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Guinness family leases Sawmill

Local Matters

November 26, 2018 8:43am

Local Matters


Nov 26, 2018 8:43am

One of the area’s iconic live entertainment venues, the Leigh Sawmill Cafe, is under new management.

The Guinness family has announced that it has leased the cafe and accommodation to Auckland businessman Craig Anderson.

In a post on its Facebook page, the family said that, “after 22 years they have accepted an opportunity to take a step back”.

The changeover was due to go ahead on November 15.

A spokesperson said that they were busy with the changeover and didn’t want to make any further comment at this time.

“We are confident that the Sawmill is in a very positive place with lots to build on and a great team at the helm,” the post said. “It will be business as usual, with no immediate changes planned.”

The post was signed by Ben and Ed, and the Guinness Family.

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