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SAVE AMBULANCES FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES DURING STRIKE

Amy Milne |

Hato Hone St John is calling on New Zealanders to save ambulances for medical emergencies and serious injuries during further strike action proposed by union members this weekend (August 24-25).  ...

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SAVE 111 FOR LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCIES

Amy Milne |

Hato Hone St John is reminding the public to save 111 for life-threatening emergencies while strike action continues tonight. The reminder comes following members of First Union and the New Zealand Ambulance Association (NZAA) division of the Amalgamated Workers Union New Zealand are withdrawing labour for the first four hours from the beginning of their shifts from 4am today through to 4am tomorrow, and from 4am on Saturday 24 August through to 4am Sunday. ...

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MEDIA STATEMENT ON STRIKE ACTION

Gerard Campbell |

This week, members of First Union and the New Zealand Ambulance Association (NZAA) division of the Amalgamated Workers Union New Zealand are withdrawing labour for the first four hours from the beginning of their shifts on 20 August and 24 August....

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Hato Hone St John prepared for strike action

Amy Milne |

Hato Hone St John (HHStJ) has plans in place to ensure life-threatening emergencies will be attended to with minimal disruption during this week’s strike by ambulance personnel. ...

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MEDIA ADVISORY ON INDUSTRIAL ACTION

Gerard Campbell |

Hato Hone St John have been advised by First Union and the New Zealand Ambulance Association (NZAA) division of the Amalgamated Workers Union New Zealand that their members will withdraw labour for four hours from the beginning of their shifts on 20 August and 24 August....

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HATO HONE ST JOHN STATEMENT ON INDUSTRIAL ACTION

Gerard Campbell |

This afternoon (Monday, August 5, 2024) Hato Hone St John has received formal notification from First Union and the Amalgamated Workers Union New Zealand Inc (NZAA division) that their members will withdraw labour for four hours from the commencement of their shifts on 20 August and again on 24 August....

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HATO HONE ST JOHN EXPERIENCING HIGH DEMAND

Gerard Campbell |

Hato Hone St John is experiencing an increase in demand in both the Auckland and Waikato regions, coupled with an increase in staff related illness....

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HATO HONE ST JOHN LAUNCH INNOVATIVE NEW BRANDED DEFIBRILLATOR IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VIVEST

Gerard Campbell |

Hato Hone St John has partnered with medical technology manufacturer ViVest to create, produce and sell an innovative new Automated External Defibrillator (AED)....

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HATO HONE ST JOHN RESPONDS TO EAST CAPE WEATHER EVENT

Gerard Campbell |

Hato Hone St John is actively responding to the severe weather conditions affecting the East Cape and Hawke's Bay regions....

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HATO HONE ST JOHN LAUNCHES $4 MILLION APPEAL TO LIGHT THE WAY FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES

Gerard Campbell |

Hato Hone St John is seeking public support as it launches its annual fundraising appeal -Light the Way....

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