St John service at ‘breaking point’, say paramedics | TVNZ Breakfast

Hato Hone St John staff say the service is at a breaking point, with pay negotiations at a standstill, understaffed shifts and increasing wait times for ambulances.

They’re calling for the Government to increase the service’s funding.

Currently, the Government funded 82% of St John’s $395 million budget. The rest came from donations and sponsorships, and a $98 charge for patients to be transported to hospital.

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