Red Cross stories
Red Cross stories
Read our stories filled with humanity, resilience and the spirit of volunteering. They show how your support is helping vulnerable people in New Zealand and around the world.
5 May 2023
Supporting community-led recovery
Fortnightly update 5: We're supporting families within the Puketapu community and surrounding rural areas to help them get back on their feet after disaster struck in February.
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20 April 2023
Helping impacted communities across the country
Fortnightly update 4: Temporary shelter, new water pumps, building assessments and reports to help those with damaged homes.
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6 April 2023
Communities encouraged to get involved with New Zealand Disaster Fund spending
Fortnightly update 3: Communities are encouraged to get involved with New Zealand Disaster Fund spending, with the allocated total now more than $3 million.
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4 April 2023
Hastings Psychological First Aid courses
Our courses will give you confidence in providing emotional and practical support for yourself, whānau, and friends during an emergency.
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27 March 2023
New Zealand Red Cross announces major contribution to Wairoa recovery effort
Over $1 million from the New Zealand Disaster Fund is being provided to people living in Wairoa to help them to recover from the damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.
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