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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41.3% Yes
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32.8% Maybe?
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25.9% No
Womans Refuge
Hi neighbours,Xmas is fast approaching an this year i decided to get behind an Donate this years gifting to Womans Refuge.My daughter an I have both experienced the safety an goodness they do,time to pay it forward.We have already donated 2big washing baskets of brand new toys an now doing xmas food boxes.The giving Hearts of all who donated thru out 2025,May your Xmas be bright an Merry an Thank you all.Up until this coming Thursday the Pataka will still be open if you wish to donate food to Womens Refuge.Unwanted gifts are also being gifted.Again Neighbours.Thank you all so much an catch up 2026.
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