Sunday, August 9, 2026

Food & Drink

Eat Street a treat

Back and buzzing with collaboration, Kai Franklin’s latest Eat Street was a total delight. Run by The Kitchen Project, Eat Street traded its intimate Chef’s...

Last call for Seddon64 owner

By Veronica Kotara-McDougall, owner Seddon64 Eatery and Bar After seven years of managing Seddon64 Eatery and Bar, it is time for me to say...

Award win 20 years in the baking

July 1 began much like any other day at Your Local Bakery in Pukekohe – another batch of Sourdough 29 was completed. However, this loaf...

Green goodness parsley soup

This Green Goodness Parsley Soup is silky, comforting, and surprisingly easy to make at home. Made with onions, potatoes, parsley, cream, and Gault's Vegetable...

Queen Bee sparks buzz

By Helen Perry Foodies who haven’t dined at Queen Bee, Pukekohe don’t know what they are missing! Formerly known as Shalimar, the restaurant has a...

Pokeno Bacon – on winning streak

Pokeno Bacon has once again added to its ever-growing pile of accolades thanks to the 2026 NZ Bacon and Ham Awards. Pokeno Bacon has received...

Fire Station – so hot right now

By Taylor Budge, Franklin Junior Journalist Pukekohe is about to have its first rooftop bar as part of a major upgrade to the Fire...

Charmaine Bond – licence to fill

Port Waikato's Charmaine Bond has, perhaps, the tastiest job in the world. Her new business, Artful Edible Prints & Treats, dishes out delicious nibbles,...

‘Master’ chef – Forest branches out…

Pukekohe’s Forest Mendoza may only be six, but his cooking skills are already taking social media by storm. With the help of his father, acclaimed...

New hub for hospo sector

Auckland Mayor, Wayne Brown, has raised a toast to new technology expected totake the headache out of supplying alcohol. Hospo Hub is a free, one-stop...