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Lions raise $500k for Life Flight air ambulance
More than 60 Lions Clubs from across New Zealand have banded together in a remarkable national fundraising effort, raising $500,000 for Life Flight.
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Life Flight unveils major citywide art trail for 2026
Life Flight’s Bee in the City, presented by Mills Albert, will see over 30 giant bee sculptures pop up across the capital — a vibrant, family-friendly art trail supporting Life Flight’s life-saving aeromedical service.
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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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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 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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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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