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13 March 2026

Support extended to Far North communities through New Zealand Red Cross and Far North District Council partnership

Communities in the Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Ward of the Far North affected by the severe weather event in January are able to receive additional recovery support through a partnership between New Zealand Red Cross and the Far North District Council.

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30 January 2026

New Zealand Red Cross supporting communities affected by severe weather

Woolworths New Zealand has launched a fundraising initiative in response to the severe weather events in February 2026 that have affected communities across Aotearoa New Zealand. Funds raised will support New Zealand Red Cross in helping communities affected by emergencies and contributing to future domestic disaster responses.

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Feb 2026 Severe Weather DWST Parcels Car DWST

4 November 2024

Help for those less mobile in Dunedin floods

October 2024 was the third time Sandra Williams' house in South Dunedin had been flooded, but last time she’d been more mobile and able to take care of herself.

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Sandra Williams receives support during Dunedin floods - October 2024

21 September 2023

Investing in resilience: ASB joins Disaster Response Alliance

ASB is our newest Disaster Response Alliance partner. The Disaster Response Alliance is a critical way for businesses to provide ongoing support for our disaster response work and to strengthen community resilience.

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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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