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Outside view of the Habitat for Humanity Whangārei ReStore op shop
Expansion of Whangārei, ReStore and Office Space under way
Apr 18, 2024
We are thrilled to share some exciting developments happening at Habitat Northern. As part of our ongoing commitment to growth and better serving... Read More
Mother and son portrait as a partner family with Habitat for Humanity's Healthy Homes Programme.
Providing Comfort and Health: A Partnership with Variety Children’s Charity
Apr 18, 2024
At the heart of our work in making homes habitable is a profound commitment to improving health and well-being through housing. Through the support... Read More
Rebuilding after Cyclone Gabrielle: Carolyn and Fredericks story
Apr 18, 2024
Carolyn and Frederick’s home in Mangere faced a devastating blow during Cyclone Gabrielle, resulting in extensive flooding damage both... Read More
Coconut trees in Tonga swaying in the wind.
Habitat for Humanity announces expansion of local shelter programmes into Tonga
Apr 9, 2024
Habitat for Humanity New Zealand has formed new pilot partnerships with two local organisations in the Kingdom of Tonga to continue shelter... Read More
A sense of community and common goals
Apr 3, 2024
According to Rangiiria, being in the same boat as others around her is one of the coolest aspects of Habitat for Humanity’s Progressive Home... Read More
“A real relief that, come this winter, we’re not going to have the issues of it pouring inside.”
Apr 3, 2024
A Waikato-Tainui, Ngaati Kahungunu whaanau have been left pondering what to do with their special bucket after Habitat for Humanity repaired their... Read More
Achieving strength, stability, and self-reliance
Apr 3, 2024
Moving into his Habitat home last December was the best Christmas gift for sole parent, Boyce (Ngāti Maniapoto, Waikato-Tainui). He had just moved... Read More
Richmond families given a hand-up into homeownership
Mar 27, 2024
This week four Richmond families will spend their first night in brand new homes that they will one day own. On Wednesday 27th, Habitat for Humanity... Read More
Stage one of Habitat for Humanity Te Awamutu housing development complete
Mar 27, 2024
The first stage of Habitat for Humanity’s affordable housing development on Te Awamutu’s Racecourse Road is complete. Buildings on the former ZION... Read More
family of three sits on outside their newly repaired home.
Rachel’s home is a place of connection for whānau
Feb 16, 2024
“When we bought this house on whenua land in 1992, my children were toddlers. Now, they are adults and have children of their own. We have three... Read More
Large team of people who are brightly dressed sit in a group on grass.
Noho Āhuru – Habitat Northern welcomes partnership with Vaka Tautua
Feb 15, 2024
Habitat for Humanity Northern and Te Puna Manawa welcome Vaka Tautua as the newest provider for the Noho Āhuru – Healthy Homes Initiative team. They... Read More
A sign points to the waitangi day expo and lane of housing stands that models a street.
Habitat attends Waitangi Day Housing Expo
Feb 15, 2024
We were honoured to be invited to the Inaugural Waitangi Housing Expo, hosted by the Waitangi National Trust over the Waitangi weekend.  The Expo... Read More