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AMBULANCE INVOLVED IN COLLISION IN WAIPU, NORTHLAND

BEVERLEY TSE |

Hato Hone St John can confirm that one of our emergency ambulances was involved in a collision with another vehicle on Cove Road in Waipu, Northland around 7.50pm on Friday, 2 January. ...

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AMBULANCE STAFF SEE REDUCTION IN NEW YEAR'S EVE CALLOUTS

BEVERLEY TSE |

Hato Hone St John’s emergency ambulance service experienced a significantly reduced workload during the New Year’s Eve peak period compared with the same time last year, with poor weather likely contributing to fewer people being out and about....

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HATO HONE ST JOHN URGES THE PUBLIC TO PUT SAFETY FIRST THIS FESTIVE SEASON

Gerard Campbell |

As people look forward to Christmas gatherings, New Year’s Eve parties and summer festivals, Hato Hone St John is urging everyone to prioritise their safety. ...

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EMERGENCY CREWS RESPOND TO INCIDENT IN WOOLSTON, CHRISTCHURCH

BEVERLEY TSE |

Hato Hone St John was notified at 1.13pm of a hazardous substance incident on Ferry Road in Woolston, Christchurch....

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Hato Hone St John calls for summer preparedness to avoid emergencies

Charlotte Newman |

As the year unwinds and people look forward to a well-earned break, Hato Hone St John is reminding everyone that prevention and preparedness is key to a safe and enjoyable summer....

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NEW AMBULANCE STAFF TO BOLSTER MANGAWHAI WORKFORCE IN TIME FOR SUMMER

Gerard Campbell |

Just in time for the busy summer season, Hato Hone St John has introduced paid ambulance staff in Mangawhai, marking a significant enhancement to its emergency response capability in the Kaipara District....

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HATO HONE ST JOHN MARKS 140 YEARS WITH RECORD DEMAND

Lizzie Johnston |

Hato Hone St John has marked 140 years of service to Aotearoa New Zealand with one of its busiest years yet, supporting more than one million people and delivering faster, safer emergency care amid rising demand....

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Hato Hone St John Welcomes Aged Care Reforms

LIZZIE JOHNSTON |

Hato Hone St John (HHStJ) welcomes the announcement by Minister of Health Hon Simeon Brown and Associate Minister of Health Hon Casey Costello of a review of aged care funding and service models which enable an integrated health and aged care and system in the future. ...

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Thousands of tamariki set to learn how to restart a heart

Gerard Campbell |

Thousands of tamariki are set to learn how to help save a life on Restart a Heart Day (16 October) a global initiative aimed at raising awareness of cardiac arrest and the importance of knowing how to perform CPR. ...

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HATO HONE ST JOHN HONOURS OUTSTANDING SERVICE AT AUCKLAND INVESTITURE

Gerard Campbell |

An Investiture ceremony recognising the exceptional contribution of Hato Hone St John volunteers and staff was held in Auckland over the weekend....

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