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.
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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10 March 2023
New Zealand Disaster Fund reaches $15 million
Fortnightly update 1: This week, New Zealand Red Cross has seen the outpouring of generosity from across the country continue. Thanks to the collective efforts of individuals, communities and event organisers, as at 10 March 2023, the fund stands at $15 million.
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6 March 2023
Delivering generators in the Far North
Donations to the New Zealand Disaster Fund have allowed us to purchase much needed generators to help people get their power back on.
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3 February 2023
Dropping everything to help out in Auckland
Last Friday, Stuart Whelan and his family were at the airport ready for their 6pm flight to attend his mother in laws’ 80th birthday. Then, the airport began to flood.
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