If you find yourself driving up Vanguard Street in Nelson, you’ll find our newest, brightest, and — some would argue — bestest Red Cross Shop.

For a highly motivated Colombian family from Blenheim, coming to New Zealand is the best thing that has ever happened.

Ngun Kung has travelled a long way to achieve his dream of a simple, stable life. After being forced to flee his home country several years ago, he couldn’t be happier with where he wound up.

Growing up as a former refugee in Aotearoa was not always easy for Fatima Mohammad, but this quick-witted, charming young woman has never let her difficulties dampen her spirits.

The unlikeliest of friendships are often birthed out of common ground and interest. For Jenny and Dave Pullen, becoming Red Cross refugee support volunteers was in their common interest: to make new friends, both with other volunteers and the families they work with.