G . J . GARDNER HOMES NZ
CONSTRUCTION company as equal shareholders with three other partners . While the other partners were totally passive in relation to the business , these relationships also caused challenges as many partnerships do . . As of the end of March , Grant and Ellie Porteous secured the remaining 25 percent of Deacon Holdings Ltd ; the holding company for G . J . Gardner in New Zealand . This has provided extra stimulus and excitement for the couple to continue to develop the GJ Gardner team in New Zealand . Their desire is to move the group from what they see as a very good business to a great business .
“ In comparison to some other building franchises in New Zealand , we have a long-term focus ,” said Ellie . “ We are the top building brand in this country , yet to buy one of our franchises is often cheaper than to buy one of our competitors . We do that on purpose because we understand some of the issues around setting up a new business . It is paramount that we choose the best people , not those with the biggest chequebook . Additionally we ’ d rather not have them cashstrapped in the beginning and
Creating spaces planned around family needs ensures longevity of design .
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