New Zealand First has committed to fully fund St John to
the level that they have requested and need, said New
Zealand First Leader Rt Hon Winston Peters in Levin
today.
“It’s a crying shame that one of our
emergency services continues to rely on charity to provide a
service that all kiwis need in times of crisis. This is in
contrast to how ambulance services are funded overseas, and
with other emergency services such as the NZ Police and
FENZ.”
The Ministry of Health and ACC fund around 72
per cent of the operating costs of St John. The remainder is
part funded through part-charges and donations.
“St
John services are stretched thin and early this term we were
able to secure the short-term funding they desperately
needed. But St John needs a commitment to meet the 90 per
cent funding level they require, says Mr Peters
“The
St John ambulance professionals save and protect New
Zealanders everyday. They do a stellar job and it is time
that the government was there to back them, says Mr
Peters.
“Our ambulance services need help and New
Zealand First will back their
future”.
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