The cottage, built by George Nye in 1868-69 is understood to be the oldest surviving cottage in the Manawatū. Nye was at various times a ship builder, overseer of public works, Māori language translator and Mayor of Foxton. The cottage has been restored to its original state and the first layer of newspaper wall lining is revealed upstairs. The original R N Speirs timber yard office built around 1905 has been relocated behind the cottage. The office may be the oldest surviving industrial building in Foxton. This business later evolved into the MSD-Speirs business conglomerate.
Image: Burr, V. (2024). Nye Cottage, [Photograph]. Supplied.
