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14 June 2021

Red Cross celebrates former refugees who helped bring Aotearoa together during the toughest times

This World Refugee Day, 20 June, New Zealand Red Cross recognises the invaluable contributions former refugees across Aotearoa have made in bringing our communities together during New Zealand’s toughest times.
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11 March 2021

Red Cross appeals for Kiwis to help us get ready for disasters

We know emergencies can happen anywhere and at any time. Help us get ready for whatever is around the corner. 
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5 February 2021

Red Cross calls on the NZ Government to meet the planned refugee quota of 1,500 people

The plan to settle 210 people is a promising start and New Zealand Red Cross is hopeful the Government will now prioritise meeting its policy of settling 1,500 people annually.
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3 December 2020

2011 Canterbury Earthquake 10-year Anniversary Survey: Understanding the Recovery Journey

As we approach the 10-year anniversary of the 2011 February Canterbury earthquake, New Zealand Red Cross is inviting current and former Greater Christchurch residents (which includes Christchurch City, Waimakariri and Selwyn) to participate in a survey aimed at better understanding their recovery.
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11 November 2020

Beyond the visible impact: Red Cross provides psychosocial support to flood-affected residents in Napier

New Zealand Red Cross’ Disaster Welfare and Support Teams (DWST) have been responding to the Napier floods since the early hours of Tuesday 10 November. 
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12 October 2020

Red Cross and the Hurricanes invite you to join the Good and Ready Photo Challenge

This Good and Ready Week, 12 – 16 October, New Zealand Red Cross has teamed up with the Hurricanes to launch the Good and Ready Photo Challenge. 
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6 October 2020

Bringing ‘hope in a box’ to Kiwis in need

Thousands of Kiwis across Aotearoa who have been hard hit by COVID-19 will receive Red Cross Parcels this October.
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1 July 2020

New Zealand Red Cross scaling up to assist foreign nationals affected by COVID-19

New Zealand Red Cross is scaling up at speed to address the urgent needs of people on temporary visas in Aotearoa New Zealand who are experiencing serious hardship due to COVID-19.
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18 June 2020

National Volunteer Week: Volunteers the backbone of emergency response in Aotearoa

This National Volunteer Week, 21 to 27 June, New Zealand Red Cross recognises the immense contribution of volunteers during times of crisis like COVID-19, and every day in their communities.
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15 June 2020

World Refugee Day 2020

On World Refugee Day, June 20, New Zealand Red Cross is recognising the important contribution former refugees made as essential workers during the COVID-19 lockdown.
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3 June 2020

Red Cross revives a symbol of hope for people in need

New Zealand Red Cross is reviving the Red Cross Parcel, an iconic symbol of hope, to provide Kiwis with a boost during COVID-19.
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9 April 2020

Stick to your bubble, not your couch – join Red Cross Virtual Tour

To help Kiwis resist the urge to stick to their couch, while encouraging them to stick to their bubble, New Zealand Red Cross has launched Red Cross Virtual Tour.