About Papakura
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Manukau Beautification
Papakura Rugby Football Club Inc
Counties Manukau Rugby Referee Society
Papakura Sea Eagles Rugby League Sports Club
Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust
Tuakau Kindergarden
Fostering Kids New Zealand
Big Buddy
Autism New Zealand
Caring Families Aotearoa
Bloom Pukekohe
Papakura High School
Pokeno School
At G.J. Gardner Homes, all of our franchises operate within the requirements of Licensed Building Practitioners
The Papakura franchise has been operating in the area since 1997 and is independently owned and operated by Nick Xue and Len Adendorff of Lenick Construction Ltd.
In 2023 after years of success, the Papakura/Franklin franchise of G.J. Gardner Homes was split into two businesses to better serve their customers, creating Papakura and Franklin. Owned and operated by Nick and Len, the Papakura team looks forward to continue providing the community they love with quality and affordable homes.
Nick and Len are excited to take on the Papakura franchise after spending many years in the construction industry. Len has over 15 years in the industry, including previously owning his own business and building resorts and hotels in Africa. Nick has been part of the GJ’s team for over 11 years, starting as an accountant in the business he has a passion for the industry being a keen property developer in the area himself.
Both Len and Nick are proud to build in the area they call home, and enjoy spending time in the local community with Len being an avid supporter and coach of local sports teams.
“From design to handover, our team is there to help along the way. We pride ourselves on building high quality homes that meet our customers needs” – Nick Xue
The GJ’s Papakura team understands that you are an individual and have unique requirements. They will work together with you to design and build a home that suits your lifestyle and needs.
“Whether you’re looking for your first home, a great family home, or a quality investment property we look forward to helping you on your new build journey, and thinking outside of the box” – Len Adendorff
By working together with you, the team can design and build a home that suits you, your lifestyle, and your needs. With a wealth of local building experience and knowledge, they are a committed team who have built a reputation that ensures all customers will receive excellent service, quality workmanship and quality product.
Papakura, Karaka, Pukekohe, Drury, Takanini, Waiuku, Pukekohe, Bombay, Pokeno, Hunua, Tuakau are some of the areas that we build in.
From March 1st 2012 changes to the Building Act 2004 mean that building work of homes affecting the structure or water envelope (as when building new homes), will be classified as Restricted Building Work and is required to be carried out by competent, appropriately licensed building practitioners. At G.J. Gardner Homes, all of our franchises operate within the requirements of Licensed Building Practitioners. If you require any further information about licensing please click the logo above to go to the Licensed building practitioners (LBPs) website.
At G.J. Gardner Homes, all of our franchises operate within the requirements of Licensed Building Practitioners
G.J. Gardner Homes has been operating in the Hamilton/Waikato region since 1997 and is owned and operated by Jeff and Karyn de Leeuw of R.G. de Leeuw Construction Ltd.
Jeff has been involved with G.J. Gardner Homes for over 21 years. While he has a background in Civil Engineering he was brought up in the residential construction industry. Born and bred in the Waikato, Jeff and Karyn enjoy spending their weekends enjoying all the area has to offer with their family.
Jeff's knowledge and experience has been utilised in other parts of the GJ group with his assistance in establishing GJ franchises in Papakura and Coromandel, and has overseen the construction of more than 3,000 family homes.
The Hamilton / Waikato business has been a strong market leader for many years. The team has also won multiple awards for International Franchise of the Year within the greater G.J. Gardner group. The team is extremely knowledgeable and qualified, with many having been part of the business for over 10 years.
The Hamilton / Waikato team understand that you are an individual and you have unique requirements when building a home. By working together with you they can design and build a home that suits you, your lifestyle and your needs.
They have a wealth of local building experience and knowledge to offer you. Combining this with “New Zealand's Most Trusted Home Builder" they have built a reputation that ensures that all their customers will receive excellent service, quality workmanship, and a quality product.
“We take the responsibility of building your home with us seriously and want to ensure it is of exceptional quality and workmanship. Our high expectations will provide you with a great building experience and a home you can be proud of” – Jeff de Leeuw
Flagstaff, Hamilton, Horsham Downs, Te Awamutu, Cambridge, Matangi, Gordonton, Te Kowhai, Otorohanga, Morrinsville, Tauwhare & Te Kauwhata are just some of the areas they build in around Hamilton.
Feel free to drop by to chat about your new home journey and discover for yourself why more New Zealanders trust G.J. Gardner to build their homes year after year than any other builder.