The Little Guide to Living in Greytown 2016/17

Living in GREYTOWN

2016/17

The little guide to

A country village with metropolitan style

Hello, I’m Amy It’s a pleasure to meet you.

Welcome to Greytown Greytown is a beautiful place to visit and an amazing place to live!

My husband Steven and I made the move to Greytown in 2010. At the time we were expecting our first child and living in Wellington. Increasingly, we found ourselves escaping the city and we fell in love with Greytown (it’s hard not to!).

Fast forward six years and we haven’t looked back. Steven commutes to Wellington by train, Florence attends Greytown School and I’m working in real estate for Property Brokers. Greytown really does provide the ultimate in living for the whole family.

I hope more people discover Greytown’s magic - a real sense of community, quality amenities, glorious summers and wonderful people make it a truly special place to live. This guide will provide you with all the information you need to choose Greytown as a place to call home.

AMY BAILEY 021 066 8080 0800 668 080 amyb@propertybrokers.co.nz

amybailey.co.nz

Welcome to our village Villages don’t get much prettier than Greytown - home to New Zealand’s most complete main street of Victorian wooden buildings.

Historic Greytown was New Zealand’s first planned inland town. It was established in 1854 by settlers from Wellington who were looking for small, affordable portions of land to farm.

In recent years Greytown has seen an increase in popularity as a place to live. Many young families, professionals and retirees have fallen in love with what our unique village has to offer and have made it their home.

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The population is approximately 2,200 people There are 1,122 dwellings The village is approximately 9 km2 The average household size 2.26 people

Everything is only a short walk away.

The Weather Sheltered by the Tararua Ranges, Greytown has a dry, warm climate.

Summers are legendary and the weather is warm and settled. Typical maximum daytime temperatures range between 20 and 28°C, sometimes rising above 30°C. Winters are cool to mild and frosts are common. Typical maximum winter temperatures range from 10 to 15°C. Westerly winds prevail, and strong northwest winds can occur in spring and summer.

Summers are legendary and the weather is warm

Greytown Real Estate Snapshot 2015/16 • 83 residential sales • Residential property prices ranged from $218,000 to $1,550,000 • The median sale price of residential properties is $442,500 * RPNZ June 2015 – May 2016

For current real estate statistics, please contact Amy Bailey at Property Brokers, 021 066 8080, 06 304 8007

Stepping back into Greytown’s rich history Annabelle O’Meara What’s your involvement with Cobblestones?

When I first visited Cobblestones I was hooked. I loved all the stories behind the historic buildings and the whole feel of the place. I wanted to be part of it so when I had more time, I signed up as a volunteer. Cobblestones is run completely by volunteers – a great group of people with a fantastic range of skills. People offer as much time as they can; it’s a great way to be part of the Greytown community.

What role does Cobblestones play in Greytown?

Everybody knows that Greytown has some of New Zealand’s best-preserved Victorian buildings; Cobblestones Museum offers the chance to see what the town was like when it was established in 1854. It brings together a lot of local stories and history in one place. When you visit Cobblestones

Museum, you’re immersed in life in the Wairarapa as it was in the late 19th Century. You can hire Cobblestones for christenings, weddings or fundraising events. It also hosts a number of community events such as the annual Christmas carols.

What does Cobblestones mean to its visitors?

I have never seen anyone come out of Cobblestones Museum who hasn’t loved their time there. The museum is number 1 on Trip Advisor for Greytown – and a visit will quickly show you why!

169 Main Street, Greytown 06 304 9687 info@cobblestonesmuseum.org.nz cobblestonesmuseum.org.nz

What’s here?

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The Town Hall, complete with library, information centre and Sports & Leisure Society are located in the centre of town.

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Beautiful Soldiers Memorial Park on Kuratawhiti Street, complete with a children’s playground, tennis courts, swimming baths, camping ground, croquet lawn and O’Connor’s Bush Reserve is a great place to play!

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Fresh Choice Supermarket services the whole of the South Wairarapa and includes NZ Post, Lotto, KiwiBank and an ATM. The Greytown Butcher, Forest Food Organics, a fresh fish truck on Fridays and fresh fruit and veggie stores at the north end of town, increase the food offering.

The Greytown Country Market is held in Stella Bull Park on the first Sunday of every month from October to April.

A petrol station and garage is located at the south end of town.

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At the southern end of town is a new industrial park. This is home to the Olive Press, Hire Shop, Panelbeater, Greytown Storage and Citycare.

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Greytown offers professional services such as lawyers, accountants, printers and dentist.

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Cobblestones Museum is a chance to learn about Greytown’s history and see first hand historical buildings, vintage machinery, antique printing presses and much more.

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Greytown has three churches: St Luke’s (Anglican), St Andrews Union Church (Presbyterian) and Sacred Heart Church (Catholic).

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There are three gyms to choose from: Strength Nation; Greytown Health & Fitness Studio; and Greytown Community Gym.

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Martinborough is a 15 minute drive from Greytown and has a cinema, more dining options and vineyards.

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Greytown is only 25 minutes drive from Masterton, which offers all the retailers of a larger town The Warehouse, Mitre 10 Mega, Farmers, Moore Wilson and all the major supermarket chains.

You’ll love shopping and dining locally

The chance to make a difference Jo Parker How did The Good Mood Company come about?

I had always dreamed of opening my own business. After years of advising other businesses about marketing, branding and communications, I decided it was time to take the plunge. I’d always loved essential oils and so I developed my own brand. It was only going to be wholesale but the shop has been very successful.

Why Greytown for your business?

I came to the Wairarapa reluctantly but now I’m a total convert – Greytown especially. Greytown is thriving and the ‘mood’ is contagious!

What’s life like here?

I love it. My son, Riley, and I go to the supermarket and we see half a dozen people we know. I love that I know my customers and that the local cafes know what coffee I have before I order it. The local school is great and Riley is very happy.

What’s surprised you about Greytown?

The Greytown retail businesses work really well together. People are very conscious of not encroaching on anyone else’s territory and everyone is really committed to supporting other local businesses.

86B Main Street Greytown 0800 MOOD CO (0800 666 326) hello@thegoodmoodcompany.co.nz thegoodmood.co.nz

A world-class brand rides into town Daryl Watt Pashley is a world-leading brand – why here in Greytown?

We think there is a real synchronicity between Pashley and Greytown – they’re both romantic, stylish and classic. We’re the only people selling these beautiful bikes in New Zealand and Greytown is the perfect place for our showroom – a gorgeous country village with wide, flat roads perfect for riding with lots of places to stop for world-class food, coffee and wine.

We have an online shop so if customers can’t make it here, they can still buy the bikes.

How did you end up in Greytown?

My wife and I wanted to retire but we didn’t want to leave the big city offering of Wellington. We looked all over the Wairarapa and decided on Greytown. It offers more space, more time and great weather. We’ve got a lifestyle block with chooks, ducks, fruit trees and olives which we really enjoy.

What do you think makes Greytown special?

As a tourist you have everything you need within easy walking distance within an hour’s drive of Wellington – it’s so easy. As a resident and part of the business community, you’re part of a small, vibrant and friendly town which is only going to continue to get better.

101 Main Street Greytown adam@blackwellandsons,nz 027 451 5415 blackwellandsons.nz

Transport links Greytown is just one hours drive from Wellington, one hour 40 minutes from Palmerston North and 25 minutes from Masterton.

A regular commuter train service runs from Woodside Station, which is located 6km west of Greytown. This is an easy way to access the Hutt Valley and Wellington CBD, made stress-free by the local bus service that picks up residents from literally outside their front door and connects them to the train from Monday to Saturday.

Trains Depart Greytown Monday to Friday 6.16am, 6.52am, 7.19am, 10.51am, 4.09pm Friday only 8.46pm Saturday and Sunday 8.16am, 5.16pm Trains Depart Wellington Monday to Friday 8.25am, 12.55pm, 4.25pm, 5.30pm, 6.22pm Friday only 10.25pm Saturday & Sunday 9.55am, 6.55pm *Times are subject to change

For a complete train timetable visit www.metlink.org.nz

Wicked design combined with family life balance Alex Hutchings and Matt Calder Why did you choose to move to Greytown?

Alex: We made the move two years ago with our daughter India, having bought a property to renovate and make our own here. We left Wellington to escape the chaos, and to begin our own business venture.

Matt: The community, people, weather, business opportunities, and social life here leaves Wellington for dust! Mornings are spent with my girls grabbing a coffee, afternoons having a wine, and weekends heading to the river. It’s a wicked village.

What has it been like starting a business here?

Alex: It’s been incredible; huge local support, community spirit, and freedom to explore our design ideals has meant we’ve seen huge growth in a short period of time. And it’s down to the people here and their support for a small agency like ours.

Matt: Greytown provided the platform for A+M to flourish with a team of four in the studio (all from Greytown) — we’re thrilled!

Has it been an easy move?

Alex: We’ve made great friends, connections, and have really felt the support of everyone here - it’s been a breeze.

Matt: We’ve fallen in love with the people, lifestyle, and the village. This is it for us for a long while yet.

The Hub 78 Main Street Greytown 021 159 7855 team@alexandmatt.co.nz alexandmatt.co.nz

Local lads extend their reach Jason Osborne and Gavin Hodder Are you locals?

Jason: I’m Greytown born and bred so I’m very happy to be able to open a second branch of the business in Greytown. Our original office is in Masterton but we wanted to be closer to our South Wairarapa clients.

Gavin: Wairarapa’s my home province as well. After working in Wellington and overseas, it was great to come back to the Wairarapa and join Jason in 2012. We’re also launching our new enterprise – Maxim Business Consulting, we’re excited to offer more services focusing on strategic business planning.

What are the benefits of working in Greytown?

Gavin: We like to visit our clients at home, at their farms or where they work, so being in Greytown

makes South Wairarapa much more accessible.

Jason: Since we moved here, we’ve been surprised at how vibrant Greytown is. We’re providing a hotdesking service for local business people who want all the benefits of a professional office right on their doorstep and we also have a state-ofthe-art boardroom that is available for hire.

What about the benefits of living in the Wairarapa?

Jason: The Wairarapa is a hidden jewel, I love living here.

Gavin: It offers a great lifestyle and a shorter commute. I get to manage the Wairarapa Bush Rugby team and I would never have the time to do that in a bigger place.

The Hub 78 Main Street Greytown 06 3788 569 office@osbornegroup.co.nz osbornegroup.co.nz maximconsulting.co.nz

Ponsonby store flourishes in Greytown Siddhi Smith Why did you decide to expand your Auckland-based business to Greytown?

I’d wanted to leave Auckland – to escape the complications of big city life. I’d looked into other places in New Zealand - up north, Nelson and the Hawkes Bay but after visiting friends in Masterton I fell in love with the Wairarapa. The pace of life is lovely, people just have more time, and everyone’s so friendly and welcoming.

How does Encore fit into the Greytown retail scene?

Encore is special in that we offer both new (samples, end of line etc.) and recycled designer clothing. I ship the clothes down from my Auckland store to sell here and I work between here and the Auckland store. I love the fact I can bike to work in just 5 minutes, in Auckland the commute could take over an hour!

What’s it like having a business in Greytown?

Greytown is exciting. There is a great energy and the local retailers are really enthusiastic. It’s a lovely looking town and people who drive through really want to stop.

What has the move been like for you personally?

It has been great. I have made lots of friends here and my social life here is much better than in Auckland.

Everything is just a bicycle ride away!

78 Main Street Greytown 5712 06 304 7280 & 305 Ponsonby Rd Auckland 09 376 1667 fashion-recycle.co.nz

EAT DRINK PLAY

109 Main Street Greytown 06 304 8894 whiteswan.co.nz

The perfect place to start a business – Dr Manji Sony How did you end up in the Wairarapa?

I’ve lived in both North and South Islands – when I got to the Wairarapa I was surprised by its beauty and knew we had to live here. My husband and I live on an acre section with our two children.

Why do you love Greytown?

It’s such a creative and exciting place.

I love the light and the space as well.

I’ve designed my practice to reflect that – I have windows for walls and my patients look out into the branches of a 100-year-old walnut tree – where else would you find this kind of beauty in New Zealand.

Why set up your practice here?

I’ve been working in the Wairarapa for five years and when the chance came up to open my own business in a brand new, purpose-built space in Greytown I knew this was it for me. I thought I’d need to market the practice but in a small town the word gets out fast, I was fully booked for at least two weeks before I even opened.

Are there disadvantages to working in a small town?

Not so far. I try to offer my patients a ‘big city’ service with late nights and Saturday appointments. I’ve invested in state-of-the-art equipment like a macrovision intraoral camera, advanced equipment to numb just a single tooth, low radiation digital x-rays to name a few.

The Hub 78 Main Street Greytown 06 304 8906 greytowndental.co.nz

contact@greytowndental.co.nz

Health Greytown Medical Centre is a small family and community focused surgery that prides itself on providing high quality health care. Services available are: podiatrist, minor surgery, physiotherapist, laboratory and visiting specialists. www.greytownmedical.co.nz Greytown Pharmacy is located on the Main Street. Opening hours are: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 12pm.

Greytown has its own ambulance station and volunteer fire brigade.

The closest hospital is Wairarapa Hospital, located at the north end of Masterton.

Greytown has two rest homes: Arbour House and Greytown Lifecare.

Making our community a better place – Vicki Eckford and John Hume What role does Rotary play?

Vicki: Our Rotary club owns the Martinborough Fair, which is the largest country fair in Australasia.

We raise substantial funds from it that go back to the local community.

The feedback we get back from the individuals and charities we help is amazing.

John: As well as the fair, our club contributes in so many ways. Recently one member donated a row of pine trees which we chopped and delivered to local people who couldn’t afford to buy it - so satisfying to make a difference in people’s lives.

What else does Rotary offer?

John: We run a series of awards like the Pride of Workmanship Awards that recognize outstanding service given by members of our community to others, and our Youth Awards celebrate the fantastic achievements

of our local young people.

Vicki: We work together to make our community a better place to live, work and play in. There’s great fellowship and it’s very rewarding.

What’s Greytown like to live in?

John: My family has lived in the South Wairarapa for five generations.

We moved to Greytown a few years ago and it’s the best thing we’ve ever done – friendly people, a lovely climate, and so much to do.

Vicki: Greytown has a great culture and sense of community, and I don’t know of anywhere else I’d rather live.

President - Pat Dette 06 308 9151 PO Box 45 Greytown p.dette@xtra.co.nz

Clubs & Community Groups COMMUNITY & SERVICE Bridge Friends of the Park Lions Lionesses Rotary Probus Girl Guides Pippins Vege Club Royal Forest & Bird Society Scouts South Wairarapa Adult Learners South Wairarapa Workingman’s Club Book Clubs

MUSIC, ARTS & CRAFTS Adults Art Club Felters Group Line Dancing Greytown Community Heritage Trust Greytown Little Theatre Greytown Music Club Greytown Village Quilters Joy of Yarn

Greytown information centre can tell you more

SPORTS CLUBS Gliding Wairarapa Tramping Club Senior Cyclists Aqua Aerobics Art Club Hula Hooping Dance Classes Bowls Netball Cricket Tennis Football Rugby Hockey Yoga Karate Pilates Swimming Tai Chi

Flexible, friendly, child-led care Semone and Katie What makes Early Years such a great place for kids?

Semone: It’s small – the maximum number of children we have at one time is just 22. The staff are amazing and the flexibility is great – there are no set or minimum hours, which is quite rare these days.

Katie: Early Years has a real family feel. We’re not-for-profit with a real community focus. We don’t see ourselves as just a service but part of our community’s future.

What is special to you about the Early Years philosophy?

Katie: Early Years has a really strong focus on child-led learning, we are so lucky to be there as children investigate their interests and

ideas in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Semone: As co-managers we support our fantastic, qualified team who are 100% inspired to make a positive difference in the lives of so many families.

How does being in a small town affect how Early Years operates?

Katie: It’s really important for us to create a sense of belonging for our children, not just within their family and Early Years but also the wider community – visits to the library, local orchard and rest home are easy because Greytown is small and friendly.

Semone: Parents and staff all work together to help each other out. The sense of being supported you get in a small community is priceless.

61 Main Street Greytown 06 304 8922 greytown.earlyyears@xtra.nz greytown.earlyyears.co.nz

Pre-school Activities - Greytown Playgroup at the Plunket rooms - Little Acorns ‘story time’ at the library - ‘Music and movement’ at St Luke’s Church - Ballet and dance in at Kuranui College Pre-school Facilities - Plunket rooms and Toy Library are located on the corner of East and McMaster Streets - A playground in Kuratawhiti Street - A toddlers pool at the Municipal Baths

Pre-schools Ladybird A long-established early childhood care and education provider for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Situated in park-like grounds with large established trees in an enviable playground, fully trained and registered teachers ensure children are nurtured and receive the highest standard of early childhood care and education. ladybird@xtra.co.nz Blue School Delivering leading-edge education to children 3 to 6 years, Blue School offers a unique learning environment using an inquiry-based approach to education that extends children’s skills, challenges their thinking and fosters creativity, independence and innovation. bluepreschool@xtra.co.nz Greytown Early Years An engaging, welcoming, safe and secure home away from home. An age appropriate environment that reflects a diverse learning community and celebrates the natural world. greytown.earlyyears.co.nz Greytown Kindergarten A kindergarten serving the Greytown urban area and surrounding rural area.

Greytown Early Years

We live our dreams building homes here Paul & Jeanette Southey How did you come to be in Greytown?

Paul: Jeanette and I are both Wairarapa born and raised. We have travelled all over the world - to 52 different countries - but you can’t beat the Wairarapa.

How long have you been in business together?

Jeanette: I’ve run my own businesses from my early 20s and Paul was a teacher. Eleven years ago we opened A1 Homes because we could see the amazing potential of the Wairarapa.

460 homes later and we’re still convinced there is nowhere better to live.

Who makes up your client base?

Paul: About 60% of our clients are from outside the Wairarapa and of those there are 10 – 20% who don’t even ‘watch the build’ – they work with us entirely online. It’s a real

passion of ours to get people into affordable quality homes. We offer free interior design and colour consultation so it’s really easy. We have a system that is second to none.

What do you love about living in the Wairarapa?

Jeanette: The schools here are excellent. I love that the kids can bike to the local pool, to school and to see their friends – it’s a proper oldfashioned childhood.

Paul: I love everything about Greytown.

It is a really supportive community and I can make a difference.

Jeanette and I are entrepreneurs - the Wairarapa offers us the space to have a go at everything.

SHOW HOME 47 Main Street Greytown 06 304 8399 027 230 5067 facebook.com/A1Homes A1homes.co.nz

Schools Greytown School This is one of the largest schools in the Wairarapa with a roll in excess of 300 students, offering years 1 - 8. It has a positive partnership with the community and takes pride in ensuring that students have access to quality learning opportunities. Students are encouraged to strive for excellence in sport, the arts and academic endeavours. www.greytown.school.nz Kuranui College A co-educational college offering the intimacy of a small school whilst being able to implement some innovative teaching ideas. They value young people and will do everything to help them ‘be the best they can be’. www.kuranuicollege.school.nz

TRINITY SCHOOLS MASTERTON Hadlow An integrated, Anglican day school for boys and girls in Years 1 to 8 offering a future-focused education promoting excellence through academic, cultural, sporting and spiritual pursuits. www.hadlow.school.nz St Matthews An integrated day and boarding school for girls from Year 7 to Year 13. With a focus on the needs of the individual, encouraging each girl to reach her potential in all aspects of school life. www.stmatts.school.nz Rathkeale College An Anglican school providing a unity of day and boarding components for boys from Year 7 to Year 13. A well-rounded education that promotes excellence through academic, cultural and sporting pursuits. www.rathkeale.school.nz

After school care The Pod Before-school, after-school and holiday programmes for school kids. Whether you’re a working parent or just want something different and fun for your children. thepod.greytown@xtra.co.nz

You’ll love it here!

Multi-generational success Ebonee, Brook and Rob Wilson How did you end up in Greytown?

Rob: Brook and Ebonee were living in Wellington when Ebonee got pregnant. As grandparents we wanted to be closer – we were living in the Bay of Islands. We’d driven through Greytown and loved it. I said ‘This place is going to take off - in 10 years it will be “it”! and seven years later I’ve been proved right.

What’s life like in a small town?

Ebonee: It’s great – a fantastic, friendly community and a great school.

Brook: We’ve loved it since the first day we moved here.

How did you end up being Greytown’s handymen?

Rob: I’m a builder by trade and decided to open a business doing all the jobs builders hate. I put my name and number on the side of the hot rod. On the first day I had two jobs, after that I couldn’t keep up.

Ebonee: Brook and I were in big jobs and earning good money but working 60 – 80 hours a week. Brook was away from home up to six months at a time. We both wanted a lifestyle change.

Brook: When Dad told me he was overwhelmed with work and asked me to come over and join him, it felt like a big risk. Now we’re so busy Dad can’t retire!

37 Main Street Greytown 06 304 7064 thegreytownhandyman@gmail.com

For a complete guide to Wairarapa events and what our beautiful region offers, visit wairarapanz.com

Local Events SPRING Carterton Daffodil Festival Gladstone Scarecrows Big Day Out Jazz in Martinborough Kokomai Creative Festival Wairarapa Wairarapa A&P Show Wairarapa Garden Tour SUMMER Brew Day Wairarapa Country Music Festival Greytown Arts Festival Greytown Country Market Huri Huri Wairarapa’s Bike Festival Rotary Martinborough Fair Masterton A&P Show Motorplex International Dragstrip Racing Super Rugby Tinui TK Food Market Toast Martinborough Wairarapa Balloon Festival Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival Rotary Martinborough Fun Ride AUTUMN Castlepoint Beach Races Chocol’Art Festival Golden Shears Martinborough Skyline Mountain Bike Challenge Masterton Motorplex International Dragstrip Racing Oversew Fashion Awards Round the Vines TK Food Market Wings over Wairarapa

World-class printing on Main Street AJ Dawes Why are you based in Greytown?

I’m Wairarapa-raised and the options for living and working here make Greytown a brilliant place to be. With the changes in technology over the last 20 years we can offer a huge range of services to our clients right from Main Street, they don’t need to go further afield. Recently we have invested in a large format printer which does everything from fine art prints to banners to stickers – all amazing quality. It means our clients can come to us for everything they need.

Is most of your work local?

We do a lot of local work but also work nationally. The lower overheads

here make us an appealing option for businesses in Palmerston North, Hawkes Bay, Wellington and even as far away as Auckland.

What makes working in Greytown special?

I really enjoy the hands-on relationship I have with our local clients. People just pop in – they can touch the paper stock and see exactly what we’re doing.

Working face to face always means you have a better feel for what people want. As well, Greytown is vibrant and buzzing; seeing it change from the sleepy little town 20 years ago to all this growth and energy – it’s phenomenal and it’s great to be a part of it.

106A Main Street Greytown 06 304 9245 lambpeters.print@xtra.co.nz lambpetersprint.co.nz

European design with a Kiwi twist – Alex Glicas and Sarah Bartlett How did you end up in Greytown?

Alex: In London I was working for large companies fitting out hotels and restaurants. Sarah was pregnant with our first child and we just couldn’t imagine having children in London.

We’d thought about going to Lithuania - where I’m from - but the language would have been a real barrier for Sarah. I already spoke English so we moved to New Zealand.

Sarah: My family have lived in the Wairarapa since I was a teenager. We wanted to be close when the baby came, so we moved to Greytown.

Had you always wanted your own business?

Alex: I like working for myself, the satisfaction of designing and building my own pieces is great. I combine a modern European feel with more traditional features. I love the joinery – merging old and new to create a really personalised product for our clients.

And I am really enjoying working with New Zealand native timbers.

Sarah: I do the marketing and communications for Mano and another Wairarapa-based company. The flexibility of owning the business means we have a great family/work balance.

London to Greytown is a real change!

Sarah: I love the community feel of Greytown and it’s a great place to bring up kids. There are so many creative people here doing interesting stuff and everything is right here.

021 0256 3645 mano@mano.co.nz

mano.co.nz

Good for everyone from start to finish Nikki McIvor and Marina Adams How did Wild Honey come about?

Marina: Nikki and I met 12 years ago and became great friends. I’ve always loved her art and wanted to find a way to get it to a wider audience. Three years ago I convinced her that we could create a viable business from reproducing her artwork - now we make and sell cards, high quality homewares, fine art prints and original works of art from Auckland to Stewart Island.

Nikki: It was also really important to have a business that reflected what was important to us - sustainability, a local focus and environmental responsibility.

What brought you both to Greytown?

Nikki: We bought here because it was more affordable than over the hill and it offers a wonderful lifestyle.

Marina: I’m originally from the States. The first time I came over the Rimutakas I wanted to live here.

What are some of the best things about living in the Wairarapa?

Nikki: It is a lovely friendly community and I really like living close to Wellington – it’s easy to get to and great for a visit.

Marina: I can cycle to town, have a wonderful pastry at the French Baker, buy delicious meat at the butcher and then get my fruit and vegetables at Pinehaven Orchard - perfect! wildhoneyart@gmail.com

wildhoneyart.co.nz 021 394 475 / 021 063 0312

Local Directory District Council............................ 306 9611 Library ........................................304 9061 Police Station...............................304 9003 HEALTH Plunket................................. 0800 933 922 Heathline...............................0800 611 116 Arbor House................................304 9438 Bach Flower Practitioner..............304 8823 Greytown Dental.........................304 8906 Greytown Life Care..................... 304 8041 Greytown Pharmacy....................304 9005 Masterton Hospital.............. 0800 946 800 Medical Centre............................ 304 9012 Physio – Kirsten Tatham.......... 06 377 1657 Plunket Rooms............................. 304 9798 Stone Spirit Therapies.................. 304 7139 The Chiropractic Clinic................. 304 7071 GYMS Greytown Community Gym......... 304 9701 Health & Fitness Studio................304 8656 Strength Nation.................... 027 553 9899

Pete’s Joinery & Kitchens............. 304 9137 Plumtree Studios.................... 021 841 997 Renalls Joinery........................06 379 8008 Richard Vidulich...........................304 8881 Sandpit................................... 027 763 748 TRADES Greytown Handyman..................304 7064 Mr Mender............................. 021 606 424 Aaron Smylie - Plumber........ 027 447 9953 Sth Wairarapa Electrical........ 027 445 3264 Woodside Electrical................ 021 570 844 Chris Johnstone - Painter............. 304 9770 Munroe Decorators.............. 027 443 6564 Pete Davis Decorators...........027 448 9092 LAWNS & GARDENS Brian Holden............................... 304 8581 GKM Property Services................ 304 9175 Greytown Landscape ........... 0275 654 104 P & G Garden Service..................304 8050 Paul Butler............................0800 803 200 Peter O’Neale..............................304 9048 Rosie McGhie..............................304 8647

EDUCATION Blue School.................................304 8963 Greytown Early Years.................. 304 8922 Greytown Kindergarten .............. 304 9391 Greytown Primary School............304 9007 Kuranui College........................... 304 9116 Ladybird......................................304 8056 Toy Library .................................. 306 8177

PROFESSIONALS A+M Creative........................021 159 7855 David Osborne Accountant.304 8550Lamb Peters.......................................... 304 9245 Osborne & Maxim....................... 378 8569 WCM Legal................................. 304 9024

NEWSPAPERS Dominion Post......................0800 505 090 Times Age/ Mid-Week.................370 0944 Wairarapa News.......................... 370 5690

CHURCHES Sacred Heart Catholic Church...... 379 8033 St Andrews Presbyterian.............. 304 9342 St Luke’s Anglican Church...........304 7066

BUILDING A1 Homes.................................... 304 9424 Accent Architects........................304 7006 Chris Simmonds.................... 027 243 3489 Dayle Thomas........................021 147 2552 Fairview Aluminium.....................304 9441 Graeme Gray........................ 027 480 4336 Holmes Construction................... 304 9816 Ian Thomas........................... 027 483 7499 Jennian Homes...................0800 536 6426 Mackit Architectural Design....027 277 9221 Mano Design...................... 021 0256 3645 Marty Dawes........................ 027 228 8339

RETAILERS Blackwell & Sons...................027 451 5415 Chambers on Main ..................... 304 8626 Chickpea..................................... 304 7192 Colonial Trading Company........... 304 8371 Country Trader............................ 304 9328 Creighton ITM Building Centre.... 304 7193 Deluxe......................................... 929 8230 Designer Clothing Gallery............304 8236 Encore.........................................304 7280 Emporos......................................304 8603 Esther Bunning Photography...................... ..........................................0800 801 6060

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Farmlands....................................304 8045 Flax ............................................. 304 9479 Grand Illusions.............................304 8877 Hall Fashion................................. 304 8253 Health 2000................................304 8440 Hello World Travel....................... 304 9615 Her Up Wear...............................304 8622 Hire & Heat Shop......................... 304 8196 Jayah with Soul...........................304 9344 Mango........................................304 7999 Medina Boutique Skincare.... 022 325 3059 Minx............................................ 304 8281 Mockingbird......................... 027 222 0328 New to You...........................027 250 0171 Nicola Screen...............................304 9988 Nirvana Interiors.......................... 304 7222 Oggi Domani........................ 027 473 7740 Peace of Mind ............................ 304 9911 Saunders Shoes........................... 304 8102 Schoc Chocolates........................304 8960 Shalari Boutique Lingerie............. 304 7170 South Wairarapa Computers....... 304 7149 Stihl Shop.................................... 304 9661 The Good Mood Company..... 0800 666 326 Tapestry................................ 027 287 6868 The Design Library.......................304 8623 The Lolly Jar.................................304 8436 The Retro Room..........................304 8625 The Village Art Shop.................... 304 8255 Verandah.....................................304 9054 Vintage European Furniture......... 379 6634 Wakefield Antiques.....................304 9807 FOOD 2 Short Whites............................ 929 8208 Aroma India................................ 929 8209 Cahoots Café..............................304 8480 Cuckoo........................................304 8992 Corner Café.................................304 9664 Fresh Choice................................ 304 7237 Food Forest Organics...................304 9790 Greytown Butchery..................... 304 9550 Greytown Fish Supply..................304 9059 Greytown Hotel........................... 304 7123 Greytown Takeaways................... 304 9559 Greytown Superette.................... 304 7223 Jack & Jill.....................................304 9645 JT’s Barbecue............................... 304 8691 La Pancetta..................................304 8869

Main Street Deli...........................304 9022 Pinehaven Orchards..................... 304 9736 Pure Wairarapa Limited........ 027 447 2995 Salute..........................................304 9825 South End Diary...........................304 9790 The Big Apple.............................. 304 9322 The French Baker.........................304 8873 The Olive Press............................ 379 9082 The White Swan..........................304 8894 Turkey Red...................................304 9569 HAIR & BEAUTY Alluminus....................................304 9660 Asrina’s Hairdressing...................304 9996 Essentially You.............................304 8307 La Cutting Crew.......................... 304 7007 Shine Hairstylists Greytown.........304 9845 Tre’s Rouge..................................304 8081 ACCOMMODATION Arbor Motel................................304 9445 Briarwood...................................304 8336 Camp Ground............................. 304 9281 Elm Grove Cottage...................... 304 9354 Greyfriars Motel..........................304 9346 The Saddlery............................... 304 7228 The White Swan..........................304 8894 Wyett House...............................304 8425 MISCELLANEOUS Bodyworks Panel & Paint.............304 9898 Challenge Petrol Station.............. 304 9411 Greytown Bowling Club.............. 304 9753 Greytown Little Theatre ..............304 9993 Greytown Trust Lands.................. 304 9071 Photographer - Images for Art

by Rebecca Kempton.......... 021 029 00841 JW Communications...............021 480 994 Kahikatea Gardens...................... 304 9461 Vetcare........................................304 8037 Workingmen’s Club..................... 304 9420 Wildhoneyart.......................... 021 394 475 REAL ESTATE Property Brokers..........................304 8007 Harcourts....................................304 8488 Leaders.................................0800 580 834 First National........................ 0800 101 594 Mike Pero....................................304 8688

Thanks to contributors Rebecca Kempton for beautiful photographs and Jenny Williams for clever words.

AMY BAILEY Residential Sales Consultant 021 066 8080 0800 66 8080 amyb@propertybrokers.co.nz

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