IFRC

New Zealand

22 February 2012

Christchurch marks first anniversary of deadly earthquake

Staff and volunteers from the New Zealand Red Cross took part in a variety of memorial events to mark the one year anniversary of the deadly 6.3 magnitude earthquake that claimed the lives of 185 people on February 22, 2011.
Christchurch Earthquake: New Zealand Red Cross volunteers meet hidden needs
1 March 2011

Christchurch Earthquake: New Zealand Red Cross volunteers meet hidden needs

The New Zealand Red Cross started a major operation to check on the welfare and needs of people in their homes in Christchurch’s eastern suburbs.
New Zealand: Red Cross intensifies emergency response to South Island earthquake as aftershocks continue
24 February 2011

New Zealand: Red Cross intensifies emergency response

More than 150 Red Cross volunteers from across New Zealand have poured into Christchurch to support thousands of people affected by the 6.3 magnitude earthquake that ...
25 November 2010

Red Cross continues care after second explosion at Pike River

The New Zealand Red Cross flag flew at halfmast today as the country mourned the loss of 29 miners who are now believed to have died in the Pike River Mine disaster ...
New Zealand earthquake
6 September 2010

New Zealand earthquake

At 4:35am on 4 September 2010, a 7 magnitude earthquake struck near the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand.

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