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.
10 July 2023
A sense of satisfaction – volunteering in Hornby
On the corner of Amyes and Shands roads in Christchurch there’s a cluster of op shops. Nestled amongst them is the newest and brightest addition, the Hornby Red Cross Shop.
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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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1 May 2023
National Youth Hui
On Friday 10 March, thirty rangatahi from across Aotearoa New Zealand travelled to Wellington for our National Youth Hui. The two-day hui focused on governance, leadership, diversity and inclusion.
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27 April 2023
Palmerston North Book Sale unites people across region
Since its inception more than 30 years ago, the Palmerston North Red Cross Annual Book Sale has grown into a three-hall, four-day, weekend extravaganza.
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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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