Katikati moments in history

Before Pae Korokī and Papers Past, the New Zealand Room librarians would note topics of interest in an alphabetised card catalogue, this is their selection of articles that were collected in a ringbinder, from the Bay of Plenty Times and other sources.

See also: Ams 487/5 Newspaper clippings scrapbooks: Katikati

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COCKELL, Edna and Bill. In step for 60 years. Katikati Advertiser, 11 June 1996.

COLLIER, Jim. Bank branch manager retires after 28 years. Katikati Advertiser, 5 May 1992, p. 12.

 

FISSENDEN, Paul.

• Craftsman follows an ancient trade (Asian woodwork/metalwork). Bay of Plenty Times, 1 June 1999.
• Sacred carving in Works Road. Katikati Advertiser, 22 June 1999.

 

FISHER, Roy and Victoria. A local connection with new soft drink, Hubba Bubba Soda. Katikati Advertiser, 19 November 1991, p. 17.

GLEDSTANES, Mary. (nee Stewart) 

• The late Mrs Gledstanes. Sister to George Vesey Stewart. Bay of Plenty times, 8 January 1920, p. 8.
• Description of visiting farms in Tauranga and Katikati and of the state of the Gledstanes property. Bee and Poultry Journal, April 1892.

 

KATIKATI CHEESE AND BACON FACTORY: Official opening, 10 horse-power engine by Ingram and Co. of Auckland. 'We are informed by Mr Snodgrass, Chair of Directors of the factory, that Mr Thomas Wrigley has been appointed Manager'. Bay of Plenty Times, 26 January 1884.

 

KATIKATI FRUITGROWERS' CO-OPERATION and FEDERATION:

• Field Day. 27 November 1980, p. 14.
• Closure of share issue. 19 February 1981, p. 6.
• First lemons over grader. 24 June 1982 [Ams 487/5, Scrapbook 4, p. 37].
• Life membership for Bruce Harray at the AGM. Katikati Advertiser, 5 May 1987 [Ams 487/5, Scrapbook 5, p. 53].
• Life membership for Rod Calver. Katikati Advertiser, 7 April 1992.
• Future of Association questioned. Advent of NZKGI leads to questions re respective roles of both organisations. Katikati Advertiser, 6 September 1994.

 

 

KATIKATI FRUIT-PACKERS CO-OP LTD:

• Shareholders pitch-in to clear fruit. [Ams 487/5, Scrapbook 4, p. 12].

 

KATIKATI - NUDIST CAMP

• Nudist park plan brings a few raised eyebrows. Katikati Advertiser, 29 March 1994, p. 1.
• Naturist hearing. Resource consent hearing on 5 August 1994, public invited to attend, objections to be heard. Katikati Advertiser, 2 August 1994.
• Wait and see on naturist park. Owners of proposed park wait to see if locals appeal committee decision before going ahead with plans. Katikati Advertiser, 30 August 1994.
• Katikati nude park given the go-ahead. Bay of Plenty Times, 6 August 1994, p. 3.
• Projects get nod. Katikati Nudist Camp Project goes ahead. Katikati Advertiser, 9 August 1994.
• Committee criticised on nudist camp hearings. Criticism of hearing consents committee. Katikati Advertiser, 16 August 1994.
• Naturist park gets nod. Article on the camp, discussion of objections lodged, camp going ahead. Katikati Advertiser, 16 August 1994.
• Nudist Park appeal planned. Bay of Plenty Times, 23 August 1994.
• Screening satisfies objections. Appeals withdrawn following assurances that all activities in camp to be adequately screened. Katikati Advertiser, 8 August 1995.
• Naturist Park open. Bay of Plenty Times, 22 April 1996.
• Nudist camp now open. Katikati Advertiser, 7 May 1996.
• Screen warning for nudist camp. Bay of Plenty Times, 10 May 1996.
• Cover up continues. Debate continues re amount of screening between camp and neighbours. Bay of Plenty Times, 20 June 1996.

 

MOORE, Hugh:

• Outgoing president of Katikati Fruitgrowers Federation takes high praise. Katikati Advertiser, 5 May 1987 [Ams 487/5, Scrapbook 5, p. 53].
• Award for Moore work. Made life member of Katikati Fruitgrowers Association. Katikati Advertiser, 20 May 1997.
• Kauri-Pak's Hugh Moore really takes the cake. 50th birthday of. Katikati Advertiser, 26 May 1998.

 

MOORE, Mavis. Tribute to Mrs Moore. Katikati Advertiser, 14 July 1992, p. 8.

NATHAN, Ross (Jnr). Brave accident victim given award. Bay of Plenty Times, 20 February 1999.

 

RAE, Kathy. Lily growers outstanding in their field. Katikati Advertiser, 19 October 1999.

 

REID, Graham and Lynn:

• Asian mission work an eventful experience. Katikati Advertiser, 5 July 1994, p. 13.
• Friends honour lives of Tanners Point couple. Katikati Advertiser, 20 January 1998.

 

SINEL, Mary. Well known Katikati personality dies. Teaching her life's work. Senior mistress. Hamilton Technical College. Mary Noble wing named after her. Kauri Point home 'Fermanagh'. Obituary. Bay of Plenty Times, 18 June 1964.

STITCH CRAFT shifts premises. Sylvia Eagle. Katikati Advertiser, 10 September 1991.