Four dated public milestones
First House Ribbon
Read a carefully sourced timeline from Abbeyfield's arrival in Aotearoa to the Stoke house's thirtieth birthday.
First House Ribbon
Four dates, one carefully bounded story.
The app uses a short milestone ribbon because the official sources support these specific dates. It does not invent founders, funding totals, resident biographies or undocumented programme claims.
History provides context, but it does not establish today's vacancies, property condition, house rules or application process.
in 2024
- 1992
Abbeyfield begins in Aotearoa
Abbeyfield New Zealand's official history places establishment of the model in Aotearoa in 1992.
- 1994
The first house
The St Francis Way house is described as New Zealand's first Abbeyfield house, opening in 1994.
- 2019
Twenty-five years
An official anniversary record marked twenty-five years and described the house as home for twelve residents.
- 2024
Thirty years
Residents, staff, committee members and supporters gathered for a documented thirtieth-birthday afternoon tea.
People, not profiles
A milestone can honour community without exposing residents.
Sunward Courtyard contains no names, portraits or schedules of real residents. Its people are fictional editorial illustrations. The anniversary module focuses on dated public context and the continuing idea of private space within shared household life.
For historical accuracy, follow the source titles and publication dates in the Evidence Room.
From screen to real conversation
Use the app to prepare, then confirm what is current.
Sunward Courtyard is an orientation companion. It does not show vacancies, costs, applications, eligibility decisions, tenancy terms, live schedules, care services or individual accessibility outcomes. For a housing decision, use an arranged visit and information supplied by authorised representatives.