COVID-19 information
To ensure vital support for families in housing need in the lead up to winter, our ReStores are open for in-store shopping. All Ministry of Health guidelines will be followed to keep you, our staff and volunteers safe. While you’re shopping at the ReStore, please observe the following. Click here
If you’d like to donate your quality goods, please ensure that they are clean and complete, and pre-sorted in to groupings. This helps our staff and volunteers to process things carefully and safely.
Click here for how to pre-sort your goods at home before donating.
When you arrive at ReStore, you’ll see the contactless drop-off zone. Please help us by placing your items in the area as directed. Our Covid-19 quarantine process means we will leave your goods untouched for four days.
Click here to make a booking to drop off donations at ReStore or give us a call to arrange a pick up.
Our ReStores are continuing to sell goods online on Trade Me.
Te Rapa (Hamilton) store | Gisborne store | Hastings store | Te Awamutu ReStore | Rotorua ReStore
(Click on particular store to see their Trade Me listings)
Habitat for Humanity
Central Region
Serving families in Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawkes Bay and Wellington.
29 Bryant Road
Te Rapa
Hamilton 3200
Ph. (07) 849 0284
E. info@habitatcni.org.nz
CNI News and Updates
A hand up from Habitat Central Region
Habitat for Humanity Central Region is here to help people in our region with a decent place to live. Below you will find more information in what ways we can help. Please get in touch to discuss your situation. If our programmes are not suitable for your, we may be able to point you in the right direction. Contact Sofia Wright, Property and Asset Manager on (07) 849 0284 or email sofia.wright@habitat.org.nz
Home Repair
Habitat’s Home Repair Programme helps low income families with their essential home maintenance. Below you’ll find all you need to know about the programme, who is eligible and how you can apply. Please fill the application form attached below and send it to christina.piercy@habitat.org.nz
Home Repair Programme – Information
Home Repair Programme – Application form
Social Rental
Habitat Central offers rental properties and facilities, recognising that affordable accommodation should be accessible to all people. Our social rental options include pensioner housing. It’s best to contact us directly for any questions you may have.
Progressive Home Ownership
Habitat’s Assisted Home Ownership Programme gives people a hand up to work their way towards home ownership. Each year Habitat Central offers a few opportunities to join this programme in our region. Below you’ll find all you need to know about the programme, who is eligible and how you can apply. If you think you are right fit for the programme, get in touch with Sofia Wright, Property and Asset Manager on (07) 849 0284 or email sofia.wright@habitat.org.nz
Assisted Home Ownership Programme – Information
Shop or donate at the ReStore
Our second hand stores collect and sell quality, affordable goods. Click on a ReStore location for details.
Volunteer with us
Volunteers are the heart of Habitat for Humanity. We always have projects on the go, and with seven ReStores in our region there is always is a volunteer opportunity available.
We look forward to working with you. And thank you for your interest!
Please email us:
central@habitat.org.nz
Or fill out the online application form
Support Habitat Central Region’s work
Would you like to help families in our region with a decent place to live? We’d love your support. There are different ways you can get involved from picking up a hammer to donating secondhand goods to our ReStore.
- Shop at or Donate to the ReStore – find a store near you
- Make a donation to Habitat Central
Thank you for your support.
Freeman Court
Freeman Court is an independent living facility for older people in Te Awamutu and since 2015 part of Habitat for Humanity Central Region. Built by the community in the seventies, Freeman Court offers a decent and affordable place to live for 44 residents. The facility is staffed 24 hours a day, offering peace of mind and security.
From time to time, some of our rooms are available for short term respite. In addition Freeman Court also has a meal delivery service available for those who live in the Te Awamutu region. Contact Freeman Court to find out more or call us at 07 871 5260.
A big thank you to all trusts, foundations, individuals and businesses who have supported us over the last year. Thanks for your support of our mission of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. We are committed to helping as many families as we can and to continuously develop the ways we help so we can meet the diverse need of our communities.
Support Habitat for Humanity
Contact Us
Chief Executive (Central region): Nic Greene
Chief Operating Officer: Nathan Collins
Support Services Manager: Tracey Cameron
Accounts Manager: Helen McAuliffe
Management Accountant: Rachel Caldwell
Property and Asset Manager: Sofia Wright
Home repair enquiries: Christina Piercy
Communications Coordinator: Sagar Kochhar
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