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.
19 February 2025
Northland marae ready to help in a disaster
Trish Clueard of Ngunguru marae says she was overwhelmed by the kindness of others when the marae received a $50,000 resilience grant from the New Zealand Disaster Fund. But after quickly setting to work gathering supplies, Ngunguru is now a model for other marae on how to better prepare for a disaster.
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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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14 January 2025
Vanuatu communities face long recovery after earthquake
When a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu on 17 December it left an estimated 80,000 people grappling with its devastating impact.
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20 December 2024
New Kiwi family’s first Christmas in Levin
It’s been five long years since Wisthon Suarez Quintero, Nelvet Mogollan Arcaya, their son Anthony and daughter Valeria left their home in Maracay, Venezuela, to finally find a safe place – Taitoko | Levin.
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20 December 2024
Fifteen international delegates deployed to the Pacific in 2024
It has been a busy year for our international delegates working in the Pacific Islands. Since January, 15 New Zealand Red Cross specialists have headed to the region.
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