Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity New Zealand is aware of a scam involving fake Facebook ads and websites that misuse the Habitat for Humanity name and logo to promote home repair programmes and housing assistance. This content is not authorised by Habitat for Humanity New Zealand.
These advertisements have appeared on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and YouTube and often promote services including:
The advertisements typically direct people to websites that are not affiliated with Habitat for Humanity. These websites may ask individuals to provide personal information, property details, identification documents, or financial information.
We are concerned that these scams may be attempting to collect information that could be used for identity theft or other fraudulent activity.
1. The ad is not from an official Habitat for Humanity account
Always check who is running the advertisement before clicking on it.
We have identified scam advertisements being promoted by pages that are not connected to Habitat for Humanity, including accounts with names such as:
Warning signs include pages that:
Scammers often encourage people to act quickly by claiming that:
Official Habitat for Humanity New Zealand information is available only through our website: habitat.org.nz
Be cautious of any website using a different domain name or asking you to apply for Habitat programmes through an unfamiliar website.
5. The ad asks you to submit personal information
Be cautious of advertisements asking you to complete an application form for:
If you see a suspicious advertisement:
For the latest information about our programmes and services, please refer only to our official website and social media channels. A full list of our official accounts can be found below.
Habitat for Humanity New Zealand National account
FB: https://www.facebook.com/HabitatNZ/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/habitatnz/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@habitatnz
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/habitat-for-humanity-new-zealand-limited/
Habitat Northern
FB: https://www.facebook.com/HabitatNorthern/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/habitatnorthernnz/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/habitat-for-humanity-northern-region/
Habitat Southern
FB: https://www.facebook.com/HabitatSouthern/
IG: there is no official account
Habitat Central
FB: https://www.facebook.com/HabitatForHumanityCentralNZ
IG: https://www.instagram.com/habitatcentralnz/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/habitat-for-humanity-central-region-new-zealand/
Habitat Nelson
FB: https://www.facebook.com/habitatnelson
IG: https://www.instagram.com/habitatnelson/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/habitat-for-humanity-nelson/
Can I make a donation over the phone or via internet banking?
If you wish to make a donation via credit card over the phone, please phone us on (09) 579 4111
You can donate via internet banking:
Habitat for Humanity New Zealand
ANZ
06-0177-0127197-00
If you wish your donation to go to a specific appeal, please include in the payment Reference. If you know your 'supporter ID number' please include it in the Particulars.
Yes. If you make a one-off donation through our website, your receipt will be emailed to you automatically.
If you donate via internet banking, we'll email your receipt within 4-5 business days. If no email address is provided and we have a postal address for you, we'll send your receipt by post.
If you've made a donation by bank transfer and would like a receipt, feel free to email your details to info@habitat.org.nz so we can match your donation and send your receipt.
If you've chosen to donate regularly, we'll send you a single annual receipt after the end of the tax year (31 March), which can be used to claim your donation tax credit from Inland Revenue (IRD).
Donations over $5.00 are tax deductible. You can submit your receipt to IRD website, and they will process your tax rebate.
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
ANZ
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.
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