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Haiku contest celebrates decade
Haiku Pathway celebrates their 10th anniversary of opening and this years contest will be an important part of the celebrations. Thanks to sponsorship from the Katikati Advertiser the prizes are the best ever offered for the contest - $100, $50 and $25 for the top three prizes in the adults section and $50, $25 and $15 for the junior section.
Prizes will be presented at the afternoon "birthday party" on June 6th in the Katikati's Memorial Hall, an event to which the entire community is being invited and which will feature Japanese-theme entertainment.
The biennial contest, which attracts international entries acts as a fundraiser for the ongoing pathway project, the latest work being along the new path behind the Scout Shed.
How to enter -
The contest runs in two sections - one for over 18 (senior) and one for 17 and under (junior)
Send two copies of each poem putting your contact details, name, address, phone and email. Juniors need to include their age.
Entry fees in the senior section are $5 for every three haiku or $2 for one. Juniors are $1 for every two. There are no limits to the number of entries in either section.
Closing date for the contest is April 16th.
Send entries to Katikati Haiku Contest, PO Box 183, Katikati 3166.
 
130th Rugby Anniversary
July 2nd, 3rd and 4th
An event not to be missed!!
Friday 2nd - an informal night at the rugby club starting at 7pm
Saturday 3rd – an action packed day of rugby followed by
a Black Tie Dinner with guest speaker Brian Williams
Tickets only $80 per person - which includes entry to all events plus a three course meal on Saturday night
Register your interest with katikatirugby@yahoo.co.nz
If you have any photos or information regarding the Katikati Rugby Club please send this to:
Katikati Rugby Club
C/- J Murray
31b Levley Lane
Katikati
Visit www.sportsground.co.nz/katikatirugby
Athenree HomesteadAthenree Homestead Trust Inc., formed in 1996, when the vision of restoring a rare and historic settler homestead became a reality, since then 'Athenree' has been partially bought back to its former glory days of the 1870's. It's an ongoing project with some major hurdles still to be overcome. The house was built by Capt. Hugh & Mrs Adela Stewart in 1878, who with their 9 year old son travelled on the sailing ship "Lady Jocelyn" to New Zealand to help form the only planned Irish settlement in the world. The preservation of such a building is paramount to our national history and particularly future generations.
We at the Athenree Trust are a committed group of volunteers who work tirelessly towards the completion of the resoration of the homestead, outbuildings and gardens. Back in 1878 when the house was built by pioneers Hugh & Adela Stewart it became a pivotal part of the community and Adela kept the community spirits high with social events, dances and church services. We like to think that these spirited occasions will re-occur in the future and when complete the vision for 'Athenree Park' as a major tourist and historical education facility, will enhance the already beautiful surroundings of Athenree.
Open 10am - 4pm to the public on the first Sunday of the month and every Sunday in January and February.
Athenree Homestead
360 Athenree Road
Athenree 3177
Western Bay of Plenty,
New Zealand
Main phone: 07 549 1882
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