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9 February 2020

Red Cross Appeal 2020 FAQs

We’re raising funds during our 2020 annual appeal to help Kiwis affected by disaster or crisis. A natural disaster can change a person’s life in an instant – but so can you. Money raised during our Red Cross Appeal will directly fund disaster response and recovery in New Zealand. 
Volunteering can give you a sense of pride, purpose and identity.
7 August 2019

Why volunteering will change your life

There are many great reasons you should volunteer, but we’ve narrowed these down to the top seven benefits of volunteering to inspire you.
De'Anne, programme coordinator for New Zealand Red Cross Upper Hutt Branch
1 July 2019

In the community, for the community

The team in Upper Hutt have been serving their community for almost a century, from Meals on Wheels to the local Red Cross Shop.

We spent a day at the Branch meeting some of our members and those in the community they work alongside.
Kiri and the Emergency at Seddon School
1 March 2018

The new normal

It's an Autumn day at Seddon School and the students of Room Nine are learning what do in an emergency with a little help from Red Cross and a picture book called 'Kiri and the Emergency'. 
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1 March 2018

'You're not doing it alone'

Red Cross' Rise Up camp isn’t just about having fun. It’s also a chance for children to build confidence, develop leadership skills and try new things.