Do you dream of owning your own home but could use a hand up onto the property ladder?
Step into homeownership with Habitat’s rent to buy homes in Whangārei. There is no deposit needed and all rent payments go towards owning the home.
Expressions of interest are now open!
Click below to learn more or apply today
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Whangārei Office
50b Kioreroa Road
Whangārei
Auckland Office
8 Ormiston Road
Ōtara, Auckland
Thanks to the support of many local businesses and organisations Habitat Northern is able to provide a range of programmes to build homes, community and hope.
Together we can make a difference.
Owning a home feels out of reach for many New Zealanders. Progressive Home Ownership is our rent-to-buy partnership programme, providing families with stability and self-reliance.
Progressive Home Ownership is a hand up, not a handout. As well as a clear housing need, applicants need to show a willingness to partner with Habitat and have the potential to successfully shift to home ownership.
The Progressive Home Ownership process:
Our Home Repair Programme is an affordable, interest-free solution for homeowners needing support with critical repairs and maintenance. It’s about keeping homes warm, dry, healthy and safe.
If you own and occupy your home and need a hand up to get back on track with your home maintenance, Habitat’s Home Repair Programme may be for you.
The Home Repair Programme is supported by BNZ through their interest free line of credit.
The Home Repair process:
Looking for a rental that puts your future first? Apply for an Affordable Rental home with Habitat.
Habitat’s Affordable Rentals offer comfortable, long-term and affordable homes so that people can put down roots with a secure rental and start saving for their future.
Rent is set at 80% of market rate, leaving 20% to save towards a home deposit. With Habitat’s long history of supporting Kiwis to have warm, healthy, safe and secure homes, tenants can be assured that they will be put first, with quality services and support throughout their tenancy.
How it works:
Affordable Rent
Pay just 80% of market rent for a brand-new, high-quality home.
Security & Stability
Enjoy peace of mind knowing your tenancy is secure until you’re ready to take the next step in your housing journey.
Warm, dry and quality homes
The home is built to the highest standard. Maintenance and queries are dealt with promptly and professionally by the Habitat team.
Expert Support
Benefit from personalised guidance, workshops, and financial advice from Habitat’s dedicated team to help you reach your homeownership goals.
We provide healthy homes services, which directly address acute and preventable health issues that can be attributed to a cold damp living environment.
We work collaboratively with a range of partners including Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Healthy Homes Initiative (HHI) providers, and whānau. This programme is specifically targeted at improving whānau health, wellbeing and housing, with an additional focus on reducing energy hardship.
This service includes an initial home assessment, and a range of minor repairs and interventions that support a warmer, drier home including a full curtain installation service. During winter we also provide winter warmer packs which are distributed through a range of community and iwi partners.
If you are interested in receiving this service for you or your client group, partnering with or supporting this initiative, please contact us today 0800 Habitat (0800 422 4828) or email us at northern@habitat.org.nz
Community Groups and Referrals
If you are a referrer, iwi, maternity provider, school, early learning centre or community group and have referrals interested in this service, or if you want to partner with or support our initiative, please get in touch with us.
Phone Us
0800 HABITAT (0800 422 4828)
Since its establishment, the Habitat Curtain Bank has been actively engaged in cutting, sewing, and repurposing curtains for free to thousands of low-income individuals and whānau.
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 helps with reducing energy bills. Many families, particularly living in rental properties cannot afford to buy good quality curtains, and landlords are currently not required to fit them. The Habitat Curtain Bank exists to help support these families.
The demand for this essential service increases each year, with an average of more than 5,500 curtains installed annually, enabling families to have warmer, healthier homes.
Phone us on 0800 HABITAT (0800 422 4828)
Conrad has over 25 years experience working in local and international developmental, supported by graduate and post graduate degrees in International Development and Architecture.
Prior to his role at Habitat, Conrad has worked across the Middle East for international development organizations based out of Cairo and has advised and supported the establishment of not-for-profit entities in the United Kingdom. For 13 years Conrad has been living in New Zealand, working in a variety of roles for Habitat for Humanity and entering the position of CEO, Northen Region in 2018.
Conrad has overseen the diversification of services from a solely focused Progressive Home Ownership provider to now holding significant contracts with government agencies, delivering health and housing services with the Ministry of Housing & Urban Development, the Ministry of Social Development, Te Whatu Ora and Te Puni Kōkiri.
conrad.lapointe@habitat.org.nz
Lorene has over 30 years of experience in Finance, working across a diverse range of industries, from Commercial industry, the Banking Sector and NGO’s.
Lorene is a fully qualified and registered Accountant with CAANZ (Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand Limited), leading the Finance Team at Habitat for Humanity Northern.
Lorene has worked for Habitat for 14 years and has been involved with the financing of a range of community homes, and construction funding.
She loves being part of an organization that is proactive about making a real difference to family’s lives in New Zealand and across the world.
James is a qualified Carpenter, Licensed Builder (LBP) and Architectural Draftsman, with 15+ years’ experience in the Construction Industry and 5+ years Construction Project Management Experience.
James has gained well rounded experience in a range of construction projects over his career in the UK and New Zealand. James efficiently manages housing projects from there conception, coupled with strong relational skills, attention to detail and the ability to proactively find solutions to various building challenges.
Since joining Habitat for Humanity in 2017 James has helped manage and develop their build and repair programmes with a focus now on delivering new housing projects from land aquisition to completed homes. In addition, James has worked on several overseas projects for Habitat for Humanity leading volunteer teams in Vietnam and Fiji and training carpentry students in Tonga.
James is passionate about working with people from all cultures and backgrounds and utilising his skills and experience to make a difference here in New Zealand and overseas. When he is not on a building site James likes getting outdoors and is an avid trail runner, triathlete and hiker.
Carina has 15+ years' experience in the charitable sector, personal banking and policy analysis with The Ministry of Education of New Zealand, and as a team leader with Ngapuhi Iwi Social Services.
Carina has been working with Habitat for 7 years, firstly as Habitat Northland General Manager, then undertook the Tai Tokerau Operations Management role before becoming Housing Manager in 2024.
Carina is an experienced leader and manager skilled in building relationships, programme management, and managing staff to their full potential.
Leana has over 20 years’ experience working across social enterprise, corporates, and the charitable sectors.
With a communications degree, marketing diploma, and Prince2 qualified, she has worked in a diverse range of roles utilising her skills in stakeholder relationships, programme management, marketing, and communications.
Leana joined Habitat for Humanity Northern in 2015 and manages the Housing Adequacy programmes including major and minor repair programmes and a Curtain Bank, as well as wider operational functions including; marketing and communications, funding and impact, Human Resources and Health and Safety.
She is passionate about making a positive change in Kiwis lives and is involved in the Energy Hardship Reference group, and Energy Wellbeing Evaluation Consortium nationally.
Julia joined Habitat Northern as the Retail Operations Manager after a successful career in freelance business analysis, operations management with the Woolworths group, and 17 years as General Manager and Managing Director of Spookers.
Julia's academic credentials include a postgraduate diploma in Business Administration and Management from the University of Melbourne, complemented by specialized training in Inclusive Management and Leadership skills from the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development.
Driven by her passion for fostering diversity and inclusivity within the workplace, Julia thrives on tackling challenges head-on.
Mr Ulu Aiono is a hightech software entrepreneur. He and his wife Margaret Brown built their private company COGITA® into an international technology business. He now operates an angel investment / private equity company with investments in biotechnology.
Mr Michael McLean has held various Marketing, Technical and Operations Management positions internationally with Schlumberger Wireline Services over 15 years, and as Plant Engineer with Ford Motor Co.
Mr Lou Maea has been Finance Manager at CHT Healthcare, an Auditor at Price Waterhouse Samoa, and Accountant in various organisations. His strengths are in: Financial Analysis, Governance, operational expertise.
Sir Christopher Farrelly is the former CEO of Auckland City Mission. Prior to that he served the Northland, Te Tai Tokerau region setting up partnerships between Māori Health providers, local hapū and General Practitioners. A community leader and health administrator, Sir Christopher was the Auckland City Missioner for five years. During his tenure as Missioner, Sir Christopher delivered significant change enabling the Mission to provide greater support to people than ever before.
Doctor Pauline Kingi is the Treasurer of Manukau Urban Māori Authority. Pauline has extensive experience in the NZ Public Sector from former Department of Māori Affairs, Iwi Transition Agency through to Te Puni Kōkiri, the principal advisory agency for non-government on Māori Development. A Harvard educated barrister, solicitor and corporate director, Dr Kingi’s extensive community and public sector involvement spans more than 28 years.
Now Director of Rice Speir Ltd Mr Cori Barkle was the Principal Solicitor, Developments and Infrastructure at Auckland Council. Mr Barkle managed the legal aspects of Auckland Council’s largest property developments along with alternative infrastructure funding / delivery models development. Previously Mr Barkle worked as a Senior Associate at commercial and public law firm Buddle Findlay after working in various law firms in London.
Doctor Lorraine Skelton is a Project Manager, Researcher and Philosophy Lecturer at Otago University. With over 25 years of experience in project and change management in Mercury Energy, Carter Holt Harvey, The National Bank and Playcentre NZ, Dr Skelton’s extensive experience includes research and governance, primarily in technology, information and construction sector.
Mr Williams extensive background includes financial management and commercialisation, with more than 25 years experience in the health sector, as Chair, CEO, CFO and GM Corporate. Mr Williams’ most recent executive role, for six years, was CEO of Alliance Health Plus, a Pasifika-led Primary Health Care Organisation in South Auckland. He is passionate about the social determinants of health and sees great opportunity for social transformation by Habitat for Humanity Northern Region Ltd.
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Habitat for Humanity New Zealand has partnered with Supergenerous making it easier for your generosity to support our mission.
All your charitable donations are tax deductible. By claiming your end-of-year tax credit and gifting it back to Habitat, you’re making your original donation to us go even further.
Supergenerous is authorised by the IRD to claim your tax credit on your behalf, and donate back to your chosen charity.
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You can change, cancel or suspend your monthly donation at any time. Please email us at info@habitat.org.nz, or phone us on (09) 579 4111.
Your credit card will be charged once you submit your first monthly gift, and future donations will be made on that same day going forward. If you wish to change your payment date to better suit your pay cycle, please get in touch via information@habitat.org.nz, or phone us on (09) 579 4111 and we can easily action that for you.
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Yes, if you wish to donate via internet banking, our details are
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If you wish your donation to go to a specific appeal, please enter into your Reference
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