Kiwis united in a nationwide show of generosity across the weekend, donating an estimated 58,000kgs (a 16% increase from 2024) of clothing in six hours through this year’s Uber x Red Cross Clothing Drive on Saturday 18th October. 

The Clothing Drive made it easy for New Zealanders to donate high-quality clothing directly from their doorsteps via the Uber and Uber Eats apps, using Uber Courier to deliver their donations to the Uber x New Zealand Red Cross Clothing Drive free of charge. 

Both Uber and New Zealand Red Cross were thrilled with the outpouring of support, with over 4,600 Uber Courier trips booked throughout the day for the drive, and amazing donations collected, including select pieces by New Zealand music icon, Stan Walker.

Emma Foley, Managing Director of Uber Australia and New Zealand, says, “We’ve been so inspired by the generosity shown by Kiwis across the country. A huge thank you to everyone who donated and to all the volunteers who helped make this year’s drive possible. So many people took the time to clear out their wardrobes and give their pre-loved clothing a second life through our annual clothing drive. It’s a great reminder that small actions can make a big difference. We’re proud to partner with New Zealand Red Cross to make giving easier and support the vital work they do in communities throughout Aotearoa and beyond.”

“We are incredibly grateful to everyone who took the time to donate their pre-loved clothing as part of the Uber x Red Cross Clothing Drive. Proceeds from the sale of your clothing in our Red Cross Shops go towards fulfilling our mission – to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity and enhancing community resilience. Your generosity will help us make a real difference here, across the Pacific and around the world”,says Talei Kitchingman, Director of Retail, New Zealand Red Cross. 

The donated clothing is now being sorted and sold in New Zealand Red Cross Shops around the country, with funds raised from the sales going directly towards supporting vital services and programmes in New Zealand and abroad.