by Habitat for Humanity Central North Island | Mar 18, 2020 | Assisted Home Ownership, Central North Island
One Napier whanau’s dream of securing a homestead for future generations is now a reality, following a nine-year progressive home ownership partnership with Habitat for Humanity. Malcolm (54) and Roberta Ratima (50) were selected for Habitat’s progressive home...
by HabitatAdmin | Mar 10, 2020 | Auckland, Habitat for Humanity New Zealand
Here’s Trish from Manurewa with her new curtains installed by Habitat Auckland’s very own Pablo. Through our Tō Kāinga Whare (TKW) Programme, we were able to provide curtains and minor repairs to her home. The TKW Programme, formerly known as Minor Repair...
by HabitatAdmin | Mar 10, 2020 | Habitat for Humanity New Zealand, International
On September 28th 2018, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Sulawesi, Indonesia, triggering catastrophic liquefaction, landslides and a tsunami that displaced 270,000 people. Soon after the disaster our team from Habitat Indonesia commenced a 3 year recovery plan to...
by HabitatAdmin | Mar 10, 2020 | Central North Island, Habitat for Humanity New Zealand
The brand new Hands on for Habitat house, situated in the beautiful River Terrace in Ngaruawahia, is all set for auction. Thank you Castle Home Staging for staging the house. Every cent raised at the home auction, above baseline build and production costs, will go...
by HabitatAdmin | Mar 4, 2020 | Assisted Home Ownership, Auckland
In New Zealand, we partner with family’s through our Assisted Home Ownership programme, providing a pathway to home ownership for the many people otherwise locked out of the market. One of those family’s was Sanjida’s. Based in South Auckland, Sanjida and her three...
by Habitat for Humanity Central North Island | Mar 3, 2020 | A Brush With Kindness (Home Repair Programme), Central North Island
One Hamilton family was relieved to have much needed work done through Habitat’s home repair programme, easing fears and concerns for their wellbeing. But it wasn’t a safety concern that first prompted Sopo Fuifui to contact Habitat – she had decided to reach out for...
by Habitat for Humanity Central North Island | Oct 29, 2019 | Central North Island, Volunteering
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 team. His love for learning new skills motivated him to take up the responsibility of mowing lawns at Habitat CNI’s...
by Habitat for Humanity Central North Island | Oct 25, 2019 | Central North Island
Habitat for Humanity Central North Island hosted a ‘roof shout’ for suppliers and tradies associated with its Hands on for Habitat project in Ngaruawahia, which aims to raise funds for Habitat’s home repair programme. The project involves the build of a new...
by Habitat for Humanity Central North Island | Oct 2, 2019 | Assisted Home Ownership, Central North Island
From house dedication to final settlement, Ngaruawahia’s Pendergrast family’s progressive home ownership journey has been truly amazing. The Pendergrasts are a true example of how dedication and motivation can bridge the gap between where you are and...
by Habitat for Humanity Central North Island | Jul 29, 2019 | Central North Island, Habitat for Humanity New Zealand
Habitat for Humanity’s essential home repair work for low and moderate income families has received an unprecedented $1M boost from Bank of New Zealand (BNZ). Habitat for Humanity Auckland General Manager Conrad LaPointe said the charity had been looking at ways to...
