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Building life blocks through volunteering
Oct 29, 2019
Matt (36) has been with Habitat for Humanity Central North Island for just 18 months and has already become an integral part our of volunteer... Read More
Roof shout for Hands on for Habitat project
Oct 25, 2019
Habitat for Humanity Central North Island hosted a ‘roof shout’ for suppliers and tradies associated with its Hands on for Habitat project in... Read More
From flatting and mould to proud homeowners
Oct 2, 2019
From house dedication to final settlement,  Ngaruawahia’s Pendergrast family’s progressive home ownership journey has been truly... Read More
Habitat helps grandmother of four have a warm, dry and safe home
Sep 25, 2019
“Habitat has already fixed the heat pump that I haven’t been able to use for months. The kids will be warm tonight.” Angela – Tō Kāinga Whare... Read More
Curtains helping to keep families warm and dry
Sep 16, 2019
Research shows that well-fitted curtains are effective at reducing heat loss. This not only helps keep a home warm and healthy, but also greatly... Read More
Building strength & stability through home repair programme in Gisborne
Jul 18, 2019
John Coleman (Ngati Porou, Whakatohea), Sandra Coleman (Ngati Maniapoto) Critical home repairs for one Tokomaru Bay kaumatua gave him much needed... Read More
We believe that everyone has a right to a home to call their own
Jul 3, 2019
Habitat is a member of the Community Housing sector.  Together we are providing healthy and affordable homes for thousands of Kiwi whanau.  But much... Read More
Ground broken on Habitat project in Ngāruawāhia
Jul 2, 2019
 Habitat for Humanity Central North Island has broken ground on the ‘Hands on for Habitat’ project in Ngāruawāhia, which aims to raise funds for... Read More
Housing Budget a delicate balance between urgent and long-term needs
Jun 4, 2019
Habitat for Humanity New Zealand commends the announcement of a range of new funds in housing, largely geared to address the urgent needs of the... Read More
High Hopes for Home Ownership Assistance in the Well-Being Budget
May 29, 2019
Tammy Ngawhika hopes that tomorrow’s budget announcement will include homeownership opportunities for people on low to moderate incomes. “Before I... Read More
Housing Affordability and Climate Change Key themes at Pacific People’s Housing Forum
May 22, 2019
More than 100 delegates from New Zealand and Pacific Nations of Samoa, Tonga, Fiji and the Cook Islands attended the inaugural Pacific People’s... Read More
From overcrowded home to warm and roomy
May 21, 2019
Future homeowners Jesse and Sherradon Kennedy were looking forward to the warmth, space and convenience of a newly-dedicated Habitat for Humanity... Read More