In New Zealand

An ordinary Meals on Wheels delivery turns into saving a life – find out how Garry is making a real difference in Christchurch.

Kowshika is 15 and a student at Naenae College, she came to New Zealand as a refugee and wrote about her experiences fleeing her home on a small boat for a school assignment.

Jennifer is a school student in Wellington who came to New Zealand as a refugee, here she shares some of her thoughts, hopes, and dreams which she wrote as part of a school assignment.

Danieh is a student at Naenae College in Wellington, she wrote this story about her refugee journey, from Syria to New Zealand, as part of a school project.

Thousands of dedicated Kiwis make up our New Zealand Red Cross whānau. Refugee Support Volunteer Naga Gorla, of Wellington, is one of them. He talks about his work with Red Cross.

Marlborough District Council staff have completed Red Cross’ Psychological First Aid Training to help them better support quake-affected residents.

Welcome Packs are one of many ways New Zealand Red Cross supports former refugees arriving in a new and unfamiliar place.

They came late in the season, but a series of cyclones left a trail of damage and heartache across the Pacific and New Zealand.

The annual Duck Race community fundraiser in New Plymouth sent 600 rubber ducks down the Huatoki Stream.

Community Energy Action, with support from Red Cross, has offered financial assistance to help people make their homes warmer and more energy efficient while they undertake earthquake repairs.

The Red Cross Auckland Service Centre got a visit from the Outreach Therapy Pets programme as part of a community orientation for former refugee families.

New Zealand Red Cross is encouraging Kiwis to get involved in their communities to better prepare for emergencies.