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Scoop
3 days ago
- General
- Scoop
Hato Hone St John Seeking $4.5m To Fund New Ambulance Stations
Press Release – Hato Hone St John Money raised from this years Light the Way Annual Appeal will go towards 10 new builds and three major repairs of Hato Hone St John Ambulance stations. This June, Hato Hone St John is once again calling on the support of Kiwis to help raise $4.5million for the building and urgent repair of 13 ambulance stations around Aotearoa New Zealand. Hato Hone St John Chief Executive Peter Bradley says this year's Annual Appeal is more than just raising money for bricks and mortar. 'This is about future-proofing our stations, the home base for our emergency crews, so that no matter what tomorrow brings, our teams will always be there for communities when they need us most,' Mr Bradley says. 'For our ambulance officers they are also a home away from home and a place to reset, recharge and connect with each other after attending a call out.' Ambulance stations are also often a vital community hub for volunteers, including those delivering first aid training and running St John Youth programmes. 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. The locations are Kawakawa, Whangarei, Auckland Central (Pitt Street), Waihi, Cambridge, Morrinsville, Palmerston North, Rangiora, Nelson, Akaroa, Oamaru, Riversdale and Invercargill. Frontline ambulance crews had an exceptionally busy year in 2024, responding to more than 450,000 incidents nationwide. 'Over the past decade demand for our services has increased nearly 90% percent,' Mr Bradley says. 'To keep up with this growing demand, our ambulance stations need to grow and adapt. Many require urgent repairs or complete rebuilds to meet modern safety standards and ensure we can continue to look after our ambulance officers and ready to respond.' Hato Hone St John provides emergency ambulance services to 97 percent of the country's geographical area. Fundraising supports the costs of running the emergency ambulance service and helps towards infrastructure costs – like ambulance stations, essential buildings, repairs and maintenance. Hato Hone St John staff and volunteers will be out on the street with collection buckets on 14 and 15 June, with schools and businesses supporting with local fundraising activities. For more information and to donate to Hato Hone St John, visit the Light the Way Annual Appeal website at Proceeds from Annual Appeal 2025 will go towards: Kawakawa (Major renovation) Whangarei (New build) Auckland Central (Annual upkeep – repairs) Waihi (New build) Cambridge (New build)) Morrinsville (New build) Palmerston (New build) Rangiora (Renovation funded – planning stage) Nelson (New build) Akaroa (New build) Oamaru (New build) Riversdale (New build) Invercargill (New build) Other Annual Appeal facts: The first Annual Appeal was held in Auckland in 1907, and it was named Ambulance Saturday. In 1975 the first 24-hour live Telethon was televised on TV2 to raise money for St John Ambulance. The event raised just under $600,000 in 24 hours, which was a national fundraising record at the time. In 2024 the Annual Appeal raised $3.9million towards building projects. A special Giving Day is planned for later in June when donations given in a 24-hour period will be doubled.
Scoop
3 days ago
- General
- Scoop
Hato Hone St John Seeking $4.5m To Fund New Ambulance Stations
Press Release – Hato Hone St John This June, Hato Hone St John is once again calling on the support of Kiwis to help raise $4.5million for the building and urgent repair of 13 ambulance stations around Aotearoa New Zealand. Hato Hone St John Chief Executive Peter Bradley says this year's Annual Appeal is more than just raising money for bricks and mortar. 'This is about future-proofing our stations, the home base for our emergency crews, so that no matter what tomorrow brings, our teams will always be there for communities when they need us most,' Mr Bradley says. 'For our ambulance officers they are also a home away from home and a place to reset, recharge and connect with each other after attending a call out.' Ambulance stations are also often a vital community hub for volunteers, including those delivering first aid training and running St John Youth programmes. 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. The locations are Kawakawa, Whangarei, Auckland Central (Pitt Street), Waihi, Cambridge, Morrinsville, Palmerston North, Rangiora, Nelson, Akaroa, Oamaru, Riversdale and Invercargill. Frontline ambulance crews had an exceptionally busy year in 2024, responding to more than 450,000 incidents nationwide. 'Over the past decade demand for our services has increased nearly 90% percent,' Mr Bradley says. 'To keep up with this growing demand, our ambulance stations need to grow and adapt. Many require urgent repairs or complete rebuilds to meet modern safety standards and ensure we can continue to look after our ambulance officers and ready to respond.' Hato Hone St John provides emergency ambulance services to 97 percent of the country's geographical area. Fundraising supports the costs of running the emergency ambulance service and helps towards infrastructure costs – like ambulance stations, essential buildings, repairs and maintenance. Hato Hone St John staff and volunteers will be out on the street with collection buckets on 14 and 15 June, with schools and businesses supporting with local fundraising activities. For more information and to donate to Hato Hone St John, visit the Light the Way Annual Appeal website at Proceeds from Annual Appeal 2025 will go towards: Kawakawa (Major renovation) Whangarei (New build) Auckland Central (Annual upkeep – repairs) Waihi (New build) Cambridge (New build)) Morrinsville (New build) Palmerston (New build) Rangiora (Renovation funded – planning stage) Nelson (New build) Akaroa (New build) Oamaru (New build) Riversdale (New build) Invercargill (New build) Other Annual Appeal facts: The first Annual Appeal was held in Auckland in 1907, and it was named Ambulance Saturday. In 1975 the first 24-hour live Telethon was televised on TV2 to raise money for St John Ambulance. The event raised just under $600,000 in 24 hours, which was a national fundraising record at the time. In 2024 the Annual Appeal raised $3.9million towards building projects. A special Giving Day is planned for later in June when donations given in a 24-hour period will be doubled.
Scoop
3 days ago
- General
- Scoop
Hato Hone St John Seeking $4.5m To Fund New Ambulance Stations
This June, Hato Hone St John is once again calling on the support of Kiwis to help raise $4.5million for the building and urgent repair of 13 ambulance stations around Aotearoa New Zealand. Hato Hone St John Chief Executive Peter Bradley says this year's Annual Appeal is more than just raising money for bricks and mortar. 'This is about future-proofing our stations, the home base for our emergency crews, so that no matter what tomorrow brings, our teams will always be there for communities when they need us most,' Mr Bradley says. 'For our ambulance officers they are also a home away from home and a place to reset, recharge and connect with each other after attending a call out.' Ambulance stations are also often a vital community hub for volunteers, including those delivering first aid training and running St John Youth programmes. 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. The locations are Kawakawa, Whangarei, Auckland Central (Pitt Street), Waihi, Cambridge, Morrinsville, Palmerston North, Rangiora, Nelson, Akaroa, Oamaru, Riversdale and Invercargill. Frontline ambulance crews had an exceptionally busy year in 2024, responding to more than 450,000 incidents nationwide. 'Over the past decade demand for our services has increased nearly 90% percent,' Mr Bradley says. 'To keep up with this growing demand, our ambulance stations need to grow and adapt. Many require urgent repairs or complete rebuilds to meet modern safety standards and ensure we can continue to look after our ambulance officers and ready to respond." Hato Hone St John provides emergency ambulance services to 97 percent of the country's geographical area. Fundraising supports the costs of running the emergency ambulance service and helps towards infrastructure costs - like ambulance stations, essential buildings, repairs and maintenance. Hato Hone St John staff and volunteers will be out on the street with collection buckets on 14 and 15 June, with schools and businesses supporting with local fundraising activities. For more information and to donate to Hato Hone St John, visit the Light the Way Annual Appeal website at Proceeds from Annual Appeal 2025 will go towards: Kawakawa (Major renovation) Whangarei (New build) Auckland Central (Annual upkeep - repairs) Waihi (New build) Cambridge (New build)) Morrinsville (New build) Palmerston (New build) Rangiora (Renovation funded - planning stage) Nelson (New build) Akaroa (New build) Oamaru (New build) Riversdale (New build) Invercargill (New build) Other Annual Appeal facts: The first Annual Appeal was held in Auckland in 1907, and it was named Ambulance Saturday. In 1975 the first 24-hour live Telethon was televised on TV2 to raise money for St John Ambulance. The event raised just under $600,000 in 24 hours, which was a national fundraising record at the time. In 2024 the Annual Appeal raised $3.9million towards building projects. A special Giving Day is planned for later in June when donations given in a 24-hour period will be doubled.
NZ Herald
26-05-2025
- Business
- NZ Herald
Far North news in brief: Northland councils skip water test comp; Save our Sheep
Federated Farmers has launched a new campaign, SOS: Save Our Sheep, calling for urgent action to halt the collapse of New Zealand's sheep industry. In just one generation NZ has lost more than two-thirds of our national flock, reducing from over 70 million sheep in 1982 to fewer than 25 million sheep today, the federation said. Federated Farmers is now calling on the Government to urgently review the ETS and fix the rules to either limit or stop the offsetting of fossil fuel emissions with forestry. Scholarship applications Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) is calling for scholarship applications for the 2025 HortNZ Leadership Programme run in partnership with Rural Leaders. The initiative aims to equip emerging leaders in the sector with skills, tools and the confidence to lead change and innovation in horticulture. The programme, recently refreshed to reflect the changing demands of the sector, offers participants a practical, hands-on development experience. Applications are open now and close on Sunday, July 6. For more information and to apply, visit Most trusted charity New Zealanders have voted Hato Hone St John as one of the Most Trusted Charities for 2025, in the Reader's Digest annual Trusted Brand Awards for the 12th time. 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. 'Being named one of NZ's Most Trusted Charities is incredibly humbling. It's not something we take for granted – it's a powerful reminder of the responsibility we continue to carry after 140 years of St John being alongside NZ communities,' he said.
Scoop
26-05-2025
- Health
- Scoop
New Zealand Votes Hato Hone St John As One Of The Most Trusted Charities For 2025
Press Release – 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 lifes most critical moments. Hato Hone St John is excited to have been recognised as one of New Zealand's Most Trusted Charities in the Reader's Digest annual Trusted Brand Awards for the 12th time. 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. 'Being named one of New Zealand's Most Trusted Charities is incredibly humbling. It's not something we take for granted – it's a powerful reminder of the responsibility we continue to carry after 140 years of St John being alongside New Zealand communities.' In the past year, Hato Hone St John received almost 700,000 emergency ambulance calls to 111, transported and/or treated over 500,000 patients, taught over 90,000 students life-saving skills through First Aid training, provided in-home support for 60,000 people with medical alarms, and assisted the overall public health system with almost 90,000 trips carried out by Waka Ora Health Shuttles and over 80,000 transfers scheduled by Patient Transfer Services. Mr Bradley attributes the organisation's ability to maintain recognition as a Most Trusted Charity as testimony to the care its staff and over 8,000 volunteers show towards all New Zealanders every day. 'This honour belongs to every one of our people – our staff, volunteers and supporters who show up with compassion, skill, and commitment, often in the most challenging circumstances. 'Our emergency ambulance services, community health programmes, and broader initiatives are all about strengthening the resilience of our communities. This recognition from the New Zealand public is a profound honour – it reflects the trust and connection we strive to build every day with our communities.' The Most Trusted Brands is an annual independent survey conducted globally, now 25 years old in New Zealand. The work is commissioned by Reader's Digest and carried out by Catalyst Research who, this year, polled a representative sample of 1,750 Kiwis. They voted on 496 brands in 67 categories of products and services on a scale of 1-10 for trust and awareness. Notes: Hato Hone St John provides emergency ambulance services to 90 percent of New Zealanders and covers 97 percent of the country's geographical area. Hato Hone St John is made up of a mix of full-time paid staff and volunteers. Along with the emergency ambulance service, Hato Hone St John operates a significant number of community health programmes and other activities which help build community resilience. They include Waka Ora Health Shuttles, Caring Caller, St John Youth, and St John in Schools. Hato Hone St John also delivers event health services, medical alarm services, first aid training, and operates retail stores across the country.
