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Habitat Northern Region

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About us

Habitat for Humanity Northern works to build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter in the communities we serve. We operate all across Auckland and Northland to provide homes, make homes habitable and advocate for fair and decent housing. We believe in a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

To power our mission we run a network of second-hand ReStores in seven great locations. 

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About

Our programme & services

  • Progressive Home Ownership

    Progressive Home Ownership is our rent-to-buy partnership programme, providing families with stability and self-reliance.

  • Home Repair Programme

    Our Home Repair programme is an affordable, interest-free solution for critical repairs and maintenance. It’s about keeping homes warm, dry, healthy and safe.

  • Affordable Rentals

    Our affordable rental homes offer a secure, comfortable, long-term place for renters to call home. Set at 80% market rent, tenants have the opportunity to save 20% towards their first home deposit, removing housing uncertainty and putting tenants at the forefront of their housing journey.

  • Healthy Homes Programme

    We provide healthy homes services, which directly address acute and preventable health issues that can be attributed to a cold damp living environment.

  • Curtain Bank

    We operate a curtain bank that provides new and repurposed curtains for free to eligible homes in the Auckland area.

Programme & services

Volunteering

Volunteering offers a great way to meet new people, develop new skills, and give back to your community. Whatever your experience, stage of life, skill-set or passion, there is a place for you.

  • ReStore volunteers

    Any day / flexible hours
    Whangārei, North Shore (Wairau Park), Henderson, Panmure, Ōtara, Manurewa, Pukekohe
    We have a variety of volunteer opportunities in our busy ReStores, including retail assistants, stock management, donations sorting etc.

  • Pallet Project

    Any time you can spare
    Whangārei and Auckland
    Calling all creative individuals who are keen to restore items through upcycling, repair, paint and upholstery for resale through our ReStore Op Shops.

  • Healthy Homes Curtain Bank

    5-15 hours / week
    Ōtara, Auckland
    Calling all home sewers and seamstresses who can help in our Curtain Bank with unpicking donated curtains, measuring and cutting fabric, making door snakes and sewing curtains for use in our Healthy Homes Programme.

  • Corporate Helping Hands

    Whangārei and Auckland
    Make a life changing impact with your team. The one-day group activities are an opportunity for your employees, colleagues, or partners to come together and spend time out of the office – no building skills required! You will make a meaningful impact in the community for people who need a hand up through housing.

Volunteer

Our people

People

Stay in touch

0800 422 4828 northern@habitat.org.nz

Whangārei Office
50b Kioreroa Road
Whangārei

Auckland Office
8 Ormiston Road
Ōtara, Auckland

Auckland office on Google Maps
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Our regional partners

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.

Partners

Conrad LaPointe

Northern Region - Chief Executive Officer

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 Neilson

Finance Manager

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. 

lorene.neilson@habitat.org.nz

James Davies

Development Manager

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.

james.davies@habitat.org.nz

Carina Dickson

Housing Manager

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.

carina.dickson@habitat.org.nz

Leana Hunt

Operations Manager

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.

leana.hunt@habitat.org.nz

Julia Tukiri

Retail Operations Manager

Julia joined Habitat Northern as the Retail Operations Manager after a successful career as a Business Analyst for talent and recruitment 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 specialised 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.

julia.tukiri@habitat.org.nz

Dr Uluomatootua S. Aiono ONZM - MBA (Otago) HonDCom (Otago)

Habitat Northern Chairman

Dr Uluomatootua S. Aiono is a high-tech 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

Habitat Northern Deputy Chairman

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.

Tu’u’u Maeta’anoa Mr Luamanu (Lou) Maea

Habitat Northern Director

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 Chris Farrelly KNZM

Habitat Northern Director

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.

Dr Pauline Kingi CNZM

Habitat Northern Director

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.

Mr Cori Barkle

Habitat Northern Director

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.

Mr Wayne Williams

Habitat Northern Director

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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Donation FAQ

Can I make a donation over the phone or via internet banking?

If you wish to make a donation via credit card over the phone, please phone us on (09) 579 4111

You can donate via internet banking:
Habitat for Humanity New Zealand 
ANZ
06-0177-0127197-00

If you wish your donation to go to a specific appeal please include in the payment Reference

Will I receive a receipt for my donation?

If you make a donation on our website your receipt will be emailed to you automatically.

If you choose to donate via internet banking, you will receive your receipt via email 1-2 days after you make your donation. If no email address is given, your receipt will be posted to the address given.

Is my receipt tax deductible?

Donations over $5.00 are tax deductible. You can submit your receipt to IRD website, and they will process your tax rebate.

How can I gift my tax credit to Habitat for Humanity?

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.

Can I donate monthly?

Yes, you can give regular monthly donations to your chose Habitat for Humanity appeal. Just select 'give monthly' when processing your donation payment.

How do I change or cancel my monthly gift?

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.

What day of the month will my credit card be charged?

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.

Will I receive an annual tax receipt?

Yes, you will receive an annual tax receipt at the close of the financial year, recording all donations.

Can I set up a monthly donation via my internet banking?


Yes, if you wish to donate via internet banking, our details are

Habitat for Humanity New Zealand
ANZ
06-0177-0127197-00

If you wish your donation to go to a specific appeal, please enter into your Reference

What are the benefits of monthly giving?

One tax receipt recording all your donations for the financial year, making it easy to claim your tax rebate.

With small payments spread out month to month, becoming a HopeBuilder can suit any budget. Even a small amount can have a huge impact.

Your donation occurs automatically each month, and you can pause, downgrade, upgrade, or cancel at any time.

Your regular support ensures long-term impact, all year long.

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