In New Zealand

We are the primary provider of community refugee resettlement programmes in New Zealand. Our programmes support and empower new Kiwis as they rebuild their lives here.

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

Our friendly Community Transport volunteer drivers help people all around New Zealand who, for medical, mobility or financial reasons, find it difficult to get to appointments.

If you have been separated from loved ones by armed conflict, disaster, migration or another situation requiring humanitarian response we might be able to help. Our services are confidential and free to all residing in New Zealand. 

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

We run education programmes in schools, workplaces and the community. Find a course that's perfect for you.

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

We work to raise awareness of important humanitarian issues, to improve the lives of people affected by conflict and disaster.

Find out about the other ways Red Cross provides a helping hand in communities around New Zealand.

On 4 September 2010 and 22 February 2011 Christchurch and the surrounding areas experienced devastating earthquakes. New Zealand Red Cross' Canterbury Earthquake Appeal raised more than NZD$131 million from Kiwis, other Red Cross societies and corporate donations. The funds have reached Cantabrians through grants, community partnerships, outreach and wellbeing projects.