Puhoi is an historic village in New Zealand that was originally settled in the 1860s by immigrants from the Czech Republic's Bohemia district. The village is known for giving birth to the popular slang term "up the Boohai," due to its remote location along the Puhoi River. Today, it is home to a population of approximately 500 people and has become a major tourism destination for visitors looking to learn about New Zealand's colonial and pioneer history. Visitors can explore the exhibits of the Puhoi Heritage Museum, which is housed within a former convent school, or sample delicious European-style cheeses and yogurts at the Puhoi Valley Cheese Factory. The Puhoi Town Library, one of New Zealand's smallest libraries, is noted for its destruction and recovery following the Great Flood of 1924. Other attractions include the 1879 Puhoi Pub, known for its reputation as a popular old country pub hangout.

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