Sheehan Takeaways is a fish and chips shop at 1C Sheehan Ave in Hunua, Franklin, holding a 4.1 rating on Google. Fish and chips is a simple trade that punishes shortcuts: the batter only stays crisp when the oil is hot and the fish goes from fryer to paper without lingering, which is why shops that cook to order usually beat those with parcels waiting under a warmer. Good chips are thick-cut and fluffy inside, dry at the bottom of the bag rather than greasy. In New Zealand it pays to ask what fish is on that day, since what came in fresh can change, and a good counter will tell you straight. A short wait for a fresh fry is a good sign, not a slow one. Out on the edge of the Hunua Ranges, a straightforward, freshly fried village takeaway is a handy thing to have on the doorstep.