The Wairoa River snakes its way across the wild, volcanic landscape of the Hunua Ranges.
early morning mist
Early morning mist gently rising off the water near Maraetai Beach
Wairoa River
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Grow you good thing
The area between metropolitan Auckland and the Waikato plains has long served as a food basket: Māori valued the plentiful natural resources and proximity to trading routes; European settlers cleared the land for agriculture; and market gardeners (many of them of...
Steel ‘n’ Wheels
Born in 2011 through the Waiuku Business & Development Association and local car clubs, Steel ’n’ Wheels quickly became a flagship celebration of Waiuku’s character. Rooted in the town’s connection to New Zealand Steel – an industry central to Waiuku’s growth and...
āwhitu peninsula
Fun fact: Āwhitu Peninsula is, geologically speaking, a massive sand dune – hence its dramatic valleys and proclivity for erosion.
A taste of Pukekohe.
There’s no doubt that in Franklin we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to places to eat and drink, and Pukekohe is no exception.
What better way to explore some of the best in town than with Pukekohe on a Platter.
For the month of September, over 20 cafes, restaurants, and bars are putting their best plate forward and showing us what they’ve got to offer our taste buds. You can even vote for the best coffee, best signature dish (using local ingredients, of course), and finish up the day by voting for the best cocktail.
Past Glories You Can’t Look Past
Just out of his teens William Britton bought a vintage poster for $400, and sold it for $13,500 in the US. Already hooked on treasure hunting his way around New Zealand, he’d hit upon a career. William BrittonOwner of Salvage Place William’s not an antiques dealer,...