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.

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19 December 2024

Dedicated to Red Cross values

A mission to the Thai/Cambodian border in 1985 was the beginning of Jill Caughley’s almost 40 years of service to Red Cross. She recently received Honorary Life Membership, awarded to people who’ve given exceptional service and dedication to Red Cross.

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Waiheke Branch President Jill Caughley - IMG 2294

19 December 2024

Three decades of service recognised

From earthquakes, floods, fires, and snowstorms Lavina Anderson has seen a lot in her 30 years as a disaster welfare and support volunteer. To mark her incredible service, she recently received Honorary Life Membership, awarded to people who’ve given exceptional service and dedication to Red Cross.

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Lavina Anderson

5 December 2024

Volunteers are the heart of the Red Cross Movement

Kiwi John Entwistle has worked for the Red Cross in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Eastern Europe and says volunteers are the lifeblood of the Movement.

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International Delegate John Entwistle

25 November 2024

A look back on our 2023/24 year

New Zealand Red Cross is always here and part of our communities. Over the 2023/24 year, we have continued to support vulnerable communities at home and overseas, while making measured progress to ensure our 10-year strategic plan – Strategy 2030 – is achieved.

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Sophia - newly arrived family

30 October 2024

We need more people like Samuel

Samuel Parkinson first went into the Frankton Red Cross Shop as a volunteer 12 years ago, “I think I was at the point where, apart from looking for work, I had nothing else to do so I decided to volunteer.”

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