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ClearSky Accounting is brand new to Pukekohe but have operated in the South Auckland area since 1993. They have a new, modern up to date business model, a brand-new building ClearSky House in central Pukekohe and they are looking to help local businesse…

Its always great to have feedback from our readers good or bad, have a read of a few of the latest ones to cross the desk. As always, if there is a story you want to see, email us at editorial@elocal.co.nz. > Thank you for the nicely assembled article…

Earlier this year, I wrote a column headed “The country is going mad”. I was wrong: we have already gone mad. I produce three pieces of evidence. The first relates to the very widespread push in recent months to create Maori wards in local government: Ne…

My column this month argues that we’ve gone mad, with the widespread push to create local government wards based on race; with the increasing use of the Maori language in situations where almost nobody understands it; and with the rather ridiculous asser…

We’re ready to go for another year! It’s been great to have some time with family over the holiday period and reflect on 2020, we know what we need to do for 2021 and look forward to meeting more wonderful people around Franklin. Give us a call to find o…

If you live on a lifestyle property or small rural holding there is a strong likelihood that you have trees or a shelter belt. Therefore, it is inevitable at some stage you will need to fell them due to age or disease or harvest the trees for repurposing…

Ensom Funeral Services recognises that each family's needs are different and, with that in mind, they take the time to prepare a unique and fitting tribute and farewell. It is the emphasis on providing personal advice and assistance to grieving families …

Covid 19 sure put the handbrake on 2020 and as a result is a year that many of us would rather forget. The worldwide pandemic created havoc through all aspects of everyday life including the fun we have with cars. Fortunately for us all here in New Zeala…

Pukekohe High School senior students have again earned a significant number of valuable tertiary scholarships for study in the years ahead. The range of financial grants from many tertiary providers totals well over six figures allowing these students a …

Bees are the world's most numerous and arguably most essential livestock. Going quietly about their buziness in farms and gardens all over the country, honey bees are directly responsible for earning us billions of dollars in gross domestic product. They…

Most New Zealand's will know Andrew Bayly as a community man and a local MP, only a few will know the other side of his life, the Andrew Bayly who is an adventurer. He has climbed mountains, both here and internationally. Trekked to both the North and So…

Famous for its long keeper onions, former champion rally car driver, Possum Bourne and its sports facility, Park Raceway, Pukekohe is a vibrant town with a rich melting pot of diversity, culture and plenty of things to see and do. Founded in 1880 with la…

The recent Grand Opening of Stroud Homes Pokeno Pukekohe branch was well attended from interested parties both locally and further afield. The partly fun day with refreshments and activities for the kids was designed to show the new building approach tha…

The nation’s most prestigious and competitive polo event, the BMW NZ Polo Open will be held at the Auckland Polo Club, Clevedon on Sunday 21st February. 2021 will mark the 44th year for the renowned NZ Polo Open that is cemented as a summer highlight on …

When Whitecliffe art graduate Rachel Allen choose her theme for her end of year exhibition, little did she know that real life would indeed imitate art with the events of 2020 as a real-life virus swept the world. What was going to be a full-on year of c…

A series of photos from the Papakura Rotary Santa Parade on 6 Dec 2020. Photos by [Poppa G's Pictures](http://a.url.elocal.co.nz/3845/c1).

A series of photos from Last Night Festive Fun in Papakura on 10 Dec 2020. Photos by [Poppa G's Pictures](http://a.url.elocal.co.nz/3853/c1).

‘[This] has been the busiest, gloomiest and most exciting fortnight I have ever passed. The war has suddenly left Taranaki and broken out here.’[^1] So wrote Rev Vicesimus Lush, Anglican minister, in his journal on July 19th 1863. Only a month before, he…

New Zealand has been applauded globally for its apparent success in limiting COVID-19 infections and death. It is true that New Zealanders enjoy liberties in their day-to-day lives that are not available to others around the globe. But a question remains…

It has been 13 years since we have seen sales hit over 10,000 in a month but that’s what happened last month – against a backdrop of low level of listings. There are a good number coming to the market but the high turnover rate means that there are not e…