The 24/7 emergency service is always on call
to save lives whenever they’re needed.
We need to raise $6m each year to provide this critical service.
Your support helps ensure that we can continue to
offer this lifesaving service to our community.

When every second counts
your support makes the difference

How you can support us…

Make a Donation

Your contribution today will help us keep this vital service flying, saving the lives of New Zealanders in their time of extreme need!

Become a Corporate Partner

Our business supporters play a vital role in allowing us to support a full-time rescue helicopter service.
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Leave a Legacy

When you choose to leave a gift in your will, we guarantee that your generosity will continue to save lives beyond your own lifetime.

Organise a Fundraiser

You can support us by fundraising, we rely on our community to help fund this life-saving Service.
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18,000+
life saving rescue missions
24/7 365
days per year
6M+
annual operating cost
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“We donate because we are so thankful that Air Rescue were able to be there to bring me to safety that day.”
Bryce
Chemistry Professor, experienced tramper, patient

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What a fantastic start to Wills Week! 
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@alpinespasnz is turning up the heat at this year’s sold-out Westpac Chopper Gala & Charity Auction, and we couldn’t be more grateful!

They’ve generously donated a Bullfrog A7L+ spa, valued at an incredible $30,000, as the grand prize in our raffle! Known for crafting the world’s most advanced spa pools, Bullfrog is exclusive to Alpine Spas and is designed with both luxury and functionality in mind.

One lucky winner will take home the ultimate in comfort, hydrotherapy, and innovation, a personalised spa experience like no other.

From all the staff, crew, and especially the patients whose lives are touched by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, thank you, Alpine Spas. A Kiwi-owned and operated company, proud to be supporting Kiwis!