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.
7 April 2025
Challenge yourself to go further for Red Cross Journey
Take on a new fitness challenge this autumn! Get involved with Red Cross Journey, where every dollar raised helps us to provide shelter, supplies and support to those most in need.
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7 April 2025
Mobilising the power of humanity – Red Cross service in wartime and conflict
We’re taking the time to remember those who served in the past, as well as the incredible humanitarians we continue to deploy overseas to provide relief in conflict zones.
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28 February 2025
Reflections on six years of steering Red Cross
We sat down with our outgoing National President and National Youth Representative to find out what they enjoyed most about their time helping to steer our strategic direction.
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17 February 2025
Resilient and ready, thanks to you
On the second anniversary of Cyclone Gabrielle, we’re proud to share how the generosity of New Zealanders has made a lasting impact in Hastings District. The support provided through the New Zealand Disaster Fund has not only helped communities recover but has helped them prepare for the next disaster.
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19 December 2024
Development scholarship awarded to Dunedin archaeologist
Jasmine Weston is a Dunedinite, archaeologist, and disaster welfare and support volunteer. She recently received the Jennifer Clark Memorial Scholarship, awarded to people aged 30 and under so that they can attend a course as part of their leadership development. The scholarship is to the value of $2,000.
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