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Habitat Southern Region

Habitat for Humanity is working in your area to ensure better homes and better futures within communities. 
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Struggling to buy your first home?

Habitat for Humanity is offering six brand‑new, three‑bedroom terraced townhouses in Halfway Bush, Dunedin, and three two-bedroom duplex townhouses located in Kaikorai Valley through our no‑deposit rent‑to‑buy programme. Every rent payment brings you closer to owning your own home, creating a real pathway to stability and a brighter future for local families.

These warm, modern homes are designed for everyday comfort, with quality finishes and energy‑efficient design in family-friendly neighbourhoods.

Applications are now open with move in dates at the end of 2026

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About us

Habitat for Humanity Southern Region is working in central and lower South Island to ensure local families have a decent place to live. 

Our housing programmes focus on providing new home, repairing existing homes and advocating for housing.

More about what we do

About

Our programme & services

  • Progressive Home Ownership

    Progressive Home Ownership is our rent-to-buy partnership programme, providing families with stability and self-reliance.

  • Home Repair Programme

    Our Home Repair programme is an affordable, interest-free solution for critical repairs and maintenance. It’s about keeping homes warm, dry, healthy and safe.

Programme & services

Volunteering

Volunteering offers a great way to meet new people, develop new skills, and give back to your community. Whatever your experience, stage of life, skill-set or passion, there is a place for you.

  • ReStore volunteers

    Any day / flexible hours
    Christchurch, Dunedin, Glengarry and West Invercargill
    We have a variety of volunteer opportunities in our busy ReStores, including retail assistants, stock management, donations sorting etc.

Volunteer

Our people

People

Stay in touch

Ph: 034773507 southern@habitat.org.nz

Dunedin Office
Phone: 03 477 3507
dunedin@habitat.org.nz
7 Gordon Street
Central Dunedin
Dunedin

Christchurch Office
Phone (03) 420 4342
christchurch@habitat.org.nz
189 Waltham Road
Sydenham
Christchurch 8023


Invercargill Office
Phone 03 217 2730
invercargill@habitat.org.nz
33 Glengarry Crescent
Glengarry
Invercargill

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Our regional partners

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

Partners

Michelle Mielnik

Habitat for Humanity Southern Region Board Chairperson

Michelle’s partnership with Habitat for Humanity began with her own housing journey as a Partner Family.

Michelle’s lived experience, and her appreciation of the profound impact that affordable, stable, and decent housing has on families, continues to motivate her commitment to Habitat’s mission.

Outside of Habitat, Michelle’s leadership in the health and disability sector further reflects her dedication to building empowered and thriving communities.

Sarah Elicker

Canterbury Area Manager

Sarah believes decent housing is a fundamental human right and at the heart of human dignity and well-being. Working for Habitat for Humanity brings together 30 years of mahi delivering safe, secure and healthy homes and buildings for everyone.

With a civil engineering degree, project and construction management, Homestar Designer & Assessor qualifications, she has worked in a diverse range of roles, always with a vision rooted in community and good governance.

Brendan Brown

Otago Area Manager

Brendan leads Habitat for Humanity’s work across Otago, supporting local whānau through programmes that improve access to warm, dry, and affordable housing.

Before joining Habitat, Brendan spent several years in the public sector and place-based organising where he focused on community development and social wellbeing initiatives. He also draws on his experience as a small to medium business owner, giving him a practical understanding of the challenges families and local enterprises face across the region.

Brendan is passionate about working closely with communities to design and deliver solutions that reflect local needs and aspirations and creating opportunities for stability and connection, and he is committed to ensuring Habitat’s mission is reflected in every project undertaken in Otago.

Simon Mapp

Southland Area Manager

Simon is the Area Manager for Habitat for Humanity in Southland, and he’s passionate about helping families find a place to call home in Invercargill and the surrounding

areas. With a rich background in volunteer work, emergency management, and compliance, he takes a hands-on approach to improve housing for those in need. Simon loves working as part of a team and enjoys partnering with local governments, community organisations,

businesses, and volunteers to develop better housing solutions. He’s dedicated to making Habitat for Humanity a friendly, supportive presence in Southland, striving to create positive change in the community!

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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.

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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