Abbeyfield Kaeo
An Abbeyfield Society, based on Te Runanga O Whaingaroa has developed an Abbeyfield house for five
older people in Kaeo in the far north of New Zealand on an attractive site overlooking the village.
The project gained the financial support of the Housing New Zealand Corporation and the local
Rununga O Waingairoa has managed the construction phase and Rununga staff will manage the day to
day operation of the house.
Severe floods in March and July 2007 throughout the region set the project back because all
available contractors were diverted to the critical restoration work. Further bad weather during
2008 has delayed completion but we are pleased to report at August 14th the accommodation and
communal areas have been completed and the first residents will be moving in in the next few days.
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Hiwi Tauroa turns the first sod
supervised by Kuia Tahua, Violet, Patricia and Wasi
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Government Minister Shane Jones visits the completed house in August 2008. The weather
problems meant the landscaping was not completed at the time of Shane's visit.
More images of the completed house can be seen in the slide show below.
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The local Society welcomes offers of assistance. If you can help with a donation, or you have time
and energy to assist please contact the Secretary. We are also looking for expressions of interest
from potential residents.
Contact Abbeyfield Kaeo
The Secretary
Judy Steele
PO Box 88
Waikare Avenue
KAEO
email:
judy.steele@xtra.co.nz Operations Manager
Rahia Fredricksen
email: operations@trow.org.nz
phone (09) 405 0340
The Abbeyfield Kaeo site - from paddock to a home