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.
24 March 2023
Supporting communities in early recovery
Fortnightly update 2: As affected areas begin to focus more on clean-up, recovery and what comes next, the way New Zealand Red Cross provides support is changing.
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21 March 2023
How our Red Cross Shops are helping after Cyclone Gabrielle
At Red Cross, our power is our people, who live in the communities they serve and understand what their neighbours need. Our Napier Red Cross shop volunteers have been helping out however they can.
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13 March 2023
IT and Telecommunications specialists head to Vanuatu to assist in restoring communications
Some of our IT and telecommunications specialists have headed to Vanuatu to assist in restoring communications after two powerful back-to-back cyclones and a strong earthquake.
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10 March 2023
New Zealand Disaster Fund reaches $15 million
Fortnightly update 1: This week, New Zealand Red Cross has seen the outpouring of generosity from across the country continue. Thanks to the collective efforts of individuals, communities and event organisers, as at 10 March 2023, the fund stands at $15 million.
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8 March 2023
Psychological First Aid courses provide wellbeing support after Cyclone Gabrielle
In response to Cyclone Gabrielle, New Zealand Red Cross has so far run four Psychological First Aid (PFA) courses in Hastings to help people provide wellbeing support to the wider community.
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