FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions


Yes, we can update offline donations (those are ones that you receive directly by cash or cheque). Once the money is received by Habitat for Humanity New Zealand Ltd, it will be verified and credited to your account. (Such donations show up as offline donations)
Yes, we encourage you to keep it alive and interesting acknowledging your supports and giving them an update on your journey (whether it be a personal challenge or an upcoming event)
No, this site is exclusively for Habitat for Humanity beneficiary projects.  We would love you to support us though!
All donations processed through the website get an automated receipt that is valid as a tax receipt. (Tax rebates applicable over NZ$5.00)
You can print out a form and make a manual donation by Cheque or Direct Debit. Just print out this form, fill it in and send it back to us at:

Habitat for Humanity New Zealand
PO Box 112 387
Auckland 1642
New Zealand
Yes, just type in anonymous when she completes the donate section.

All monies donated through the site are processed by DPS directly and transferred to Habitat for Humanity directly. HFH then matches those funds with the donation receipt information provided through the site to credit your event. Only the 4.25% processing fee is deducted. (This fee is charged by DPS and is the standard electronic processing fee charged for all online purchases and donations using their secure technology and covers all their overheads and costs)

No. The person or organisation you are supporting can only use this fundraising site for the Habitat Build portion of the trip, not rest and recreation. Any money raised over and above the legitimate cost of the trip (determined by the team leader and authorised by Habitat for Humanity) will be used by the designated project. Habitat will send a tax rebateable receipt to you for your donation.

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