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.
29 September 2022
Our welcome to Masterton felt like we were back with family
As they set off from Te Āhuru Mōwai o Aotearoa I Māngere Refugee Resettlement Centre to Masterton, Ali Shaukat and Asfa Mubarik remember their daughters' excitement to be finally heading to their new home.
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13 April 2022
A hand up for tomorrow’s engineers
Engineering and professional services consultancy Beca is partnering with New Zealand Red Cross to support people from refugee backgrounds into careers in engineering.
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25 November 2021
Huge Hanes new clothing donations a warm welcome for former refugees
It’s the little things that can make a big difference — and if you’re a former refugee arriving in a new home country, that might just be a fresh pair of socks or a warm new hoodie.
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16 February 2021
10 years of Partnering for Good with New Zealand Post
In February 2021, we recognise a significant 10-year partnership milestone with our major partner, New Zealand Post.
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23 December 2020
AA and New Zealand Red Cross raise the bar for self-help supplies
The Automobile Association and New Zealand Red Cross have released a range of new first aid kits they hope will raise the bar for self-help supplies nationwide.
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