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Community Action Crucial To Cardiac Arrest Survival

Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 10:24 am | Hato Hone St John

Jon Moores, Deputy Chief Executive – Clinical Services at Hato Hone St John, says improving survival from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest remains a critical priority for the ambulance service, wider health system and communities across Aotearoa. More >>

Ambulance Workload Reaches New Highs

Thursday, 29 January 2026, 10:13 am | Hato Hone St John

New national ambulance data shows there were 706,194 emergency 111 calls for an ambulance last year, an increase of nearly 30 percent over five years, while frontline crews attended 551,399 incidents, up 17 percent since 2020. More >>

Hato Hone St John Urges The Public To Put Safety First This Festive Season

Wednesday, 17 December 2025, 8:14 pm | Hato Hone St John

Hato Hone St John attended almost 1,500 incidents nationwidelast Christmas Day, manyinvolving falls, intoxication, abdominal pain and minor injuries or illnesses. More >>

Hato Hone St John Calls For Summer Preparedness To Avoid Emergencies

Monday, 1 December 2025, 9:24 am | Hato Hone St John

Hato Hone St John works closely with Health New Zealand and other health partners to ensure patients get the right care they need, whether at home, in the community, or in hospital. More >>

Hato Hone St John Marks 140 Years With Record Demand

Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 10:25 am | Hato Hone St John

Despite increasing demand, performance has improved, with 91 per cent of 111 calls answered within 15 seconds and response times for the most critical incidents meeting or exceeding national targets. More >>

Hato Hone St John Welcomes Aged Care Reforms

Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 5:44 pm | Hato Hone St John

With New Zealand’s population aged 65 and over expected to grow to around 1.3 million by 2040, the need for innovative, integrated approaches to aged care is urgent. More >>

Hato Hone St John Urges Kiwis To Be Ready To Save The Ones They Love

Tuesday, 30 September 2025, 5:40 pm | Hato Hone St John

Throughout the month, HHStJ aims to reach more than 15,000 people through its free 3 Steps for Life programme, while also engaging schools and communities to equip as many people as possible with lifesaving skills. More >>

Extended Care Paramedics Caring For Patients At Home And Easing Pressure On Emergency Departments

Thursday, 25 September 2025, 1:36 pm | Hato Hone St John

Christchurch-based ECP Connor Inkster-Robinson, who has worked in paramedicine for more than a decade, says the most rewarding part of the role is knowing he is directly helping to reduce strain on the wider health system. More >>

Hato Hone St John Records Busiest Winter Ever, While New Initiatives Help Ease Some Pressure On Hospitals

Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 9:58 am | Hato Hone St John

While ambulance demand has been soaring, HHStJ has also been helping to reduce pressure on hospital Emergency Departments (ED). More >>

New Technology To Help Emergency Services Locate People Faster – A Welcome Advancement, Says Hato Hone St John

Friday, 22 August 2025, 12:39 pm | Hato Hone St John

The DLI capability, announced today by Minister of Police Mark Mitchell, allows emergency services to access the approximate location of a person’s mobile device—even when they haven’t called 111—if there are serious concerns for their safety or ... More >>

Hato Hone St John And MAS Join Forces To Empower Kiwis With Life-Saving Skills

Wednesday, 30 July 2025, 11:04 am | Hato Hone St John

“This partnership is a game-changer,” says Jacci Tatnell, National Manager Community Education at Hato Hone St John. “With MAS’s support, we’re expanding our reach across the motu, giving more people the tools and confidence to act when every second ... More >>

Emergency Ambulance Services Celebrate Paramedics And First Responders

Sunday, 6 July 2025, 1:45 pm | Hato Hone St John

Peter Bradley, Hato Hone St John Chief Executive, acknowledges how the paramedic role has developed significantly over the decades, with St John first responders commencing their service to New Zealanders in 1885. More >>

That’s 19 Babies For Hato Hone St John Call Handler Gemma - Aka Baby Magnet

Thursday, 3 July 2025, 4:10 pm | Hato Hone St John

After informing Nelly they weren’t going to get to the hospital in time, an emergency 111 call for an ambulance was made at 1.50am. Working from the Integrated Operations Centre in Auckland that night was call handler Gemma Cale. More >>

Hato Hone St John Gives A Shout Out To Volunteers

Friday, 13 June 2025, 4:16 pm | Hato Hone St John

Since 1885, Hato Hone St John has stood alongside the people of Aotearoa, with a commitment to improving their health and wellbeing. Our volunteers are instrumental in helping us adapt and respond to the evolving needs of our communities. More >>

Hato Hone St John Introduces Samoan Language To Caring Caller Programme

Thursday, 5 June 2025, 2:56 pm | Hato Hone St John

This Samoa Language Week, Hato Hone St John is announcing the introduction of Samoan language to their popular Community Health programme: Caring Caller, with new volunteer callers fluent in Samoan joining the team. More >>

Hato Hone St John Seeking $4.5m To Fund New Ambulance Stations

Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 8:20 am | Hato Hone St John

Money raised from this year’s Light the Way Annual Appeal will go towards 10 new builds and three major repairs of Hato Hone St John Ambulance stations. More >>

New Zealand Votes Hato Hone St John As One Of The Most Trusted Charities For 2025

Monday, 26 May 2025, 10:29 am | Hato Hone St John

Hato Hone St John Chief Executive, Peter Bradley, says the recognition is deeply moving and a reflection of the trust New Zealanders place in the organisation during life’s most critical moments. More >>

Hato Hone St John Welcomes Government Investment In Urgent And Rural Healthcare

Monday, 19 May 2025, 1:33 pm | Hato Hone St John

The funding, which also covers maintaining existing urgent and after-hours services and enhancing support in rural and remote communities, will complement Hato Hone St John’s work in delivering timely care and emergency support. More >>

Emergency 111 Call Ends With Baby Born And An Emotional Reunion For Hato Hone St John Call Handler

Saturday, 10 May 2025, 1:42 pm | Hato Hone St John

“It’s something special knowing you have helped bring a life into this world. For me meeting Kirstene, Lia and Luka has been the highlight of my career,” Emergency Call handler Anna Evans says. More >>

Hato Hone St John’s Digital And Data Win Big At Veeam Data Resilience Awards

Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 2:16 pm | Hato Hone St John

HHStJ’s Digital and Data general manager Sarah Ellison says, “Winning this award validates the countless hours spent solving complex problems, embracing change, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through technology”. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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