to meet with him and Ian Hay to start Habitat for Humanity New Zealand. A foundation Director of Habitat for Humanity New Zealand from 2003, Lanigan was appointed as Chairman in 2004. He was elected as Vice Chairman of the Habitat for Humanity International Board of Directors in 2007. As the Vice Chair of the International Board, Lanigan is responsible for International Programmes which help in excess of 60,000 families per year with their housing needs. As part of these international responsibilities, in 2009, he visited Jogjakarta in Indonesia where 150 houses were dedicated after a major earthquake and handed over to their owners. Lanigan feels that his work for Habitation for Humanity is personally rewarding for its ecumenical involvement. He feels that it is faith in action, walking the talk. To Lanigan, true faith must be expressed practically. It must be worked out. Good Shepherd College In 2012, Lanigan was appointed as chairman of the Good Shepherd College Senate. Honours In the 2013 New Year Honours, Lanigan was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to tertiary education and the community. References 1947 births Living people New Zealand people of Irish descent New Zealand businesspeople New Zealand civil engineers University of Auckland alumni People educated at St Peter's College, Auckland New Zealand Roman Catholics Members of the New Zealand Order of Merit Habitat for Humanity people