Life Flight

For each mission, we need to raise $2,500 from the community. With your support, we are there for those who need us.

Provide

24/7

emergency air services

Respond every

6 hours

to medical emergencies

Fly

1,500+

people each year

Saved

36,000+

patients to date

Phoebe's flight for life

Patient Story

Phoebe's flight for life

"Without Life Flight we wouldn’t have our wee girl in our lives."

- Markelle, Phoebe's mum

Read their story

More than 36,000 people have been flown by Life Flight. Here are some of their stories.

Precious cargo handled with care
It was supposed to be a routine ultrasound for mum-to-be Rebekah; however, it was soon discovered that twins Charlotte and Eleanor were wanting to be born at just 24 weeks; 16 weeks early.
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Baby Avitaj's life-saving flight
After a blissful nine months of eagerly waiting to become a Dad, Dilpreet’s life suddenly turned upside down when the doctor warned him he may lose his baby.
Read Baby Avitaj's Story
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Brad's battle with serious illness
Brad was on death's door when Life Flight's Westpac Chopper airlifted him to Wellington Hospital early one morning. A combination of glandular fever, bilateral pneumonia and encephalitis shut down his body.
Read Brad's Story
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Neil can watch his family grow
Neil suffered a cardiac arrest and urgently required expertise and equipment that was not available in the Wairarapa. To have save Neil's life, the only option was to transfer him to Wellington Hospital as soon as possible.
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Regular donations are the best way to make a difference

Ensures our flight teams are ready to respond 24/7
Enables us to plan for the future
Helps fly 1500+ people every year

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Events

Events & fundraisers

Sun 14 Mar 2021

Wed 20 Jan 2021

[Cancelled] Open Day 2021

Given the recent cases of COVID-19 community transmission, and following advice from our medical partners, we have come to the conclusion that it is simply not feasible for us to safely host several thousand people at our airbase.

Events & fundraisers

Sun 6 Dec 2020

Mon 23 Nov 2020

Kilbirnie Santa Parade

Sincere thank you to the Kilbirnie Business Network for putting on another fantastic community event and kindly choosing to raise funds for Life Flight this year.

News

News from base

Mon 2 Nov 2020

Pilot Erin shares what it means to be part of a life-saving team

Life Flight’s Air Ambulance Pilot Erin has generously shared her insights on what being part of the Life Flight team means to her….

News from base

Mon 18 May 2020

Life Flight Chief Executive Reflects On COVID-19

It's been a busy time for everyone at Life Flight, adjusting to the new ‘normal’, especially for Chief Executive Mark Johnston. With COVID-19 affecting the way we work, fly and fundraise, there have been many challenges

Every week 28 Kiwis need the help of Life Flight.

Every week 28 Kiwis need the help of Life Flight.

Join our Red Angels, our community of monthly givers, to keep our Westpac Rescue Helicopter and Air Ambulance Planes flying.

For each mission, we need to raise $2,500 from the community. With your support, we are there for those who need us.

Phoebe's flight for life

Phoebe's flight for life

"Without Life Flight we wouldn’t have our wee girl in our lives."

- Markelle, Phoebe's mum

More than 36,000 people have been flown by Life Flight. Here are some of their stories.

Precious cargo handled with care

Baby Avitaj's life-saving flight

Brad's battle with serious illness

Neil can watch his family grow

Regular donations are the best way to make a difference

Regular donations are the best way to make a difference

Events

[Cancelled] Open Day 2021

Kilbirnie Santa Parade

News

Pilot Erin shares what it means to be part of a life-saving team

Life Flight Chief Executive Reflects On COVID-19

Thanks to our generous sponsors

Every week 28 Kiwis need the help of Life Flight.

Every week 28 Kiwis need the help of Life Flight.

Join our Red Angels, our community of monthly givers, to keep our Westpac Rescue Helicopter and Air Ambulance Planes flying.

For each mission, we need to raise $2,500 from the community. With your support, we are there for those who need us.

Phoebe's flight for life

Phoebe's flight for life

"Without Life Flight we wouldn’t have our wee girl in our lives."

- Markelle, Phoebe's mum

More than 36,000 people have been flown by Life Flight. Here are some of their stories.

Precious cargo handled with care

Baby Avitaj's life-saving flight

Brad's battle with serious illness

Neil can watch his family grow

Regular donations are the best way to make a difference

Regular donations are the best way to make a difference

Events

[Cancelled] Open Day 2021

Kilbirnie Santa Parade

News

Pilot Erin shares what it means to be part of a life-saving team

Life Flight Chief Executive Reflects On COVID-19

Thanks to our generous sponsors

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