St John teams in Christchurch continue to play a pivotal role in the aftermath of Saturday morning’s earthquake.

St John reports steady calls to its Christchurch Ambulance Communications Centre throughout the night (Saturday-Sunday night) following yesterday morning’s earthquake.

St John was heartened to receive offers of support from Australian colleagues in the New South Wales Ambulance Service following this morning’s earthquake in Canterbury.

Following this morning’s earthquake in Christchurch, St John services are operating normally.

Regional Operations Manager Chris Haines says "We have deployed extra resources as required. We have been very busy, particularly immediately after the earthquake."

St John wishes to acknowledge the tremendous contribution Sir Randal Elliott made to St John during his lifetime. Sir Randal died on Tuesday 20 July 2010.

The flashing lights of St John ambulances are a familiar sign of help at medical emergencies and community events throughout New Zealand.

Barely a year on from its official opening, Paihia’s St John facility has been named the winner of the charity's national Property Pride Award for 2010.

The generous contribution made to St John and the community by volunteers has been recognised at a special dinner.

The generous contribution made to St John and the community by volunteers has been recognised at a weekend of formalities in Northland.