News & events
New Wellington Westpac Chopper Takes Flight
Life Flight’s new Airbus H145 Westpac Rescue Helicopter enters service in Wellington, boosting safety, reliability, and lifesaving care across the Lower North and Upper South Islands.
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One day. Eight flights. Three lives.
When First Officer James signed on for duty, he had no idea the whirlwind day ahead.
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Honouring a Legacy – Meet Clive Button
When Clive Button joined his father Peter in the late 1970s, he never imagined he’d be part of shaping a rescue service that would transform New Zealand forever.
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Cello Champions Charity Luncheon | July 11th
Thank you to everyone that joined us at the 28th Cello Champions Charity Luncheon on July 11th! It was a celebration of NZ sporting legends, with generous guests coming together in a charity auction to raise vital funds for Life Flight.
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Westpac Chopper Street Appeal | May 8th
On Thursday May 8th 2025 wonderful Kiwis came out in support of the Westpac Chopper, keeping it in the air by raising life-saving funds.
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Life Flight Pilot Takes on 450km Challenge to Save Lives
This April, pilot Cam is cycling 450km in the Tour of New Zealand to raise vital funds for life-saving flights. Just like the distances he flies daily to get critically ill patients to urgent care, this ride symbolizes the journey so many rely on.
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Life Flight Open Day | March 23rd
Open Day returned in 2025 with a bang! Over 5,000 Wellingtonians descended on the base to enjoy an action-packed day of demos, getting up close with emergency services, and raising over $40,000 for Life Flight
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Uplift Wairarapa
Join the Wairarapa community in supporting Life Flight at Uplift on November 1st in Martinborough. A cocktail function with fabulous live entertainment, exciting auctions, and more.
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Life Flight Gala, presented by Hiremaster
Once a year, we open our doors to Life Flight's sponsors, partners, donors, and friends for a fantastic evening dining experience.
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Life Flight saving more lives in the Central North Island thanks to $1 million grant from NZCT
Life Flight, bolstered by a substantial $1 million grant from New Zealand Community Trust, is extending a lifeline to those in need of time-critical medical care by adding a fourth air ambulance plane, based at Hamilton Airport.
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