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8 Ormiston Road
East Tamaki
Auckland
Phone +64 9 271 3357 |
About Us
Here at Habitat for Humanity Greater Auckland, we have helped give 67 families a hand up into their own simple, decent housing in the region; and improved housing conditions for 10 families in the remote vill
age of Navula, Vanuatu.
Habitat Greater Auckland is the result of a merger between the three Auckland-based affiliates (Franklin, Manukau and Waitakere) in July 2006. As such, it has roots in New Zealand's first ever Habitat for Humanity presence, the Franklin affiliate, who built Habitat NZ's first house in 1993.
We serve the area from Wellsford to Meremere, primarily concentrating on the areas we have traditionally worked in, but gradually moving into other parts of Greater Auckland.
8 Ormiston Road
Habitat Greater Auckland's base of operations at 8 Ormiston Road was completed in 2002. With the generous support of a number of investors who loaned money at zero interest, over a six year period, Greater Auckland was able to purchase the 12,000 sq. m property.
The primary objective of the Ormiston depot is to transition Habitat Greater Auckland toward financial sustainability. The site generates income through its ReStore operations, and through commercial leasing.
The depot also provides offices for staff and key volunteers to work from; workshop and storage for tools and building materials; and yard area that provides the capacity to pre-build houses on-site for subsequent relocation.
Thank you
Habitat for Humanity Greater Auckland wishes to acknowledge and express its appreciation to the following Trusts, Boards and Foundations who made grants or social loans during the 2008/9 Financial Year:
Four Winds Trust
Perry Foundation
Watson Charitable Trust
The Trusts Charitable Foundation
NZ Lottery Grants Board
Somerville Trust
age of Navula, Vanuatu.Habitat Greater Auckland's base of operations at 8 Ormiston Road was completed in 2002. With the generous support of a number of investors who loaned money at zero interest, over a six year period, Greater Auckland was able to purchase the 12,000 sq. m property.
The primary objective of the Ormiston depot is to transition Habitat Greater Auckland toward financial sustainability. The site generates income through its ReStore operations, and through commercial leasing.
The depot also provides offices for staff and key volunteers to work from; workshop and storage for tools and building materials; and yard area that provides the capacity to pre-build houses on-site for subsequent relocation.
Thank you
Habitat for Humanity Greater Auckland wishes to acknowledge and express its appreciation to the following Trusts, Boards and Foundations who made grants or social loans during the 2008/9 Financial Year:
Four Winds Trust
Perry Foundation
Watson Charitable Trust
The Trusts Charitable Foundation
NZ Lottery Grants Board
Somerville Trust
Thank you
Habitat for Humanity Greater Auckland wishes to acknowledge and express its appreciation to the following Trusts, Boards and Foundations who made grants or social loans during the 2008/9 Financial Year:Four Winds Trust
Perry Foundation
Watson Charitable Trust
The Trusts Charitable Foundation
NZ Lottery Grants Board
Somerville Trust
Zumba 4 Humanity
Posted on: 24 August 2010
If you are in Auckland on Sunday, 12th September join us for the Zumba 4 Humanity experience.
It’s raising funds for the Global Village trip to Ethiopia in October this year. There are classes for all levels as well as Ethiopian Coffee for sale.
Please come, bring your friends and have a great time together.
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For more information call:
Kim on 021-130-3730,
Beccy on 021-761-737 or
Sian on 0212740172
Email: kimbo76@hotmail.com, beccyfenn@yahoo.co.nz
If you want to find out more Click Here for our poster
RSVP's would be appreciated to determine numbers but feel free to turn up on the day. The more the merrier!
Wymondley Road project move into high gear
Posted on: 30 July 2010
Fifteen
houses are to be built in partnership with the New Zealand Housing Foundation
(NZHF), as part of the comprehensive Wymondley Rd development. The houses will
be built progressively during 2010 and 2011. So far one has been completed and
another two have the roofs on and windows in and the floor of the fourth house
will soon be poured.
There
are a large number of individuals and corporate teams already involved and more
are needed for the next two years. To date we have had teams from Daimler
Mercedes Financials, ANZ Bank, Tonkin Tools, Framework Trust, IAG Insurance, AIC, Felton, Bluebird,
Microsoft, St Cuthberts, Genesis, GHD Engineers, Jasmax, Albany Senior High, St
Kentigerns, Price Waterhouse Coopers
plus many individuals.
Please
contact us about coming on site as either a corporate team or an individual
volunteer.
Elim Christian College - The Volunteer Experience
Posted on: 27 July 2010
From there we drove 35 minutes every morning up to the build site which was a small village far up into the hill country. The accommodations were simple but effective. We all slept on the floor on foam mats and all shared one toilet and shower. Girls and guys had their own changing room and meals were prepared by the family members. The food was excellent. We were very well looked after. All water that we drank was bottled or boiled. One of the nights they arranged for us to stay up in the village where we were building the house. It was a very good experience. During the evening they had a festive ceremony of singing and dancing. A true cultural experience. We had a good deal of time to interact with the local village community. Many of the students found this to be a very valuable experience. It was good to have other things to do besides just working on the house. The build is truly only a small part of the experience it is the people and community that make the biggest impact.
On Sunday we were able to go to a Fijian church and then we dedicated the house to the family which was a very emotional and moving experience. The build went pretty well. The prep work that was done before we got there was minimal so we were basically starting from literally the ground up. We managed to get three walls up and much of the painting done as well as a couple of big holes dug for the sewage system.
We were able to visit the school one afternoon which was another impacting experience. We were able to give them workbooks, pencils and some sports equipment that we brought along with us. We performed a few songs for them and they performed a few songs for us. Later that afternoon we all played volleyball with the local villagers. It was quite a spectacle.
The final leg of our trip took us to a hotel just north of Nadi where we were able to unwind and process all that had gone on for the last week. We basically had been living altogether along with the family for 24hrs straight for 7 days. We had some good group meetings and discussions about what impacted them during their time on the build and talked about what they might feel upon returning home. One of the days was spent out on an island snorkelling and just spending time on the beach together as a team. The students really enjoyed getting to know each other better and just having some time to themselves.
One of the things that stood out to many was the simpleness of village life and how the importance of family, community and spirituality really stood out. Western culture is so cluttered with stuff and business that it takes us away from these simple qualities that are essential to life. Food is grown to live and survive on not casually picked over in a supermarket culture. Health and safety was quite good during the trip. There was the occasional scratched knee that required a plaster and some ointment. The only medical issue was one student came down with an allergic reaction after swimming in the river. She was taken to the local medical clinic and given stronger antihistamines free of charge. Overall it was an amazing trip and awesome to see Gods hand of providence and protection over the whole thing. I look forward to providing and organizing more opportunities like these for students to be a part of in the future.
Jason Webb
Elim Christian College
Jason Webb
Elim Christian College
Team Mongolia July 2010
Posted on: 20 July 2010
I have
recently returned from Mongolia. I was fortunate enough to be the team leader
for 10 amazing volunteers from various places in New Zealand. We spent 5 days
constructing 2 brick houses between us including insulation and parts of the
roof. What a fantastic experience. I would recommend this to anyone no matter
what your circumstances are. Our team sure had diversity from Shane : an 18
year old student from Whangarei to Owen turning 76 from New Plymouth.
I suggest travelling singularly, as in a team environment you become friends
very quickly and it is amazing the bond that you can form with your team
members in just a few days. If you choose to travel with a companion this still
is equally fulfilling as you can both share in the memories and make new
friends together.
We have numerous overseas builds on the horizon for the rest of 2010 and 2011,
so if you are interested please go to our website www.habitat.org.nz and see which one is
for you.
You can fundraise online, if you need any tips, ideas or advice on how to do
this please contact us. Shane managed to raise his full amount for Mongolia. Go
Shane ...
I have now been to Samoa and Mongolia, each time I have had a real life
changing experience, made great friends along the way and I truly can’t wait to
venture on my next build. Here is the perfect way to unite our cultures and
help change lives forever. Building homes, Building hope.
many Thanks,
Devie (Team Leader)
Habitat for Humanity New Zealand launches exciting new programme, 'A Brush With Kindness'
Posted on: 19 July 2010
Habitat for Humanity receive special honour for rebuild work in Samoa.
Posted on: 8 July 2010
Representatives from the village of Lepa and the wider Aleipata region, an area that bore the full brunt of the September 2009 tsunami, bestowed the matai title Agaiotupu-olemalaetoto’amalemalaeolea’ava, or “chief master-carpenter”, to the surprise and delight of Habitat New Zealand Chairman, Grant Cathro.
“You will never be forgotten by our families or our village, and we are so thankful of the good efforts you have done for us,” said Auelua Samuelu Enari, a spokesperson and paramount chief for Lepa.
Habitat was asked to delay it’s final closing celebration to Tuesday, following Kiwi volunteer farewell celebrations on Sunday 26th June, so that the Samoan Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi, could also attend the special ceremony that included the drinking of kava. Mr. Cathro said he was both honoured and humbled to accept the title on behalf of so many Kiwis wanting to respond to the plight of the Samoan people following the tragedy.
An impressive eighty nine fales, traditional Samoan homes, have been built for surviving tsunami families and some community projects completed under the banner of Habitat for Humanity New Zealand. Mr. Cathro says this achievement simply wouldn’t have been possible without the support of both individual and organisation donors, and the tireless man power of more 600 Kiwi volunteers in partnership with Samoans from five of the worst-affected villages.
“I am overwhelmed yet extremely proud of what we have been able to achieve together in a relatively short period of time,” Mr. Cathro said, “Having adequate shelter is one of mankind’s fundamental needs and it is wonderful that, through Habitat, we are able to address this need in such a practical way.”
Mr. Cathro says that although initially shocked by the ferocity of the tsunami, Kiwis were “chomping at the bit” to respond to the plight of their Pacific neighbours.
“Habitat for Humanity New Zealand was merely the catalyst for accommodating Kiwis wanting to accommodate Samoans,” he said.
Habitat New Zealand’s rebuilding efforts now shift to Fiji in the wake of Cyclone Tomas. Habitat NZ will partner with Habitat Fiji to build 50 new houses on the island of Vanua Levu in northern Fiji from September. New Zealanders interested in volunteering their services and supporting this work are encouraged to regularly visit www.habitat.org.nz for more details.
Mongolia 'Special Event' Build
Posted on: 25 June 2010
The Team of 10 Kiwis are flying on Air China on Friday 25th June. Stopping over in Beijing for the night and then straight to Ulaanbaatar.
They are going to a ‘Special Event’ build where there will be 100 international and 100 national volunteers working together to build houses as part of the special event.
This is HFH Mongolia’s first ‘special build’ commemorating the 10th anniversary. They have built 1600 houses to date.
The six countries partaking in building 30 houses in 5 days are:
US x 30, NZ x 10, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong and Nepal.
Our New Zealand Team
Devie: Team Leader – Habitat for Humanity volunteer coordinator from Auckland.
Owen: Semi-retired engineer from New Plymouth.
Linda: Homemaker from Hastings.
Jacque: Shopping Centre Manager from Auckland
Shane: 18 years old Student from Whangarei
Lou: Businesswoman from Rotorua
John: Driver (trucks and tractors) from Reporoa
James: Manager from Rotorua
Tania: Care Administrator/ Volunteer Ambulance Officer from New Plymouth
Dick: Paramedic/station manager from Tauranga
Some Mongolia Facts
Many Mongolians who live in both cities and nomadic, live in the traditional Ger (tents) which are moveable. This is a round, cone-shaped tent. A ger has only one door and no windows. But it has a small opening at the top, called a 'toono'' which allows smoke to go out of the stove's chimney. It is made out of boards with a wool covering so that it is easy to put up and to take down.
The land is more than twice the size of big state of Texas, it is even bigger than Alaska. It is 1,6 million square kilometres which is four times of Japan and almost the size of whole eastern Europe. This makes Mongolia sixth largest country in Asia and nineteenth in the world. Pretty impressive. But the population is only 2.9 million which makes Mongolia one of the least dense areas in Asia.
Almost another 40% of population are scattered all over Mongolia with their thirty plus millions herds of sheep, goats, cattle, horses and camels.
Mongolia has 21 provinces, called aimag. Each aimag has a central city or town and about 15-22 sub-provinces called soum.
More than 50% will say they adhere to Buddhism which is very much mixed with Shamanism, close to 10% will claim to be Christians of all forms and less than 6% follow Islam.
70% of Mongolia is under the age of 35. Gender ratio close to 1:1. Ethnicity: 84% Khalkha Mongols, 6% Kazakhs and 10% other ethnic groups.
The official language is Khalkha Mongol. English and Russian are widely understood but less spoken. If you speak one of the two you will survive. It is fun if you learn few phrases in Mongol before you come. Everybody will love you and try to understand you no matter how you say it.
For more information Click Here
Everest Build 2010 Join 150 Kiwis going to Nepal in October 2010. Call 0800 442248. Limited spots available!
Posted on: 4 June 2010
Everest Build 2010 has brought together hundreds of volunteers from all over the world to symbolically shine a light on the scourge of substandard housing and to physically demonstrate what can be accomplished when families, communities and nations come together in an effort to build a future where every man, woman and child has a decent place to live.
Everest Build 2010 will focus on completing at least 50 houses this week. Each 30 sq. meter “Everest Build” house will have a small bedroom, living room, kitchen and exterior toilet. Volunteers and home partners will be constructing houses made of prefabricated, treated bamboo with galvanized, corrugated-metal roofs.
Habitat for Humanity International – Nepal (HFHI-N) is a strong supporter of preserving the natural environment and actively promotes the development and use of the sustainable building materials that will be incorporated into all 50 houses.
Click here to download a video of one of our house builds in Nepal or alternatively watch it on our Facebook page.
Habitat Greater Auckland offers volunteer opportunities
Posted on: 20 April 2010
Habitat Greater Auckland offers volunteer opportunities - Wymondley Road, Otara
Eleven houses are to be built in partnership with the New Zealand Housing Foundation (NZHF), as part of the comprehensive Wymondley Rd development. Work has commenced on two houses and they will be built progressively during 2010 and 2011.
There are a large number of individuals and corporate teams already involved and more will be sought over the next two years. To date we have had teams from Daimler Mercedes Financials, ANZ Bank, Tonkin Tools, Framework Trust and IAG Insurance plus many individuals. Please contact us about coming on site as a volunteer.
Contact Jonathan Lane
She drove 60kms and it changed her life!
Posted on: 11 September 2009
Fredarh’s cousin was building a HFH home in Tuakau earlier this year and Fredarh generously took herself 60kms for three Saturdays in a row to help with the build...AND SHE HAD FUN
Fredarh lives in a garage, with beds taking all the space with the tiniest bathroom attached at the back of her mother’s family property. She has lived there for nearly three years. This positive woman is grateful for the accommodation.
Fredarh works in Mangere and has three children Angela, 12 yrs, Vinnie, 9 yrs and Geana, 4 yrs who go to schools in Mt Roskill. The experience in Tuakau awakened the dream of providing her family with their own home. ‘Never would it have been possible before’ says Fredarh. And she was selected for the Women’s Air New Zealand Fashion Week Build.
Her home is being built at the Viaduct in conjunction with Air New Zealand Fashion week and is fronted by fashion designer and entrepreneur Trelise Cooper. The day after being selected Fredarh was thrown in the limelight meeting Trelise and being interviewed by Women’s Weekly. Fredarh will be a household name. She has courage. The house will be sited in Mangere and will be close to her work. Skychef are proud to support Fredarh where she has earned great respect working for them, first as a chef and now 10yrs later as a pricing clerk. With the strong support of work and extended family, Fredarh can hardly sleep with excitement. For this quiet, hard working woman, life has taken her and her three children from obscurity to fame and most importantly from a garage to a home.
We wish you all the best Fredarh, Angela, Vinnie and Geana.
Building exciting new futures in Franklin
Posted on: 23 April 2009
Dominion Road, Tuakau
Building has just got under way on Habitat Greater Aucklands' latest build at Dominion Road, Tuakau, Franklin. Franklin was the birthplace of Habitat in New Zealand in 1992 and it's exciting to be working for families in this area once again.
Sharing in a proud Dad's delight
Posted on: 28 July 2008
Six years ago, Liva Muliaga and his wife Evelina were struggling to raise their six children in a three-bedroom state house in Auckland’s Otara. Liva was working for a trucking business, yet the cost of living meant the family could never save the deposit necessary for a bank loan.
“Your environment plays a big part in who you are,”
says Liva. “In our old house there was no room for the children to have any
privacy. No room for them to do their study and their homework. I didn’t want
for their environment to affect them somewhere down the line.” Liva read of Habitat’s work in his local paper and,
encouraged by friends decided to apply. Today, the family has the security of
their own home, with enough room for the children to flourish – and how they
have!
The oldest children, 21-year-old twins Junior and
Liz, will both graduate with Bachelors of Commerce next year from the
University of Auckland. Jonathon, 17, has joined them at varsity to study law.
If Liva’s dreams do come true, their younger siblings, Ifo (12), Paua (10) and
John (8) will also one day be university students.“Having our own home has changed our life. It’s
brought stability to my family,” says Liva.
“It’s given my kids a safe place to grow and it’s made facing
difficulties easier.”
Sadly, Evelina died last year after battling
leukaemia. She was immensely proud of
her children’s achievements, and of the home that they could call their own.“The whole family participated in the 500 hours of
sweat equity*,” says Liva. “We loved it. It made the whole process more
special. Everyone helped us – friends, family, volunteers, local businesses and
churches. We’ve remained friends with a lot of those people.”
“It gave us the chance to achieve something for the
family and to show the rest of the community what’s possible.”
Please help us once more show other families the limitless possibilities of what can be achieved. Donate Online today
Wymondley Road progressing.....
Posted on: 1 January 1970
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