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Katikati is a town in New Zealand's 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 was put on hold, and is no longer planned.

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Katikati
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Town
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SH2 through the centre of Katikati
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yes
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Country
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New Zealand
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Region
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Bay of Plenty
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Territorial authority
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Western Bay of Plenty District
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Ward
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Waihi Beach/Katikati
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Community
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Waihi Beach Community
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Territorial Authority
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Western Bay of Plenty District Council

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Official name
Katikati
Population
5420
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Katikati, Main Road.jpg
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Katikati
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Contents
  • History and culture
  • Pre-European history
  • European settlement
  • Marae
  • Transport
  • Demographics
  • Education
  • Notable people
  • Climate
  • References
  • External links

Katikati is a town in New Zealand's 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 was put on hold, and is no longer planned.

Katikati has become known for its many murals painted on walls of commercial buildings. These were started in the 1990s to regenerate tourist interest in the town and district, and led to the town being recognised 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.

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