Franchise New Zealand | Summer 2026 | Year 34 Issue 04
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BUILD
YOUR
FUTURE
TODAY
Fowler Homes is expanding our
network across New Zealand and
actively seeking new business
partners to continue the Fowler
Homes legacy in the Wellington
& Kapiti Region, Auckland Central,
the Bay of Plenty, Marlborough,
and the Tasman Region.
fowlerhomes.co.nz
As a Fowler Homes Licensee, you gain
immediate access to:
• An established and reputable
New Zealand brand.
• Comprehensive support to grow your
business successfully.
• Proven business systems and
marketing support.
• Strong supplier partnerships and
expert advice.
Leverage our foundation to build
your own thriving Fowler Homes
business. Continue the
legacy—in your region.
READY TO TAKE YOUR
BUILDING EXPERIENCE
TO THE NEXT LEVEL?
SCAN TO
FIND OUT
MORE
A few years ago, Abby Ley and Cam Bird
were finding business ownership frustrating:
a lack of brand awareness was preventing
their own start-up home building company
from gaining sufficient traction to meet their
ambitious goals.
Fowler Homes, with its long-established
reputation and 13 licensees across New
Zealand, provided an ideal solution. In June
2023 and after thorough due diligence,
Abby, who has a travel agency background
and Cam, a Master Builder, took up the
opportunity to become Fowler Homes’
Christchurch North licensees – a territory
covering Central Christchurch to Kaikōura
and inland into the Waimakariri District.
“Most group home builders really just work from a limited range of standard
plans”, explains Abby, “but what attracted us to the Fowler Homes model
is that they primarily work with clients’ own ideas for their bespoke dream
homes. Talented architects turn these ideas into exciting house plans and
then we take it from there, providing fixed-price building contracts with end-
to-end support as well as encouraging client involvement in such fun aspects
as finishing details and landscaping.”
The license arrangement gives Abby and Cam the right to use Fowler
Homes’ intellectual property for branding and marketing, and to tap into
its preferential supplier agreements. “Becoming part of Fowler Homes has
helped us take our business to the next level and given us a credibility that
operating independently just couldn’t provide,” says Abby.
Scaling up business and builds
With Fowler Homes’ support and by growing a team of builders on their own
payroll, rather than using contractors, Cam and Abby say they have been
able to scale their business while maintaining rigorous quality control – and
they are winning awards for their efforts. Their Fowler Homes Christchurch
North show home in Rangiora received a silver award in the Canterbury
Master Builders House of the Year 2025. The couple were also awarded
the title of Fowler Homes Regional Operator of the Year for 2024-2025. “It
really is time for the north of Christchurch to shine,” modestly acknowledges
Abby. “Sections are generally larger here, with scope for some stunning
landscaping.”
A purpose-built dual occupancy home, also known as a ‘home and income’,
is an increasingly popular option with clients, providing Abby and Cam with
new building projects throughout much of the coming year.
For Abby, this would be her Fowler Homes dream home. The inclusion of a
self-contained two-bedroom unit supports modern multi-generational living
and provides additional flexibility under one roof.
New builds picking up
“At Fowler Homes there are no big egos,” says Abby. “We’ve found all our
fellow licensees are happy to help share their knowledge and Fowler Homes’
Managing Director Jason McGirr and his wife Jen are wonderful and available
any time we’ve needed guidance. We’re in for the long haul, with expansion a
strong maybe.”
Jason says that there are new opportunities for Fowler Homes licensees in
the following regions: Wellington, Auckland Central, Marlborough, Tasman
and the Bay of Plenty, with investment levels from $75,000 + GST for a 10-year
license period. “The personal qualities we most value include professionalism,
a growth mindset, community-mindedness, and complete integrity. We want
more people like Abby and Cam, passionate about building and delivering
quality homes to all their clients.”
And the last word goes to Abby and
Cam. “Based on our experience here in
Christchurch North, there is a definite
uptick in confidence in new builds. If you
have a building or sales background and
you are looking to build a successful
future and meet some awesome people,
waste no time contacting Jason McGirr
about a Fowler Homes license.”
Young Christchurch couple
building success as Fowler
Homes licensees
NEXT
LEVEL
Opportunity: Home & Building
Fowler Homes
www.fowlerhomes.co.nz
Contact
Jason McGirr
027 324 7666
jason@fowlerhomes.co.nz
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Cam Bird and Abby Ley -
passionate about building
The Fowler Homes’ Christchurch North
show home: a silver award at Canterbury
Master Builders House of the Year 2025