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to save lives whenever they’re needed.
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We are excited to be running the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Rakaia Garden Fete this year. 

If you are in the area you can now buy your tickets at the following venues
Tievoli Trading Ltd, 76 Talbot Street, Geraldine and Tievoli Too in Fairlie 
Joosh, 14 Talbot Street, Geraldine
PGG Wrightson Mayfair, 1995 Inland Scenic Route 72, Mayfield 
Paper Plus Ashburton, 212 East Street, Ashburton
Rakaia 4 Square, 41 Elizabeth Street, Rakaia

For groups of 10 or more contact caroline@airrescue.co.nz 

or you can buy online through humanitix (link in bio)

@jooshgifts
Thank you to everyone involved with the All OZ day Car Show Timaru, especially the South Canterbury Holden Club and Timaru Falcon Fairlane Club who host the event. 

A fantastic $7,000 was raised this year bringing their total donations to us now to be almost $20K. We are honoured to be your charity of choice.
We are the charity of choice at the @waimatestrawberryfare this year, 14 December 9.30am - 3.30pm. 
We can't wait to join in the fun on the day (and eat plenty of strawberries🍓🍓🍓)

Pop along and see us at our stand.
A huge thank you to our supporter, Sue, who has gifted us these beautiful daffodils on Daffodil Day. 

Sue will be hosting us for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Rakaia Garden Fete - don't forget to get your tickets!