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Whether in crisis, disaster, or conflict, your help is needed today to deliver life-changing support to people where the need is greatest – here in New Zealand and around the world.
 
                    
                    Hurricane Melissa Emergency Appeal
Donate now to help people in Jamaica, Haiti and across the Caribbean facing devastating loss in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.
The mission of New Zealand Red Cross is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity and enhancing community resilience.
 
        
    Finding strength together in storm-hit Otago
When Dudley and Lee-Ann Morgan moved to the Otago township of Lawrence in July, they thought they’d left the worst of life’s storms behind.
 
        
    The Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah – stories from the frontline
With much of Gaza’s health infrastructure destroyed, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) sent a tented 60-bed field hospital, now expanded to 110 beds.
 
        
    Creating a culture of preparedness in Aotearoa New Zealand
Our Director of Domestic Operations, Jackie Bubb, reflects on why creating a culture of preparedness is key to building resilient communities in Aotearoa New Zealand.
 
        
    Rising waters, rising needs: Pakistan’s escalating flood crisis
Over recent months, relentless monsoon rains and glacial floods have devastated Pakistan, claiming almost 1000 lives and forcing tens of thousands from their homes.
 
                Stories
Read our stories filled with humanity, resilience and the spirit of volunteering…
 
                Locations map
A handy map to find New Zealand Red Cross in your community.
 
                Volunteer
Build valuable skills and assist people in their time of greatest need.
 
                First Aid App
Access first aid materials on the go with our free First Aid app.
 
         
        