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St John Under Extreme Pressure | Auckland News
St John’s ambulance crews are under unprecedented pressure, handling record-breaking call volumes—with over 16,700 calls logged in one week and a daily high of 2,600. Staff are being pulled back from other roles to man ambulances, but winter illnesses and relentless demand are taking a heavy toll, especially in Auckland’s evening and overnight shifts. Delays at major hospitals are also becoming more common, though patient safety remains top priority. Still, St John urges the public to call 111 for life-threatening emergencies, update them if conditions change, and show compassion to frontline…
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