Exciting events lined up to showcase Pukekohe Pukekohe Pukekohe Business Association invites the community to shop, eat and play local. Acknowledged as one of Auckland's fastest growing and most liveable communities, Pukekohe is an exciting place to be. And the Pukekohe Business Association (PBA) would like to keep it that way. also provide promotions and free events for our community to come together and enjoy," In this backdrop, the PBA delivers a calendar of events throughout the year to create a vibrant and prosperous business centre for the community to enjoy. Their vision is to encourage people in the Franklin district and surrounding areas to shop, eat, play and love local. So without further ado, here's a roundup of fun-filled and family oriented events from now through to Christmas. "We are committed to the success of local businesses and the economic growth and development of our town," says Town Centre Manager Shawna Coleman. "We advocate for, support and promote local businesses by working closely with business owners, the council and the community to enhance the local business district. Our vision is that Pukekohe provides the best of town and country, with thriving businesses and quality opportunities to live, learn, work and play" The PBA was founded in 1992 and became a registered Business Improvement District in 2012. It is managed by a team of three local and passionate individuals. Shawna, who came on board in 2016, comes from a long line of Pukekohe locals and after five years with the PBA, was appointed Manager earlier this year. Promotions Coordinator Chenay Douglas joined the team in 2017 and has deep family roots in the Waiuku and Tuakau areas. The newest member of the team, Administration Coordinator Kate Morgan, came on board in August. Kate is also a Pukekohe local and as the previous owner of a local business, she understands the benefits the Association provides to the more than 700 businesses in town. Business success is at the core of everything they do. Shawna explains: "We see Pukekohe as the business and community hub of Franklin and aim to ensure it retains its distinctive country feel. We support our members to thrive as business owners and grow their businesses through our subsidy programme, training and seminars and networking opportunities. We WHAT: Shop your way to the Gold Coast 500! WHEN: September 3-11 Every time you shop in Pukekohe, take a photo of your receipt, upload it to the PBA's website, www.pukekohe.org.nz, and you are in the draw to win flights, accommodation and tickets for two, to the Gold Coast 500 in October! (The PBA would like to thank the sponsors Franklins Bar & Eatery, and Wecks ITM Pukekohe) WHAT: Pukekohe's Final Rumble: Parade and Park Up WHEN: September 9 Celebrating Pukekohe's motorsport history and bidding farewell to the Supercars, this is an event not to be missed. The Final Rumble Parade & Park Up will commence up King Street at 5.15pm and will feature a mix of Classic, Vintage, Hot Rod, Ford, Holden and special interest vehicles. Plus, you also don't want to miss the other exciting activities going on throughout the evening: 4pm-5pm Cardboard Car Rally 6pm-7pm Supercars Drivers Signing Session in Town Square Follow us on Facebook /pukekoheba Live music and entertainment (The PBA would like to thank Auckland Unlimited, Supercars, Eco Matters and the Auckland Council for supporting this event.) Pukekohe Business Association Support your Local Help Pukekohe businesses thrive by shopping locally Advertisement The Pukekohe Business Association is managed by a team of three local and passionate individuals. Kate Morgan (Administration Coordinator), Shawna Coleman (Manager) and Chenay Douglas (Promotions Coordinator) WHAT: October School Holidays in the Square WHEN: October 13th & 14th The ever-popular School Holidays in the Square is back, this time with new and exciting activities. Visit the Pukekohe Town Square between 10am-2pm on the 13th & 14th of October, for FREE fun family entertainment! (The PBA would like to thank the Franklin Local Board for supporting this event) WHAT: Christmas on the Green WHEN: December 10 Pukekohe's newest Christmas event will take place at Bledisloe Park on December 10 between 5pm and 9pm. There's a great line up of musical acts, entertainers, amusement rides, face painting, food trucks and more. Follow the PBA's Facebook page. @pukekoheba for updates. (The PBA would like to thank the Franklin Local Board for supporting this event) To find out more, visit Pukekohe.org.nz. And remember to support the local businesses who support our community. Exciting events lined up to showcase Pukekohe Pukekohe Pukekohe Business Association invites the community to shop , eat and play local . Acknowledged as one of Auckland's fastest growing and most liveable communities , Pukekohe is an exciting place to be . And the Pukekohe Business Association ( PBA ) would like to keep it that way . also provide promotions and free events for our community to come together and enjoy , " In this backdrop , the PBA delivers a calendar of events throughout the year to create a vibrant and prosperous business centre for the community to enjoy . Their vision is to encourage people in the Franklin district and surrounding areas to shop , eat , play and love local . So without further ado , here's a roundup of fun - filled and family oriented events from now through to Christmas . " We are committed to the success of local businesses and the economic growth and development of our town , " says Town Centre Manager Shawna Coleman . " We advocate for , support and promote local businesses by working closely with business owners , the council and the community to enhance the local business district . Our vision is that Pukekohe provides the best of town and country , with thriving businesses and quality opportunities to live , learn , work and play " The PBA was founded in 1992 and became a registered Business Improvement District in 2012. It is managed by a team of three local and passionate individuals . Shawna , who came on board in 2016 , comes from a long line of Pukekohe locals and after five years with the PBA , was appointed Manager earlier this year . Promotions Coordinator Chenay Douglas joined the team in 2017 and has deep family roots in the Waiuku and Tuakau areas . The newest member of the team , Administration Coordinator Kate Morgan , came on board in August . Kate is also a Pukekohe local and as the previous owner of a local business , she understands the benefits the Association provides to the more than 700 businesses in town . Business success is at the core of everything they do . Shawna explains : " We see Pukekohe as the business and community hub of Franklin and aim to ensure it retains its distinctive country feel . We support our members to thrive as business owners and grow their businesses through our subsidy programme , training and seminars and networking opportunities . We WHAT : Shop your way to the Gold Coast 500 ! WHEN : September 3-11 Every time you shop in Pukekohe , take a photo of your receipt , upload it to the PBA's website , www.pukekohe.org.nz , and you are in the draw to win flights , accommodation and tickets for two , to the Gold Coast 500 in October ! ( The PBA would like to thank the sponsors Franklins Bar & Eatery , and Wecks ITM Pukekohe ) WHAT : Pukekohe's Final Rumble : Parade and Park Up WHEN : September 9 Celebrating Pukekohe's motorsport history and bidding farewell to the Supercars , this is an event not to be missed . The Final Rumble Parade & Park Up will commence up King Street at 5.15pm and will feature a mix of Classic , Vintage , Hot Rod , Ford , Holden and special interest vehicles . Plus , you also don't want to miss the other exciting activities going on throughout the evening : 4 pm-5pm Cardboard Car Rally 6 pm-7pm Supercars Drivers Signing Session in Town Square Follow us on Facebook / pukekoheba Live music and entertainment ( The PBA would like to thank Auckland Unlimited , Supercars , Eco Matters and the Auckland Council for supporting this event . ) Pukekohe Business Association Support your Local Help Pukekohe businesses thrive by shopping locally Advertisement The Pukekohe Business Association is managed by a team of three local and passionate individuals . Kate Morgan ( Administration Coordinator ) , Shawna Coleman ( Manager ) and Chenay Douglas ( Promotions Coordinator ) WHAT : October School Holidays in the Square WHEN : October 13th & 14th The ever - popular School Holidays in the Square is back , this time with new and exciting activities . Visit the Pukekohe Town Square between 10 am-2pm on the 13th & 14th of October , for FREE fun family entertainment ! ( The PBA would like to thank the Franklin Local Board for supporting this event ) WHAT : Christmas on the Green WHEN : December 10 Pukekohe's newest Christmas event will take place at Bledisloe Park on December 10 between 5pm and 9pm . There's a great line up of musical acts , entertainers , amusement rides , face painting , food trucks and more . Follow the PBA's Facebook page . @pukekoheba for updates . ( The PBA would like to thank the Franklin Local Board for supporting this event ) To find out more , visit Pukekohe.org.nz . And remember to support the local businesses who support our community .