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.
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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24 March 2023
Supporting communities in early recovery
Fortnightly update 2: As affected areas begin to focus more on clean-up, recovery and what comes next, the way New Zealand Red Cross provides support is changing.
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21 March 2023
How our Red Cross Shops are helping after Cyclone Gabrielle
At Red Cross, our power is our people, who live in the communities they serve and understand what their neighbours need. Our Napier Red Cross shop volunteers have been helping out however they can.
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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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