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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COVID'19

With each passing hour, whanau in New Zealand are adapting to measures needed to combat the spread of COVID-19. In countries and cultures all around the world "stay at home" is the message of the moment: "shelter, in place".

He waka eke noa, we are all in this together, and we are choosing to shelter in place to flatten the curve and save precious lives. It's the right thing to do.

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.

Creating a healthier environment to live for a Tokoroa whanau

by Habitat for Humanity Central North Island | Sep 29, 2020 | A Brush With Kindness (Home Repair Programme), Central North Island

Visiting hospital every week for their grandson’s deteriorating health due to a severe condition, a family in Tokoroa got much needed help through Habitat’s […]