Life Flight

Each week 28 people need time-critical aeromedical care. With your support, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and Air Ambulance Planes are there in their moment of need.

Air Ambulance Plane

Meet Theo from Whanganui

Hours after his birth, something was terribly wrong with Theo. He could barely breathe or feed. As his symptoms continued, a flight to Wellington's paediatric ward was his best chance at survival.

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Meet Georgia from Masterton

As Georgia went into premature labour, the doctors and nurses did everything they could to delay baby Mirabella's birth. Time was running out, and our supporters gave them the best chance possible.

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Meet Axle from Blenheim

New parents, Jess and Colby, had their lives shaken when baby Axle arrived six weeks early. Separated from their family, Life Flight's supporters brought them home.

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Meet Isaac from Wellington

A few short days after Adelle brought her first and only, Isaac, home after being born, he started experiencing a brain haemorrhage. Our generous donors got him to life-saving surgery.

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Meet Louis and Freda from Blenheim

Every Sunday, Louis hops on his bike selling chicken eggs, raising money for a very special cause. The people who helped his baby sister Freda.

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Meet Georgia and Piper from New Plymouth

After spending more than four months in Wellington Hospital, your support brought them home.

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Meet Indie from Nelson

When their baby's life hangs in the balance, Chelsea and Mitch rely on an urgent air ambulance transfer to give her a fighting chance.

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Meet Fergus from Paraparaumu

First-time parents Falyn and Peter were excitedly awaiting twins Fergus and Finley, but only 12 weeks into the pregnancy, it was clear Fergus would have to fight for his life.

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Meet Adrian from Palmerston North

Out of the blue, Adrian found himself in a race against time. He was experiencing an aortic dissection, and every minute saved improved his chances of survival.

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Meet Hugo from Blenheim

When Jess’s water broke two months earlier than expected, none of the local hospitals were equipped for such an early birth. Thanks to you, our air ambulance plane was ready at a moment's notice.

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