Read stories about the work that we do in New Zealand. Our members, volunteers and the people that we help all have a unique story to tell.
Gonzálo Javier Hernández was supposed to return home in May. But that flight, and every other since, has been cancelled. Support received through Visitor Care Manaaki Manuhiri has helped him get through this difficult time.
It can be daunting to learn to drive in a new country, let alone when the local language is not your native tongue. That’s why bilingual Open Road driver training mentors like Pa Uk are so important when working with new drivers to achieve their licence.
It may have taken Poe Say 25 years, but she never gave up on being reunited with her two sons. Poe’s heartbreaking story of separation with her two sons is one of courage, hope and determination.
When Latu Cecilia Tausinga arrived at Red Cross in Manakau, Auckland, she had exhausted all other options for support after being stranded in New Zealand for more than five months, with no way home to Tonga.
Having received a lot of support from the community, Chris Hamilton returns the favour by helping the local Red Cross Shop and giving a smile to those who need it most.
Simon Carrasset and Evelyng Morales, visiting Aotearoa from Chile, have been living in a car with no money and no way home. They say the support they received through Red Cross’ Visitor Care Manaaki Manuhiri has been a blessing.
Meet the jumpers who are taking the big plunge for a good cause! This weekend, 30 people will be jumping out of planes all over Aotearoa, including Auckland, Tauranga, and Queenstown.
Last year, New Zealand Red Cross’ Hawke’s Bay Curtain Bank has provided about 2,000 curtains to help 200 homes keep warm. Read more about this amazing community initiative that has been helping keep families in need warm and healthy for the past 12 years.
The first family from the annual refugee quota due to settle in Blenheim has finally arrived to their new home. It has been a long time coming for the family, as well as the Blenheim community.
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.
When the Red Cross team knocked on her door in Masterton one Saturday afternoon, Margaret Mckenchie—then in the middle of having a late lunch—admits that she was taken aback.
Help is available through Visitor Care Manaaki Manuhiri for people on temporary visas who are in New Zealand and experiencing serious hardship due to COVID-19.
