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.
29 May 2023
The Auckland floods – Rahul’s story
Rahul’s home is one of 200 destroyed and declared uninhabitable in Auckland after the flooding in late January.
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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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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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