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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.

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Poe Say
30 July 2020

Reunited at last

It may have taken Poe Say 25 years, but she never gave up on being reunited with her two sons. Poe’s heartbreaking story of separation with her two sons is one of courage, hope and determination.

New Zealand Bear Hunt Commemorative Stamp Sheet
24 July 2020

Marking a historic moment that brought Kiwis together

New Zealand Red Cross, NZ Bear Hunt and New Zealand Post work together on an amazing project commemorating the nation’s combined response to COVID-19.

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22 July 2020

Visitor Care Manaaki Manuhiri: “We got stuck here”

When Latu Cecilia Tausinga arrived at Red Cross in Manakau, Auckland, she had exhausted all other options for support after being stranded in New Zealand for more than five months, with no way home to Tonga. 

Chris Hamilton
21 July 2020

Giving back with a smile

Having received a lot of support from the community, Chris Hamilton returns the favour by helping the local Red Cross Shop and giving a smile to those who need it most.

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20 July 2020

Kiwis helping Kiwis: banding together in a time of need

When COVID-19 reached New Zealand shores, our borders closed and the opportunity to travel the world changed. This led many generous Air New Zealand Airpoints™ members to donate their Airpoints Dollars™ to help Kiwis across the country. 

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20 July 2020

Visitor Care Manaaki Manuhiri: “It means everything to us”

Simon Carrasset and Evelyng Morales, visiting Aotearoa from Chile, have been living in a car with no money and no way home. They say the support they received through Red Cross’ Visitor Care Manaaki Manuhiri has been a blessing. 

Jess Jump
20 July 2020

Jump! for Red Cross - Introducing our Jumpers!

Meet the jumpers who have taken the big plunge for a good cause! This year, 111 people jumped out of plane all over Aotearoa, including Auckland, Tauranga, and Queenstown. 

Curtain Bank
15 July 2020

Keeping people nice and warm during winter

Last year, New Zealand Red Cross’ Hawke’s Bay Curtain Bank has provided about 2,000 curtains to help 200 homes keep warm. Read more about this amazing community initiative that has been helping keep families in need warm and healthy for the past 12 years.

Blenheim refugee welcoming
2 July 2020

‘Welcome home!’

The first family from the annual refugee quota due to settle in Blenheim has finally arrived to their new home. It has been a long time coming for the family, as well as the Blenheim community. 

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1 July 2020

New Zealand Red Cross scaling up to assist foreign nationals affected by COVID-19

New Zealand Red Cross is scaling up at speed to address the urgent needs of people on temporary visas in Aotearoa New Zealand who are experiencing serious hardship due to COVID-19.

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1 July 2020

A symbol of hope

In June, our iconic Red Cross Parcels were gifted to vulnerable members of our community. The revival of our parcels provided Kiwis with a boost during these COVID-19 times. But the story of the Red Cross Parcels, and the hope they bring, begins more than a century ago.

Margaret and Donna
28 June 2020

Red Cross Parcel: A pleasant surprise

When the Red Cross team knocked on her door in Masterton one Saturday afternoon, Margaret Mckenchie—then in the middle of having a late lunch—admits that she was taken aback.


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