A Family Legacy

Graeme and Anne Sanders started Today Homes 35 years ago from their home conservatory — a newspaper ad, a vision, and a commitment to quality that has never wavered.

The Sanders family — Jon (and Dixon), Olivia, Graeme, Anne, Simon, Caitlin (and their children), Mike and Siobhan
Left to Right — Jon (and Dixon), Olivia, Graeme, Anne, Simon, Caitlin (and their children), Mike & Siobhan

35+

Years Building

Trusted since 1987

2,500+

Homes Delivered

Across Canterbury

Family

Owned & Operated

Two generations

Gold

Master Builders

Award winners

What started with a single newspaper advertisement has grown into one of Canterbury's most trusted building companies, with over 2,500 homes delivered across the region.

Now in its second generation, Graeme and Anne's three sons — Simon, Mike, and Jon — lead the company forward. Graeme and Anne remain involved in a semi-retired capacity, ensuring the values they built the business on are never lost.

As Registered Master Builders with Gold Award recognition, Today Homes is widely recognised in the construction industry as the most organised and efficient builder in Canterbury — with systems and procedures that ensure every home is built to a high quality and delivered on time.

The Today Homes team

Meet the Brothers

Simon, Mike & Jon Sanders

Our Mission

To deliver an exceptional new home building experience for our clients.

Whether it be your first home, family home, or investment property.

Our Vision

To be the Canterbury construction company most trusted by clients.

Our Values

Built on TRUST

Five values that guide everything we do, from the first conversation to the last coat of paint.

T

Teamwork

Working together as the Today Homes construction family

R

Responsibility

Taking ownership of the task in hand

U

Understanding

Knowing our business and our clients' expectations

S

Standards

Acting ethically while exceeding the final goal

T

Thorough

Focusing on the little details with care and completeness

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What the community says about us

Real reviews from real Canterbury homeowners. Hover to pause.

Mark & Lianne Dillingham

April 2026

We were fortunate to step into a Today Homes show home in Rolleston/Springston Drive in Nov '24, where we met Todd Anderson—and what an experience it was. Todd was fantastic, taking the time to showcase the quality of the build and guide us through the Today Homes process (we had built before in the Waikato). We certainly threw a few curveballs at Todd and the Today Homes team from a design perspective, and they delivered every single time. Our experience became even better once the build was handed over to our Project Manager, Mike Sanders. Mike expertly managed our expectations, the build, the timeline, and everything in between. With Hamish as our builder, the final outcome was outstanding. The quality of workmanship, the handover by Mike Barron, the clear and consistent communication from Rebecca, Abbey, and Michelle, and the support from Brendon in accounts made the entire journey seamless. We can confidently recommend Today Homes across every aspect of their business. They are a great home‑building company with an outstanding team who truly delivered everything we asked for. Thank you, Team Today Homes! Mark & Lianne Dillingham

AJT James

April 2026

Mike and the team at Today homes really delivered a great end product! We used them for our new place in Rolleston. The whole process was well executed with regular comms/updates along the way. Which was important as we are in the North Island. The handover went well, couldn't find a single thing to remedy, exceeded expectations and no hesitation recommending to others! Cheers Ari

Amie

April 2026

I run out of words when describing the experience with Today homes. From our initial meeting with Alex our sales consultant, to the communication with Nathan our project manager and Abby & Rebecca the update Gurus, Today homes has been amazing. The communication was so top tier and made us feel at ease. All timelines were clearly communicated and any changes explained and detailed. It was a very stress free experience. Our new home looks and feels phenomenal. We cant wait to make many memories in this home. Thank you all for your care and absolutely great work. In case it wasnt clear - you are at the top of our recommendation list!!

Rebecca Henderson

April 2026

Today Homes were awesome to work with from the initial consultation right through to the final handover. Their communication was great; they were incredibly helpful and provided great advice throughout the entire process. We loved being involved in every stage of the build and really appreciated the high level of service and the quality of the finish. We couldn't be happier with the great job they did!

Judith Cleghorn

April 2026

All went well very happy here the house is awesome .my thanks to all the staff involved that done a great job all round, Great to deal with and very high quality homes and finish.

Mohammed Ifran

March 2026

As first-time home builders we were quite nervous going into the process, but building with Today Homes turned out to be a really positive experience. The whole build was well organised and communication was clear throughout. Our contract manager, Mike, was excellent to deal with. He was professional, helpful, and always willing to answer our questions, which made the process much less stressful for us. The finished home turned out great and the build was completed within the expected timeframe. We’re very happy with the result. A big thank you to Today Homes and the team for making our first home build such a smooth experience. We would definitely recommend them to anyone considering building their home

Lyric Newton

March 2026

We’ve just finished building our first home with Today Homes here in Rolleston and we honestly couldn’t be happier with the experience. We were well looked after by Mike and Tara! From start to finish, the team has been absolutely amazing to deal with. Building your first home can feel overwhelming, but they made the whole process smooth, stress free, and enjoyable. Communication was clear, timelines were well managed, and nothing ever felt like too much trouble. Any questions or little concerns we had were handled quickly and professionally, and we always felt listened to and supported. The quality of the workmanship and attention to detail really shows in the finished home it’s everything we hoped for and more. We’re so grateful to the entire Today Homes team for making such a big milestone such a positive experience. We’d happily recommend them to anyone looking to build. Thank you for helping us create our first home!

Antony Stuart

March 2026

We’ve just had our new home completed and we couldn’t be happier with the whole experience. From start to finish, communication was excellent. We were always kept informed, our questions were answered quickly, and we felt supported every step of the way. One of the things we appreciated most was having the opportunity to choose so many of the details ourselves. Being able to personalise finishes, colours and features really allowed us to make the house feel like our home. We never felt rushed or pushed — we felt involved. The build quality is fantastic and the finished result has exceeded our expectations. Building can be stressful, but the team made the process smooth and exciting. We’re so grateful for all the hard work that went into our home and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to build

John CHO

February 2026

Last year, I built my very first home through Today Homes, and overall it has been a very positive experience. My build manager, Michael, listened carefully to my requirements and reflected them well throughout the build. While I was overseas in my home country for an extended period, the Today Homes team sent me weekly email updates on the construction progress, which made the whole process feel very reliable and stress-free. I have been living in the new house for just over two months now. Recently, while visiting Auckland, I stayed at my sister’s place and noticed that the finishing quality there was quite poor. In comparison, the final finishing of my home built by Today Homes is very clean and well done, which made me appreciate my own home even more. There is just one small point I felt slightly disappointed about. I was originally looking to install an HRV system, and as Today Homes uses the Mitsubishi Lossnay system, I chose Lossnay assuming that it naturally included the heat recovery function found in HRV systems. However, after moving in, I realised that the installed model provides ventilation only and does not include heat recovery. I later learned that there are higher-end Lossnay models that do offer heat recovery, and I feel it would have been helpful if this difference had been explained more clearly and if an upgraded option had been presented. That said, the current Lossnay system operates very quietly (although it seems to run quite gently), and overall I do not regret installing it. Overall, building my first home with Today Homes was a very good decision. If I decide to build a larger home in the future, I would happily choose the Today Homes team again. I would confidently recommend Today Homes to others.

Zac King

December 2025

I have recently completed a new build with today homes, which is also my first home... What seemed a stressful, daunting and scary process was made incredible easy, enjoyable and very well run by the today homes team. From the sales teams in the show homes, to consultations prebuild, subcontractors and today homes builders and staff nothing was an issue, and as a client I felt incredibly valued and looked after. The weekly communication of timelines was very apricated and followed accurately. Thanks so much to everyone involved in building my home. Zac

Mark & Lianne Dillingham

April 2026

We were fortunate to step into a Today Homes show home in Rolleston/Springston Drive in Nov '24, where we met Todd Anderson—and what an experience it was. Todd was fantastic, taking the time to showcase the quality of the build and guide us through the Today Homes process (we had built before in the Waikato). We certainly threw a few curveballs at Todd and the Today Homes team from a design perspective, and they delivered every single time. Our experience became even better once the build was handed over to our Project Manager, Mike Sanders. Mike expertly managed our expectations, the build, the timeline, and everything in between. With Hamish as our builder, the final outcome was outstanding. The quality of workmanship, the handover by Mike Barron, the clear and consistent communication from Rebecca, Abbey, and Michelle, and the support from Brendon in accounts made the entire journey seamless. We can confidently recommend Today Homes across every aspect of their business. They are a great home‑building company with an outstanding team who truly delivered everything we asked for. Thank you, Team Today Homes! Mark & Lianne Dillingham

AJT James

April 2026

Mike and the team at Today homes really delivered a great end product! We used them for our new place in Rolleston. The whole process was well executed with regular comms/updates along the way. Which was important as we are in the North Island. The handover went well, couldn't find a single thing to remedy, exceeded expectations and no hesitation recommending to others! Cheers Ari

Amie

April 2026

I run out of words when describing the experience with Today homes. From our initial meeting with Alex our sales consultant, to the communication with Nathan our project manager and Abby & Rebecca the update Gurus, Today homes has been amazing. The communication was so top tier and made us feel at ease. All timelines were clearly communicated and any changes explained and detailed. It was a very stress free experience. Our new home looks and feels phenomenal. We cant wait to make many memories in this home. Thank you all for your care and absolutely great work. In case it wasnt clear - you are at the top of our recommendation list!!

Rebecca Henderson

April 2026

Today Homes were awesome to work with from the initial consultation right through to the final handover. Their communication was great; they were incredibly helpful and provided great advice throughout the entire process. We loved being involved in every stage of the build and really appreciated the high level of service and the quality of the finish. We couldn't be happier with the great job they did!

Judith Cleghorn

April 2026

All went well very happy here the house is awesome .my thanks to all the staff involved that done a great job all round, Great to deal with and very high quality homes and finish.

Mohammed Ifran

March 2026

As first-time home builders we were quite nervous going into the process, but building with Today Homes turned out to be a really positive experience. The whole build was well organised and communication was clear throughout. Our contract manager, Mike, was excellent to deal with. He was professional, helpful, and always willing to answer our questions, which made the process much less stressful for us. The finished home turned out great and the build was completed within the expected timeframe. We’re very happy with the result. A big thank you to Today Homes and the team for making our first home build such a smooth experience. We would definitely recommend them to anyone considering building their home

Lyric Newton

March 2026

We’ve just finished building our first home with Today Homes here in Rolleston and we honestly couldn’t be happier with the experience. We were well looked after by Mike and Tara! From start to finish, the team has been absolutely amazing to deal with. Building your first home can feel overwhelming, but they made the whole process smooth, stress free, and enjoyable. Communication was clear, timelines were well managed, and nothing ever felt like too much trouble. Any questions or little concerns we had were handled quickly and professionally, and we always felt listened to and supported. The quality of the workmanship and attention to detail really shows in the finished home it’s everything we hoped for and more. We’re so grateful to the entire Today Homes team for making such a big milestone such a positive experience. We’d happily recommend them to anyone looking to build. Thank you for helping us create our first home!

Antony Stuart

March 2026

We’ve just had our new home completed and we couldn’t be happier with the whole experience. From start to finish, communication was excellent. We were always kept informed, our questions were answered quickly, and we felt supported every step of the way. One of the things we appreciated most was having the opportunity to choose so many of the details ourselves. Being able to personalise finishes, colours and features really allowed us to make the house feel like our home. We never felt rushed or pushed — we felt involved. The build quality is fantastic and the finished result has exceeded our expectations. Building can be stressful, but the team made the process smooth and exciting. We’re so grateful for all the hard work that went into our home and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to build

John CHO

February 2026

Last year, I built my very first home through Today Homes, and overall it has been a very positive experience. My build manager, Michael, listened carefully to my requirements and reflected them well throughout the build. While I was overseas in my home country for an extended period, the Today Homes team sent me weekly email updates on the construction progress, which made the whole process feel very reliable and stress-free. I have been living in the new house for just over two months now. Recently, while visiting Auckland, I stayed at my sister’s place and noticed that the finishing quality there was quite poor. In comparison, the final finishing of my home built by Today Homes is very clean and well done, which made me appreciate my own home even more. There is just one small point I felt slightly disappointed about. I was originally looking to install an HRV system, and as Today Homes uses the Mitsubishi Lossnay system, I chose Lossnay assuming that it naturally included the heat recovery function found in HRV systems. However, after moving in, I realised that the installed model provides ventilation only and does not include heat recovery. I later learned that there are higher-end Lossnay models that do offer heat recovery, and I feel it would have been helpful if this difference had been explained more clearly and if an upgraded option had been presented. That said, the current Lossnay system operates very quietly (although it seems to run quite gently), and overall I do not regret installing it. Overall, building my first home with Today Homes was a very good decision. If I decide to build a larger home in the future, I would happily choose the Today Homes team again. I would confidently recommend Today Homes to others.

Zac King

December 2025

I have recently completed a new build with today homes, which is also my first home... What seemed a stressful, daunting and scary process was made incredible easy, enjoyable and very well run by the today homes team. From the sales teams in the show homes, to consultations prebuild, subcontractors and today homes builders and staff nothing was an issue, and as a client I felt incredibly valued and looked after. The weekly communication of timelines was very apricated and followed accurately. Thanks so much to everyone involved in building my home. Zac
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