Abbeyfield New Zealand

Abbeyfield provides affordable shared housing for older people, supporting independent living with light support and companionship.

Nationwide

As New Zealand's population ages, the need for affordable, supportive housing for older people continues to grow. Abbeyfield houses provide more than accommodation, they offer companionship, independence, security, and a sense of belonging.

Many older people find themselves caught between living alone without support and moving into rest home care before it is truly needed. Abbeyfield fills this gap, enabling residents to maintain their independence while enjoying the benefits of a caring community.

What makes Abbeyfield unique is that each house is supported and governed by dedicated local volunteers who generously give their time and expertise to help create welcoming, sustainable communities for older people.

Your donation will help support existing Abbeyfield houses and assist the development of new homes throughout New Zealand, ensuring more older people can access this housing option in the future.

Every contribution, no matter the size, helps create places where older people can continue to live fulfilling, connected, and dignified lives. Thank you for supporting Abbeyfield and the volunteers who make this work possible.

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More about us

Abbeyfield provides an affordable, safe, secure, housing solution that fills the gap between living unsupported in the community and rest home care for older people. Abbeyfield is a voluntary effort by people of goodwill to assist older people to achieve a fulfilling way of life.

Latest donations

Richard Singh on 13 Apr 2026

$50

Abbeyfield New Zealand

Thank you so much for your generous donation. We are very appreciative.

Dick on 16 Nov 2025

$20

Abbeyfield New Zealand

Thank you very much Dick Anderson for your kind donation.

John on 03 Dec 2020

From John Pauwels, Marriage Celebrant

$300

Robyn & Adrian Thomas on 18 Jan 2019

In memory of Margaret Malcolm, who received excellent care at Abbeyfield Dunedin until her death last December. We would like this donation to go particularly to the Dunedin house.

$200

Abbeyfield New Zealand

Thank you so much Robyn and Adrian, on behalf of Abbeyfield Dunedin. Your donation in memory of Margaret is much appreciated and will be advanced to Abbeyfield Dunedin.

David Malcolm on 22 Dec 2018

My aunt, Margaret, gained a lot from the several years that she was able to live at Abbeyfield, Dunedin. Thanks to all who made this possible.

Private

Abbeyfield New Zealand

Thank you so much David, on behalf of Abbeyfield Dunedin. Your donation in memory of Margaret is much appreciated and will be advanced to Abbeyfield Dunedin.