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flag In New Zealand, low survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests highlight urgent need for wider CPR training and equitable defibrillator access.

flag In New Zealand, 2,466 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occurred between July 2024 and June 2025, with only 25% surviving to hospital arrival and just 6% receiving defibrillation before emergency services arrived. flag Māori and Pacific peoples face higher rates and earlier onset, while women have lower survival odds and less access to public defibrillation. flag Most arrests happen at home, and although 81% of witnessed cases receive bystander CPR, access to automated external defibrillators remains limited. flag Hato Hone St John and Wellington Free Ambulance stress that early CPR and defibrillation more than double survival chances, urging universal training through free programs like “3 Steps for Life” and the GoodSAM app, and calling for equitable AED deployment, especially in rural and high-deprivation areas.

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