In New Zealand

Two volunteers, two different stories of solidarity in the face of terror. Lauren and Farahnaz both personally helped people affected by the Christchurch mosque attacks in the hours, days and months after this tragedy. These are their words.

This International Women’s Day, we’re joining the rest of the world in celebrating women and their achievements, particularly in the humanitarian field. Meet some of the many empowered women within the New Zealand Red Cross whānau who continually inspire us to do good in Aotearoa and abroad.

From supporting the evacuation of tourists stranded in Milford Sound and providing emotional support to people with flooded homes in Mataura, our disaster response volunteers have had a busy end of summer.

Neville never misses the daily visit from our Red Cross volunteers who bring him a hot meal and, very importantly, a friendly chat thanks to our Meals on Wheels service.

Having witnessed the power of a united community in overcoming the challenges brought about by the Canterbury earthquakes, Stuart and Tiffany Whelan continue to help champion community connectedness nine years on.

With the help of our Open Road driver training programme, former refugees are on the right track to becoming full New Zealand license holders.

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.