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HATO HONE ST JOHN INTRODUCES FIRST FEMALE-FORM CPR MANIKINS DONATED BY MAS

Amy Nola |

Hato Hone St John is introducing female-form CPR manikins into its 3 Steps for Life programme, with MAS donating the manikins to help address inequities in the treatment of women experiencing cardiac arrest....

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FASTER HELP ON THE WATER: A NEW NATIONAL FIRST

ANDREW MUMFORD |

Two new national agreements are connecting New Zealand's ambulance communications centres directly with Surf Life Saving and Coastguard for the first time....

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HATO HONE ST JOHN ENCOURAGES KIWIS TO LEARN CPR FOR THEIR LOVED ONES

Max Griffin |

Cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time, and knowing what to do can be the difference between life and death; whether it's a parent, a child, a friend, or a neighbour, every New Zealander has the power to help save a life. ...

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NINTH TRUST-FUNDED AMBULANCE BOOSTS EMERGENCY CARE IN TOKOROA

Gerard Campbell |

Hato Hone St John has welcomed a brand-new emergency ambulance to its Tokoroa fleet, thanks to the ongoing support of We Care Community Trust....

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HATO HONE ST JOHN APPOINTS NEW CHANCELLOR & CHAIR

Beverley Tse |

Hato Hone St John is pleased to announce the appointment of Brendan Wood KStJ DSD ED as Chancellor and Chair of the organisation’s Priory Board. ...

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MAJOR BOOST FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE IN TAURANGA

Gerard Campbell |

A new emergency ambulance is serving the people of Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty thanks to the generosity of local couple Erle and Ursula Dunseath....

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ORGANISATION-WIDE EFFORT BACKS AMBULANCE CREWS AMID SUSTAINED DEMAND

Andrew Mumford |

Hato Hone St John is drawing on qualified people from across the organisation to support its Emergency Ambulance Service, as exceptional demand continues for a third week. ...

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HATO HONE ST JOHN WELCOMES RECOMMENDATIONS ON AGED CARE

AMY MILNE |

Hato Hone St John welcomes the Aged Care Ministerial Advisory Group’s recommendations on aged care.  ...

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RECORD AMBULANCE DEMAND PLACES GREATEST PRESSURE ON AUCKLAND

BEVERLEY TSE |

Hato Hone St John is continuing to respond effectively despite record numbers of 111 calls for an ambulance, with the greatest pressure in Auckland, particularly in the evening and overnight. ...

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MAJOR INCIDENT REMAINS IN PLACE FOR EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICE

Gerard Campbell |

Hato Hone St John’s Level 1 major incident declaration will remain in place this weekend (15-16 August) as we continue to manage sustained pressure across the emergency ambulance service. ...

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