Associate Health Minister Casey Costello backs St John’s response to record 111 demand

Home / New ZealandHerald ReportersNZ Herald·9 Aug, 2026 07:48 PM2 mins to read‌Hato Hone St John is experiencing sustained heavy demand, with the emergency ambulance service recording its highest volume of 111 calls on record in the past week.The St John ambulance service’s response to record demand has been positive, with systems in place to meet the need, Associate Health Minister Casey Costello says. Hato Hone St John announced a major incident response yesterday after it saw the highest volume of 111 calls on record over the AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.