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Shocktober

Hato Hone St John's October campaign teaching New Zealanders the three steps to help someone in cardiac arrest.

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Last checked20 October 2026
First held2022

About the day

Shocktober is run by Hato Hone St John each October and began in 2022. It teaches the 3 Steps for Life: calling 111, starting CPR and using a defibrillator. Local stations run open days and free training sessions.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
20261 to 31 October 2026New ZealandSet by a fixed rule
20271 to 31 October 2027New ZealandSet by a fixed rule
20281 to 31 October 2028New ZealandSet by a fixed rule

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