Jennian Homes BUILDING BETTER CONNECTED COMMUNITIES Early in their building careers together, Vincent and Michelle Costello found themselves walking their dog every evening around new developments looking through each new home. This was two decades ago and where they first discovered their passion was not only building homes, but also their commitment to happy and connected communities.
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wner operators of Jennian Homes Franklin, Michelle and Vincent, believe that people who have a genuinely positive journey building their home are better connected and engaged in the new communities they call home. Moving into their new home is a celebration of pride and accomplishment of what they have achieved with their builder. Michelle says: “The emotion of walking through homes people would one day live in really fueled our passion. Understanding that while every home was so uniquely different and designed to suit each family perfectly, each one had come together to reside together in one community. “This led to an interest about how communities grow and families from all walks of life meld together despite having different ideas and passions as to how they would like to live. “Walking happy and relaxed clients through their brand new home is of course an
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incredible moment,” Michelle adds. “Having a part in creating happy and safe communities is the overwhelming reason we go to work every day and is the over-riding purpose of the team at Jennian Homes Franklin.” On setting out Michelle and Vincent decided that creating a journey which allowed clients the freedom and tools to enjoy and really be a part of forming their future, would be a focus and driver in their business. Jennian Homes Franklin has an extensive catalogue of client testimonials which shows how genuinely honest and transparent their approach really is to building beautifully crafted homes. Michelle emphasizes: “There is nothing better than seeing our clients enjoying their dream home and being immersed within their community. We take immense pride in this. ” Be in touch with the team at Jennian Homes Franklin; they can tailor standard plans to accommodate your personal touch, or design and can build your unique home.
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hanks to Auckland Council, the organisations’ home ground of Bledisloe Park is set to benefit from upgrades to lighting, drainage and irrigation. On announcing the work (in August 2021), Franklin Local Board Chair, Andy Baker, said improvements are required for the ground to stay ‘up with the play’ as the region’s population grows. “We are committed to having a healthy community that gets out there and stays fit and active. We all know about the benefits taking part in sport brings, not only on a physical level but also in terms of building a sense of belonging and community,” he said. “We have to make sure we have facilities that are fit for purpose.” Upgrades are also in the pipeline for Navigation Homes Stadium in Pukekohe and Beachlands’ Te Puru Park, as well as suggestions work will commence at Karaka Sports Park in future, Mr Baker confirmed. The final whistle, with regards to improvements at Bledisloe Park, is expected by May 2022.
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