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Since 1975, over 42,000 Kiwis have been flown by Life Flight.
Your generosity keeps the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and Air Ambulance Planes in the air—ready to respond 24/7.
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Every week, 32 people need Life Flight. Whether it’s a critically ill baby, a serious accident, or a remote medical emergency, Life Flight is ready 24/7. Your support makes these missions possible.
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The Westpac Chopper team was called into action for a rescue off the coast of Castlepoint. A launch had lost engine power, and with a broken anchor line, it was drifting closer to shore in rough seas and large swells. ![]()
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Side-on to the swell and wind, the launch was rolling heavily, making the situation even more challenging. It took incredible teamwork and sharp skills from our Air Crew Officer Dave, to safely get our Critical Care Paramedic, James, aboard the launch. ![]()
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Once on board, James prepared the skipper, and together, they were lifted to the safety of the Westpac Chopper before being brought back to base for a well-deserved hot drink. ![]()
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It’s only because of your ongoing support that these rescues are possible. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity!
Happy Easter, everyone! 🐣 ![]()
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No matter what you’re doing or where you are this Easter break, your support ensures that the Life Flight Air Ambulance Planes and Westpac Rescue Helicopter are here for you 24/7, 365 days a year. ![]()
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From all of us at Life Flight, we wish you a wonderful day filled with joy (and a few sweet treats)! Thank you for being such an essential part of our community and for ensuring every lifesaving mission is possible.
Help Save Lives on Wednesday, May 6 🚁 ![]()
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Join us for the Westpac Chopper Street Appeal! Just an hour or two of your time can make a huge difference in the Greater Wellington and Wairarapa regions. ![]()
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This is one of the most important days of the year for Life Flight, it’s when step out into the communities we serve every day - the same communities we fly over on urgent, life-saving missions. ![]()
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By volunteering, you’ll: ![]()
🤝 Connect with your local community ![]()
🚁 Help raise vital funds for life-saving missions ![]()
❤️ Create meaningful, real impact ![]()
✨ Hear first-hand stories from people whose lives have been changed. ![]()
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With collection points across Greater Wellington and Wairarapa region, it’s easy to find a spot near you. ![]()
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Ready to make a difference? Register your interest here >> www.lifeflight.org.nz/volunteering/chopper-appeal ![]()
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Day or night, land or sea, because of your kindness and generosity the Life Flight Westpac Chopper is there. Your support is saving lives, and we can’t thank you enough. ![]()
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To continue keeping your community’s vital service running, you can donate at lifeflight.org.nz/donate-now![]()
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📷 Bazza, Westpac Rescue Helicopter Pilot
After spending time far from home in Wellington Hospital’s NICU unit, these twins could finally return home together. ![]()
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They both still needed medical support and an incubator, but that wasn’t going to stop them getting home; thank to your incredible support, the Life Flight Air Ambulance plane and crew were there. ![]()
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For our crew it’s moments like these that remind us of the impact your generosity has for families in need. ![]()
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On behalf of everyone at Life Flight, thank you for helping keep this family together in their moment of need.
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Life Flight relies on the kindness of the community, businesses, and volunteers to keep flying.
Whether you want to give, partner, volunteer or fundraise, you’ll be part of something life-changing.
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