Puhoi is a settlement located approximately 50 km north of
Auckland, New Zealand. Puhoi is probably a Maori word which may be
translated as "Slow water".
It was settled by Europeans on 29 June 1863 by a group of
German-speaking migrants from Staab (modern Stod) in Bohemia, now a
province of the Czech Republic, under the leadership of Captain
Martin Krippner. This has given it the appellation of "Bohemian
Settlement". Altogether three batches of migrants arrived between
1863 and 1866.
The migrants were allocated parcels of land by the colonial
government. However, when the migrants arrived, the land was
covered with forest, which they had to set about clearing before
they could begin to use the land.
Today the village is still thriving. It features the church, a
hotel and a general store which all have their origins from the
times of the first settlers. There is a museum which occupies
premises that were originally built as the Catholic primary school
(1923-1964). In addition there are a number of small industries
that have had their origins in more modern times including the
Puhoi Cheese Factory.
An avid collector of memorabilia,
Rod arrived home and told his wife, Dulcie.
“I’ve bought the Puhoi Pub,” he announced.
“Where’s Puhoi?” she asked.
Rod and Dulcie, bought the pub in 1960. And this “old time
licencee” added a flavour to the Puhoi Pub that ensures
no-one now ever asks, “Where’s Puhoi?”
Rod had a sense of humour that entranced many and confused
others. His irony was often taken seriously but it was an approach
that was outstandingly successful. Regular patrons kept the pub
full. It is ‘normal’ at weekends to see 60 motorbikes
parked outside.
Cache is a painted 200ml sistema