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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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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2 April 2023
Our international delegate Dallas Roy provides an update from the earthquake zone in Türkiye
International delegate Dallas Roy has made his first visit to southeastern Türkiye, in the area devastated by earthquakes two months ago.
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29 March 2023
Vanuatu Red Cross communications restored by our IT and Telecommunications team
New Zealand Red Cross Emergency Response Unit’s IT and Telecommunications team has returned from Vanuatu after successfully restoring communications across the country for Vanuatu Red Cross in just two weeks.
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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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