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,…
Congratulations to Martin Stephenson and Terry Foster, who have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to Abbeyfield. They have received the Royal Patron's Award - an award made by The Abbeyfield Society in the United Kingdom. Just three of these…
Congratulations to Robyn Thomson, the housekeeper at Abbeyfield Dunedin, who recently received an Abbeyfield Champions Award for going the extra mile to enhance the quality of life for residents. Robyn has been housekeeper since November 2007, starting shortly after the…
Abbeyfield houses have been described as a "rare oasis of hope'' for older renters in New Zealand, because of the lack of other affordable rentals for older people. A Stuff article highlights the gap Abbeyfield houses are filling and features…
Six Abbeyfielders are being recognised for their outstanding voluntary service this month, having served on Abbeyfield committees for 10 years or more. The service awards are being timed to coincide with National Volunteer Week, which runs from June 19-25. The…
The redevelopment of Abbeyfield Masterton continues to take shape, with the kitchen, dining and living room, pictured left, now in use. The former vicarage building, which used to house the kitchen, dining and living room, has been sold and will…