Media Release November 2025

Secure Your Future, Stay Local:

Discover how franchising with Hire A Hubby can turn career uncertainty into independence and growth.

Following recent job losses at Carter Holt Harvey and Sealord, Green Acres Franchise Group has launched a dedicated recruitment programme to help affected workers explore a new path — franchise business ownership through Green Acres or Hire A Hubby.

This initiative is about more than just jobs — it’s about keeping skilled, hardworking locals in the community by offering a low-risk, proven path to independence.

“The recent job losses have been deeply felt across the region,” says Graeme Bayly, National Sales Manager for Green Acres. “Our goal is to help people pivot in this challenging time into a genuine opportunity. Franchising offers the perfect bridge — the independence of running your own small business combined with the support and structure of a trusted national brand.”

Why Franchising? A Smarter Way to Start

Starting a business can feel daunting — but a franchise system gives you a massive head start.
Both Green Acres and Hire A Hubby provide:

• A proven business model backed by decades of experience.
• Full training and equipment, so no prior experience is required.
• National marketing, systems, and support, so you’re never going it alone.
• A local customer base ready for you to start earning from day one.

“The beauty of the franchise model is that it removes the barrier of prior experience,” adds Graeme. “We take motivated people and give them everything they need to succeed from day one.”

With a variety of service types and investment levels, both Green Acres (home, commercial cleaning, and lawn & garden care) and Hire A Hubby (property maintenance and repairs) offer flexible opportunities to suit different goals and lifestyles.

Helping Nelson Locals Take the Next Step

This campaign is a community-driven effort to retain local talent and give families a reason to stay in the region.

Green Acres Franchise Group is working with the Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce to host an educational evening that walks interested locals through what franchising really looks like.

What You Can Expect:

• Learn how franchising works and how it reduces business risks.
• Hear directly from successful franchisees.
• Get financial guidance and personalised transition support.
• Explore franchise options with up to $5,000 contributed toward your start-up equipment pack (T&Cs apply).

This is an obligation-free opportunity to explore your options, ask questions, and meet the people behind the brands.

Event Details

Secure Your Future, Stay in Nelson: Franchise Information Evening
 📅 Wednesday, 19 November 2025
 🕔 5:00 PM
 📍 Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce (Mahitahi Colab, 322 Hardy St, Nelson)
 🔗 Register: commerce.org.nz/event/franchising-insights-from-green-acres

Turning Change Into Opportunity

This programme is about helping people regain control of their future and stay local. Whether you’re from a trade, manufacturing, or operations background, both Green Acres and Hire A Hubby offer the training, systems, and support to help you build a successful business — and a future right here in Nelson.

👉 Let’s turn uncertainty into independence.
 Join us for the Franchise Information Evening and find out how we can help you start your next chapter.