Hato Hone St John braced for another spike in ambulance callouts

Home / New ZealandRNZ14 Aug, 2026 10:32 PM2 mins to readSt John is bracing for another spike in 111 calls. Photo / Dean PurcellSt John is bracing for another spike in 111 calls. Photo / Dean PurcellBy RNZ Digital reportersSt John is bracing for another spike in 111 calls this weekend as record-breaking demand for ambulances continues across the motu.

Citing extreme pressure from seasonal illness, St John declared a major incident response last Sunday and activated its Emergency Operations Centre

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