Our Story

From a single lawn care business in 1991, Green Acres has grown into New Zealand’s largest and most trusted franchise organisations.

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We're proud to be a 100% Kiwi-owned company that has helped thousands of New Zealanders build their own small businesses.

Today, our network of over 500 franchisees delivers expert lawn & garden care, home cleaning, and commercial cleaning services to more than 30,000 satisfied customers. That’s over 380,000 jobs a year, all delivered by passionate business owners in their local communities.

Green by Name, Green by Nature

Our commitment to the environment is central to who we are. We partner with suppliers who share our values, ensuring our teams use the very best, environmentally friendly products available. Our business is also completely paperless—everything we do is digital-first, empowering our franchisees to manage their business efficiently from the palm of their hands.

Skilled, Experienced, and Ready

Our franchisees aren't just passionate; they’re professionals with years of experience. They understand what it takes to provide top-quality service, using the right equipment to ensure your home, business, or workspace is a place you can thrive in.

Senior Management

Meet the team

 Chairman

Greg Barclay

Greg specialises in mergers/acquisitions and corporate financing (including debt and equity raising), and has an interest in project commercialism and venture capital.

Director

Mike Donovan

Mike is a member of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants, a member of the Institute of Directors in New Zealand, and a past member of the Australian Society of Accountants.

 CEO

Logan Sears

Logan is an independent business mentor with a strong focus on business systems and structure and has a significant senior management experience in both corporate and private sector business.

Director

Craig Wilson

A graduate of both Canterbury and Waikato Universities, Craig holds degrees in Forestry Science and Science respectively. He's a Director in Hikumutu Vines Limited, which is relevant to his interests in the wine, forestry and horticulture industries.

Success

Happy Customers

In satisfaction surveys, customers rate our service as a 9 or a 10.

"Overall, great quality deep clean of a neglected house. Thank you!"

John, Auckland

"Never had any concerns about the job being done, so great to have that handled. "

Red Hot Business Coaching Ltd, Wellington

"The team do such an amazing job. It is a joy to come home to, and they are the loveliest people. I feel very lucky to have found them"

Jonathan, Wellington

"The lawn always looks immaculate after the cut. The franchisee is efficient, reliable and friendly. The cost of each cut is affordable. There is absolutely nothing to fault."

Richard, Wanganui

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