Book fairs are great opportunities for book lovers to stock up on books at bargain prices. Typically held over a weekend, there are thousands of books sorted into categories to make finding favourites easier. Book fairs have become a great fundraiser for New Zealand Red Cross. We currently run four fairs each year - in Hamilton, Palmerston North, Auckland and Timaru. Dates for 2009 will be published as soon as they are confirmed.
Auckland
Books are collected throughout the year and can be left at any Red Cross Shop in Auckland or delivered to New Zealand Red Cross' Auckland Service Centre at 33 Lambie Drive, Manukau. The Auckland team also organises regular collections of books. Contact (09) 262 0942 to arrange a collection from your home or work place.
Waikato
Books can be dropped off at New Zealand Red Cross' Northern/Midland Region Office at 422 Te Rapa Road Hamilton (by Bunning's) or please phone (07) 849 0285 to arrange a collection.
Palmerston North
Book donations can be dropped off at New Zealand Red Cross' East-West Regional Office at 245 Main Street, Palmerston North or please phone (06) 356 8152 to arrange collection.
Timaru
Books can be left at any of our Red Cross Shops or service centres in Christchurch, Ashburton, Hokitika, Geraldine, Methven, Timaru or Waimate.
speaking from experience
New Zealand Red Cross supports up to 30 international humanitarian aid workers in over 15 different countries at any given time. Their missions last from three months to two years.
New Zealand Red Cross humanitarian aid workers and staff have amazing, interesting and insightful stories to tell. They are available as speakers for conferences, schools, club meetings and other events throughout New Zealand.
Our humanitarian staff help people around the world using their specialist skills including health, physiotherapy, midwifery, water and sanitation, logistics, security, administration and finance, IT and telecommunications, reporting and communications, advocacy and management.
If you are interested in having a New Zealand Red Cross International Staff member or aidworker as a speaker please contact our International Aid Worker team.
event history| 10/12/2009 | Wellington Service Centre held a Breakfasts in Schools Christmas function to thank volunteers |
| 10/12/2009 | New Zealand Red Cross $2 Christmas Lottery is drawn at National Office |
| 04/12/2009 | New Zealand Red Cross Christmas direct mail has been posted out to recipients. To view, click here |
| 23/10/2009 | Western Bay of Plenty Branch of New Zealand Red Cross held their annual Red Rose Day |
| 9/09/2009 | Wellington - Victoria University Anthropology Society Presentation - Chris Ives, Red Cross Aid Worker |
| Aug-Sep 09 | Wellington - Delegate Training Course - 29th August to 4 September |
| 28/08/2009 | Hamilton's 13th annual book fair took place 28 - 30 August at Te Rapa Racecourse. |
| 12/08/2009 | Wellington - War Law workshop for year 12-13 students |
| 8/08/2009 | The Together for Humanity fundraising dinner and auction at Aorangi Peak Restaurant raised over $3,500. |
| 7/08/2009 | Christchurch - 65 South Island emergency management volunteers gathered for a weekend of exercises, training & skill sharing. |
| 30/06/2009 | The Victorian Bushfire Appeal officially closed - with over $3.3 million having been donated by people in New Zealand! |
| 19/06/2008 | Howick & Bucklands Beach Branch held their annual Thelma Allot Memorial Soup Day - food, wine & entertainment from a string quartet. |
| 22/05/2009 | Reporting wars - challenges and responsibilities conference was held in Wellington. |
| 8/05/2009 | World Red Cross Day - events were held across the country to mark the occasion. Rotorua held a 'Together for Humanity' dinner and auction. Hawkes Bay branches screened the movie 'Red on the Cross'. |
| 5/05/2009 | Whangarei Branch plant sale |
| 2/05/2009 | The karaoke evening at the Little Theatre, Lower Hutt raised over $10,000 towards International Red Cross and Red Crescent operations in Sri Lanka |
| 1/05/2009 | Oamaru Branch celebrated it's 70th anniversary |
25/04/2009 | Dunedin Red Cross members had a strong presence at the ANZAC Day dawn ceremony and first aid volunteers were kept busy. The Southern Regional Choir sang at the ANZAC day revue at the Dunedin Town Hall. |
| 19/04/2009 | Ultra long clothesline at Mission Bay, Auckland in conjunction with Colgate-Palmolive. For more details please click here. NB The donated goods are being sold through Red Cross Shops. |
| 18/04/2009 | Whangarei Branch garage sale in support of local programmes e.g. Meals on Wheels raised $1,300 |
| 14/04/2009 | Official opening of the new Grey Street, Hamilton Red Cross Shop |
| 2/04/2009 | Official opening of the new Kilbirnie Red Cross Shop in Wellington |
| 26/03/2009 | Public lecture in Wellington by Sir Kenneth Keith, Judge of the International Court of Justice, on current International Humanitarian Law |
| 25/03/2009 | Thames Branch celebrated their 40th year with a mystery bus trip. |
| 16/03/2009 | Mount Eden Red Cross Shop reopened after it's refurbishment |
| 14/03/2009 | Wanganui Open Day - celebrating the recent building refurbishment and official opening |
| Mar 2009 | See Red - New Zealand Red Cross Annual Appeal |
| Feb 2009 | Various events in support of the 2009 Victorian Bushfire Appeal |
| 10/12/2008 | New Zealand Red Cross 2008 Chrismas Lottery was drawn |
| 30/10/2008 | New Zealand Red Cross cookbook launch |
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