Katikati
Katikati | |
|---|---|
Town | |
 SH2 through the centre of Katikati | |
| Country |  New Zealand |
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Territorial authority | Western Bay of Plenty District |
| Ward | Waihi Beach/Katikati |
| Population (June 2018)[1] | |
| • Territorial | 4,710 |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Postcode(s) | 3129 |
Katikati is a town in New Zealand (North Island) located on the Uretara Stream near a tidal inlet towards the northern end of Tauranga Harbour, 28 kilometres south of Waihi and 40 kilometres northwest of Tauranga. State Highway 2 passes through the town; a bypass scheduled to have begun construction in 2008[2] is on hold.
History
Katikati was settled in 1875 by Ulster Scots people[3] from County Tyrone in Ireland through the Orange Institution. The settlement was established by the Irishman George Vesey Stewart, who led two groups of settlers there aboard the ships Carisbrook Castle (1875) and Lady Jocelyn (1878).[4] The land upon which the town was built was confiscated from local Māori after the Land Wars and was given to the settlers by the Central Government.
The settlement was formed from two distinct groups "the settlers useful and the settlers ornamental" referring to the tenant farmers and those with wealth.[5] The settlement managed to withstand early economic problems and developed into a healthy town, based around farming and agriculture.
Features
Katikati is known for its many murals painted on walls of commercial buildings, started in the 1990s as a project to regenerate tourist interest in the town and district, indeed the effort was recognised with the bestowal of New Zealand's 'Most Beautiful Small Town' award for towns of less than 8,000 population in 2005 by the Keep New Zealand Beautiful Society.[6]
There are hot springs three kilometres to the south of Katikati at Sapphire Springs.[7]
Education
Middle school education is provided by Katikati College (Years 7-13).[8] Katikati Primary School (Years 1 - 6)[9] and Matahui Road School (Years 1 - 8) supply primary education.[10]
Matahui Road School is an independent primary school that was established in 1988.[11] It is governed by the Matahui Road School Charitable Trust.
Notable people
- Alan Edward Mulgan, journalist, writer, and broadcaster
- Bunny Walters, singer
- Richard O'Brien, actor, director, and producer
See also
References
- ^ "Subnational Population Estimates: At 30 June 2019". Statistics New Zealand. 22 October 2019. Retrieved 11 January 2020. For urban areas, "Subnational population estimates (UA, AU), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996, 2001, 2006–18 (2017 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. 23 October 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
- ^ NZTA: Katikati Bypass
- ^ BBC Northern Ireland report
- ^ Brett, Henry (1924). "The Lady Jocelyn". White Wings Vol I. Fifty Years Of Sail In The New Zealand Trade, 1850 to 1900. Auckland: NZETC (Victoria University of Wellington). pp. 40–43.
{{cite book}}: External link in|chapterurl=|chapterurl=ignored (|chapter-url=suggested) (help) - ^ "Untitled". The Bay of Plenty Times. 12 October 1878. pp. 2–3.
- ^ "Beautiful Cities and Towns 2005". Keep New Zealand Beautiful Society. Retrieved 2007-10-20.
- ^ "Katikati Travel Guide". Jasons Travel Media.
- ^ Education Counts: Katikati College
- ^ Education Counts: Katikati Primary School
- ^ Education Counts: Matahui Road School
- ^ Udy, Carly (23 November 2009). "Key becomes one of the kids on visit". The Bay of Plenty Times.
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