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.
22 April 2025
The power of humanity
Peter Scott was an Outward Bound instructor studying business when he applied to be an international delegate in 1996. Now our Pacific Programmes Lead, his first assignment was to southern Sudan in 1999.
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14 April 2025
John Dyer – leading New Zealand Red Cross into a new era
For John Dyer, our newly elected National President, leadership has always been about service, resilience, and people.
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14 April 2025
Meet our new National Youth Representative – Dan Wilden
Our newly elected National Youth Representative, Dan Wilden, is passionate about inspiring and mobilising the next generation of Red Cross people who volunteer their time.
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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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7 March 2025
Making a difference: the vital role of refugee support volunteers
Refugee support volunteers help new Kiwi families with essential tasks such as setting up homes, visiting local schools, attending medical appointments, and learning about their local community.
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