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Six Months of Conflict: 10,000+ Ukrainian refugees supported with shelter since the war began
Aug 25, 2022
This week, the 24th of August marks six months since the start of the war in Ukraine. When the war began, refugees were soon crossing the borders en... Read More
Family Motel Home Central
From motel living to renting – how a Habitat course helped a Hamilton mum
Aug 22, 2022

A Habitat for Humanity Ready to Rent course helped pregnant mum of five Amy Newton to refresh her tenancy knowledge, and move out of emergency accommodation after securing a private rental home.

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Habitat and TIST join forces to help Tonga rebuild after disaster
Aug 10, 2022
As part of Habitat for Humanity New Zealand’s disaster response efforts in Tonga, it has formed a partnership with the Tonga Institute of Science... Read More
Curtains, Warm, Home
Not all homes have four walls
Aug 5, 2022
Michelle who has been living on a Waiheke houseboat named Peace Seeker, is now warmer after receiving support from the Healthy Homes Programme.... Read More
Nepal women homeownership
Beyond Homeownership: Palhashsada’s Story Of Devotion And Inspiration
Aug 2, 2022
For Palhashsada and her family, a safe and decent place to call home was considered out of reach. A proud mother of four girls and a breadwinner in... Read More
How Habitat responds to disasters like the Tongan eruption and tsunami
Jul 21, 2022
In January, Tonga was devastated by the eruption of under water volcano Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai, followed by a tsunami. The generosity of our... Read More
HomeOwnership, Children, Home
A bright future for a South Auckland family
Jul 12, 2022
“I had given up on ever owning my own home in New Zealand,” said Emily. Prior to moving into her new Habitat in Pukekohe, South Auckland Emily... Read More
Home Family Auckland
Home repairs ‘a saving grace’ for Auckland whānau
Jul 2, 2022
“Our house has been falling apart and it got to the point where the floor was falling through.”   Simone, her mother Taiaiu, and their extended... Read More
Several hundred thousand Kiwi families are experiencing unacceptable living conditions, according to new Aotearoa Housing Survey.
Jun 23, 2022
AMI Insurance and Habitat for Humanity NZ are on a mission to help improve the lives of 75,000 Kiwis living in housing need; this survey is the... Read More
Habitat Volunteers Group Housing
Volunteer day creates a weatherproof home for whānau
May 23, 2022
Thank you to the team at Bluestone Mortgages who partnered with us to paint Stefanie’s home. Stefanie, a busy mum of four had struggled to keep on... Read More
AMI Humans of Habitat 2022
AMI presents: Humans of Habitat
May 9, 2022
As part of our national AMI partnership, AMI has been sharing a series of stories from our team to raise awareness of what we do within New Zealand.... Read More
Healthy Homes Auckland Family Habitat
No more hospitalisations for Brittany’s whānau
May 5, 2022
“My children have had asthma and bronchitis. We knew that something had to change in our house because of the quality of the air,” said mum of... Read More