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Leading on the ground along the Whangaruru coast: DWST squad leader activation
This deployment aligned with a new recovery approach that brings agencies directly into affected communities, meeting people where they are rather than expecting them to navigate complex systems.
Feb 32 min read
From Fundraising to Frontline, Making Impact Visible
On 7 November, I was invited to the Wiri Base, the national Red Cross warehouse, to contribute to a training session led by the philanthropy team for door-to-door fundraisers…
Dec 8, 20252 min read
Evaluating Coordination Under Pressure, Reflections from Exercise Te Tai Āniwhaniwha
On 20 November, Auckland Emergency Management delivered Exercise Te Tai Āniwhaniwha, a large-scale emergency management exercise designed to test Auckland’s response to a credible tsunami scenario…
Nov 21, 20252 min read
Holding Space for Meaningful Partnership, Reflections from a Community Advisory Committee Discussion
On 12 November, I participated in a Community Advisory Committee (CAC) discussion focused on mana whenua, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and governance within the context of a community-led project...
Nov 14, 20252 min read
Training at Scale, Building Capability Through Shared Experience
On 8 and 9 November, New Zealand Red Cross delivered its largest Disaster Welfare Support Team (DWST) deployment course to date at Carey Park Christian Camp in Auckland. Over two days, 60 new volunteers from…
Nov 10, 20252 min read
Building a Shared Understanding of Risk Across Auckland’s DWST Teams
On 15 October, the North and South Auckland Disaster Welfare Support Teams (DWST) came together for their first joint training session. The aim…
Oct 17, 20252 min read
Forming a Team, Reflections from the First Auckland North DWST Meeting
On 9 July, the newly established Auckland North Disaster Welfare Support Team (DWST) held its first ever team meeting. This followed a strategic decision by…
Jul 10, 20252 min read
Reflecting on Red Cross PFA Training, A Quiet but Powerful Skillset
This week I took part in the Red Cross Psychological First Aid training for Disaster Welfare and Support. It was not dramatic or technical, but it was one of the most grounding courses I have done…
Jun 9, 20251 min read
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