Pukekohe is a small, but growing town. Situated 50 kilometres south of Auckland city, the Hills of Pukekohe and Bombay form the natural southern limit of the Auckland region. Being the service focus for a large and reasonably isolated rural area, and being off SH1, means that Pukekohe has retained its identity and its usefulness. It’s a genuine large country town, not an antique-shop-filled rural enclave prettified for day-trippers. Pukekohe has excellent facilities, including everything the traditional Kiwi shopper requires. If you’re shopping for a combine harvester or a back hoe, you’ll probably find just what you need and be able to celebrate with a cup of tea and a lamington. Rising prices in suburbs closer to town and a greater appreciation of all things rural have led to this area now being added to many would-be homebuyers’ shopping lists.