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04/10/2026

It started as a normal day at home for Marty, his wife Resh and their two sons. But when Marty began feeling dizzy and went to lie down, everything changed quickly.

When Resh checked on him, she found him unresponsive and making an unusual snoring sound. As an ED nurse, she knew what to do. Calling for her sons, she started CPR and asked one of them to call 111, while a neighbour came over to help with CPR until fire and ambulance crews arrived.

After receiving multiple shocks from a defibrillator, Marty regained a weak pulse and was taken to hospital in a critical condition.

Two weeks later, he was home with his family 💛

Doctors told the family that early CPR helped save Marty’s life. Now, Marty hopes his story will encourage others to learn CPR too.

This Shocktober, learn for your loved ones ⬇️

01/10/2026

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST U...should learn CPR 💛

30/09/2026

Today marks the beginning of ⚡Shocktober⚡ and we're kicking the month off with a throwback to some defibrillators, heart monitors and ventilators from over the years.

A big thank you to our Archives team for helping preserve and share this part of our history 💛

Anyone remember using one of these?

29/09/2026

Meet Ben, a critical care paramedic and the vice-captain of the NZ 50's Touch Rugby team 🫡

Ben has been with us for over 20 years, providing care in his community in the Bay of Plenty region. At the same time, he has been representing the region and New Zealand in touch rugby 🏉

He's helped his teams achieve both silvers and golds throughout his touch career, including winning gold in the Touch World Cup in 2019.

Having just arrived in Japan for the Asia Pacific Seniors Touch Cup, Ben continues to be a vital part of the team, now as vice-captain. Ben says touch is a great game for fitness, and thinking under exertion and pressure. At the top level it is like trying to play chess while running as fast as you can ♟️

Let's go, Ben! Here's to another victory! 🥇

28/09/2026

Will you be one of our 17,000? 💛⚡

Shocktober is almost here, and we’re on a mission to teach 17,000 people the 3 Steps for Life - calling 111, starting CPR and using a defibrillator.

With 72% of cardiac arrests happening at home, learning what to do means you could be ready to help a friend, neighbour or someone you love.

These one-hour sessions are free thanks to our friends at MAS - Medical Assurance Society, so it’s easy to get your friends and whānau involved too.

Find a session near you or book one for your group ⬇️

27/09/2026

Gabriella joined St John Youth NZ at just six years old, and a decade later she's our Northern Region Cadet of the Year, mentoring and supporting our new junior cadets 💛

Hailing from Northland, Gabriella has had an impressive journey through St John Youth, including completing her Grand Prior Award, one of the highest achievements for a youth cadet.

Congratulations Gabriella, thank you for giving so much to your fellow cadets and community 🏆

25/09/2026

🚑 What ap"pears" to be a peachy day in Cromwell, where keeping communities safe is our kind of jam 🍎🍐

📸 Ash M

24/09/2026

When Elle joined St John Youth NZ she never imagined that 26 years later she’d be back volunteering with us as part of Christchurch’s Major Incident Support Team (MIST) 💛

Today, Elle looks after welfare within Christchurch MIST, making sure our people are supported, while they support others.

That care is a big part of the team. Christchurch MIST brings together people from all walks of life, from firefighters and electricians to nurses and IT specialists. Together, they support ambulance crews with logistics, communications and welfare, at everything from major incidents and severe weather to concerts and sporting events.

Each fortnight they come together to learn and practice. It might be setting up their 7.5-metre inflatable tent, training alongside other agencies, or getting to know the places they may one day be called to.

For Elle, it’s about being part of a group who show up for each other and their community.

And they’re looking for new volunteers from across the community🤝 Find out more in the comments ⬇️

23/09/2026

Congratulations to our new Residential Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) graduates 🎉🎓

These 24 graduates will soon be joining our frontline teams in Auckland, Waikato and Coastal Lakes, delivering critical healthcare in their communities 🚑

Completing this programme is an achievement to be proud of. This intensive course combines classroom learning, simulation training and real-world clinical experience which prepare graduates for the demands of frontline ambulance mahi.

Thank you to everyone who has supported them throughout their journey, and congratulations again to our newest EMTs as they begin the next chapter of their careers 💛

21/09/2026

Our Waikato Major Incident Support team are ready to go when they get the call 📢

You'll find this volunteer team on the scene supporting our front-line crews at weather events, natural disasters, large traffic incidents and training exercises.

Thank you for all you do in the mighty Waikato 🏆

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