St John Ambulance- Geraldine Station

05/01/2026

The Aoraki Health Shuttle is a koha-based service supported by our wonderful volunteers, helping you get to medical and wellbeing appointments in Christchurch - and home safely.

✨ After a well‑deserved break, our Health Shuttle volunteers are refreshed and ready to hit the road again!

📅 Service updates:
🚐 Booking service reopens: Thursday, 8 January 2026
🚐 Shuttle service resumes: Monday, 12 January 2026

✨ What we offer:
✅ Free to use (koha appreciated)
✅ Friendly, trained drivers
🩺 Whether it’s the GP, dentist, or a specialist appointment — we’ve got you covered.
📞 Book your ride: 0800 925 2672
🕒 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 3pm
🚫 Closed: Public holidays

31/12/2025

We hope everyone celebrating New Year's Eve has a safe night 🎆

Look after yourself and your loved ones. If you're going out and plan on having a drink, arrange a sober driver, stay hydrated, know what you're consuming, and ensure your phone is charged so you can get home safely.

From all of us at Hato Hone St John, wishing you a Happy New Year! 🚑💛

24/12/2025

21/12/2025

✨ Merry Christmas from all of us! 🎄
As we head into the holiday season, we hope you get to enjoy some well‑deserved rest, time with loved ones, and plenty of festive cheer.
A huge thank you to our incredible ambulance staff who continue to work through this busy period, keeping our communities safe and supported. Your dedication does not go unnoticed, and we’re truly grateful.
Please take care on the roads, look out for one another, and have a safe and happy Christmas. ❤️🚑

04/12/2025

Happy International Volunteer Day! 🎉
A huge shout-out to our wonderful team and all our incredible volunteers across the organisation. Your dedication, time, and passion make a real difference in our communities every single day. Thank you for everything you do! 👏

27/11/2025

Now this is what you call a life-changing Black Friday sale! 🛒

This year, we're offering a 30% discount on our public First Aid Level 1 and Level 2 courses scheduled in December or January.

Use the code FIRSTAID30 at checkout between 28 November to 1 December and join thousands of people who've learned life-saving skills with us 💛

Book your course at the link in the comments below ⬇️

13/11/2025

Let’s Keep AEDs Ready to Save Lives!
We’re working to ensure all local AED (Automated External Defibrillator) details are accurate and up to date.
Regular checks and maintenance are essential - so when every second counts, our 111 Operations Team can quickly guide a first responder, GoodSAM volunteer, or bystander to your AED, knowing it’s ready to use.
Need help? Request your “Check Your AED” information pack today:
📧 northaorakicommittee@stjohn.org.nz
Together, we can make our community safer! 💚

12/11/2025

✨ Looking for a career that’s exciting and makes a real difference?
Join the St John whānau!
📍 Meet Debbi-Kaye (St John Group Operations Manager) and the team
📅 Saturday, 15 November 2025
🕙 10am–4pm
📍 Harcourts Geraldine Festival, Geraldine Domain
💚 You bring the energy; we’ll bring the career!
👉 Come say hi and find out how you can make an impact in your community.

09/11/2025

Need a lift to your health appointment?
The Aoraki Health Shuttle is a koha-based service run by amazing volunteers, helping you get to medical and wellbeing appointments in Christchurch - and back home again.
✨ What we offer:
✅ Free to use (koha appreciated)
✅ Friendly, trained drivers
🩺 Whether it’s the GP, dentist or specialist visit - we’ve got you covered.
📞 Book your ride today: 0800 925 2672
📅 Open: Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 3pm
🚫 Closed: Public holidays
💚 Travel with peace of mind, thanks to your local Aoraki Health Shuttle.

04/11/2025

Happy International Volunteer Managers Day! 🎉💛
Today, we celebrate the incredible people who lead, support, and uplift our volunteers — the true heartbeat of our communities.
Your dedication, compassion, and commitment make a lasting difference in our community every day.
💛 Thank you for everything you do. Your mahi matters. 💛

22/10/2025

Stay safe!

We are continuing to monitor the weather situation around the motu. Please know our teams are trained for severe weather conditions ⛈️

If you are in an area under weather warnings and watches this week, please ensure you keep up to date and follow instructions from your local NZ Civil Defence.

Kia kaha and stay safe 💛

13/10/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Geraldine Family Fun Day!
It was fantastic to see so many people giving CPR a go — every effort counts when it comes to saving lives.
💓 Remember the 3 Steps for Life:
1️⃣ Call 111
2️⃣ Start CPR
3️⃣ Use an AED if available
Your actions can make all the difference. Let’s keep building a community of lifesavers!