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“The pleasure of knowing you are helping others”
Mar 3, 2022
The Whangārei ReStore charity shop raises vital funds for these programmes, which supports local families to have warmer, drier, healthier homes,... Read More
Grahame Roberts – Tribute to an inspiring volunteer
Feb 24, 2022
19 July 1943 – 20 October 2021 Grahame [pictured] in Nepal 2015. Grahame Roberts was a man who gave his life to the service of others. He... Read More
Family from Mango Island describe events of January 15
Feb 23, 2022
Ordinary Tongan Lives share stories told directly by Tongan families, describing the devastating events of January 15th, when underwater volcano... Read More
Panmure ReStore is getting a new look
Feb 22, 2022
The Panmure ReStore is on the move this February to a temporary pop-up shop site in the building behind its present location, in order to get a much... Read More
Upcycling volunteer transforms ReStore furniture
Feb 1, 2022
Habitat ReStore’s offers shoppers an eclectic selection of kindly donated new, gently-used and upcycled items. Our Panmure and Pukekohe Restores... Read More
Kala’s Story – a pathway to stability through partnership
Feb 1, 2022
The 2015 earthquake and 2017 flooding was devastating for Nepali families. Kala Lamgade and her family lived on the banks of the river Biring, and... Read More
Home repairs and rebuild focus for Habitat’s work in Tonga
Jan 26, 2022
Habitat for Humanity New Zealand is drawing on its proven track record of disaster response in the Pacific to assist the people of Tonga after the... Read More
Alma Brotherhood Court – Habitat’s retirement village in Kihikihi
Jan 21, 2022
It’s almost been a year since Kihikihi retirement village Alma Brotherhood Court became part of Habitat for Humanity Central Region. The village... Read More
Devastation in Tonga after volcanic eruption
Jan 21, 2022
Sadly, our Tongan neighbours are having a devastating start to the year. Over the weekend of the 15th January, the violent eruption of the... Read More
Habitat NZ’s Youth Leader shares at Asia Pacific Housing Forum
Dec 21, 2021
Youth from across the world shared at the #APHousingForum Youth Congress for 2021. Sixteen speakers from Asia and the Pacific discussed their views... Read More
Home Repair Programme enabling whanau to keep up with critical repairs
Dec 14, 2021
Struggling to find an affordable heating solution for her home, Habitat’s Home Repair Programme supported a Wellington woman to get a new wood... Read More
More focus on much needed Pasifika home ownership
Dec 2, 2021
Habitat for Humanity Northern Region and Auckland based Penina Trust are pleased to announce a partnership to improve home ownership for Pasifika... Read More