Andreas Jackson

Andreas Jackson is a dedicated young ambulance officer in Tararua, recognized for his commitment to community service, having recently won the 2025 Wackrow Memorial Youth Award. At just 18, he has already made significant contributions to his community through his volunteer work with the Dannevirke first response car, where he provides initial emergency care before ambulances arrive. Jackson's passion for medicine led him to leave high school early to pursue a certificate in emergency care and he is currently training to become an emergency medical technician.