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A Brush with Kindness for the Godwin Family
Sep 22, 2015
The Godwins had one cramped bathroom for six children and four adults and mum was seriously ill. The bathroom was in dire need of some repair work... Read More
Volunteer build project manager wanted – Samoa
Jul 29, 2015
Habitat For Humanity NZ in partnership with ADRA Samoa have a joint partnership in Upolu Samoa to provide a number of housing outcomes. Housings... Read More
Helping build in Nepal – a volunteer’s story
Jul 8, 2015
Warren Jack traveled to Nepal to take part in the Habitat build in 2014. Here’s what he said about his experience. “I was most moved by the family I... Read More
Help build homes in Nepal, this November
Jul 7, 2015
Habitat for Humanity New Zealand is offering the “opportunity of a lifetime” for every-day New Zealanders to travel to Nepal and help build 100... Read More
Community housing provider concerned at government announcement
Jul 1, 2015
Media statement Auckland, 1 July 2015 Habitat for Humanity New Zealand is concerned that an announcement to establish a new tax exemption category... Read More
Housing charity supports health and safety at work, and home
Jun 23, 2015
Habitat for Humanity New Zealand Habitat for Humanity Greater Auckland Ltd 24 June 2015 Habitat for Humanity is clarifying its stance on health and... Read More
Temporary shelter kits help families in Kavre, Nepal
Jun 11, 2015
On 4 June 2015, Habitat for Humanity distributed 72 temporary shelter kits in the community of Bhetwalthok, Panchkal municipality, Kavre district in... Read More
Freeman Court free to plan its future with Habitat for Humanity
May 20, 2015
20 May 2015 Te Awamutu’s independent accommodation option for older people, Freeman Court, is joining with Habitat for Humanity Central North Island... Read More
Habitat for Humanity welcomes more information on Government announcement
May 9, 2015
9 May 2015 Habitat for Humanity New Zealand welcomes more information from government regarding its recent announcement to commence its housing... Read More
Nepal Habitat GV build 2019
Kiwi in Nepal assessing quake damage for Habitat for Humanity
Apr 28, 2015
A Kiwi construction adviser in Nepal preparing for a Habitat for Humanity building project when a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit on Saturday is now... Read More
Terry is looking forward to his family’s future
Apr 20, 2015
“It’s a weight of my mind” After years of struggling, single Tirau parent Terry McLean is looking forward to his family’s future, beginning with a... Read More
Waikato students feature in international Habitat Youth BUILD music video
Mar 25, 2015
Students from Waikato Diocesan School for Girls who helped build sleep-outs with Habitat for Humanity Central North Island feature in an... Read More