Fundraising calendar
New Zealand Red Cross people facilitate and organise a wide range of fundraising events. We’ll keep this page updated with key dates in our fundraising calendar.
Types of fundraising events
Some events are nationwide and are organised by our staff. For example, our annual appeal is held in March every year.
Some of our regional events have become a fixture in the New Zealand Red Cross calendar. For example, our popular book fairs delivered by our wonderful volunteers. Sometimes events are hosted by other organisations. For example, we register a team every year in the Wellington Dragon Boating Festival.
Many fundraising events happen in your local community. For example, our amazing volunteers spend many hours sizzling sausages at your nearest Bunnings Warehouse.
Information about the calendar
This page doesn’t have every single New Zealand Red Cross fundraising event.
We have over 8000 volunteers in over 52 locations around New Zealand. We simply couldn’t keep up with their awesome mahi fast enough to update this page. We advertise many of local fundraising events on social media or in local news.
This page doesn’t include ideas for seasonal fundraising. For ways you can support Red Cross shops during Christmas and other seasonal fundraising tips see our fundraising ideas page.
Contact the fundraising team getfundraising@redcross.org.nz for further information.
| Month | Fundraising Event |
| May 2023 | |
| June 2023 |
Date: King's Birthday weekend 2-5 June. Come and visit one of our most popular book sales |
| July 2023 | |
| August 2023 |
Date: TENTITIVE 26 - 27 August |
| September 2023 |
Red Cross Journey When: 5 September to 17 October Red Cross Journey is back for its fifth year. Will you take up the challenge? Follow the story of someone who has undertaken a remarkable refugee journey while you cover the distance to raise funds for people in need here in Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world. Whether you prefer to walk, cycle, swim or count your steps from your weekly gym class – the choice is yours. You can take on a journey as a solo adventure, or grab a friend (or group) and embark on the journey together! Visit Red Cross Journey and sign up today! Date: 8 - 10 September
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| October 2023 |
Red Cross Journey When: 5 September to 17 October Red Cross Journey is back for its fifth year. Will you take up the challenge? Follow the story of someone who has undertaken a remarkable refugee journey while you cover the distance to raise funds for people in need here in Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world. Whether you prefer to walk, cycle, swim or count your steps from your weekly gym class – the choice is yours. You can take on a journey as a solo adventure, or grab a friend (or group) and embark on the journey together! More information coming soon. |
| December 2023 | Support a good cause with our online auction
When: TBC Whether you’re looking for a gift for someone special, want to treat yourself, or just appreciate a great deal, our online auction is the perfect way to support a good cause this holiday season. You can score something awesome while supporting vulnerable people in our communities. |
| January - March 2024 |
New Zealand Red Cross Dragon Boat Team Date: January to March The team raise awareness and funds for New Zealand Red Cross, all while having fun and staying fit. Each team member commits to eight weeks of training and fundraising, and the season ends by competing in the Wellington Dragon Boat Festival. |
| March 2024 |
Annual Appeal Date: TBC (Usually the third week in March) March is annual appeal month for New Zealand Red Cross. To register your interest as an Annual Appeal volunteer email getfundraising@redcross.org.nz. |