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Since 1975, over 42,000 Kiwis have been flown by Life Flight.
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It was late at night when the Life Flight Wesptac Chopper Crew received the call - someone needed urgent transport from Whanganui to Wellington Hospital. They were experiencing a critical medical emergency and were in desperate need of help. ![]()
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Despite the low cloud and rain, due to the Westpac Chopper's advanced IFR technology - which allows Pilots to fly with the assistance of instruments - the crew were able to respond. ![]()
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Speeding through the night, they were able to safely transfer the patient to the care they needed. ![]()
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They couldn't have done this without you. Thank you for your support - for ensuring our crew have the skills and technology they need to help the community ❤️
Life Flight is bringing the buzz to Pōneke Wellington, with the Bee in the City sculpture trail - and there's only two weeks to go! 🐝![]()
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From 14 September to 8 November 30 Giant Bee and 20 Smaller Bee sculptures will transform this beautiful city into a vibrant canvas of art and fun for the whole family.![]()
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Join us for eight weeks as we celebrate Pōneke and the wonderful community that's kept the Life Flight Westpac Rescue Helicopter and Air Ambulance Planes flying 24/7, 365 days a year.![]()
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All proceeds raised will go to the Life Flight Trust, helping provide lifesaving aeromedical care. 🚁🛩️![]()
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A massive thank you to the incredible community of Artists and Sponsors who have made this trail po#beeinthecitye#wellingtonW#pōnekeo#lifeflighttrustl#PublicArt##CommunityArtm#countdown#Countdown
On 25 August, our Waikato Air Ambulance crew had the privilege of reuniting a family with home.![]()
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A week earlier, we flew an expectant mum from Tauranga to Taranaki so she could receive specialist care and give birth, as Tauranga's NICU was at capacity. This time, our team, alongside our flight nurse John and a Bay of Plenty neonatal nurse, transported mum and her newborn baby safely back to Tauranga.![]()
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It's not often we get to be part of both the beginning and end of a family's journey like this, making it a particularly special mission for everyone involved.![]()
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Welcome home, #waikatoairambulancea#lifeflightn#NeonatalTransporto#criticalcareintheairc#bringingpeoplehomengingPeopleHome
🚁🌙 A rescue that could have ended very differently.![]()
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A couple of weeks ago, deep in the rugged Tararua Ranges, two trampers found themselves stranded on an exposed ridgeline after becoming lost in remote alpine terrain as darkness fell.![]()
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With temperatures dropping, no shelter available, and exhaustion setting in, they made the critical decision to activate their Personal Locator Beacon (PLB).![]()
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Tasked by Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand CNZ, our rescue helicopter crew launched into the night, using Night Vision Goggles to search the remote mountain range before locating the pair at around 4,000 feet.![]()
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Unable to land, the aircraft held a precision hover while a critical care flight paramedic was winched down to reach the stranded trampers. Found huddled in sleeping bags, conserving precious body heat in freezing conditions, both were assessed, prepared for extraction, and safely winched into the helicopter before being flown to safety.![]()
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This mission highlights the specialist skills, advanced technology, and teamwork required to rescue people from some of New Zealand's most challenging environments. ![]()
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It also serves as an important reminder: if you're heading into remote areas, carry a PLB and don't wait too long to use it.![]()
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In this case, that decision likely saved two lives.![]()
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🚁 We are proud of the crews who stand ready, day and night, to respond when New Zealanders ne#lifeflightt#RescueHelicoptere#searchandrescueS#tararuaranges #PLBa#nightrescueL#savinglivesue #SavingLives![]()
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A memorable mission from Gisborne to Waikato ✈️❤️![]()
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On Saturday evening, our Waikato air ambulance crew transported a child and her mum from Gisborne to Waikato for ongoing treatment and care.![]()
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The mission wasn't without its challenges. Gisborne was experiencing heavy rain and low cloud, with conditions right down to our operating minimums and almost too low to land. Thanks to the skill and experience of our crew, we were able to safely land, collect the young patient, and take off - avoiding the worst of the weather on the journey back.![]()
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Despite the circumstances, there was still time for a special moment. It was our young patient's very first flight, and we're told they loved their Life Flight soft toy, which helped make the journey a little more comforting and memorable.![]()
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"It was a special moment for us to transport our patient on their very first ever flight, and be able to get them the care that was needed. Moments like these remind us why we do what we do" Captain Ricky says.![]()
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Every mission is different, but thanks to your support our crews are always ready to go the distance to connect patients with the care they need.![]()
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#LifeFlight #AirAmbulance #Waikato #Gisborne #CriticalCare #SavingLives
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