Help Build a Home for Wānaka's Seniors – Donate Today!

$325 donated
Given by 5 generous donors in around 10 months

We are building an Abbeyfield House, to provide affordable, independent housing for seniors to live comfortably in the community they love.

Wanaka, Otago

In the heart of Wānaka, a growing community faces an urgent challenge: many of its beloved seniors are struggling to find affordable housing. As rental prices skyrocket and the available stock of long term rental properties shrinks, retirees are faced with tough choices including leaving the place they love or facing real financial hardship. But there’s hope.

A group of local residents has come together with a simple, powerful solution: an Abbeyfield House. This unique housing model offers independent living in a warm, supportive environment, designed specifically for seniors. Abbeyfield provides private studios, nutritious meals, and a vibrant community, all within a purpose-built house. With rent covering utilities and meals, seniors can live comfortably on their pension without the stress of financial strain.

Now, we need your help to make this vision a reality. By donating, you can help build a home where older adults can thrive—an affordable, safe haven that lets them stay in the community they love. Every donation brings us one step closer to providing stability, dignity, and a strong sense of belonging for Wānaka’s seniors.

Join us in making this dream a reality. Donate today and help create a home for those who’ve given so much to our community.

About us

We are a not for profit, non-denominational, registered charity, working to build an Abbeyfield House in Wānaka, providing affordable, respectful community living for independent older folk in a supportive, safe, thriving and caring environment.

Use of funds

Acquiring land, designing and building a shared home for 12-14 seniors.

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Marion
Marion on 12 Oct 2025
Great project to support- hope this progresses quickly
$100
Abbeyfield Wānaka

Dear Marion, Thank you so much for your generous $100 donation to Abbeyfield Wānaka. Your support brings us one step closer to creating a home where older people in our community can live with dignity, security, and companionship. Every contribution helps us turn this vision into reality — and your kindness reminds us just how much our community cares. With heartfelt thanks, The Abbeyfield Wānaka Steering Group 💚

Abbeyfield Wānaka
Su
Su on 19 Feb 2025
A wonderful project. Blessings.
$25
Ella
Ella on 19 Feb 2025
The need for this in Wānaka is beyond comprehension. Love it, well done x
$50
Prue
Prue on 19 Feb 2025
Good idea!
$100
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 19 Feb 2025
We talk a lot about the need for affordable housing so lets do something about it!
$50

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This campaign started on 17 Feb 2025 and ends on 16 Feb 2026.