Be there in every hour of need – become a Humanitarian Partner
Making a regular donation is one of the most powerful ways to ensure that relief, care and hope can reach people whose lives have been devastated by disaster or crisis, here and around the world.
Join a community of caring supporters who are there when a disaster strikes, when an elderly or ill neighbour needs a hot meal, when a former refugee family arrives in Aotearoa New Zealand.
In every hour of need, the ongoing support of people who care, is what makes our life-changing humanitarian work possible. So please, turn your compassion into action and become a Humanitarian Partner today.
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Why become a Humanitarian Partner?
Humanitarian Partners are there in every hour of need, helping deliver:
Be part of the Red Cross movement
When you see the Red Cross emblem, you’ll know your support is reaching those who need it most. You’re not just a supporter – you’re part of a humanitarian movement.
The easiest way to become a Humanitarian Partner and start helping people in their hour of need is by using our online form. Sign up today to make a regular gift and begin improving the lives of people here in Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world.
What we do in Aotearoa New Zealand
New Zealand Red Cross is a humanitarian organisation with more than 10,000 members, volunteers, and staff supporting people from the Far North to the Deep South. Our work focuses on preparing for and responding to disasters and emergencies, supporting refugee-background people as they rebuild their lives in Aotearoa New Zealand, and providing services such as Meals on Wheels.
Frequently asked questions
As a valued Humanitarian Partner, you'll see the lives you touch through our regular newsletter, Red Connect. You'll see the impact of your kindness in action and know that you are a vital part of the Red Cross movement.
Through stories, updates and real-world examples, you'll see how your support is changing lives every day across Aotearoa New Zealand, the Pacific and around the world.
Learn more about being a Humanitarian Partner.
When you make a donation of more than $5.00, you could claim 33.33% back from IRD. We will send you a receipt for your regular donation at the end of the tax year. If you have any questions or queries, please contact our Supporter Care team on 0800 733 276 or email at together@redcross.org.nz
You will need the following information when you set up a direct debit via your internet banking.
Bank Name (our bank): ASB Bank Ltd
Account name: NZRC Fundraising
Account number: 12-3192-0043737-00
Particulars (Limited to 12 characters): Your first name or initials and surname or organisation name.
Code: Regular
Your reference (Limited to 12 characters): Your supporter ID number if known. You will find this number on correspondence from Red Cross, it starts with “RE"
OR
Leave blank if you don’t have a supporter ID number.
If you’re having trouble setting up automatic payment via internet banking, please contact our dedicated Supporter Care team on 0800 697 277. We’re available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
You can also email us at: together@redcross.org.nz
There are different ways you can make a regular donation.
- Sign-up online using a credit or debit card.
- Complete this form and return via mail.
- Via internet banking.
If you’d like to update your details, or pause, or cancel your regular gift, or request a tax receipt, please contact our friendly Supporter Care Team at together@redcross.org.nz or call at: 0800 697 277.
If you have your Supporter ID (it starts with RE) on hand, we’ll be able to help you right away.
To request a tax receipt, please contact our friendly Supporter Care Team at together@redcross.org.nz or call at: 0800 697 277.
Our organisation and our humanitarian work is funded in a range of ways including donations, bequests, corporate partnerships, government contracts for services, investments and our annual appeal. Learn more about our funding here:
As part of the world's largest humanitarian network, we also respond to disasters, conflicts, and other emergencies, support resilience in the Pacific, and help reconnect families separated by conflict or disaster. Our International Delegate Programme recruits skilled people and trains them to work in international humanitarian and development roles overseas. Our skilled delegates are stationed overseas to help save lives, alleviate suffering, and maintain human dignity on the front line. Learn more about our overseas work.
Learn how to get involved and make a difference by volunteering, fundraising, participating in our events, or working in one of our teams within Aotearoa New Zealand or as an international delegate.
Learn more about New Zealand Red Cross terms and conditions for regular direct debit donations and our donations refund policy.
Read our Privacy Statement here and find out how to contact us if you have concerns about the use of your personal information.
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New Zealand Red Cross Incorporated is a registered charity (CC21860), making you eligible for a tax refund of up to a third of your donation. All transactions are billed in New Zealand dollars.
New Zealand Red Cross operates from 69 Molesworth Street, Thorndon, Wellington 6011, New Zealand.