30 years of building strength, stability & self-reliance through shelter
We’re part of an international not-for-profit organisation which began in the United States in 1976. We’d love to share our story with you.
With six regional offices, Habitat for Humanity is working in your area to ensure better homes and better futures within local communities.
Our National Support Centre help and support our regions in their missions.
Thanks to the support of many local businesses and organisations Habitat for Humanity New Zealand is able to provide a range of programmes to build homes, community and hope.
Alan Thorp is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Master's Degree in Theology from Regent College in Vancouver. Since joining Habitat in 2007, Alan has held positions as the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, and National Director before moving into the Group Chief Executive Officer role in 2021. He is passionate about leading Habitat’s mission of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Dr. Elizabeth Fitton-Higgins has a PhD from the University of Oxford in child development and has 10 years' experience working in the public sector in the United Kingdom, mainly in the area of criminal justice before moving into international development. Elizabeth joined Habitat in 2022 as International Programmes Director, finding satisfaction in working with colleagues across the Pacific to improve housing outcomes at community level.
Conrad has over 25 years experience working in local and international developmental, supported by graduate and post graduate degrees in International Development and Architecture.
Prior to his role at Habitat, Conrad has worked across the Middle East for international development organizations based out of Cairo and has advised and supported the establishment of not-for-profit entities in the United Kingdom. For 13 years Conrad has been living in New Zealand, working in a variety of roles for Habitat for Humanity and entering the position of CEO, Northen Region in 2018.
Conrad has overseen the diversification of services from a solely focused Progressive Home Ownership provider to now holding significant contracts with government agencies, delivering health and housing services with the Ministry of Housing & Urban Development, the Ministry of Social Development, Te Whatu Ora and Te Puni Kōkiri.
conrad.lapointe@habitat.org.nz
Nic has led Habitat for Humanity Central Region since 2009, and is also the co-chair of Community Housing Aotearoa. A former officer with the Royal New Zealand Air Force, Nic has significant leadership experience spanning military, education and SMEs, including a period as the Business Development Manager at Wintec. He has served as acting CEO of Habitat for Humanity New Zealand, was a member of Habitat's senior manager collective, the Chair of several national steering groups, and a trustee of the Hamilton Multicultural Services Trust.
Stephen joined Habitat for Humanity Christchurch in 2018, first as Finance Administrator before his appointment as General Manager. Stephen has previously worked for other charitable organisations such as the Cancer Society. The greatest satisfaction of his role with Habitat is working with families on their Progressive Home Ownership journey, and seeing the long-term personal impact that home ownership brings each family.
Stephen has a B.Sc (Hons) and B.Com degrees from University of Canterbury, and in his spare time enjoys golf and time with family and friends.
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If you choose to donate via internet banking, you will receive your receipt via email 1-2 days after you make your donation. If no email address is given, your receipt will be posted to the address given.
Donations over $5.00 are tax deductible. You can submit your receipt to IRD website, and they will process your tax rebate.
Habitat for Humanity New Zealand has partnered with Supergenerous making it easier for your generosity to support our mission.
All your charitable donations are tax deductible. By claiming your end-of-year tax credit and gifting it back to Habitat, you’re making your original donation to us go even further.
Supergenerous is authorised by the IRD to claim your tax credit on your behalf, and donate back to your chosen charity.
Yes, you can give regular monthly donations to your chose Habitat for Humanity appeal. Just select 'give monthly' when processing your donation payment.
You can change, cancel or suspend your monthly donation at any time. Please email us at info@habitat.org.nz, or phone us on (09) 579 4111.
Your credit card will be charged once you submit your first monthly gift, and future donations will be made on that same day going forward. If you wish to change your payment date to better suit your pay cycle, please get in touch via information@habitat.org.nz, or phone us on (09) 579 4111 and we can easily action that for you.
Yes, you will receive an annual tax receipt at the close of the financial year, recording all donations.
Yes, if you wish to donate via internet banking, our details are
Habitat for Humanity New Zealand
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06-0177-0127197-00
If you wish your donation to go to a specific appeal, please enter into your Reference
One tax receipt recording all your donations for the financial year, making it easy to claim your tax rebate.
With small payments spread out month to month, becoming a HopeBuilder can suit any budget. Even a small amount can have a huge impact.
Your donation occurs automatically each month, and you can pause, downgrade, upgrade, or cancel at any time.
Your regular support ensures long-term impact, all year long.
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