Pukekohe is a town in the Franklin district of the North Island of New Zealand. It is approximately 50 kilometres south of Auckland, between the southern shore of the Manukau Harbour and the mouth of the Waikato River.
Pukekohe is the main rural service town for the surrounding horticultural and dairy farming operations, and the economic hub of Franklin. Its population at the 2001 census was 18,825.
The Maori word puke-kohe means “Hill of the Kohekohe”, New Zealand’s native mahogany. Pukekohe has a high school, a medium-sized rugby stadium (home of the Counties-Manukau Steelers), horse-racing, and the best motorsports facilities in New Zealand.
External links
Pukekohe - the heart of Franklin (http://www.pukekohe.org.nz/about_pukekohe.htm) Franklin district (http://www.franklindistrict.co.nz/) Pukekohe Park Raceway (http://www.motorsport.org.nz/Circuits/pukekohe.htm)
Not only is Pukekohe the fastest growing secondary urban area in New Zealand but it is also considered to be both a desirable 'lifestyle' destination and progressive Auckland country town for those seeking an alternative to city living.
Located just 45 minutes from central Auckland, Pukekohe offers business owners the advantage of lower set-up costs and the recent introduction of big-box retail development on the outskirts of the main retail centre, has shown that businesses have recognized the developing population as providing a ready market for their products and services.
Pukekohe is the largest town in the Franklin district and it's main street is a popular shopping destination with a diverse range of specialty shops providing everything from designer homewares and clothing to sewing needs, toys, furniture and sporting goods.
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