Media Releases

Media Statement re Resourcing

Victoria Hawkins | April 30, 2014

St John would like to respond to recent claims that the organisation is “resource-starved” and “putting lives at risk”....

Hard work pays off at St John Youth Festival

Ian Henderson | April 29, 2014

Congratulations and well done to all of the participants at the National Youth Festival and Competitions, held over ANZAC weekend (24-28 April) in Rotorua....

Ambulance paramedics trialling new technology

Robyn Bern | April 17, 2014

Ambulance paramedics trialling new technology...

Rapid Response Series 6 on air TV1 - Wednesdays at 7.30pm

Robyn Bern | April 15, 2014

Rapid Response Series 6 is on air on TV1 on Wednesdays at 7.30pm. The show follows St John frontline crews in Auckland and is a fantastic insight into the work of New Zealand's most trusted professionals. To watch episodes click here http://tvnz.co.nz/rapid-response/video...

St John street collections attracting the great and intergalactic

Ian Henderson | April 14, 2014

Space people and All Blacks were just some of those people supporting the St John Annual Appeal last week....

St John patient part charges to increase 1 April 2014

Robyn Bern | March 13, 2014

On 1 April 2014 the St John emergency ambulance patient part charge will increase by either $4.00 or $13.00, to a single rate of $88.00 across New Zealand. ...

St John to recruit additional ambulance staff in key locations

Robyn Bern | February 27, 2014

St John has approved funding for 57 additional paid ambulance staff in a number of locations across New Zealand. This amounts to a commitment of $4 million, from fundraising and commercial activities....

Remembering the 22 February 2011 earthquake

Ian Henderson | February 19, 2014

This Saturday is the third anniversary of the devastating Christchurch earthquake of 22 February 2011....

Media Statement Re Hamilton Assault on Ambulance Officer

Victoria Hawkins | January 16, 2014

MEDIA STATEMENT 16/01/14 Prepared by: Victoria Hawkins St John Spokesperson: Eddie Jackson, Central Region General Manager ...

St John New Zealand Wins International Cadet Competitions

Victoria Hawkins | January 14, 2014

St John New Zealand has won the International Cadet Competitions held in Sydney, Australia this month and has been awarded the Commonwealth Cadet Shield....