Greytown's oldest commercial building is up for sale
A landmark of Greytown’s Main Street is steeped in the history of one of New Zealand’s earliest colonial towns.
Now Briarwood luxury homestay, it is the oldest commercial building in the South Wairarapa town and has had many lives.
Built in 1867, its first role was as a shop for cabinetmaker Charles Hornblow. It remained in the family for several generations and has served as everything from a boarding house to tearooms, a restaurant and a pub.
Sotheby’s Realty agent Brady Bingham said they expected to sell the “trophy” property for around $1.6 million but that price could vary depending on market conditions.
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Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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40.4% Yes
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34.1% Maybe?
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25.5% No
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
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