What we do in New Zealand

Learn about the wide variety of community programmes provided New Zealand Red Cross.

When disaster strikes we provide assistance where it's needed.

Do you know what to do in an emergency? Our first aid courses are practical and hands-on.

International humanitarian law (IHL) is a set of rules that seeks, for humanitarian reasons, to limit the effects of armed conflict.

Our Meals on Wheels service helps people who are living at home by providing them with a healthy meal every day.

We are the primary provider of community refugee settlement programmes in New Zealand, supporting and empowering new Kiwis as they rebuild their lives here.

This service helps families in New Zealand locate news of missing loved ones overseas where the separation was caused by war, armed conflict, disaster or migration.

New Zealand Red Cross is reviving the Red Cross Parcel, an iconic symbol of hope, to provide people with support when they need it most. We’re reviving the Red Cross Parcel during this difficult time of COVID-19 to, once again, be a symbol of hope for people in need.

As New Zealand moves through COVID-19 Alert Levels, we urge you to stay safe, keep connected and follow all guidance from the government. 

Rangatahi, youth, are the future leaders who will be navigating global issues. We see rangatahi are already interested in, and passionate about both local and global issues. It is now our opportunity to capture this passion and commitment and expand our organisational capacity alongside rangatahi.