Is Katikati in Tauranga?

Known for it's heritage, murals, avocados and kiwifruit, Katikati is a charming, sunny town near Tauranga. The rural town of Katikati was founded by settlers from Ulster in Ireland, but the district was populated by Maori long before Europeans arrived.

Is Katikati a good place to live?

Katikati is best known as the mural town of New Zealand but it's also one of the most "liveable" towns, according to a study into 130 of the best places the country has to offer.

Is Tauranga part of Auckland?

Tauranga is the largest city in the Bay of Plenty and one of the fastest growing population centres in the country. Central to Auckland, Rotorua and Hamilton, and just a 15 minute drive from one of New Zealand's most popular beach towns, Mount Maunganui.