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Whether you're stepping onto the property ladder, looking to downsize, or searching for a smart investment, 33C Harris Street, Pukekohe offers outstanding value in a highly convenient location. This solid brick, two-bedroom home combines comfortable living with exciting potential to modernise and add value over time. Enquiries/Offers over NZ$460,000 · !Image Text · Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 Lounge 1 Garaging 1 Floor Area 95 sqm (more or…

Behind the day-to-day flow of insurance repairs at Classic Auto Body Panel & Paint is a workshop still driven by genuine automotive passion. From modern collision work to rare restorations like a 1950s Lancia B24S, the Pukekohe team combines technical expertise, craftsmanship and more than 30 years of local reputation. Walk into Classic Auto Body Panel & Paint in Pukekohe on any given day and you'll find the workshop focused on what has become…

Few moments in life are more difficult than losing someone you love. · In those first hours and days, emotions can feel overwhelming. There are decisions to make, people to contact, paperwork to complete, and often a sense of uncertainty about what happens next. · At Fountains Funeral Services, we understand that this is not just a process. It is a deeply personal journey. As a locally owned family business, our role is simple: to care for…

As the cooler months arrive, Halliwell Shoes in Pukekohe is welcoming the new Autumn / Winter 2026 collection from one of Europe’s most respected comfort footwear brands — Pitillos of Spain. Known for blending modern European styling with genuine all-day comfort, Pitillos continues to build a loyal following among women looking for footwear that feels as good as it looks. · This season’s range delivers a stylish mix of soft leathers, elegant…

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 Garaging 2 Floor Area 153 m2 Porches 1 m2 Total Area 154 m2 Description · Secure the only Lot with a double car garage in this stage. The price is fixed on this 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. Sitting on a 398sqm corner section, with a seamless indoor outdoor flow from the living to the North facing rear yard. Includes stone benchtop to the kitchen, heat pump, landscaping & fully fenced. · Design Specifications ·…

The relationship between democracy, the Treaty of Waitangi, co-governance and constitutional reform remains one of New Zealand's most contested public debates. In this opinion piece, Andy Loader argues that New Zealand should reaffirm the principle of equal citizenship under one system of democratic government, challenges contemporary interpretations of the Treaty of Waitangi and co-governance, and calls on the Coalition Government to fulfil…

Moscow's forces target key Ukrainian ports and vessels involved in supplying its army - in response to Kiev's terror attacks on Russian civilians. · They also hit targets linked to Ukraine's military and mining industries. Tehran claims it destroyed three F-35 fighter jets at a US base in Jordan. That's in retaliation for an American strike that killed a family including a toddler inside a residential building in southern Iran. · China pushes…

Russia's campaign in Ukraine may be entering a new phase, according to historian and former Harvard professor Dr Vladimir Brovkin, who argues that recent military developments reflect a strategic shift aimed at cutting Ukraine off from Western support rather than simply advancing on the battlefield. In a wide-ranging interview with Lena Petrova, Brovkin contends that continued Western resistance to negotiations risks prolonging the war and…

An angry exchange inside New Zealand’s Parliament has developed into a diplomatic dispute after China formally protested comments made by Foreign Minister Winston Peters. The confrontation has raised questions about parliamentary conduct, foreign interference, free speech and whether criticism of authoritarian government can be separated from remarks directed at an individual’s country of birth Report by eLocal · China has lodged an official…

While global energy markets are becoming increasingly unsettled, New Zealand continues to receive a steady flow of fuel shipments. For now, the tankers are still arriving—but with Brent crude climbing above US$100 and geopolitical tensions escalating around key shipping routes, the coming weeks will be worth watching very closely. NZ Fuel Watch – Update 31 July 2026 · Global Tensions Rise, But New Zealand's Fuel Supply Still Holding Steady ·…