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.
18 August 2026
Waiheke community folds hope into paper cranes
To commemorate the 81st anniversary of the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August, Waiheke Red Cross hosted its second Paper Cranes for Peace event.
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18 May 2026
Volunteering helps fill a social gap
For Aarthi, volunteering in a Red Cross Shop was an opportunity for more connection as she studies for a degree in cybersecurity engineering.
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10 November 2025
By the numbers – our 2024/25 year
Over this past year, we’ve continued to support vulnerable people at home and overseas, while making progress to achieve our 10-year strategic plan.
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1 October 2025
Uber x Red Cross Clothing Drive returns for 2025 – donate from your doorstep
We're teaming up with Uber again to make donating easier than ever!
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17 July 2025
Service above self: Mary Anne Eyles honoured for a lifetime of giving back
When Mary Anne Eyles received an email from the Honours Department telling her she’d been awarded a King’s Service Medal, her first thought was: this must be a scam.
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