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.

Pete North, Habitat for Humanity's NZ CEO says 'that with hundreds of houses destroyed in the Northern and Eastern areas of Fiji, Habitat NZ, in partnership with Habitat Fiji, can respond quickly. We are in consultation with the Disaster Relief Council in Fiji and have offered assistance in the rebuilding programme'.

Habitat has responded to the rebuilding of Samoa and is now in negotiation with the Cook Islands government after their recent cyclone.

'These Pacific countries are our neighbours and family and we must respond' says Mr North.

Habitat for Humanity has today launched a campaign to raise funds to help with the rebuilding. Donations can be made by telephoning 0800 44 22 48 or on line at www.habitat.org.nz/donate.

Volunteer expressions of interest can be made by telephoning 0800 44 22 48

Habitat for Humanity is a non-denominational Christian not-for-profit organisation that helps more than 60,000 families across the globe into homes every year.

The organization aims to help build sustainable communities and eliminate poverty housing worldwide. Habitat New Zealand has helped more than 350 families into their own homes in New Zealand since its establishment here in 1992.