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National Support Centre

We’re New Zealand wide. With six regional offices, Habitat for Humanity is working in your area to ensure better homes and better futures within local communities.

About National Support Centre

Habitat for Humanity New Zealand is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing worldwide by providing families with safe, healthy and affordable housing. We’re a registered Community Housing Provider and Charity, with volunteers working in New Zealand, the Pacific and Nepal.

Habitat for Humanity New Zealand is a part of Habitat for Humanity, an international not-for-profit organisation which began in the United States in 1976. 

Our National Support Centre is the home of our international programmes team and our national managers.

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We are New Zealand-wide

With six regional affiliate offices, Habitat for Humanity is working in your area to build better futures with local communities.

Northland & Auckland
Central & Lower North Island
Nelson
Christchurch
Dunedin
Invercargill

Our National Support Centre help and support our regions in their missions.

Local offices

Our work overseas

We have a proud history of partnering with communities in Fiji, Samoa, Tonga and Nepal to rebuild, repair and prepare. Through our partnerships we’re helping build resilient, empowered communities to be more prepared for future natural disasters. Our appeals help us fund our mission working towards a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

Fund the Pacific

Stand Strong Fiji

Help Rebuild Nepal

All current appeals

Our work overseas

Global Village

Habitat’s Global Village programme makes it possible for Kiwis to volunteer in one of our partner countries, working side by side with other volunteers and local families and communities. Projects vary, but always with the goal of improving homes and habitability. It’s a vibrant experience that immerses you in a different culture and country, making a positive long-term impact. You don’t need specific building experience, just a willingness to lend a hand.

Our people

Our people

Annual reports

Our many supporters enable Habitat for Humanity to continue building homes, communities and hope. Read our Annual Report to see the impact of our work around New Zealand, the Pacific and Nepal.

Annual Reports

Our partnerships

Thanks to the support of many businesses and organisations and government support, Habitat for Humanity is able to provide a range of programmes to build homes, community and hope.

Partners

Alan Thorp

HFHNZ Group Chief Executive Officer

Alan Thorp is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Master's Degree in Theology from Regent College in Vancouver. Since joining Habitat in 2007, Alan has held positions as the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, and National Director before moving into the Group Chief Executive Officer role in 2021. He is passionate about leading Habitat’s mission of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

Dr. Elizabeth Fitton-Higgins

International Programmes Director

Dr. Elizabeth Fitton-Higgins has a PhD from the University of Oxford in child development and has 10 years' experience working in the public sector in the United Kingdom, mainly in the area of criminal justice before moving into international development. Elizabeth joined Habitat in 2022 as International Programmes Director, finding satisfaction in working with colleagues across the Pacific to improve housing outcomes at community level.

Val Hayes

National Communications Manager

Val Hayes joined Habitat in 2021, having previously held a number of public affairs roles across a range of sectors including telecommunications, fast moving consumer goods, aviation, sport, primary industry and business agencies. She has a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Political Studies and Economics, from the University of Auckland. She loves a good story, well told, to enable Habitat to promote fair and decent housing for all.

Mahina Herath

Chief Financial Officer

Mahinda Herath joined our organisation in October 2016, bringing 20 years of experience in the charity sector as a qualified Chartered Accountant and Fellow member of several professional accountancy bodies in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Mahinda is deeply fulfilled by being part of a team that improves access to decent shelter in communities and takes great pride in witnessing the growth and evolution of the Habitat group.

Donation FAQ

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

Will I receive a receipt for my donation?

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.

Is my receipt tax deductible?

Donations over $5.00 are tax deductible. You can submit your receipt to IRD website, and they will process your tax rebate.

How can I gift my tax credit to Habitat for Humanity?

Habitat for Humanity New Zealand has partnered with Supergenerous making it easier for your generosity to support our mission.

All your charitable donations are tax deductible. By claiming your end-of-year tax credit and gifting it back to Habitat, you’re making your original donation to us go even further.

Supergenerous is authorised by the IRD to claim your tax credit on your behalf, and donate back to your chosen charity.

Can I donate monthly?

Yes, you can give regular monthly donations to your chose Habitat for Humanity appeal. Just select 'give monthly' when processing your donation payment.

How do I change or cancel my monthly gift?

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.

What day of the month will my credit card be charged?

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.

Will I receive an annual tax receipt?

Yes, you will receive an annual tax receipt at the close of the financial year, recording all donations.

Can I set up a monthly donation via my internet banking?


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

What are the benefits of monthly giving?

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.

Thank you for your interest in donating goods

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Thank you for your volunteer enquiry!

Please fill in the below enquiry form with your details and we will be in touch within 2 working days.

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