Topic: Fundraising

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22 October 2026

Red Cross ready as Pacific cyclone season gets underway

New Zealand Red Cross will be closely monitoring for potential impacts from tropical cyclones over the coming months, working alongside Pacific Red Cross societies to strengthen disaster preparedness and provide support when it's needed most.

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12 August 2026

New Zealand Red Cross launches appeal for people affected by Colombia earthquake

New Zealand Red Cross has launched an Emergency Appeal to support people affected by the devastating magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck western Colombia on Monday 10 August (Tuesday 11 August NZT).

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26 June 2026

New Zealand Red Cross launches Venezuela Earthquakes Emergency Appeal

New Zealand Red Cross has launched an Emergency Appeal to support people affected by the deadly earthquakes in Venezuela, including the area surrounding Caracas. The earthquakes caused widespread structural damage, damaged homes, hospitals and other critical infrastructure, and prompted a nationwide state of emergency.

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30 March 2025

New Zealand Red Cross launches emergency appeal for Myanmar

New Zealand Red Cross has launched an emergency appeal to raise funds for Myanmar after a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit the centre of the country on 28 March.

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18 March 2022

Bids replace buckets in New Zealand Red Cross annual appeal

Instead of popping your spare change into a Red Cross bucket for their street appeal this year, you could be bidding to buy a year’s supply of chocolate, a bungy jump, or a power tool.

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