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Kia ora
Welcome to the New Zealand Red Cross website.  In New Zealand, and across the globe, Red Cross provides assistance to millions of vulnerable people every year. Support is provided to those affected by armed conflict, natural disasters or poverty and to better prepare communities to cope with potential crises.  Thank you for visiting us. 

Samoa Earthquake and Tsunami Appeal: New Zealand Red Cross has launched an appeal to assist the disaster and recovery response.
Donations can be made by:
• Making a secure online donation by clicking here
• Sending cheques (made payable to New Zealand Red Cross), to the Samoan Earthquake and Tsunami Appeal, Red Cross House, PO Box 12140, Thorndon, Wellington, 6144
• Calling 0900 31 100 to make an automatic $20 donation
• Making a donation at any New Zealand Red Cross office throughout the country
• Visit your local ANZ, ASB, BNZ, Kiwibank or TSB Bank branch
• For a list of official collectors and corporate supporters please click here

Thanks to the generous support the appeal has already received the appeal fund currently sits at over $2 million (as at 30 October). New Zealand Red Cross guarantees that 100 percent of all donations will go directly to the appeal. New Zealand Red Cross is only able to accept financial donations. 

Browse recent local news, international news, updates from our New Zealand humanitarian aid workers overseas, publications, our news archive or click on a red button or tab to find more general information. Don't hesitate to contact us or call us on 0800 RED CROSS (0800 733 276) if you have any queries.

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