Leigh Sawmill back from the brink

The Sawmill in happier times. After weeks of uncertainty and closures, Leigh Sawmill is back in the hands of the Guinness family and set to reopen for summer on Friday, December 28. Business owner Craig Anderson, an Auckland businessman who owns a number of restaurants, had leased the iconic bar and music venue since November 2018. However, since covid, the business appeared to be struggling, as band bookings dwindled, menus changed and opening hours became more and more sporadic. In recent weeks, staff were frequently apologising on social media for being unable to open for diverse reasons, i...