In New Zealand

Red Cross disaster response volunteers are supporting evacuees from Wuhan, China, who are staying at Whangaparāoa base for a 14-day quarantine.

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. 

One year on from the fires, read stories from the people affected by the Nelson/Tasman fires and the responders who helped.  

Brooklyn is an inspiring young Hamiltonian with a desire to do good and give back to her community – at the age of 21 only, she has already supported a former refugee family, frequently delivers Meals on Wheels to elderly people and is also a member of the Disaster Welfare and Support Team. 

Are you planning an event and need trained first aid people on hand? Look no further!

A group of young people in Dunedin is leading the way – every week, the teenagers learn practical skills to look after their own community in an emergency or a disaster. 

Through a homework club established by New Zealand Red Cross and the help of professional designer Kathy Glenworth, Abbas Muhammad Juma is developing into a skilled graphic designer. 

Our Red Cross team in Te Tai Tokerau/Northland recently spent a weekend at Ngunguru Marae learning protocol, history and knowledge from kaumātua.

Lakshman is a refugee support volunteer who has been matched with an impressive 14 different former refugee families. Over the years, he has kept in touch with most of them and has made many new friends.

There’s something magical about the “book people” of Palmerston North. For the last few years, they’ve been helping to give the gift of books to communities around the world as well.

At the front door of New Zealand Red Cross’ Waiheke Branch, which is a former village cinema, you will find a plaque engraved with a simple motto: ‘This building is for the enjoyment of the people of Waiheke.’

When you walk into a Red Cross Shop, you’ll find quality pre-loved clothing, furniture and other household items. But have you ever stopped to wonder how the whole operation works? Step inside Onehunga’s new Red Cross Super Store to find out.