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.
Weeks before New Zealand headed into lockdown, Red Cross volunteers were already supporting people impacted by COVID-19, offering comfort, care and a friendly ear to Lily and 157 other evacuees from Wuhan, China.
In close-knit Katikati, our volunteers are working alongside local agencies to help people get through lockdown.
As our work supporting former refugees in New Zealand has been deemed an ‘essential’ service during the COVID-19 lockdown, Red Cross staff and volunteers are ensuring refugee background communities continue to receive support.
Even under COVID-19 Alert Level 4, our Meals on Wheels service continues to operate nationwide as the New Zealand Government has classified it as an essential service. Every day, remarkable volunteers continue to deliver healthy meals to people in their community.
To help Kiwis resist the urge to stick to their couch, while encouraging them to stick to their bubble, New Zealand Red Cross has launched Red Cross Virtual Tour.
Growing up with her grandparents, Donna admits she has a soft spot for the older generation. So, when the call was sent for additional support to keep our Meals on Wheels service running while Aotearoa is on Alert Level 4, she was quick to volunteer.
Like all of us grappling with what COVID-19 means for ourselves and our loved ones, children are navigating something they have never experienced before. Here is information that might help you and your tamariki.
Here are a few simple things that we can do to take care of ourselves and others during this time. As well as looking out for each other, it’s important to be up to date with the latest government guidance on how to slow the spread of COVID-19.
New Zealand Red Cross is offering to support families who have lost contact with each other following COVID-19 pandemic through our Restoring Family Links service.
While almost all of New Zealand stays at home during COVID-19 Alert Level 4, people in need will continue to receive a meal and a chance to say ‘hi’ through New Zealand Red Cross’ Meals on Wheels service.
While you are spending a lot more time at home, it might be hard to know what to do to get through. Here are some tips to help make life in lockdown a little brighter.
An overview of how we’re working in response to COVID-19 to do everything we can to keep Kiwis safe.
