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A conversation with Leigh, Habitat Northern’s all-rounder
Mar 8, 2023
My name is Leigh. I’m the assistant to Andrew Baker in the Habitat Northern workshop. Building, renovating and repairing items for the Habitat... Read More
Habitat Women: A conversation with Brittany, our listening ear
Mar 8, 2023
I’m Brittany and I’m the Healthy Homes Senior Administrator.   What led you to get involved with Habitat Northern? Basically, I wanted to help... Read More
Habitat Women: A conversation with Emily, our smiling face
Mar 8, 2023
My name is Emily. I was the recipient of Habitat Northern’s Progressive Home Ownership (PHO). So I live in this lovely Habitat home. Which I’m... Read More
Habitat Women: A conversation with Carina, our hug-giver
Mar 7, 2023
I’m Carina, and I’m the Tai Tokerau Operations Manager What does your day-to-day look like at Habitat Northern? I’ve been here... Read More
Habitat Women: A conversation with Theresa, our calming force
Mar 6, 2023
    Hi, Talofa. My name is Theresa. I work as the Home Repair Programme Administrator. What led you to work with Habitat for Humanity... Read More
International Women’s Day: Empowering women with knowledge and skills to find suitable rental housing
Mar 3, 2023
Habitat for Humanity partner with motivated women year-round to improve their access to safe and secure housing in New Zealand. For single mums... Read More
Neelam is an empowered female Financial Literacy participant through Habitat Nepal.
International Women’s Day: Neelam’s story of empowerment, business ownership, and equal rights
Mar 3, 2023
In Nepal, the ability to own, buy, and sell land, among other fundamental rights, is not equal for women, particularly those in marginalised or... Read More
Buster and Family
Mar 2, 2023
Buster, Natalie and their three children Aaliyah-Jade (6), Malakai (4) and Zaylah (8mths) are the latest whanau to become Habitat partner families... Read More
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Sheryl Moana Marie’s journey to a healthier home
Feb 28, 2023
Sheryl shares her story with us. “When I moved into this home 26 years ago, there was cockroaches and rats everywhere. It was rundown and full of... Read More
Habitat Home Repair helps preserve whānau home
Feb 28, 2023
For Carol, of Ngāti Wairere, her home in Gordonton is part of her identity. “It’s part of who I am. There’s a lot of heart in this whenua and both... Read More
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Ten new homes to support housing affordability in Whangārei
Feb 28, 2023
A new community housing development in Onerahi, Whangārei is providing affordable and secure tenure to ten families in housing need. Habitat for... Read More
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After shelling, Ukrainian woman finds home and stability in Hungary
Feb 24, 2023
In the 12 months since the Ukraine war began, thousands have been displaced. Habitat for Humanity has helped these refugees and displaced families... Read More