New Zealand - Katikati, Bay of Plenty
- 10 Apr 1958
- Photo by Whites Aviation
- Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/32053856 (Ref: WA-45540)
Katikati
- Located on the Uretara Stream near a tidal inlet
- 28 kilometres south of Waihi
- 40 kilometres northwest of Tauranga
- Known for its many murals painted on walls of commercial buildings (to regenerate tourist interest in the town and district)
- 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
- In 2018, Katikati was named "Avocado Capital of New Zealand.
- There are many kiwi-fruit orchards, too.
Reference: Wikipedia
Image source: Katikati, Bay of Plenty. Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs. Ref: WA-45540. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/32053856
https://natlib.govt.nz/records/32053856