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.

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Mission 2026 is raising funds to buy, transport and commission three H145 helicopters.
18,000+
life saving rescue missions
24/7 365
days per year
6M+
annual operating cost
730,000
people covered
10 mins
to airborne during the day

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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“We donate because we are so thankful that Air Rescue were able to be there to bring me to safety that day.”
Bryce
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PurePods are located in some of the country’s most rugged, remote landscapes – the same spots our rescue helicopter crews fly over every day.

Our most heartfelt thanks to PurePods for supporting our Back to Base challenge.

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