Kia ora and welcome to Katikati Taiao
“Taiao” is the Maori word for the natural world and everything in it. Katikati Taiao’s vision is that the depredation of Katikati’s natural world has ceased; its communities are connected and vibrant, and happiness thrives.
Our community-led approach supports our communities and hapū to achieve their hopes and goals by working together, building on strengths, encouraging wide participation, developing local leaders, evaluating progress and celebrating achievements.
Katikati Taiao has entered into a partnership with the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA), as part of the Community-led Development Programme (CLDP). The intention of CLDP is to support and work with the community – allowing people to envisage the Katikati they would like to see. By encouraging a collective approach, we hope to support the community to bring their dreams to fruition.
“Community-led development strengthens the vitality of communities by activating and weaving the contribution of everyone connected to a place/whenua, and it happens when a community comes together to achieve a shared vision.” sourced from Inspiring Communities
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Katikati on way to becoming inclusive community
A truly inclusive community which respects and celebrates diversity is among Brodie Johnstone’s aspirations for Katikati, and he believes the town is well on the way to achieving those goals. “I feel really lucky to [...]
Community-led development roles exciting job opportunities
An exciting opportunity to help Katikati progress is being offered through two new Community-led development (CLD) roles now open to applicants. “The CLD Team, Whirihia te ara ki mua, needs dynamic people to support the [...]
Project will nurture much more than seedlings
More than vegetables will grow from the seeds planted at Te Rereatukahia Marae as part of a new Mana Whenua project.Hohepa Hamiora and Chris Jacob of the marae and Anne Billing of Katikati Taiao who [...]
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Katikati Community Services Covid-19 Response Group is a finalist in the NZ Food Heroes Awards for the Grow On Katikati project - creating food resilience for the Katikati community 🎉
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Panepane Purakau - Proposed return of ownership
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Western Bay of Plenty District Council has voted to progress a proposed return of ownership of the eastern end of Matakana Island (Panepane Purakau) to five ...Company Turns Avocado Pit Waste Into Biodegradable Straws and Cutlery
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Man figures out how to make bioplastic out of food waste, rather than food, making it as cheap as regular plastic With all the single-use plastic bans coming into effect around the world, there is a demand for biodegradable alternatives. The trouble is some biodegradable plastics are still made from...
