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Emergency services refuse to send ambulance to "frequent caller"

Publish Date
Mon, 25 May 2026, 12:15pm
Wellington Free Ambulance is urging people to save 111 for emergencies. Photo / File
Wellington Free Ambulance is urging people to save 111 for emergencies. Photo / File

Emergency services refuse to send ambulance to "frequent caller"

Publish Date
Mon, 25 May 2026, 12:15pm

An ambulance for an unconscious man on Cuba St was rejected by emergency services.

Two separate calls were made by bystanders to 111.

But when the man was identified and recognised by Wellington Free Ambulance, they told the callers he was a "frequent caller" and informed them no paramedics would be sent. 

An ambulance was eventually called after two police officers arrived to the scene radioed for one.

Nick is joined on the show by the man who called the ambulance - David Cormack.

Cormack shares his experience and concerns with the conduct over dealing with frequent callers.

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