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Richmond families given a hand-up into homeownership
Mar 27, 2024
This week four Richmond families will spend their first night in brand new homes that they will one day own. On Wednesday 27th, Habitat for Humanity... Read More
nook. Café offers much needed learning programme for Nelson’s youth
Sep 11, 2023
nook. Café provides hospitality and social skills training for young adults, so they’re ready for a paid job, with a much needed boost in... Read More
Family holds keys to their new affordable housing home built by Habitat for Humanity New Zealand.
14 Nelson families moving into new homes thanks to Habitat Nelson
Jun 22, 2023
Fourteen families have received the keys to their brand-new homes in Habitat’s latest development in Stoke. Twelve of these families are expected to... Read More
Tanja and her son Jack_ new partner family in Stoke homes, Nelson 2023
Getting mortgage-ready on a single income
Jun 7, 2023
After living in a one-bedroom apartment and sharing a bunk bed with her young son, Tanja is thrilled at the prospect of moving into their very own... Read More
Buster and Family
Mar 2, 2023
Buster, Natalie and their three children Aaliyah-Jade (6), Malakai (4) and Zaylah (8mths) are the latest whanau to become Habitat partner families... Read More
Forestry company OneFortyOne provides timber to Habitat for Humanity Nelson
Nov 9, 2022
Habitat for Humanity Nelson and forestry company OneFortyOne have announced a new sponsorship this week that will enable Habitat Nelson to continue... Read More
Mark and his sons are on their journey to home ownership through Habitat for Humanity Northern's Progressive Home Ownership Porgramme that operates as a rent-to-buy model.
Home ownership one step closer for 31 families thanks to Habitat
Aug 31, 2022
Thirty one Kiwi families in housing need are one step closer to home ownership as part of Habitat for Humanity New Zealand’s rent-to-buy programme.... Read More
AMI customers boost community housing efforts, reduce waste with Habitat for Humanity
Dec 2, 2021
AMI customers replacing damaged items after a claim can now choose to donate their used goods to community housing provider, Habitat for Humanity... Read More
Home building more important than ever
Oct 6, 2021
The need for adequate housing has become more important than ever with New Zealanders being asked to live, work, play and school their children from... Read More
Habitat to build 40 more homes in NZ
Oct 5, 2021
Habitat for Humanity New Zealand is delighted to have successfully secured additional loan support from the Government to provide 40 new homes to... Read More
Homes are for people, not a housing market
Oct 4, 2021
The importance of a home has come into sharp focus in recent weeks as we have all been asked to lockdown in response to the latest COVID-19... Read More
Take the Buy Nothing New Month challenge!
Oct 1, 2021
October is Buy Nothing New Month and Habitat for Humanity is inviting you to join the challenge. With our five shops in Auckland and one in... Read More