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Stable home for family of five
Jul 21, 2023
After living it rough and off grid with her four children, Gabrielle moved into our brand-new Social Rental home in Kerikeri in April this year. “I... Read More
Marae units more accessible for kaumātua
Jul 21, 2023
Habitat continues its partnership with Te Puni Kōkiri (TPK) to deliver critical home repairs for Māori whānau across Tai Tokerau Northland and... Read More
Repairs for a warmer, drier winter
Jul 12, 2023
A Habitat for Humanity Home Repair loan has helped ensure Charles, from Horotiu, is ready for winter. Habitat Central Region has supported Charles,... Read More
Habitat’s Theory of Change
Jul 6, 2023
Habitat for Humanity’s International Theory of Change is designed to reflect Habitat’s vision and mission. It provides high-level direction... Read More
Family holds keys to their new affordable housing home built by Habitat for Humanity New Zealand.
14 Nelson families moving into new homes thanks to Habitat Nelson
Jun 22, 2023
Fourteen families have received the keys to their brand-new homes in Habitat’s latest development in Stoke. Twelve of these families are expected to... Read More
Comfortech® brings new life to an inter-generational home through volunteering
Jun 22, 2023
A team from Comfortech® recently lent a hand to prepare and paint the interior of an Otara home for a local Kiwi family that has been living in... Read More
Delivery driver for a day
Jun 21, 2023
AMI team member Rae Guard took up the opportunity last week to deliver fresh, nutritious meals direct to people’s homes through Habitat’s meal... Read More
AMI Insurance volunteers painting an Otara home in partnership with Habitat for Humanity's Home Repair programme
AMI volunteers dedicate 1000+ hours to helping Habitat
Jun 19, 2023
Together with Habitat for Humanity New Zealand, AMI is putting in the work on the ground to help create safe and healthy homes together for those... Read More
Waking up with the warm fuzzies in her new home
Jun 13, 2023
Registered nurse and parent Lauren, from Upper Hutt, never thought she’d own her own home, until one day she happened to see a post on a friend’s... Read More
Safe haven for three families displaced by Tonga tsunami
Jun 8, 2023
After their houses and belongings were taken by the waves of a devastating tsunami in January 2022, three Tongan families on Tongatapu have now been... Read More
Tanja and her son Jack_ new partner family in Stoke homes, Nelson 2023
Getting mortgage-ready on a single income
Jun 7, 2023
After living in a one-bedroom apartment and sharing a bunk bed with her young son, Tanja is thrilled at the prospect of moving into their very own... Read More
Warren Jack announced as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit 
Jun 7, 2023
Long-time volunteer and Habitat for Humanity leader, Warren Jack, has been recognised as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the King’s... Read More