News & events
Westpac Chopper Street Appeal
We need your help on Thursday May 2nd! Can you gift an hour or two of your time to help keep the Westpac Chopper in the air? Join hundreds of wonderful Kiwis as we raise 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
Get ready for an exhilarating quiz night on Sunday, 4 June with the one and only Shaun Wallace, one of the most beloved Chasers in television history.
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Doggy Day Out
Bring your furry friend to Henley Lake, Masterton - Saturday 13th of May 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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Life Flight wins big at FINZ awards
The Fundraising Institute of New Zealand hosted a virtual awards ceremony to celebrate and recognise the work of charities across the country. Life Flight was among the recipients of these awards, including Overall Excellence in Fundraising.
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Accuro Health Insurance partners with Life Flight Trust
Two long-standing Wellington-based organisations dedicated to the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders have announced a new partnership. Not-for-profit Kiwi health insurer Accuro is now the principal Air Ambulance supporter for the Life Flight Trust.
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Equipment spotlight: Night Vision Goggles
Essential for nearly a quarter of our missions, night vision goggles magnify ambient light thousands of times, allowing the Westpac Rescue Helicopter to land on unlit roads, in paddocks, and conduct search and rescue missions in the middle of the night.
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