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NZ Red Cross - Latest News [Page 16]

Waikato First Aid Open Day

Friday, 19 September 2008, 1:34 pm | NZ Red Cross

The Red Cross Waikato Service Centre hosted a First Aid Open Day on Sunday 14th September to celebrate the eighth annual World First Aid Day. Public attendance and participation was excellent as they were shown components of the First Aid program and practiced ... More >>

NZ Red Cross Telecomm's Specialists In Haiti

Monday, 15 September 2008, 12:13 am | NZ Red Cross

One week into their deployment to cyclone ravaged Haiti, New Zealand Red Cross IT and Telecommunications specialists Peter Moore and Pat Maunsell are continuing to establish communications facilities to help co-ordinate the relief effort from their ... More >>

Specialists To Assist With Disaster In Haiti

Wednesday, 10 September 2008, 10:35 am | NZ Red Cross

Two New Zealand Red Cross telecommunications emergency response specialists are preparing to depart to assist with the International Federation of Red Cross’ (the Federation) disaster response project in cyclone ravaged Haiti. More >>

Now Found: Medals For Red Cross Welfare Officer

Thursday, 28 August 2008, 11:06 am | NZ Red Cross

A four month search to find former New Zealand Red Cross aid worker Isabel Beaumont has gone from Wellington to Wales and will end in London next week with the presentation of her service medals. More >>

New Zealand Red Cross On Standby For Olympics

Wednesday, 6 August 2008, 2:10 pm | NZ Red Cross

As thousands of athletes, spectators and administrators converge on Beijing for the 2008 Olympics, New Zealand Red Cross will be on standby with their National Inquiry Centre. More >>

A Well Deserved Day Off For Red Cross Volunteers

Friday, 13 June 2008, 11:03 am | NZ Red Cross

New Zealand Red Cross is celebrating Volunteer Awareness Week (15-21 June) by giving as many of our volunteers as possible a well deserved day off. More >>

Red Cross Update: Myanmar

Thursday, 5 June 2008, 1:52 pm | NZ Red Cross

Four weeks after Cyclone Nargis struck Myanmar, hundreds of thousands of people are still without clean drinking water. More >>

Medals for NZ Red Cross Vietnam welfare officer

Thursday, 29 May 2008, 12:04 am | NZ Red Cross

Twenty seven years after working in Vietnam as a New Zealand Red Cross welfare officer accredited to the New Zealand Army, Avis Wilkes will have her service recognised at a medal presentation in Wellington this week. More >>

Red Cross update: Myanmar

Tuesday, 20 May 2008, 3:36 pm | NZ Red Cross

The delivery of Red Cross aid and relief items into cyclone devastated areas of Myanmar will increase sharply this week when the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies sends five 40 tonne charter flights into Yangon. More >>

Kiwis donate $75,000 to Myanmar

Friday, 16 May 2008, 5:07 pm | NZ Red Cross

Kiwis all over the country have been making donations to New Zealand Red Cross to assist with the relief effort in Myanmar following Cyclone Nargis. More >>

Red Cross Update: Myanmar

Friday, 16 May 2008, 11:22 am | NZ Red Cross

Predictions of heavy rain for areas of the cyclone hit Irrawaddy delta could further exacerbate the situation for thousands of Cyclone Nargis survivors, warns the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. More >>

Red Cross update: China

Friday, 16 May 2008, 11:21 am | NZ Red Cross

As search and rescue teams continue to look for survivors, hundreds of Red Cross volunteers are distributing much-needed aid to communities affected by Monday's deadly earthquake in Sichuan province. More >>

New Zealand Red Cross China earthquake appeal

Wednesday, 14 May 2008, 2:06 pm | NZ Red Cross

New Zealand Red Cross is accepting donations for the China earthquake fund.  Monetary donations can be made at any Red Cross office throughout New Zealand, sent to PO Box 12-140, Wellington, or via our website at www.redcross.org.nz. More >>

Red Cross Update: Myanmar

Wednesday, 14 May 2008, 2:05 pm | NZ Red Cross

As the International Red Cross’ disaster operation rolls into the second week in Myanmar, the focus is on providing assistance and relief to those affected in a practical way. More >>

Red Cross donates $100,000 to Myanmar relief

Friday, 9 May 2008, 4:25 pm | NZ Red Cross

The money has been made available through New Zealand Red Cross' Disaster Relief Emergency Fund and will be sent directly to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (the Federation) emergency appeal. More >>

Kiwis Making A Difference In Myanmar Relief Effort

Thursday, 8 May 2008, 6:12 pm | NZ Red Cross

As relief operations escalate in the wake of Cyclone Nagris which devastated parts of Myanmar on 2 May, three Kiwis are working with the International Red Cross Movement to ensure aid can get into the country. More >>

Red Cross opens donation line for Myanmar relief

Thursday, 8 May 2008, 10:07 am | NZ Red Cross

As the full extent of the devastation wrought by Cyclone Nargis becomes more clear, thousands of Myanmar Red Cross volunteers and staff are working around the clock to reach and support those affected by the ferocious storm. More >>

Over 30,000 Red Cross Breakfasts Served In Schools

Thursday, 8 May 2008, 9:30 am | NZ Red Cross

In the past year, over 30,000 breakfasts have been served as part of the Red Cross Breakfast in Schools programme. More >>

NZ Red Cross Searching For Two Vietnam Veterans

Wednesday, 23 April 2008, 11:56 am | NZ Red Cross

As preparations escalate for Tribute 08, a commemoration and reunion for New Zealand Vietnam War veterans being held in Wellington in late May, New Zealand Red Cross is searching for two New Zealand Red Cross aid workers who played a vital role caring ... More >>

Fond Memories Of Red Cross For ANZAC Day

Thursday, 17 April 2008, 11:10 am | NZ Red Cross

The delivery of Red Cross parcels containing basic food items proved to be a life saver for many soldiers during both the First and Second World Wars. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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