The Bay of Plenty Rugby Union would like to recognise Generation Homes. Referees are the lynchpin of our game, and Generation Homes have generously extended their sponsorship of the Bay of Plenty Rugby Union referees for a further two years. 

Generation Homes builds communities and neighbourhoods where people love to live, similar to the on-field environment where the referees the company supports are an essential and respected part of every rugby game played in our region.  

Generation Homes has grown from its beginnings in Tauranga to become one of New Zealand’s top 10 residential construction companies by volume. 

“The referees do great work for the rugby community as a whole and their mahi means players young and old can actively participate in the game,” says Generation Homes spokesperson Mel Batchelor. 

“The family values and ethics of the company match the responsibility and service provided by rugby referees at all levels and Generation Homes has supported the BOPU referees for three years now.” 

The company has its national office in Tauranga, the founders still live locally, and its Bay of Plenty team are building homes every day in Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and along the coast to Papamoa, Maketu, Pukehina, Pikowai through to Ōpōtiki. 

Through housing shortages, and housing booms – Generation Homes has been a safe, steady, reliable pair of hands with an unwavering level of integrity in everything it does. 

“Generation Homes’ continued support ensures our referees are kitted out and feel valued for volunteering their time by looking the part, and allows us to put in place education initiatives such as high-profile speakers like David Galbraith, and our new referee coach development programme which has crossed over to other codes like Netball and Hockey,” says BOPRU Referee Manager Cameron Russell. 

“On behalf of all Bay of Plenty referee’s we want to thank Generation Homes for making our jobs possible and enriching rugby in the Bay of Plenty.” 

No matter what age, or stage, in life you are, Generation Homes will build a place for you to belong. And the team make it easy with its fixed-price guarantee and stress-free 14 step building process.   

Take a look at www.generation.co.nz for more information about building your dream home. 

Article added: Friday 29 July 2022