Abbeyfield celebrates $3m mark

• Published date: 18 April 2024
• Publication title: Katikati Advertiser

After years of fundraising, grants, donations and sponsorship, Abbeyfield Western Bay of Plenty can now begin the process to build the family-style house

The Abbeyfield house site is in Wills Rd, Katikati. It will cater for 14 residents, providing affordable rental accommodation for people over 65 with limited means.

The team have been marking off their progress on a thermometer sign set up outside the Talisman Hotel in Katikati.

Abbeyfield New Zealand executive Susan Jenkins said this meant a further $280,000 now needed to be raised.

“While there are still some funds to raise, we are almost there,” she said. “We commend Abbeyfield Western Bay of Plenty for its active fundraising campaign, which has been instrumental in progressing this project.”

Abbeyfield Western Bay of Plenty chairwoman Carole Parker said it was exciting to be nearing the goal of getting an Abbeyfield house built, and the final stage of the fundraising campaign would now be launched.

Carole said the Abbeyfield house was badly needed because there was a lack of affordable and suitable rental housing for older people with limited means in Katikati.

“This house will be an ideal solution for our community. It will be a place where residents can maintain their independence, but...