Media Releases

ST JOHN APPEALS TO NEW ZEALANDERS’ HEARTS OF GOLD THIS MONTH

Sally Webster | April 4, 2022

As emergency ambulance staff continue to face unprecedented demand, St John is asking New Zealanders to have a “heart of gold” and support its annual appeal this April. ...

ANNUAL APPEAL

Sally Webster | March 30, 2022

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EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICES FACE HIGHEST 111 CALL VOLUMES

BEVERLEY TSE | March 7, 2022

Emergency ambulance services across New Zealand have recorded the highest ever call volumes to the 111 ambulance communications centres over the weekend....

ST JOHN RELEASES AMBULANCE DATA FOR 2021

AMY MILNE | February 1, 2022

St John Ambulance has continued to be there for New Zealanders throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, responding to more than half a million emergencies across the year....

St John Ambulance prepares for what could be its busiest New Year's Eve

AMY MILNE | December 30, 2021

As the country prepares to celebrate – or perhaps commiserate – the year that was 2021, St John is reminding the public to look after each other on the busiest night for the emergency ambulance service....

ST JOHN LAUNCHES NEW 0800 MEDIA LINE

BEVERLEY TSE | December 20, 2021

St John has launched a new St John media line, 0800 756 334 and email address, media@stjohn.org.nz which will be monitored throughout the Christmas and New Year period and beyond....

ST JOHN WISHES KIWIS A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE HOLIDAY SEASON

Dani Tucker | December 15, 2021

As another year comes to an end and New Zealanders make the most of the summer break, St John is reminding everyone to stay safe and look out for their whānau, friends and neighbours....

STATEMENT ON ST JOHN WHAKATANE STORE FIRE INCIDENT

Dani Tucker | November 29, 2021

St John can confirm our Whakatane retail store located on the Strand has been damaged in a fire overnight that affected a row of shops where it is located....

ST JOHN STATEMENT ON HEALTH ORDER

AMY MILNE | November 22, 2021

Vaccination remains our best defence against COVID-19 and St John is committed to widespread vaccination to protect our people, our patients, and our communities....