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…
We're thrilled that Terry Foster, who has played a leading role in the development of Abbeyfield in New Zealand, has been recognised in the prestigious Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards. Terry is one of 10 semi-finalists in the…
An Abbeyfield house is a step closer to being built in Greymouth, thanks to a $500,000 commitment from Development West Coast. Abbeyfield Greymouth is working with Abbeyfield Properties to develop an Abbeyfield house catering for 12 over-65s. The house will…
Bill McKay, a senior lecturer in the School of Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland, was full of praise for the Abbeyfield housing model when he spoke on Radio New Zealand's Nine to Noon programme today. He described…
WWII veteran Keith Faulkner, a resident at Abbeyfield Motueka, was recently presented with replica war service medals at a surprise presentation. Keith served in the British merchant navy but no longer had the medals he'd been awarded - the British…
Work on the expansion of Abbeyfield Masterton is now under way, with a target completion date of early 2022. Construction work has started on the new dining room, kitchen and lounge, which are being added to the existing wing of…
A steering committee has now been set up in Hawke's Bay, to work towards establishing an Abbeyfield house there. So we'd like to welcome Hawke's Bay to the Abbeyfield family! The case for an Abbeyfield house in Hawke's Bay is…
Christchurch Abbeyfielder Fenn Shaw has received the Royal Patron's Award, Abbeyfield's highest honour recognising exceptional contribution and commitment. Fenn is pictured above: left with Executive Officer Susan Jenkins, and right with nominator Margaret Yorke at a celebratory function at Abbeyfield…