Husband and wife team Peter and Pamela Butler have taken over ownership of GJ Gardner Homes' Whangarei and Kaipara franchise.
The business duo and their three daughters made the move from Riverhead, north of Auckland, so the couple could run their own business.
After previously working at the head office of GJ Gardner for four years, Mr Butler left to work in a more "hands on" role in the building industry. However, he was excited when an opportunity arose to return to his roots, and run a franchise of his own with his wife.
So far, operating from their office in Kensington, the Butlers' team of seven has handed over five homes with 10 more under construction. The Butlers plan to open the franchise's first show home this month.
"Both Pamela and I are so thrilled to have been given the opportunity to have our own franchise," Mr Butler said.