Final chance to enter the Rescue Crew Challenge 2019 The Rescue Crew Challenge is an action packed event for your crew. It involves a team of 4 “taking on” the challenge here at the new Air Rescue Base with the crew and also fundraising to support a lifesaving mission. The Challenge has been designed by […]
Thank you to everyone who donated to our Winter Appeal, Rescue Ready. The funds raised are being put directly in to the providing the vital training needed to prepare the crew for any emergency. As we move in to summer, we all really look forward to some holiday time and most of us do get […]
The Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust is proud to support the Road Traffic Accident Trauma Charitable Trust The Road Traffic Accident Trust is holding a remembrance day on Saturday 3rd November that we are proud to support. Open to the general public, the day focuses on acknowledging all aspects of road traffic incidents. Canterbury West […]
October Update The rescue crew have been busy as ever in October. With the summer weather starting to arrive, the missions have been on the increase. The labour day long weekend saw 13 missions over the 3 day break. Motor vehicle accidents have been on the rise with 21 serious MVA’s involving multiple patients. We […]
Great News for the West Coast Service The new NASO contract awarded to HEMS was announced last week. Effectively it is a very positive step forward for Air Rescue and especially for those on the West Coast as the current West Coast Squirrel will be replaced with a twin engine BK- 117- B2. The crew […]
Open Day 2.0 is just a few days away! Get excited! Our Air Rescue and Emergency Services Open Day is gearing up to be a huge event this weekend. On Sunday 28th October, we invite you to join the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Crew and other local Emergency Services for an action-packed day! A unique opportunity […]
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The Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust (Charities Services #CC23893) is concerned with protecting the privacy of all personal information and no information will be passed onto a third party. The Trust collects and securely stores personal information to keep the community informed about our work. You can check your personal information or be removed as a subscriber at any time by contacting us on 03 358 8244 or supportcrew@ airrescue.co.nz. Any donation of $5 or more is tax deductible. We will send you a tax receipt by email. Thank you for supporting the Rescue Helicopters in Canterbury and on the West Coast - your support is greatly valued and saves lives.
The initial cost to train a new Air Rescue crew member is $30,000, with ongoing training $25,000 per year
It contributes towards the cost of each life-saving mission, including fuel and crewing costs. Together, our community contributes approximately $5,000 towards the cost of every life-saving mission.
