Hato Hone St John Wanganui

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas to everyone from Hato Hone St John Whanganui Area Committee!

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09/12/2025

HATO HONE ST JOHN 2025 CHANCELLOR COMMENDATIONS

Tēnā tatou katoa

I am delighted to advise that together with the Priory Honours Committee, and on the recommendation of the Regional Honours Committees, I have approved the award of Chancellor Commendation to Beverly (Bev) Way MStJ, Whanganui for services to Hato Hone St John community programmes in Whanganui and the wider community.

Chancellor Commendations are awarded to individuals or groups for meritorious service, actions, achievement or devotion that is of significant benefit to the Order of St John, in New Zealand.

Arrangements will be made for the presentation of framed, signed certificates to these 2025 recipients at suitable local ceremonies.
I know you will join me in congratulating the recipients and thanking them for their contributions to the work that we do.

He mihi maioha kia tātou

John Whitehead CNZM KStJ CMInstD
Chancellor

07/12/2025

St John Whanganui wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday!
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04/12/2025

IT’S ALMOST CHRISTMAS!

And if you need some ideas for gifts here is one for you, a gift that will last the ENTIRE YEAR!

Get our annual Ambulance Membership, and for less than the cost of an ambulance call-out, your household can be covered for an entire year!

With this annual pre-paid fee - if you need us in a medical emergency, you won't have to pay any part-charges.

What's more, the fee is less than the charge for one ambulance trip!

FREE - Hato Hone St John attendance in a medical emergency if required.
FREE- Transport to hospital or emergency medical clinic in an emergency if required.
FREE- Attendance and/or transport for accident – related injuries more than 24 hours old if required
FEEL good - Knowing that your membership fees go towards running all the Hato Hone St John programmes that help your community, as well as ambulance services.
FEEL confident - Knowing that you can call us when you need us. Our Clinical Hub has trained medical practitioners to assess your condition and offer the best support and advice directly over the phone.

What a gift! You can get it for yourself, for a family member or a friend or for the entire household!

All the details are on the web site
https://www.stjohn.org.nz/support-us/join-ambulance-membership/

You can purchase it online or in our office or OP Shop.


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Join now & get your emergency ambulance fees covered from as little as $55 per year.

30/11/2025

KNITTED BEANIES FOR WHANGANUI HOSPITAL!

On Friday 21st November 2025 Peter Rennett (President), Anne Rennett (Secretary & Knitter) and Dame Betty Simpson travelled to the Whanganui Hospital Maternity Ward to present 20 knitted beanies for the new babies born in the unit.

Peter explained the purpose of St John Fellowship to the staff and presented the beanies, which had been knitted by Rae Glockling, Anne Rennett and Anne's friend Bromwyn Hutchins.

The beanies will fit all babies from prem to full term. The staff received them gratefully. They explained that they always welcome donations of knitted items for the babies as they are always in demand. The Mum's get to take them home as they often have no suitable clothing to keep their babies warm.

Peter, Anne and Betty committed to supplying more knitted items including singlets and jackets next year. Peter explained to the staff at the presentation that the role of St John is to support the community and the babies are the future of our community so Whanganui Fellowship were happy to support this small part of our community. We are so proud of our team’s dedication. Their support truly makes a difference to local families.

If you have any knitted items made from wool (Merino wool beanies, singlets, and jackets are especially appreciated) and would like to donate them to the hospital, please drop them off at the St John Whanganui office at 25 Tawa St. Office hours are Monday and Friday from 9am to 12pm.

Thank you!

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26/11/2025

18/11/2025

Come and support your local St John. Thursday 20 November 10 am - 4pm @ 25 Tawa st Gonville


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16/11/2025

SUMMER IS THE PERFECT TIME TO RELAX AND READ!

With Christmas and summer holidays approaching fast, get ready and plan in advance! Get some awesome books for your summer time for yourself or find some amazing gifts for Christmas! we have many books to choose from that we replenish during the day. Come and support your local St John Whanganui!



20 November 10 am-4 pm @ 25 Tawa st Gonville

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05/10/2025

YOU COULD SAVE A LOVED ONE OR A FRIEND!

Come and learn the 3 Steps For Life course.
Our wonderful 3 Steps for Life educator Geordie will show you how to correctly perform CPR and how to locate and use an AED. This course is free and is part of our Community Education Program.

WHEN AND WHERE?
14 October @ 65 Hakeke Street (Hakeke Street Commuity Centre & Library) 10 am
21 October @ 155 Ingestre street (St John Op Shop) 10 am

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02/10/2025

You could save a loved one or a friend!
Come and learn the 3 Steps For Life this Sunday at 25 Tawa street.
Our wonderful 3 Steps for Life educator Geordie is back from 10am-11am Sunday 5th October to show you how to correctly perform CPR and how to locate and use an AED. This course is free and is part of our Community Education Program.