Recent News and Articles

 

Our news section is about issues of interest within our community. Our news section interactive allowing readers to contribute and add to the discussion. We also run Polls when we think they are appropriate or if they are requested. We invite you to read on and participate. We welcome vigorous debate but we reserve the right to remove any comments expressed in an offensive manner. So be good!

05-Dec-16

Vodafone Warriors Visits Kaitaia

by Editor

Vodafone Warriors hit town tomorrow! Flying in on a vintage DC3 the Vodafone Warriors team lands at Kaitaia airport at around 2.20pm.
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22-Nov-14

Kaitaia's newest and coolest retail store opens its doors today

by Editor

The largest appliance and electronics store of its type in Northland opened its doors at 15 North Park Rd Kaitaia today.
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07-Jul-14

Officecentre: An example of how we can grow our local economy

by Editor

Kaitaia based Officecentre a rapidly growing online stationery store is selling product throughout the country from Te Hapua to Invercargill bringing wealth back into the Kaitaia economy.
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19-May-14

Marston Moor Opens it Doors

by Editor

Front of store at marston moor

To survive in business today it is critical that a business changes with a changing market. Six months ago we reviewed our relationship with the Paper Plus Group and decided that to provide great and relevant service to our local community, change was needed.
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31-Mar-12

Te Ahu's a hit with visitors

by Northland Age

Whatever controversies might have arisen from the concept and completion of Kaitaia's civic complex Te Ahu, it's getting a big thumbs up from the public according to Massey University researchers who recorded visitors' impressions in the first week after it opened.
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04-Feb-12

The iconic 90 Mile Beach fishing contest expected to be another success

by Editor

The iconic 90 Mile Beach surfcasting fishing contest starts 28th February running until 3 March. Check out the details at www.snapperbonanza.co.nz
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04-Feb-12

On time, on budget, looking good

by The Northland Age

The main hall will be completed by the A&P snaow on February 25th
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03-Feb-12

Club Physical opens in new premises

by Editor

Club Physical opened their new gym on Melba Street. If you haven't been in...pop on in and say "Hi"...They are great new premises and another great facility in the towm centre.
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02-Feb-12

Pak'nSave is another example of Kaitaia moving forward

by Editor

Kaitaia's Mayor, Wayne Brown, proudly opened a new PAK'nSAVE store last September.
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08-Sep-11

Tourist benefits of the Mangamuka Gorge revealed

by Editor
We have great surfing around our town but little did we realise we had the greatest skateboard track in the southern hemisphere.Check out the video. Awesome.
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17-Jul-11

Kaitaia's Cinema Operating

by Northland Age

Kaitaia's new cinema located in the brand new Te Ahu centre kicked off with a great start showing the final film in the Harry Potter series. No longer do we need to travel to Whangarei to see new releases.
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29-Dec-10

Busabout Kaitaia Fights For Funding

by Editor

Kaitaia's public bus service lobby's hard for public subsidy to continue. Read further make comment and participate in our online poll.
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29-Dec-10

Te Ahu Centre Construction

by Editor

Now the controversial Te Ahu Centre is under construction the Trust and Council needs to determine the future of the exisiting buildings vacated when the Te Ahu complex is completed. What do you think should happen? Give us your comments.
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28-Dec-10

Oturu Primary School Leads the Way

by Editor

Oturu School was awarded an Enviro Schools Silver Award for their outstanding work in developing environmental practices while real and innovative commercial enterprise. I first for the Far North.
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04-Jun-10

Our own Cody Yerkovich is Crowned Miss World New Zealand

by Editor

18-year-old Cody Yerkovich from Kaitaia was crowned Miss World New Zealand in April at a formal event held at Sky City.
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