Habitat for Humanity’s latest ReStore Op Shop is set to open on October 1st in Stanmore Bay, offering locals a chance to support a great cause while hunting for quality pre-loved items.

Coasties can visit the new ReStore at 65 Karepiro Drive, Whangaparāoa, where all proceeds will go towards local housing programmes and initiatives.

The store’s opening adds to the area’s vibrant op-shop scene and joins twenty-two other Habitat ReStores across Aotearoa.

In 2024 alone, Habitat for Humanity supported 862 families in making their homes warmer, healthier, and safer, and helped 44 families achieve affordable homeownership.

The ReStores play a significant role in this effort, with over half a million items sold in the past year, thanks to the 30,727 hours dedicated by volunteers.

Diane Dakin, Store Manager at Habitat ReStore Stanmore Bay.

Diane Dakin, Store Manager at Habitat ReStore Stanmore Bay, said, “To fulfil Habitat’s commitment and vision of healthy homes for everyone across Aotearoa, we need volunteers and donations at our ReStores. We are so excited to be expanding to Stanmore Bay and meet like-minded people in the community who want to support Kiwis in housing need.”

Volunteers are an integral part of the ReStore community.

Takui Finau, a volunteer at ReStore Ormiston, shared, “I really enjoy being a volunteer. We get to talk to the customers and meet new people... This experience has helped develop my connection to the community.”

Julia Tukiri, Habitat for Humanity Northern Operations Manager for ReStores, described the new store’s location as an “Op-shoppers dream destination,” highlighting its proximity to other op shops in Stanmore Bay.

Habitat for Humanity Northern is eager to join the Whangaparāoa community and collaborate with local organisations.

Interested volunteers can apply online at Habitat for Humanity’s website, email [email protected], or call 0800HABITAT.