'Lives could be lost,' - that's what residents in Hokianga are saying as Hato Hone St John looks to replace its current, fully equipped ambulance with a smaller, first response vehicle. A community petition is being presented to the local MP Grant McCallum tomorrow morning which says the replacement vehicles have severe limitations and St John are also removing the Lifepak - which is a life saving and critical piece of equipment. But Hato Hone St John Ambulance says the new vehicle is well-equipped for the local conditions and there will be no change to the level of service provided in the area. Omapere resident Jo Tucker speaks to Susana Lei'ataua.