The Waiariki Institute of Technology Charity House is well on track to be completed later this year with students gaining valuable hands-on experience.
It's the second house to be built by Waiariki pre-trade carpentry students to build five houses over five years to raise funds for local charities.
Construction started at the Placemakers site in March with it due to be completed in October.
Along with the carpentry department, the project involves students from interior design and business and marketing faculties.
"I think the more real learning experience we can offer, the greater benefit it is to the students and for future employees," Waiariki marketing and communications manager Sue Gunn said.