News & events
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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Westpac Rescue wins Most Trusted Charity Brand
In the 2024 Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brand awards, a survey of 1800 Kiwis found Westpac Rescue to be the Most Trusted Brand in the charity category. Thank you to everyone who voted for us.
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Westpac Chopper Appeal Quiz
On Wednesday, June 12th 2024, people throughout the community came together to test their trivia prowess at the Westpac Chopper Appeal Quiz. All while raising money for your local rescue chopper!
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Westpac Chopper Street Appeal
On Thursday May 2nd 2024, wonderful Kiwis came out in support of the Westpac Chopper, keeping it in the air by raising life-saving funds.
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Seven Sharp Spotlight
Thanks to Seven Sharp for shining a spotlight on the amazing work our Air Ambulance teams do, day in, day out. Watch them introduce our lifesaving new fleet.
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Above and Beyond
On November 16th, Crewman Mike brought us behind the scenes of the Westpac Chopper for a free Webinar "Above and Beyond."
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An evening with Shaun Wallace
It was an exhilarating quiz night on Sunday, June 4th 2023 with the one and only Shaun Wallace, one of the most beloved Chasers in television history.
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Doggy Day Out
On Saturday, May 13th 2023 the community came down to Henley Lake, Masterton with their furry friends for a whole load of family fun.
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A step up thanks to the Nikau Foundation
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter trailer, a sturdy former wool bale trolley, plays an important role in enabling safe and efficient journeys. When it was time for a replacement, the Nikau Foundation kindly stepped up.
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New Ultrasound Device for Emergency Response
Life Flight were delighted to receive funding from Pub Charity for a new specialised piece of medical equipment for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
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