Habitat for Humanity
Before the next cyclone season arrives, communities across the Pacific are preparing for the future.
🏠 Safer homes
Strengthening homes to better withstand severe weather.
🔨 Practical skills
Participants gain hands-on skills such as cyclone strapping, stronger roof connections and safer construction techniques that can help homes withstand future storms.
💧 Water security
Communities gain knowledge that helps protect access to safe water during and after emergencies.
🤝 Community-led planning
Communities identify risks, create preparedness plans and take action together.
This is what cyclone preparedness looks like: communities becoming stronger before the storm.
Built by communities. Made possible by you.
Right now, your donation can help more Pacific communities prepare before disaster strikes.
$30 becomes $150
$50 becomes $250
$100 becomes $500
Every $1 donated to Pacific funds become $5, thanks to match funding by the New Zealand Government. That means more communities can strengthen homes, build practical skills and prepare before the next cyclone season arrives.
Communities are strongest when they are empowered to lead and implement their own change.
Preparedness looks different in every community. For some families, it starts with a safer home. For others, it starts with practical skills that help strengthen homes before the next storm.
Melania: A safer home before the next storm
At 63, Melania finally has a place she can call home.
After losing her husband, a safe and secure home felt increasingly out of reach. Today, she lives in a cyclone-safe home alongside her family in Fiji, made possible through Habitat for Humanity New Zealand's work in the Pacific.
For Melania, a safe home means more than shelter. It means stability, peace of mind and confidence in the future.
A cyclone-safe home helps families feel safer before the next storm and better prepared before the next cyclone season arrives
Tiseni: Skills that strengthen homes
When Tiseni joined Habitat's Build Back Safer training programme, he learned practical construction skills that help make homes safer and more resilient.
From cyclone strapping to safer building techniques, the skills he learned can be used to support others in his community and strengthen homes before the next storm.
Practical skills like these remain in communities long after training ends, helping families prepare for future challenges.
Where does my donation go?
Your donation supports community-led housing resilience programmes across Fiji, Samoa and Tonga, including safer homes, practical training, water security initiatives and preparedness planning.
Why focus on preparedness?
Preparing before disaster strikes helps communities reduce risks, protect homes and recover more quickly when cyclones and severe weather occur.
How does my donation go further?
Your donation supports Habitat’s Pacific work, which is backed by New Zealand Government match funding. This helps increase the programme impact of donations during the campaign.
Why the Pacific?
Habitat for Humanity New Zealand has partnered with Pacific communities for more than 20 years, working alongside local organisations and communities to build lasting resilience.
Can I donate by bank transfer?
Yes, you can donate by bank transfer
Account name: Habitat for Humanity New Zealand Limited
Account number: 06-0177-0127197-00
Please reference your supporter ID number if you know it or include reference 'Pacific'.
Can I donate over the phone?
Yes, you can donate over the phone with your credit card.
Will I receive a tax receipt?
Yes. Donations are receipted and may be eligible for a donation tax credit in New Zealand.
Every donation helps communities strengthen homes, build practical skills and prepare before the next cyclone season arrives.
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:
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If you make a donation on our website your receipt will be emailed to you automatically.
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.
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.
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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