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.
20 November 2023
Helping Vanuatu Red Cross respond to communities hit by Cyclone Lola
In early November, our international delegate Natalie Gyles boarded a flight bound for Vanuatu with four satellite phones that will make a critical difference to communities impacted by cyclone Lola.
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20 November 2023
National Council brings reflection and celebration
New Zealand Red Cross held its National Council earlier this month, bringing together members and supporters from across the motu | country.
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16 November 2023
Looking after mental health in recovering communities
Update 14: In this update we focus on our work supporting mental health in recovering communities and check in on three community grant recipients.
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9 November 2023
Araiteuru marae welcomes former refugees with a pōwhiri
Araiteuru marae in Ōtepoti Dunedin recently welcomed manuhiri | visitors including former refugees who are building their lives in Aotearoa, with a special pōwhiri.
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3 November 2023
Recovering peace of mind
We talked with Pimia Wehi about the community-led recovery taking place in Te Karaka after Cyclone Gabrielle, the mental and emotional toll of the disaster, and her experience of taking a Psychological First Aid course with Red Cross.
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