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.
15 April 2026
New Zealand Red Cross supports communities during Cyclone Vaianu
New Zealand Red Cross worked closely with Civil Defence Emergency Management groups and other organisations in affected areas to prepare for Cyclone and Vaianu and support response efforts.
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27 March 2026
Greymouth businesses help keep Meals on Wheels moving
When volunteer driver numbers dropped after the pandemic, New Zealand Red Cross Meals on Wheels Service Lead for the Upper South, Karen Hamilton, needed a new approach for Greymouth.
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16 March 2026
"Opportunity where you least expect it"
Joining us to help former refugees has led one young volunteer on a leadership journey - including an exciting international travel opportunity.
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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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3 November 2025
National Council Annual General Meeting livestream
Our 94th National Council Annual General Meeting is on 8 November in Wellington.
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