NZ Red Cross - Latest News [Page 3]
Red Cross Continues to Help North Canterbury/Marlborough
Friday, 12 May 2017, 2:55 pm | NZ Red Cross
Six months after the massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck central New Zealand, New Zealand Red Cross continues to work closely with the people affected and assist their recovery. More >>
Red Cross to Support Refugee Resettlement in Invercargill
Monday, 1 May 2017, 5:34 pm | NZ Red Cross
New Zealand Red Cross welcomes today’s announcement of Invercargill as the new refugee resettlement location. More >>
Disaster continues for flood hit Bay of Plenty
Wednesday, 12 April 2017, 11:48 am | NZ Red Cross
Massive flooding in Eastern Bay of Plenty has destroyed homes and businesses, leaving many people homeless and forcing many more to evacuate. More >>
Red Cross Launches Appeal to Support Flood-Affected
Saturday, 8 April 2017, 11:46 am | NZ Red Cross
Red Cross Launches Appeal to Support Flood-Affected Communities New Zealand Red Cross has launched an appeal to support people affected by severe flooding in the Bay of Plenty. Thousands of people have been evacuated in the Bay of Plenty after ... More >>
New Zealand Red Cross appoints new Secretary General
Thursday, 30 March 2017, 3:36 pm | NZ Red Cross
The National Board of New Zealand Red Cross is pleased to announce the appointment of Niamh Lawless as Secretary General. More >>
Red Cross responds to PM comments on US refugee suspension
Monday, 30 January 2017, 5:43 pm | NZ Red Cross
New Zealand Red Cross is encouraged by the Prime Minister’s response to the suspension of the United States refugee programme and would like to see a practical response from New Zealand through an emergency refugee intake. More >>
Red Cross inundated by requests from kiwis wanting to help
Monday, 30 January 2017, 1:56 pm | NZ Red Cross
New Zealand Red Cross has been inundated by requests from kiwis wanting to help refugees in response to the events in the United States over the weekend. More >>
Red Cross Continues To Work With Quake-Hit Communities
Friday, 20 January 2017, 1:51 pm | NZ Red Cross
Two months after the 14 November earthquakes, New Zealand Red Cross continues to work in the earthquake-affected regions of Marlborough, Kaikoura and Hurunui. More >>
Refugee Trauma Recovery joins New Zealand Red Cross
Monday, 16 January 2017, 4:38 pm | NZ Red Cross
Refugee Trauma Recovery (RTR) has today joined the New Zealand Red Cross family; a move that will provide coordinated resettlement and mental health services to former refugees in the Wellington region. The RTR Board approached New Zealand Red Cross ... More >>
Kiwis dig deep to make a difference in Syria
Thursday, 15 December 2016, 2:49 pm | NZ Red Cross
New Zealand Red Cross is today sending $50,000 to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to help provide emergency aid to civilians in Aleppo. More >>
Red Cross announces grant for earthquake damaged homes
Wednesday, 14 December 2016, 10:33 am | NZ Red Cross
New Zealand Red Cross has announced a grant to assist people whose homes have been damaged by the November 14 earthquakes. More >>
Kaikoura water, sanitation and hygiene a priority
Friday, 25 November 2016, 1:39 pm | NZ Red Cross
With thousands of Kaikoura residents still unable to access safe running water and relying on portaloos, water, sanitation and hygiene is apriority focus for Red Cross. More >>
More Support Needed for Quake-Hit Communities
Wednesday, 23 November 2016, 4:02 pm | NZ Red Cross
As the impact of last week’s earthquake becomes clearer, New Zealand Red Cross says more funding is needed to help affected communities rebuild and recover. More >>
Red Cross helps hundreds of earthquake-affected people
Saturday, 19 November 2016, 11:30 pm | NZ Red Cross
New Zealand Red Cross MEDIA RELEASE 19 November, 2016 Red Cross helps hundreds of earthquake-affected people New Zealand Red Cross has reached hundreds of people with emergency aid and psychosocial support since the country was hit by a 7.8 magnitude ... More >>
Red Cross providing psychological support
Wednesday, 16 November 2016, 9:54 am | NZ Red Cross
Red Cross is providing psychological support to communities affected by this week’s earthquake, as people prepare to spend another night in welfare centres. More >>
Red Cross Launches Emergency Appeal
Monday, 14 November 2016, 4:10 pm | NZ Red Cross
Red Cross has launched an emergency appeal to support communities affected by the strong earthquakes this morning. More >>
Red Cross Responding In Kaikoura And Blenheim After Quake
Monday, 14 November 2016, 12:45 pm | NZ Red Cross
New Zealand Red Cross teams are responding after a series of huge earthquakes hit overnight. More >>
Learn how to save a life on World First Aid Day
Friday, 9 September 2016, 11:05 am | NZ Red Cross
This World First Aid Day, Red Cross is calling on Kiwis to learn lifesaving skills to keep themselves, their families and their communities safe. More >>
Red Cross celebrates cultures and resilience of new Kiwis
Wednesday, 15 June 2016, 4:50 pm | NZ Red Cross
Red Cross celebrates cultures and resilience of new Kiwis to mark World Refugee Day New Zealand Red Cross has celebrated the resilience and strength of former refugees at a parliamentary event to mark World Refugee Day. People from refugee backgrounds ... More >>
Red Cross supporting quake-hit Nepal along road to recovery
Friday, 22 April 2016, 3:35 pm | NZ Red Cross
A year after devastating earthquakes hit Nepal, Red Cross continues to provide much-needed support and training in affected communities. More >>