As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the New Zealand Red Cross stand in solidarity with the humanitarian efforts of our Movement colleagues at the ICRC, the IFRC, Magen David Adom in Israel, and Palestine Red Crescent Society as they respond to the escalation of violence and displacement in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. 

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.  

New Zealand Red Cross held its National Council earlier this month, bringing together members and supporters from across the motu | country. 

Update 14: In this update we focus on our work supporting mental health in recovering communities and check in on three community grant recipients.

Araiteuru marae in Ōtepoti Dunedin recently welcomed manuhiri | visitors including former refugees who are building their lives in Aotearoa, with a special pōwhiri.