In New Zealand

On a hot sunny Blenheim afternoon, Jean Yonah, a Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) worker is reminded of home in Vanuatu — a place he finally gets to go back to soon after being stuck in New Zealand due to COVID-19. Jean and other RSE workers were relieved to receive support through Visitor Care Manaaki Manuhiri. 

Ever wonder what inspires people to become part of the New Zealand Red Cross whānau? Let’s hear it from Max Badran, one of our Disaster Welfare and Support Team (DWST) members in Whangarei.

Sarah (Norm) Stuart-Black has been appointed as Secretary General of New Zealand Red Cross and will take up the role on 7 December 2020.

New Zealand Red Cross’ disaster response volunteers have been providing support to the people affected by the Lake Ōhau fire, thought to be New Zealand’s largest-ever wildfire, burning 48 houses to the ground.

This Good and Ready Week, 12 – 16 October, New Zealand Red Cross has teamed up with the Hurricanes to launch the Good and Ready Photo Challenge. 

Thousands of Kiwis across Aotearoa who have been hard hit by COVID-19 will receive Red Cross Parcels this October.

Artist Hadil Catherina, inspired by her dream for peace after fleeing the war in Syria, has picked up her paintbrush to create artworks for this year’s Charity Art Auction in Dunedin.

Atefeh Behnam Nejabat has an impressive resume, multiple qualifications and many years of experience working as an accountant. But the road to employment in Aotearoa was a little bumpy at first. With the help of New Zealand Red Cross Pathways to Employment team, she eventually got there.

Looking after mental and emotional wellbeing during a crisis is key to recovering well. Terra Cat employees across the country have been developing the tools they need through New Zealand Red Cross’ Psychological First Aid courses.

There was laughter aplenty and lots of cheesy grins as New Zealand Red Cross held the first ever Southland Cheese Roll down Bluff’s Lee Street on Sunday.