana, who was employed initially as a chef, has become an integral part of the programme. “He has become so much more than that,” said Katikati Community Centre general manager Nicky Austin, who runs the programme.

“As a kaumātua from Tuapiro Marae, he brings a calm and grounding presence, and his role-modelling has a powerful impact on our rangatahi. Sharing kai is often the starting point, but it’s those quiet conversations where young people feel comfortable opening up.”

The public are invited to Poutama’s

new space at Katikati Christian Centre on Henry Rd, at an Open Day next Saturday, February 28, from 10am1pm, which will run in conjunction with the Volunteer Hop happening in Katikati the same day.

Find out more on pages 4-5.

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BOP Young Grower applications open March

The Bay of Plenty Young Grower of the Year competition for 2026 will be held Friday, June 19 – and applications open to enter the event on March 6.

The June 19 competition will again be located at Mercury Baypark’s concert grounds from 9am, with a gala dinner open to the local horticulture industry to follow at 5.30pm at the Lion Foundation Arena. The competition aims to inspire and acknowledge the talents of young people employed in the fruit and vegetable sectors in the region.

The 2026 winner will go home with $1500 and will represent the Bay of Plenty at the National Young Grower of the Year competition late this year.

Second place will receive $1000 and third place $750.

All competitors receive a prize box and have the opportunity to compete for the $2500+GST Upskilling Scholarship and a $750 speech competition prize.

Applications open March 6 and close midday April 24. To apply, visit: www.bopyounggrower.co.nz/ apply-to-be-a-contestant

Donate blood in Katikati

Residents have a chance to donate blood in Katikati on February 23-24 when the mobile unit comes to town.

However, to donate, people must book an appointment prior by phoning the New Zealand Blood Service on 0800 448 325 or online at: nzblood.co.nz The mobile unit will be parked at Katikati War Memorial Hall next Monday, February 23 from 1pm6pm and Tuesday, February 24 from 7am-11am. Bring photo identification to appointments.

Katikati Community Centre open day

The Katikati Community Centre is hosting an Open Day on Saturday, February 28, from 10am-1pm.

General manager Nicky Austin said the

Laura Schultz, winner of the 2022 Bay of Plenty Young Grower competition, driving a digger at competition day. Photo / File

event would run in conjunction with the Volunteer Hop happening in Katikati the same day.

“The Beach Rd community centre will be open to showcase all the services we provide and all our room users will also be present to allow the public to see the services they also provide.”

The centre runs a range of courses and workshops and also serves as a base for regular services such JPs, B4 School checks, financial mentors, Inland Revenue appointments, and asthma clinics.

There will be kids’ activities, hot drinks and baking, a sausage sizzle and spot prizes and giveaways on February 28. The Open Day will also happen at Poutama Pathways Into Employment’s new base at Katikati Christian Centre on Henry Rd. Find out more on pages 4-5.

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Summer Shakespeare season extended!

A last-minute venue change has extended the Summer Shakespeare Tauranga Trust’s 2026 season – and two nights still have tickets left to snap up.

Originally at Te Puna Quarry Park from February 5-15, the trust’s 2026 production of As You Like It could not go ahead last Friday due to part of the park’s amphitheatre being closed to the public.

“Last Friday we received communication from Western Bay of Plenty District Council that following a geotechnical assessment at Te Puna Quarry Park, a section of the amphitheatre had been closed to the public,” said Trust spokesperson Vikki Tibbits.

Tibbits said the trust had found a solution quick-smart – and moved

last weekend’s performances to Waimarino adventure park along the Wairoa River.

“We are fortunate enough to have had Waimarino step in and lend us their wedding lawn to continue the season. While it’s not the River Avon [where William Shakespeare was born and raised], the Wairoa River is a beautiful backdrop for this production.”

Tibbits said with the venue smaller than their previous one, they have extended the season to host patrons. “So now we have tickets for sale for the performance this Friday, February 20, and our new closing night on Sunday, February 22.”

Set in the lush Forest of Arden colourful characters of As You Like It navigate the twists and turns of romance and friendship.

As the story unfolds, Rosalind, the clever and spirited heroine,

Summer Shakespeare Tauranga Trust actors Sabian Kulczynski (Orlando), Zoe Cruse (Rosalind), Rain Denyer (Celia), Jason Chamberlain (Touchstone), who will star in As You Like It from frr February 5-22. Photo / Vikki Tibbits

disguises herself to explore the complexities of love and identity.

“With witty banter, unexpected encounters, and a touch of magic, As You Like It reminds us that life is a stage filled with possibilities,” said Tibbits.

She said As You Like It would be directed by her husband Pascal Tibbits, who has a cast of 18, with the youngest aged 15. Tibbits said the new tickets can be purchased on Eventfinda and there

would be no door sales. “Food and drink will still be available. We have marquees and some seating but bringing your own camping chair or pillow is a good idea. There is a shuttle to transport people from Waimarino carpark to the stage.” As You Like It on February 20 and 22 at Waimarino adventure park, opens 5.30pm. The show starts 6.30pm. Purchase tickets at: www. eventfinda.co.nz/2026/summer-shakespearetauranga-trust-presents-as-you-like-it/tauranga

Entries open for kids’ fishing and hunting competition!

Wake up kids – for those wanting to enter this year’s Katikati-based Kids Hunting and Fishing Competition on March 27-29, early bird entries are now open.

After a successful inaugural competition last year that was organised in a haphazard three weeks – catching $10,000 worth of prize money and 153 youngsters – this year the organisers want more local families to get involved.

Upped eligibility

Aongatete residents Scott and Sarah Adamson will again spearhead the competition with a committee and a bunch of parents – and have upped the eligibility age to enter.

“This year we’ve made entries open up to age 15 years old, up from last year’s maximum age of 13,” Adamson said.

“The first 200 kids registered for our 2026 competition will receive goodies bags. Last year we had 153 kids register and receive goodie bags – this year we want to grow the competition and get more kids involved.”

Early bird registrations made before March 15 also go into a draw to win a prize.

“There’s an early bird prize this year – a paddleboard to win – which will be awarded at the competition prizegiving,” Adamson said.

Early bird entries close March 14 but parents and caregivers can still register children for the event right up until March 27.

Adamson said the competition will run nearly exactly the same as last year with only a few changes. Competition categories will be communicated in coming weeks but Adamson did not anticipate much change.

Same entry price

The entry fee would also remain the same price at $15 per entry.

Adamson said the prizegiving will be much the same as last year.

“We will have a range of entertainment on offer including Jen’s face painting, the balloon guy etc and food to purchase.

“We have some great sponsors this year, and local companies are still asking to sponsor, so we haven’t got a prize pool yet. Our two platinum sponsors are Grace Anderson Bower Real Estate, and Out of The Wild Pet Food.”

For more information, or to register children

Willow Gould, 7, with 2025’s winning average snapper. Photo / Supplied

for the early bird prize draw, email: kidshuntingandfishingcomp@ gmail.com before March 15. Registrations will be accepted until Merle Cave March 27.

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A new base but the same recipe: how P Katikati’s Poutama - Pathway Into Employment programme began for 2026 with a new cohort on Monday at a new base.

But their unique way of working with youth aged 15-24 to support them into education, training, or work through instinctive mentoring, team building and personalised coaching remains unchanged.

Katikati Community Centre general manager Nicky Austin, who runs Poutama alongside Shaun Tata, Sjaan Rounds and Piripi Pareana, is taking a cohort of 10 youth through the 10-12-week programme at its new base upstairs in the Katikati Christian Centre on Henry Rd. Poutama was formerly based in the old BNZ bank on Katikati’s Main Rd but recently relocated due to their old building going up for sale.

Austin said moving to their new facility upstairs in the Katikati Chirstian Centre on Henry Rd had been a real boost for the programme, which takes youth from Waihi, Katikati through to Ōmokoroa.

“This facility is much bigger than our old premises. It’s a much more cohesive space, in terms of having a huge recreational area separate from the classroom, separate offices and a much bigger kitchen.”

High NEETS percentage

Austin said Poutama was set up following a successful pilot programme, which came out of The Hearts and Minds of Katikati 2019 research project, conceived by Katikati Taiao and funded by the Lotteries commission.

“It showed we had high a percentage of NEETS in our area and something needed to be done [to improve the statistic]. NEETS stands for Not in Education Employment or Training,” Austin said.

Started in 2022, Poutama has run for four

years and is all about supporting rangatahi (youth) from school into a pathway where they will eventually have employment, Austin said.

“It may mean they need to do some training beforehand or if they’ve dropped out of school quite young, that they come to the realisation that they need to go back to school – that's also a good outcome for us.”

Austin said the programme is funded by the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) and there were strict outcomes the programme had to achieve.

“Our focus is sustainable pathways for rangatahi, and since launching Poutama we’ve walked alongside 196 young people, with more than 130 already moving into employment, education or training, and many others still on the journey with us, continuing to build the foundations they need to get there. We look after them for a full 12 months, even after they’ve found employment and are on their way.”

Overwhelming, out of reach

Austin said youth came to the programme from both formal and informal avenues.

“We get referrals from school or careers counsellors, from the MSD offices in Tauranga, Corrections, Youth Justice, Police, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tamawhariua; and they come from parents and clients from previous cohorts who tell their friends or family: ‘You need to go to Poutama’.”

Austin said many rangatahi who arrive at Poutama have a sense of what they want for their future but can struggle to put it into words because it feels overwhelming or out of reach. Others simply don’t know what steps to take to get there.

“Some young people come to us with complex challenges at home or in life, and not everyone has had consistent role models for what employment looks like. That can make the transition into adulthood feel

Piripi Paraeana and Nicky Austin are two of four staff who work on Poutama Pathway Into Employment and change the trajectory of local youth. Photo / Merle Cave really scary,” she said.

“In many cases they’re standing at a big crossroads and aren’t sure which direction to go. They can feel stuck or anxious about what comes next, and sometimes whānau are unsure how best to support them as well.

“We often see young people who’ve lost confidence or become quite isolated. A big part of what we do is rebuild that sense of belief and connection. Walking through the door can feel daunting at first, but once they’re here, they quickly realise this is a safe and supportive space.”

Poutama’s current MSD contract ends in June and Austin said she’s busy creating a proposal for a new contract. “But it’s going out to open market; I feel confident but it’s definitely not guaranteed.”

The next contract would be three years with a two-year renewal, which would keep it running for five years.

Austin said the programme’s outcomes were excellent and consistent with some of the most effective youth employment initiatives in Aotearoa.

Instinctive staff

Poutama - Pathway Into Employment’ss fi firrst cohort for 2026. Photo / Supplied

How does the Poutama programme work so well? Austin said it’s mostly down to her “very instinctive” fellow staff members – even chef Paraeana.

“Our staff have a very instinctive ability

to connect with each rangatahi in ways that build trust and help them feel safe here,” Austin said. “We’ve created an environment where they know they can be themselves, learn from mistakes, and feel fully supported as they grow.”

From day one, it’s all about support, Austin said. “But as the weeks roll on we start to give them back some responsibility in a way that they can handle.

“There has to be a lot openness, trust has to be established early, and they have to feel safe not only with us but the rest of the class.

“We find the class get to know each other really well – and everybody comes from different walks of life, which mirrors what they’re going to encounter in an employment situation.”

By the time the class part of the programme finishes, each individual would have created a CV, been through job interviews with real employers and business owners and learned about behavioural expectations in the workplace.

Building awareness

“This includes building awareness of how they respond in different situations and developing the professional skills and confidence needed for the workplace,” Austin said. “We help them reflect on past experiences, learn new approaches, and

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w Poutama help youth into adulthood understand how to receive feedback in a positive and constructive way.”

Poutama also partners with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tamawhariua, which provide workshops within the class on topics such as anxiety and addiction.

Austin said Tata leads the classroom space and uses a range of activities, challenges and real-life scenarios that allow rangatahi to try things, learn safely, and build confidence through repeated success. “It’s a very intentional approach that helps them realise they are capable and can achieve their goals,” Austin said.

The programme is designed to also break down the barriers of food and transportation – identified in The Hearts and Minds research project – for each cohort. “We pick them up and drop them home every day for the programme.

We also drive them to interviews, driver’s training, licence tests, trade days, Toi Ohomai visits etc.”

The programme also provides breakfast and lunch via chef Paraeana, who’d grown to become the programme’s kaiawhina (supporter), kaumatua (respected elder), and caretaker-type person.

“When you talk about providing food, the role Piripi plays is so much more than that,” Austin said.

Piripi’s impact

“While Piripi first joined us in a chef role, he has become so much more than that,” Austin said. “As a kaumātua from Tuapiro Marae, he brings a calm and grounding

presence, and his role-modelling has a powerful impact on our rangatahi. Sharing kai is often the starting point, but it’s those quiet conversations where young people feel comfortable opening up.”

“He’s a very special and integral part of the programme and contributes hugely to the sense of whānau and belonging we try to create here.”

Paraeana, who provides nutritious, tasty meals on a twoweek roster to a budget, said he never knows who’s going to walk through the door on day one.

“They always start quiet. You always have some who are happy to jump straight in and be themselves but you also have those that are happy to sit and watch.

My thing is well, I will try to tempt them to eat.”

Eventually, Paraeana ends up chatting to individuals. “One or two come and sit in here and I give them a cup of tea and a biscuit, and they just sit and chat away for a little while. Food is good thing to get them to talk.”

Austin said Paraeana also goes out of his way to learn and cook food to individuals’ tastes and cultures.

He’s had a request for boil-up and fry bread for a birthday. No trouble. “Another wanted butter chicken, so I cooked that. It helps them feel safe and supported, and feel welcome here.”

One Muslim girl requested halal food. Paraeana, who has served in the New Zealand Army, worked as a chef in a halal kitchen for United

Emirates, on Toi Ohomai’s Youth Guarantee programme, and for the Department of Conservation, sorted it easily.

“I went over to a halal butcher in Hamilton. You have to prove to them the meat you’ve bought is halal. So I photographed the food, the store it come from and gave her the receipts to take home.

The parents said they trusted the store and were happy with that, otherwise she probably wouldn’t have tried it,” Paraeana said.

“Her father was surprised when he noticed a positive change in his daughter while she was on the course – she seemed healthier, more confident and willing to try new things.”

Another place

Paraeana said as time goes, his relationship with each youth builds.

“But I give them a line in the sand.

Although, it’s good for them to know that there is another place for them to just chill out.

“Some of the activities Shaun runs really challenge our rangatahi, so sometimes they need to step out for a quiet moment. I give them some food, a drink, and some time to reset themselves. Then I say: ‘You’re good to go now, seeya’. You don’t want them to get comfortable stepping out, so you give them a nudge to get back into it”

Open Day

The public are invited to Poutama’s new space at Katikati Christian Centre on Henry Rd,

Piripi Paraeana where he makes a real difference, in the kitchen, drawing youth out of their shells with kai and a cuppa. Photo / Merle Cave at an Open Day next Saturday, February 28, from 10am-1pm, which will run in conjunction with the Volunteer Hop happening in Katikati the same day.

“We’d especially love to see potential employers who have entry

level roles available so we can let them know about special support that Poutama provides to employers and new employees,” Austin said.

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Dan leaves a lasting legacy to his club, and N Tributes are flowing for an incredible man who left an indelible mark on every facet of Waihī Beach Lifeguard Services Inc – including generations of members – by pouring more than 60 years of his life into the organisation.

Dan Harris, QSM – described as a defining figure in surf lifesaving at Waihī Beach and a well-known presence in surf boat rowing circles across New Zealand – died February 10, 2026, in Hamilton, aged 87.

Daniel Edwin Harris was born April 9, 1938, to the late Maurice and Winifred Harris.

The second son of three, he grew up in Waihi township, said daughter Janine O’Connor.

“He talked of being the whistling paper boy because he used to deliver the paper first thing in the morning whether it was rain, hail, snow, or shine.

The paper had to get through.”

O’Connor said her father left school at age 15 and become an apprentice mechanic at the old Shell station at the top of Leo St at Waihī Beach. “He worked as an apprentice for Herbert Lomas. Herbert’s wife Edna did the books, and he boarded with

them on Dillon St.” O’Connor is unsure what led her father to join Waihi and Waihī Beach Lifesaving Club – now called Waihī Beach Lifeguard Services Inc – but knows he was in the mix by age 17.

“He received his surf bronze medallion, an entry level award, at 17. At that time he would’ve had a winter and a summer sport. He was a keen rugby player; he played for Thames Valley as a hooker in the number 2 jersey, but we believe that his mates and his joining the surf club would have been his summer sport.”

Aged nearly 22 he met Thelma, who was five years younger. “She was biking home from working at the hair salon on Wilson Rd and he pulled over in front of her in his car – that’s how they met,” said O’Connor, the older sibling of Greg Harris and Tracey James.

Bigger, bolder, better

A man who always looked for the next challenge, O’Connor said the family moved around the central North Island with her father’s work. “Just like his work at the surf club, initiating all the improvements over the years, everything had to be bigger, bolder and better.”

In New Plymouth in 1966, from frr left ftt Dan Harris, W Clark, D Moore, D Lindsay and Ian Robinson in action. Photo / Supplied

As such Dan became a qualified A Grade mechanic then went to work in Waihi’s Bolton’s store “fixing all the appliances”.

Wanting to pursue more qualifications, Dan became an insurance assessor. “He studied for his qualifications at night school while working at Bolton’s.

“When he became an insurance

assessor, we moved around a lot as his job took him to different places,” said O’Connor, whose parents were married at the United Church on Wilson St, Waihī Beach.

First wed they lived in Waihī Beach, then Matamata; Dan done compulsory military training in Pukekohe, then they went to

Ohope, back to Waihī Beach, Paeroa and lastly Hamilton.

“He always wanted to live by the river so he could look out at the water. The final house they lived in was in River Rd.” From early on Dan was fulltime in the surf club, which was voluntary work back then.

“My parents had a bach at

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d NZ’s surf boat community Wallnutt Ave and in winter every third Sunday of the month we’d visit. He’d go to the surf club meetings. Mom would mow the lawns.”

Back in Hamilton Dan trained his crews on the Waikato River in winter.

A man about a tractor

O’Connor said her father was always looking to improve the surf club “so he’d use all his building contacts in Hamilton to make alterations and additions”.

As an insurance assessor Dan travelled throughout the Waikato and King Country. “He’d go to panel beaters and places like that as part of his job so a lot of the equipment the surf club got in terms quad motorbikes and tractors and utes, came from his contacts.”

Otorohanga people sponsored quad bikes, Morrinsville residents helped with tractors. “If you asked dad where he was going he’d always say: ‘I’m going to see a man about a tractor’.

O’Connor said when her father wasn’t trying to improve the surf club, he was earning extra money for his family. “A trained mechanic, he’d do up cars in the shed at home.”

Very driven and motivated, O’Connor said her dad’s nickname was ‘Hard Man Harris’. “It was well-earned and wellknown,” she said.

“He expected top notch in everything.

If a job was worth doing, it was worth doing right – and you weren’t going to do

it right, he’d do it himself. He always had a project on the go.”

Commitment, responsibility

Waihī Beach Lifeguard Services Inc spokesperson Natalie Lloyd said Dan’s involvement with the club spanned more than six decades, and his name was closely associated with commitment, responsibility “and an unwavering belief in what surf lifesaving – and surf boat rowing in particular – could and should be”.

Lloyd said Dan competed at national level in surf boat rowing well into his seventies. “His longevity was remarkable, including continuing to sweep surf boat crews at an age when most had long since stepped away from competition.”

O’Connor said her father was incredibly competitive and loved being surrounded by youth.

“He liked to do well and if you’re gonna do a competition it’s not for fun, it’s for winning – but subtly alongside that he gave many crews, anyone he was involved with, some life lessons.

“We’ve had so many tributes come to us to acknowledge that not only was he a coach, but he was a mentor.”

O’Connor said her father was a hard man – “he didn’t suffer any fools” – but firm and fair.

Dan held numerous positions of responsibility within the club, including club captain, president across multiple terms, and chair, Lloyd said.

“He contributed far beyond any formal title, remaining a constant presence at the club – organising, repairing, fundraising, mentoring, recruiting, and advocating – persistent, visible, and rarely without clear views on how things should be done.”

Competitive

Dan was a lifeguard – this is the club’s core business – but he enjoyed the competing side a little more. “However, he was always building the club membership, making sure we had the best and latest lifeguarding equipment, driving around to swimming clubs and running clubs looking for new people.”

Dan D Harris H i devoted d d more than h 60 years off his hi life lif to Dan’s service was Waihī Beach’s surf club. Photo / Geoff Brown recognised via honours, including life membership kayak, said O’Connor. “His first medal of Waihī Beach Lifeguard Services Inc., was in a Taplin team and I suspect he district and regional life membership and would’ve been the ski paddler. as an SLSNZ life member. In 200, he was “He could see that if you had a team, awarded the Queen’s Service Medal (QSM) you were part of something bigger. It was for services to surf lifesaving and youth. a way for him to be more successful, but Dan was especially well-known for also it was part of being a group of people establishing the North Island Surf Boat and connection.”

Championships, O’Connor said her father used his Lloyd said. “He knowledge of ski paddling as a surf boat created the event to sweep “because you have to be really aware The late Dan Harris in his happy place – showcase surf boat the ocean in a surf boat. Photo / Geoff Brown rowing properly – for of the ocean currents and waves and be able to pick out runners from the back…a the boaties, without big part of being a sweep was finding the constraint – and to right way and reading the sea”. place the sport front Dan’s last visited Waihī Beach to witness and centre at Waihī the launch of the club’s Dan Harris boat, Beach. named after him.

“Now in its 26th year, the The people, the sea championships have Asked why he loved the surf club, grown into one of O’Connor said: “Surf club’s about the most widely people and his people were there. He supported and loved the sea. It ticked all the boxes,” she genuinely enjoyed said, adding all of Dan’s children and events on the surf grandchildren had dipped their toes into boat racing calendar, surf club life. respected within the Lloyd said Waihī Beach Lifeguard boatie community Services Inc was preparing a club tribute nationwide.” to acknowledge Dan’s life of service and When he first the lasting legacy he’s left the club, the joined, Dan surf boat community, and surf lifesaving competed in ski, Merle Cave in Aotearoa. which is similar to a

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WAIHI BEACH 53 OCEAN BREEZE DRIVE

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Heritage meets Contemporary Living at Waihi Beach This beautifully restored 1920s bungalow was relocated to the site ten years ago and has since been lovingly refurbished.

The home perfectly balances timeless character with modern comfort.

Saturday 7th March at 3:00pm, at 1 Citrus Avenue, Waihi Beach (unless sold prior)

Rosina Donnelly 027 398 3620

VIEWING

r.donnelly@barfoot.co.nz

Sat/Sun 1:00pm - 1:30pm

barfoot.co.nz/927381

F O R SA L E

WAIHI 3 1 O R C H A R D R OA D

Freehold Restaurant with Accommodation Down Thyme offers a unique opportunity to get a business jump-started. This established restaurant in Waihi includes a comfortable one-bedroom apartment and a commercial kitchen.

F O R SA L E

$1,020,000 + GST (if any)

VIEWING

Phone For Viewing Times

Di Lynds 027 474 3555

barfoot.co.nz/4100090

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Anthony Van Gessel 021 754 686 a.vangessel@barfoot.co.nz

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KATIKATI

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NEW LISTING

KATIKATI

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10C CHURCH STREET

This home is perfect for your first step onto the property ladder. This three bedroom, plus study/office home offers a pleasant outlook over farmland and the Kaimais. barfoot.co.nz/906407

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VIEWING Sunday 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Resort-style living at Fairview - beautifully appointed open-plan living flows effortlessly to a sun-soaked deck, with Country Club access to pools, tennis courts, & more!

Jo Hurne 027 291 1440

barfoot.co.nz/928006

FOR SALE $499,000

FOR SALE By Negotiation VIEWING Sunday 22nd at 10:30am-11:00am & Thursday 26th at 11:30am-12:00pm

Ross Collins 022 458 8600 Griff Cooke 027 810 7679

F O R SA L E

WAIHI

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10A KENNY STREET

Here’s your opportunity to secure a beautifully designed, modern home that blends lifestyle and functionality. barfoot.co.nz/922226

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17 BALLANTYNE WAY

WAIHI BEACH

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VIEWING Sunday 11:00am - 11:30am

With great indoor/outdoor flow this bach is only a few steps from the beautiful sandy shores. The 350sqm site is ripe for building a new home in the future. Be in quick!

Nevada Soames 021 222 6720

barfoot.co.nz/927829

FOR SALE $749,000

FOR SALE $839,000 VIEWING Saturday 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Di Lynds 027 474 3555 Rosina Donnelly 027 398 3620

ALISON RUDD

SARAH ARNOLD M 022 569 9640

T 07 549 0228 M 022 042 8717 3 Bed

2 Bath 6+ Ca Car Garage 212m²

1.9ha

174D 4D LUND DR ROAD, KA KATIKAT TI Land spans across approximately 1.9ha Three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, office area & separate toilet Large deck with views over the gardens & land with native plantings Cosy fireplace and heat pump Spacious kitchen & living / dining area Te Mania stream bubbling through the property with secret walkways Proudly featured in Katikati Garden Ramble property (past two years) Separate two-bay high-stud shed (approx. 12 x 9m) & lean-to suitable for boat / camper parking

Method of Sale: $1,295,000 View: By Appointment

3+ Bed

1 Bath

1 Car Garage

152m² 434m²

18 8C CHURC CH S STREET ET, KATIK KAT TI

Method of Sale: $650,000 Open Home: Sun 11.00 - 11.30am

2 Bath

2 Car Garage 184m² 600m²

Easy care home h in a popular location Light Li ht fill filled d open plan l li living i and d di dining i Seamless indoor outdoor flow Central kitchen with good storage Three bedrooms, master with ensuite Family bathroom and separate laundry Heat pump and ceiling fans Internal vacuum system Sunny covered deck Fully fenced 600sqm (more or less) section Close to schools, amenities, and transport

Method of Sale: $895,000 Open Home: Sun 12.00 - 12.30pm

1 Bath

1 Car Garage

89m²

19 Matuku Place

$649,000

11.00 - 11.30am

18 Church Street

$650,000

12.00 - 12.30pm

20 Longmynd Drive

$895,000

1.00 - 1.30pm

15 Uretara Drive

$950,000

2.00 - 2.30pm

48 Arran Drive

$960,000

3B Bed d 2B Bath h

1C Car G Garage

139m²² 139

381m²² 381

Architecturally designed Lighthouse home- R h Ready d June J 2026 Easy-care, low-maintenance living Quality fixtures & fittings throughout Open-plan kitchen, dining & living Indoor–outdoor flow to outdoor living Title & consents issued Fully landscaped on completion Walking distance to Katikati township, schools & amenities Ideal lock-and-leave option Easy access to local walkways Please Note: Images shown are indicative only

Method of Sale: $789,000 View: By Appointment

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2 Bed

10.00 - 10.30am

37 M MURA AL D DRIVE, KATIKAT KA TI

Open plan kitchen & dining area Living Li i room with i h di direct access to the h good-sized entertaining deck Three double bedrooms plus an extra room – ideal as an office or nursery Family bathroom, plus separate toilet Heat pump & Moisture Master ventilation system Internal-access single garage Neutral décor with a repainted roof Fully fenced section to keep children or pets safe Walking distance to the Uretara Domain & easy access to town

3 Bed

Open

HOMES - SUNDAY 22ND FEBRUARY

3 Bed

2 Bath 2 Car Garage 190m² 660m²

15 5 UR RETA ARA A DRIV VE,, KATIK KAT TI Solid brick-and-tile 2007 build Double glazing & two heat pumps North-facing open-plan kitchen, dining & living, great for entertaining Covered patio with seamless indoor– outdoor flow, for year-round use Separate second lounge opening to the patio area, with reserve outlook Master bedroom features walk-in wardrobe, ensuite & water views Family bathroom with bath & shower, separate toilet, and office nook Spacious 660sqm section (approx.)

Parking for a boat or motorhome

Method of Sale: $950,000 Open Home: Sun 1.00 -1.30pm

181m²

19 9 MATU M KU PLACE CE, KATIKATI ATI Built in 202 2024, modern and iimmaculate l t Double glazed and Healthy Homes compliant 10 year Master Build warranty Located in sought after Magnolia Creek Minutes from Katikati township Two bedrooms and stylish bathroom Sleek kitchen with Bosch appliances Open plan living with heat pump Sunny patio and internal access garage Low maintenance grounds

Method of Sale: $649,000 Open Home: Sun 10.00 - 10.30am

3 Bed

1 Bath

1 Car Garage 130m² 564m²

124 24 WILL LS R ROAD, KA KATIKATII Three-bedroom brick home, tucked away down d a private i t d driveway i Peaceful, private setting with established gardens Open-plan kitchen, dining & living Conservatory with all-day sun Family bathroom + separate toilet Generous patio areas for relaxing or entertaining guests Heat pump & HRV system Fully fenced backyard Single garage with laundry Close to Moore Park, Dave Hume Pools & Katikati township

Method of Sale: $695,000 View: By Appointment Your Real Estate Licensed under the REAA 2008

eves.co.nz Open Home

Katikati

24 Esplanade Road, Ongare Point Live the Dream at Ongare Point

Original 1960s three-bedroom seaside retreat: enjoy stunning harbour views, easy water access, and ample storage for boats or kayaks. Perfect for families or holidaymakers seeking relaxation, with a children's playground nearby. Contact Colin to view this exceptional property.

New Listing

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Auction Thurs 12 Mar, from 1pm 247 Cameron Road, Tauranga (unless sold prior) View 11.45am-12.15pm Sun 22 Feb & 10.45-11.15am Sun 1 Mar or by appointment Colin Stewart-Rowe 027 454 8080 colin.stewart-rowe@eves.co.nz

Katikati

19 Patricia Place Near-New, Easy Living, Superb Views!

Low maintenance and conveniently located a short stroll to Katikati township, this immaculately presented single level home offers a light neutral decor and spacious living.

In the popular Uretara River Views development this is priority viewing! Act and secure this property now.

eves.co.nz/ekt21250

eves.co.nz/ekt21292

Open Home

Open Home

Katikati

12 Preston Drive

Family Living in a Prime Location Beautifully updated four-bedroom home in a sought-after neighbourhood. Modern features throughout, updated kitchen and bathrooms, covered outdoor entertaining, fenced yard, great off-street parking and harbourside walks nearby. Motivated vendors — must be sold!

eves.co.nz/ekt21261

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Asking Price $849,000 View 12-1pm Sun 22 Feb or by appointment Kassarndra Clark 027 328 3305 kassarndra.clark@eves.co.nz Jade Small-Kohu 027 347 7951 jade.small-kohu@eves.co.nz

Katikati

20, 22 Harbour View Road, Ongare Point Unique, With Two Titles, Harbour Views A rare chance to enjoy relaxed coastal living on this twotitle property of just under 2,000m2 (approx.). A sunny twobed home with exceptional harbour views, sheds on one, and a bare section with shed on the other. Buy together or separately. Contact Colin for info or viewing.

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Auction Thurs 12 Mar, from 1pm 247 Cameron Road, Tauranga (unless sold prior) View 10-10.30am Sun 22 Feb or by appointment Colin Stewart-Rowe 027 454 8080 colin.stewart-rowe@eves.co.nz

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Auction Thurs 12 Mar, from 1pm 247 Cameron Road, Tauranga (unless sold prior) View 11-11.30am Sun 22 Feb & 10-10.30am Sun 1 Mar or by appointment Colin Stewart-Rowe 027 454 8080 colin.stewart-rowe@eves.co.nz

eves.co.nz/ekt21270

New Listing

EVES Katikati / January

Durrelle Green EVES Katikati Top Achiever for January Great marketing equals great results. Call me today to find out about my exclusive marketing package to get you sold, or for a FREE market appraisal on your property.

027 949 3725

durrelle.green@eves.co.nz

EVES Realty Ltd, Licensed under the REAA 2008

Boundary lines are indicative only

Katikati

63A Rea Road

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Townside Lifestyle with Hort Income & River

Asking Price $1,350,000

• Fully renovated home • Three generous sized bedrooms plus separate office • Avo orchard with kiwifruit conversion potential • Established grounds including fruit and deciduous trees • Stream for summer swims • One bedroom self-contained flat • Ample sheds and garaging

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View 11.15am-12pm Sun 22 Feb or by appointment Durrelle Green 027 949 3725 durrelle.green@eves.co.nz Tara Kehoe 021 227 5168 tara.kehoe@eves.co.nz

eves.co.nz/ektc21302 EVES Realty Ltd, Licensed under the REAA 2008

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Boundary lines are indicative only

Not all buildings have council consent

Katikati

10A Bridgman Lane, Tanners Point

Live the Dream. Grow the Opportunity An outstanding lifestyle opportunity awaits, offering generous space and exciting potential in a prime location.

Set on 1.25 ha (approx), this versatile property is thoughtfully arranged across multiple zones. Big three bay shed, and an orchard with a variety of fruit.

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Auction Thurs 5 Mar, from 1pm 247 Cameron Road, Tauranga (unless sold prior) Lester Mullan 021 121 4940 lester.mullan@eves.co.nz Dynasty Holtz 022 124 1186 dynasty.holtz@eves.co.nz

eves.co.nz/ewa20656

Open Home

List exclusively with EVES Katikati or Waihi and we’ll supercharge our already premium marketing package with an additional $3,750 in value, for an investment of $500.

Don’t miss out. List by 28 February.

Katikati

140A Wharawhara Road

Private Lifestyle With Income and Cottage • 150 mature avocado trees (approx.)

• Self-contained one-bedroom cottage • Fresh water stream feeding into a lily-covered pond • Extra large internal garage

eves.co.nz/ektc21180

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Enquiries Over $1,600,000 + GST (if any) View 12.30-1pm Sun 22 Feb or by appointment Durrelle Green 027 949 3725 durrelle.green@eves.co.nz Tara Kehoe 021 227 5168 tara.kehoe@eves.co.nz

Terms and Conditions Available to properties exclusively listed with EVES until 28 February 2026. During the campaign period, vendors are liable for the $500 vendor contribution within the EVES Summer Spotlight Campaign. Sole agency agreement required (minimum 90 days). If withdrawn early, the vendor must reimburse EVES for campaign costs (less any vendor contribution). Campaign components are non-transferable and non-refundable. One Summer Spotlight campaign per property. Not available for properties already listed with EVES. Available through EVES Katikati and EVES Waihi. Prices include GST and are valid until 28 February 2026. Marketing will not commence until payment is received.

Real Estate

EVES Katikati 07 549 0052 | katikati@eves.co.nz EVES Realty Ltd, Licensed under the REAA 2008

EVES Realty Ltd, Licensed under the REAA 2008

Tauranga 33 Hakao Road, Minden At OneRoof, we know Kiwis love their homes for all kinds of reasons.

It could be the view. Or the space. Or because it’s been the scene of so many magic moments. Or because the kids are over the moon about it.

Whatever you’re looking for in your new home, you’ll find it at OneRoof.

With thousands of property listings right across the country, there’s sure to be one to give your heart to.

Contemporary living, timeless lifestyle Elevated in highly desirable Minden, near Tauranga City, this private 4,478sqm (more or less) lifestyle property captures northern and eastern vistas with glimpses of Mount Maunganui without a city outlook. A spacious contemporary home offers four bedrooms, designer bathrooms, polished concrete floors, underfloor heating to bathrooms, and seamless flow to a kwila deck. Three-phase power, a substantial concrete forecourt and a prepared working platform add flexibility.

bayleys.co.nz/2505471

0.4 ha

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1pm, Thu 12 Mar 2026 247 Cameron Road, Tauranga View 2-2.30pm Sun 22 Feb & 1-1.30pm Sun 1 Mar or by appointment Anton Terblanche 021 324 702 anton.terblanche@bayleys.co.nz SUCCESS REALTY LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

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