A timeline - from disaster to recovery

New Zealand Red Cross Earthquake Recovery 2010-2017

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.

Cash grants

How we distributed the Canterbury Earthquake Appeal funds to help one in four quake-affected households recover from the disaster.

Community partnerships

A look at how we partnered with grassroots-level specialist organisations and community groups to help improve the lives of thousands of Cantabrians.

Community outreach

How we visited the hardest-hit suburbs to find and link thousands of vulnerable people to relevant services.

Psychosocial support

A look at the psychosocial programmes we provided to help restore motivation, address stress and encourage personal well-being.

Youth digital project

How we used digital technology to reach young people and promote positive well-being messages in a relatable way.

Promoting resilience

We want to help Cantabrians become more socially connected, and improve their ability to prepare for, and cope with, future events.

Donate to where the need is greatest

Your support is a sign of hope. You'll help to meet immediate and longer term needs, whether it’s by providing relief to communities affected by disaster, sending aid workers overseas to assist those made vulnerable by conflict, or helping refugee families resettle in New Zealand.

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New Zealand Red Cross Earthquake Recovery 2010-2017