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Respite House update – innovative and exciting times :-)

On Friday 18 July, WAHT chairperson Susanne along with WAHT trustee Carolyn were very privileged to meet a whanau using the Respite House which WAHT has established in partnership with the Tiaho Trust. Also at the meeting was Jonny Wilkinson, founder and CEO of the Taiho Trust and Denise Piper, […]

Let’s celebrate our achievements!

During the month of July 2025, our trustees recognised and celebrated our whanau and the important others in our lives who provide the ongoing awhi and support we need in order to successfully deliver on our vision of accessible housing for all. We celebrated two highlights: Firstly, in the middle […]

WAHT partners with Taiho Trust for a Respite House trial

At the beginning of July 2025 a new and innovative option for respite accommodation opened in Whangarei. This initiative has been lead by the Taiho Trust in partnership with the Whangarei Accessible Housing Trust (WAHT). The service provides an accessible house for families, aiming to improve respite care availability. The […]

Three new units opened in Onerahi, Whangarei

On the 27th of March 2025, a small gathering was held to officially open the three new units built in Onerahi, Whangarei by the Whangarei Accessible Housing Trust (WAHT). The event was attended with representatives from WAHT, Classic Builders and Assure Rentals (Property Managers). A selection of photos from the […]

Opening of the six new units at Glenbervie

On 4th of December 2024, a gathering was held to officially open and celebrate the six new units built at Glenbervie, Whangarei by the Whangarei Accessible Housing Trust (WAHT). The event was very well attended with representatives from the Whangarei Accessible Housing Trust, Classic Builders, Assure Rentals (Property Managers), the […]

Whakawatea (Special Blessing) of the newest building site at Glenbervie, Whangarei – March 2024

On 5th of March 2024, a Whakawatea was held at the newest of the Whangarei Accessible Housing Trust’s building sites at Glenbervie, Whangarei prior to any site preparation or earthworks commencing. The 3 ministers officiating and pictured above were Rev Joseph Makene (far left in photo) , Anne Kake and […]

Housing Expo at Waitangi on Waitangi Day 6th February 2024

We had the pleasure of being part of the Housing expo at Waitangi on Waitangi Day, the 6th February 2024.
Pictured is Vanassa (Trust Chairperson – seated in blue dress) as part of a panel discussion hosted by Pio Terei.
This was an opportunity to highlight the lack of accessible housing available,…

Whangarei Accessible Housing Trust Finalists in the NorthChamber Northland Business Excellence Awards – November2023

In 2023 the Trust were thrilled, and very proud, to be selected as a finalist in the Not For Profit category in the Northland Business Excellence Awards. This is no mean feat requiring the Trust to go through a rigorous and stringent application process including site visits and face to face interviews.
The NorthChamber Northland Business Excellence Awards is an annual event…

Most recent completion of Houses – January 2021 in Maunu, Whangarei

When the Trust first started, it purchased eight existing houses and modified them. Unbelievably those houses are now over ten years old – so the Trust has decided to slowly sell them off, and with each sale, purchase land and build new homes. This will ensure the Trust has new […]

Profile: Tenant Lesley Greig

Moving into her new home has made a world of difference for 42-year-old Lesley Greig who now sees a whole new, and brighter, future ahead.