Te Puni Kōkiri and Māori Trust Office staff in Waikato took part in a world record. They helped build two houses for two whānau in need as part of the Women Build for Habitat for Humanity scheme. In total 640 women (615 volunteers and 25 supervisors and organisers) participated in building the two houses in Tokoroa and Huntly.

“Much fun and learning was had by all the volunteers, who may now look forward to being able to participate in carpentry and painting projects on their own homes,” says Māori Trust Office regional manager Leanne Hamilton.