In New Zealand

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. 

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

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.

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. 

This National Volunteer Week, 20 to 26 June, New Zealand Red Cross joins the whole of Aotearoa in celebrating the contribution of volunteers to make the country a better place for everyone.

New Zealand Red Cross’ disaster response team members have been supporting people affected by the tornado which hit South Auckland on Saturday 19 June, while volunteers across the North Island are on stand ready to assist people affected by the wild weather. 

We're celebrating former refugees who were essential workers during COVID-19 lockdowns. Meet Najmo, a caregiver, a compassionate supporter, a former refugee, a Kiwi and a COVID-19 essential worker.

We're celebrating former refugees who were essential workers during COVID-19 lockdowns. Meet Paul Kumbuka, a community support worker, an advocate, a forme refugee, a Kiwi and a COVID-19 essential worker.

We're celebrating former refugees who were essential workers during COVID-19 lockdowns. Meet Aziz Al Sa’afin, broadcaster, a storyteller, a former refugee, a Kiwi and a COVID-19 essential worker.

We're celebrating former refugees who were essential workers during COVID-19 Alert Level 3 and 4 lockdown. Meet Maria, a former refugee, a housekeeper, a mother and a COVID-19 essential worker.

This World Refugee Day, 20 June, New Zealand Red Cross recognises the invaluable contributions former refugees across Aotearoa have made in bringing our communities together during New Zealand’s toughest times.