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.
22 August 2024
No hierarchy in pain and suffering – what our Movement is doing in Israel and Gaza
As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, we stand in solidarity with the humanitarian efforts of our Movement colleagues as they respond to the escalation of violence and displacement in Israel, Gaza, and other areas of the occupied Palestinian territories.
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14 August 2024
From volunteer to manager – Red Cross Shops provide opportunities as well as bargains
Did you know that Red Cross Shops give people a sense of purpose, and for some, rewarding careers?
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13 August 2024
What next for the Geneva Conventions? Vice-President John Dyer speaks
On 7 August New Zealand Red Cross marked the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions with an event at New Zealand Parliament. New Zealand Red Cross Vice President John Dyer spoke about the importance of the Geneva Conventions and the way they actively protect civilians, medics, and aid workers during conflicts.
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11 July 2024
On the ground in Wairoa
When Wairoa flooded for the second year in a row last month, our Disaster Welfare Support Teams were soon there to help.
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8 July 2024
Marking World Refugee Day across the country
We share snippets from events around New Zealand, as our people and local communities marked World Refugee Day and celebrated the successes and contributions former refugees make.
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