Home Share for Her

18/06/2026

The Curtain Bank is on a mission to ensure local homes have effective curtains to keep homes warmer in winter.

Started by Claire McKenzie (pictured) and a small team of dedicated volunteers in 2024, the Curtain Bank collects donations of good-quality second-hand curtains and tracks. The team then sorts, cuts, and sews these to fit in homes referred by health and social service agencies.

With support from Tasman District Council, the Curtain Bank has recently moved into new premises at the Hope Domain.

The team is looking for volunteers to help with collecting, sorting, measuring, cutting and sewing donated curtains, and updating their social media – no prior experience required.

They meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10.00 am – 3.00 pm. If you’d like to lend a hand, contact Claire at [email protected].

Curtains and home insulation go hand in hand – if you have one but not the other, you’re likely to have a cold home.

The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority and Warmer Healthier Homes Te Tauihu Charitable Trust provide grants for home insulation and heaters to properties that meet specific criteria.

You may qualify for a grant to cover the costs of installing insulation and/or a heat pump if you own your own home, it was built before 2008, and you have a community services card OR live in a lower-income area.

Contact Absolute Energy to find out if you qualify for a grant on 0800 423 454.

18/06/2026

❄️ WINTER LAYERS & LATE NIGHTS - Pop up Preloved Clothing Sale❄️

Looking for the perfect party outfit this winter?

Join Get Frocked and Nelson Women's Centre for a special pop-up shopping event featuring a handpicked collection of preloved curated pieces, including partywear, winter layers, coats, and statement pieces — all available to purchase.

✨ Friday 26th June | 5pm–7pm Refreshments & snacks

✨ Saturday 27th June | 10am–12pm Coffee & cake

Browse, try on, and shop sustainable fashion while connecting with friends and community in the beautiful surroundings of the Nelson Women's Centre.
📍 Nelson Women's Centre 44 Trafalgar Street, Nelson
💜 No registration required | 💜 Koha welcome
Find fabulous finds, refresh your winter wardrobe, and discover your next favourite "new-to-you" piece.

Pretty Smart Sale Sally Shaw

14/06/2026

Are you a Woman living in Nelson/Tasman who is struggling with the cost of living by yourself? Or do you have a spare room and would be open to sharing your home with another woman? Winter is a difficult time of year for many, especially women who are living solo.

Perhaps it is time to try something different. Our website might be just what you are looking for! www.homeshareforher.nz is a place where women can connect with other women who would like to share a home. Whether you are an 18+ student looking for somewhere affordable, or 75+ and wanting some company, Home share for Her is open to a wide range of ages.

Currently our website has 39 Home seekers and 40 homes offered to share. We do not match women ourselves, that is up to the Home seekers and Homeowners to get to know each other and see if they are compatible to share a home. This is a free to use site which also has some great resources to look through for guidance on how to make your profile and what sort of questions to ask. Think of it like a dating site but for sharing a home instead!

28/05/2026

Make your home warmer and healthier this winter! Come along to one of these events to learn more about the basics of home insulation and efficient energy use to reduce those winter energy bills, and how to get the most out of your home heating device, including tips on efficient use of woodburners, heat pumps, checking the quality of your firewood and more. You will also hear about the support available to improve the warmth of your home, including Warmer Kiwi Homes Grants and the local Curtain Bank.

• Thursday 4 June, 9.30 am, Richmond Library, Constance Barnicoat Room.
• Thursday 11 June, 10.00 am, Motueka Library, Community Meeting Room.

25/05/2026

Welcome to all our new Homeseekers and Homeowners! Just In this past week we have had a record breaking 17 new profiles made on our website! Currently we have 42 seekers and 46 homes on offer to share!

We encourage all new users to read through our resources page, there are great tips for making your profile. There is also guidance on how to navigate questions to ask your future Homeshare companion if you are unsure where to start!

Thank you to all who have used or are still using our services, we appreciate the encouragement and support.

All the best from The Homeshare Team

19/05/2026

Women of Nelson and Tasman!
Are you in search of a home to share with another woman or have a spare room in your house that you would like to offer? We have 38 homes listed on our website www.homeshareforher.nz and 36 seekers looking for a room currently. This service is for women only who are 18+.

Please remember you are responsible for doing your own reference checks and making sure to meet in a public place for your first meeting of each other. We are a charitable organization so we do not have fees for using our service. We also have some great tips and resources on our page to help guide you on what questions to ask and what to check before moving in.

Connecting takes time, we are not an emergency service so if you are in urgent need or in an unsafe situation Women's Refuge or MSD are able to provide more immediate solutions in these cases.

11/05/2026

For those who struggle with technology or are having trouble with navigating how to set up a profile on our website this may be a helpful resource for some.

Got questions about your smartphone, tablet, or laptop? Want to learn how to find free e-books or access the library collection from your device? Our free drop-in Device Advice sessions are starting up again – no bookings needed. Bring your device and your questions – we’re here to help.

Stoke Library
📅 Tuesdays & Wednesdays, from 13 January
🕐 2 pm – 3 pm
Elma Turner Library

📅 Thursdays, from 15 January
🕐 2 pm – 3 pm

10/05/2026

A not-for-profit organisation that aims to help women connect and find homes in Nelson Tasman has benefited to the tune of $3,000 from our Community Grants scheme.

Home Share for Her is designed for women with the aim of enabling them to make connections with each other to address their housing needs.

A series of workshops and talks in 2022 aimed to tackle the housing crisis in Tasman and Nelson. During that series, it became evident that the greater proportion of those struggling to find suitable and affordable accommodation were women.

Half of those living alone were older women, some struggling to maintain a larger home, some needing help in the home, and some experiencing financial hardship and loneliness.

From this, with the support of Community Action Nelson and Nelson’s Women Centre, Home Share for Her Trust was born.

The website portal gives women the tools to talk to each other, make connections, and offer each other affordable home-sharing solutions.

The online process is simple. A home seeker creates a profile when they sign up, then they can browse the website for a homeowner’s listing, and the pair can then be matched.

Home Share for Her was nurtured into being by women who understand how important it is to have a safe, secure home and feel connected.

Visit homeshareforher.nz.

Our 2026 Community Grants are open now, find out more and apply at tasman.govt.nz/community-grants.

07/05/2026

To all our Homeshare Community,
We have recently heard from a number of women who have made arrangements to home share quickly and then have experienced some challenging, issues living together. While we understand that some people have a short time in which to find somewhere, or really need to have a flat mate to help with costs, we really want to emphasize how important it is to do your due diligence before moving in. We highly recommend meeting each other in a public place first, asking for references from their previous housing situations and/or a character reference, and being sure to ask a lot of questions regarding their lifestyle so you can work out if you will be compatible. While these checks may not be a failsafe, it does reduce the chance of something not working out with your home share arrangement.
If you are unsure what to ask, we have got a resources page on our website that has some examples of questions to ask and agreement templates https://homeshareforher.nz/resources. We do not perform these checks ourselves; this is the responsibility of the homeowner and home seeker. Please reach out to us if you need help or guidance on our email [email protected]

22/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all our lovely home seekers and home owners. If you are a lady who is 18+ looking for a new place to call home, we currently have 42 homes available on our website www.homeshareforher.nz If you would like to offer your home to share, we have 75 ladies currently seeking new accommodation. We love helping ladies connect and find homes that suit them, taking the time to get to know each other before committing to a living arrangement. We hope you all have a safe and relaxing Christmas and New Year!