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.

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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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Red Cross Journey 2025 team fitness walk

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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A Red Cross sewn onto a white flag

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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Sarita and Kerry at National Council Saturday 2024

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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Regan Smith with mobile relief trailer at Hastings District Council

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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