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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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Christchurch earthquake
3 December 2020

2011 Canterbury Earthquake 10-year Anniversary Survey: Understanding the Recovery Journey

As we approach the 10-year anniversary of the 2011 February Canterbury earthquake, New Zealand Red Cross is inviting current and former Greater Christchurch residents (which includes Christchurch City, Waimakariri and Selwyn) to participate in a survey aimed at better understanding their recovery.

1 December 2020

“Red Cross is always there”

For Evangeline, a Plimmerton resident whose property has been affected in the recent flood, the sight of a Red Cross volunteer came as huge relief.

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24 November 2020

Visitor Care Manaaki Manuhiri: “The support removed my financial and mental stress”

Chetan Arekar’s journey to New Zealand was only meant to last three months. However, due to COVID-19, he found himself stuck here longer than excepted - seven months to be exact, without work and with no way of getting home. He was relieved to find out about the support available through Visitor Care Manaaki Manuhiri. 

Janice and Garry Graham
24 November 2020

The perfect system

For husband and wife Garry and Janice Graham delivering Meals on Wheels is a team effort: one drives while the other drops off the meals. It’s an ideal system the couple has perfected over the many years volunteering with New Zealand Red Cross.

Leeanne and Amber
23 November 2020

Napier flood: Finding a warm, dry and safe place

The flooding inside their home was a dreadful experience for Leeanne and her family. During such a distressing time, she finds comfort in the fact that there are people around them who care, including New Zealand Red Cross. 

Fenika Lome
15 November 2020

Visitor Care Manaaki Manuhiri: “It means we still have food in the fridge”

For Fenika and other Regional Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers in Te Puke, the wet weather and COVID-19 have had a major impact on their ability to work, so the support provided by New Zealand Red Cross has been warmly welcome. 

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11 November 2020

Beyond the visible impact: Red Cross provides psychosocial support to flood-affected residents in Napier

New Zealand Red Cross’ Disaster Welfare and Support Teams (DWST) have been responding to the Napier floods since the early hours of Tuesday 10 November. 

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11 November 2020

Spreading kindness, one box at a time

More than 6,000 Kiwi households across Aotearoa hard hit by COVID-19 have received a Red Cross Parcel.

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10 November 2020

Red Cross responding to the floods in Napier

New Zealand Red Cross’ Disaster Welfare and Support Team members are supporting people affected by the severe flooding which hit the Hawke's Bay region overnight.  

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10 November 2020

“They are like our second family”

The unlikeliest of friendships are often birthed out of common ground and interest. For Jenny and Dave Pullen, becoming Red Cross refugee support volunteers was in their common interest: to make new friends, both with other volunteers and the families they work with.

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8 November 2020

89th National Conference and National Council Meeting

New Zealand Red Cross held its annual National Conference and National Council Meeting at the Bentwood Hotel in Wellington on 7 and 8 November 2020. The weekend was a great opportunity to form connections, celebrate long-serving members and showcase the range of New Zealand Red Cross programmes. 

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4 November 2020

Visitor Care Manaaki Manuhiri: “It was like a weight had lifted off our shoulders”

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. 


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