Life Flight Trust is the charity operator of a national air ambulance service and the Wellington Westpac Rescue Helicopter. Our teams fly people to the care they need to dramatically improve their chances of survival and recovery.
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New Zealand's unique topography, its relatively small population spread across several islands and a health system built around five main tertiary centres, means air ambulances and rescue helicopters are essential for saving lives.
Without an air ambulance a sick baby might not survive the 230km trip from Rotorua to Auckland. Without a rescue helicopter an accident victim in Kapiti may not survive the long drive to Wellington Hospital for the life-saving intervention they require
Without Life Flight's service some intensive care patients could not be flown because there is no other air ambulance service in New Zealand that could meet their acute needs. For some of these patients this could be fatal.
The service requires specialist skills and equipment, all of which are crucial and expensive. The Life Flight Trust requires $4million each year from the community to keep this service flying.
