We are continuing to monitor the weather situation around the motu. If you are in an area under weather warnings and watches, please ensure you keep up to date and follow instructions from your local @nzcivildefence

💛💚 Happy International Paramedics Day 🚑💛💚. Today we celebrate all the incredible paramedics and frontline ambulance teams as well as the people behind the scenes who support them. To our amazing team and every paramedic around the country, thank you - this one's for you 🚑

We are continuing to monitor the weather situation around the motu. If you are in an area under weather warnings and watches, please ensure you keep up to date and follow instructions from your local @nzcivildefence

Manawatia a Matariki - Celebrating Matariki ✨. Matariki is a special time of the year for remembrance, reflection, celebration and preparation for the year ahead. We hope you enjoy celebrating today with your friends and whānau. #Matariki #Matariki2025 #NZ

Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu – National Volunteer Week 🥳. With over 8,000 volunteers across the motu, your time, skills, compassion, and dedication make an incredible difference every day. Thank you for going above and beyond 💛. #NVW2025 #ThankYou #Volunteer #BigShoutOut

Our Mid-Canterbury Area Committee fundraising at Ashburton's 'Glow in the Park' for our Light the Way Annual Appeal✨. We're loving seeing everyone rocking the fluro! 💛

For our frontline teams, after a busy shift of medical emergencies, it’s crucial they have a place to return to where they can debrief and recharge 🚑. Get involved in our Annual Appeal to raise funds for repairs and rebuilds at ambulance stations at

Wishing everyone a safe and happy long weekend ahead! . And a special thank you to all our people and emergency services partners who work 24/7 throughout Aotearoa to keep us safe 💛

Check out last week's edition of New Zealand Woman's Weekly to learn about Reena, one of our Critical Care Paramedics (CCPs), and her journey 🚑. Reena is a superstar on and off duty, caring for her patients, colleagues, and family 💛. Read here:

RT @MetService: 🔴Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Northland🔴. At 5:00 pm, MetService weather radar detected severe thunderstorms near….

When our call handler Anna picked up a 111 call last week, she had no idea it would end in one of the most unforgettable moments of her career - helping bring a baby into the world over the phone. See the story at #EMS #BirthStory #ThankYou #NZ

We're proud to support @brakenewzealand Road Safety Week 🚗. Last year alone, our crews responded to over 17,000 road traffic incidents. That's a powerful reminder of how important it is to stay alert, be patient, and always drive to the conditions. Stay safe on our roads 💛

We are continuing to monitor the weather situation around the motu and our teams are trained for severe weather ⛈️. If you are in an area under weather warnings and watches, please ensure you keep up to date and follow instructions from your local @NZcivildefence

On Anzac Day, we remember the sacrifice and bravery of those who served, including our courageous St John people who were stretcher-bearers, nurses and field surgeons in both world wars. Lest we forget ❤️. #AnzacDay #LestWeForget #NZ

Whether you're spending the long weekend with friends and whānau, or lots of chocolate, we hope you have a safe and happy Easter weekend 🐰. A big thank you to all our people who are working over the long weekend to keep everyone safe 💛. #Easter #LongWeekend #NZ #StaySafe

We continue to monitor the weather situation around the motu and our teams are prepared for severe weather ⛈️. If you are in an area under weather warnings and watches, please ensure you keep up to date and follow instructions from your local @NZcivildefence. Stay safe💛

Last year over 2,500 people were treated for cardiac arrest in our communities, that's almost 7 people each day. If you are going to do anything this year, make it to learn what to do in a cardiac arrest . #CardiacArrest #CPR #NZ.

Behind the scenes with our Major Incident Support Teams 👀. These amazing teams of volunteers could be called on at a moment's notice to support our response in a major incident. To keep their skills sharp they run training exercises like this one. #Volunteer #Training #NZ

Some of our amazing wāhine have been recognised in the CAA2025 Women In Ambulance Awards🎉 . These honours from @CAAAustralasia recognise the incredible women working in ambulance services in Australasia. Find out more at #Ambulance #Women #EMS.

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! . Today we join with others around the globe to celebrate the achievements of women everywhere. Thank you to all the women who are part of our organisation for everything you do to make NZ a better place💛. #IWD25 #Women #Health