Habitat is calling for expressions of interest from qualified builders as the organisation responds to the devastation caused by category 4 Cyclone Tomas in Fiji last Friday.

Habitat for Humanity New Zealand is poised to help the Cook Islands recover from the devastating onslaught of Cyclone Pat.

New Zealanders are being urged to contribute to a global effort, aimed at raising NZ$140 million to help Haiti rebuild after last month's massive earthquake.

Wellington, Jan 19 NZPA - New Zealanders are being asked to help Haitian earthquake victims to get some form of shelter.

In addition to contributing to emergency relief on Haiti, New Zealanders can help the earthquake-ravaged country's long-term efforts to rebuild.

Habitat for Humanity New Zealand is planning to ramp-up its involvement in Samoa in the New Year, as it helps the island nation's rebuilding effort, following October's devastating tsunami.

Wellington, Dec 16 NZPA - New Zealand electricians, plumbers and builders are wanted to help rebuild homes in Samoa following October's devastating tsunami.

Habitat for Humanity New Zealand wants to recruit skilled volunteers to contribute to Samoa's reconstruction.

143 New Zealanders leave Auckland this Friday to go to Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and China to help build 162 homes in 5 days, joining 3,000 volunteers from around the world.

Habitat for Humanity New Zealand is now sending the first few teams of volunteer tradespeople to Samoa to start the rebuilding of homes after the recent tsunami disaster. The Samoan Government has requested Habitat NZ to oversee the rebuilding of approximately 325 Fale.

Wellington, Oct 1 NZPA - Habitat for Humanity is calling for New Zealand builders and tradespeople to volunteer to help in Samoa after this week's devastating earthquake and tsunami.