In New Zealand

The health and safety of our customers and our Red Cross people is our greatest priority.  

Ngun Kung has travelled a long way to achieve his dream of a simple, stable life. After being forced to flee his home country several years ago, he couldn’t be happier with where he wound up.

This week is Good and Ready Week and New Zealand Red Cross is encouraging everyone to get involved and be prepared for when the next emergency happens. 

This month, New Zealand Red Cross’ Pathways to Settlement Programme will be delivering a welcome pack to former refugees’ households across Aotearoa to help them settle into their new homes.

Growing up as a former refugee in Aotearoa was not always easy for Fatima Mohammad, but this quick-witted, charming young woman has never let her difficulties dampen her spirits. 

To mark the International Day of Disaster Reduction, QBE Insurance and New Zealand Red Cross  have today announced a formal partnership which will see QBE become the primary supporter of the New Zealand Red Cross Hazard app. 

Lian’s journey from farmhand to franchisee was riddled with difficulties, but this former refugee’s determination and unwavering self-belief has never let him down.

Happy World First Aid Day! This year, we are encouraging all Kiwis to make sure they are equipped with the skills to become #everydayheroes.

As we all know, accidents can happen anytime and anywhere, an #everydayhero is someone who is trained in First Aid and can step in when needed. 

Today New Zealand Red Cross is launching a Pacific Nations COVID-19 Appeal to support our Pacific neighbours as they battle with the devastating impact of COVID-19.

New Zealand Red Cross is continuing to deliver essential services to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities.

June 2021 marks 70 years of New Zealand Red Cross' Meals on Wheels service and we are celebrating by looking back at some of the incredible stories from our volunteers. 

June 2021 marks 70 years of our Meals on Wheels service. The programme has developed in many ways over time, but the love and care from our volunteers have proven to be the lasting foundation.