Habitat for Humanity New Zealand

Habitat for Humanity’s mission is to bring people together to build homes, communities and hope.

Our philosophy is “a hand up, not a hand-out.” We work in partnership with families in need of decent and affordable housing to make positive and lasting change.

By helping to build, renovate and preserve homes, and serve communities through our wide range of programmes, Habitat for Humanity works towards a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

How you can help

Donate

Every donation to Habitat makes a difference. Donate today and help us with our mission to build homes, communities and hope.

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Volunteer

Volunteers are the heart of Habitat for Humanity. Find out the many ways you can volunteer in your local area, and overseas.

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Kickstarting 33 whānau on their home ownership journey

We have partnered with the Government under the Progressive Home Ownership programme to build 33 homes in the Waikato, Nelson and Auckland regions over the next 18 months!

We are extremely proud to be working alongside families in a practical way to help them achieve housing security and stability. Ultimately, this is about empowering them to build a solid foundation for their whanau.

Family Story

Throughout New Zealand, Habitat for Humanity partner with family's through our Assisted Home Ownership programme, providing a pathway to home ownership for the many people otherwise locked out of the market. One of those family's was Sanjida's.

‘Phenomenal’ transformation to homeownership with Habitat for Humanity

by Habitat for Humanity Central North Island | Apr 1, 2021 | Central North Island, Progressive Home Ownership

(L-R Brianne-Rose, Jane, Naomi, and Moana-Jane) Hamilton woman Jane Caffery said achieving home ownership with Habitat for Humanity has been “phenomenal” – it gave her the opportunity to raise […]