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.

Press release

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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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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Westpac NZ donates extra $1m to rescue helicopters

Westpac NZ is donating an extra $1 million to support New Zealand’s rescue helicopters, which are facing a serious fundraising shortfall due to the impacts of COVID-19.

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COVID-19 Coronavirus Response

Life Flight was quick to respond when word of a new COVID-19 Coronavirus was spreading rapidly throughout the world. Teaming with various organisations we were able to adapt and keep our patients, crew and community safe.

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