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.
25 May 2023
One Voice amplified by funding support
The New Zealand Disaster Fund has provided a grant of $50,000 to Lynsey’s organisation, One Voice Charitable Trust, to support their ongoing work helping those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke’s Bay.
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23 May 2023
Getting help from the Meals on Wheels programme
We never know when we might find ourselves in an emergency, in the middle of a disaster, or in need of a friendly face and a human connection.
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23 May 2023
National Awards 2023 – nominations open
National Awards recognise Red Cross people who’ve made outstanding contributions through their work with our organisation. It’s an opportunity to reflect on people who’ve gone above and beyond to help others – to acknowledge their dedication and their selflessness.
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22 May 2023
A place to call home, a dream to follow and goals to achieve
Sometimes it is the little things that we take for granted. For Alejandra, living in Invercargill means providing a better life for her family.
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18 May 2023
Helping communities now and in the future
Fortnightly update 6: Over the six weeks following January's severe weather and then Cyclone Gabrielle, Kai Assist stepped in to help their community, providing $37,000 worth of product.
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