We are delighted to announce that Ruth Seabright has been appointed as the new Executive Officer of Abbeyfield New Zealand. With an extensive background in the not-for-profit sector, and a wealth of business and entrepreneurial experience, Ruth will start in…
Abbeyfield New Zealand Executive Officer, Susan Jenkins, has announced her retirement and will step down from the role in August. Abbeyfield New Zealand board chairman, Simon Hayes, said the board was sorry Susan was leaving, but supported her decision to…
Outgoing Abbeyfield Properties director Barry Mills was recently acknowledged for his extensive contribution to the board. Barry has just stepped down after serving on the board for 10 years. During that time he has provided valuable knowledge of the day-to-day…
Surveys of new residents moving in to Abbeyfield houses show changes in residents' housing circumstances. In the most recent two-year period, there was a big jump in the number of residents who rented before moving to an Abbeyfield house, and…
We're sad to say that Dr Bruce Kaye, a founding member of Abbeyfield New Zealand who was actively involved in the organisation for more than 30 years, died last week. The former GP was a close friend and colleague of…
Twenty-one Abbeyfield committee and board members recently received certificates for outstanding service to mark National Volunteer Week. They were: 10 years or more - Graeme Roberts, David Burt (Abbeyfield Properties); Bob Anderson (Motueka). 5 years or more - Kevin Peterson…
Abbeyfield Masterton marked the opening of its new facilities with a celebration last week, with residents, committee members, staff and supporters taking part. The opening had originally been scheduled for February but had to be postponed because of Cyclone Gabrielle.…
A crowd of supporters joined in the recent blessing of the site of the planned Abbeyfield house in Katikati. The event also celebrated the progress made so far in fundraising for the house. The Abbeyfield Western Bay of Plenty committee…
The redevelopment of Abbeyfield Masterton is now complete and residents have moved in to the new studios. This has been a complex project, so it's fantastic to see it all finally come together. Four new studios have been built, taking…
Jude Clark, from Abbeyfield Masterton, has received the Abbeyfield Champion Award for her amazing contribution over the past 10-plus years. The special award was presented by Abbeyfield New Zealand to mark the 30th anniversary of Abbeyfield in New Zealand. Jude,…