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Willy Leferink
NewsIFebruary 17 2026
Willy Leferink: Rescue Warrior Eleven
Willy says he’s one of the “lucky ones” who’ve never had to use the rescue helicopter, but he knows many people who have.
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ANZCO farm
NewsIFebruary 10 2026
ANZCO commits three more years to the rescue helicopter
Real, authentic and impactful – ANZCO’s extends its support to the Canterbury and West Coast rescue helicopter.
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Mark Cressey
NewsIFebruary 08 2026
Mark Cressey: Rescue Warrior Ten
The rescue helicopters are close to Mark Cressey’s heart. He says you never know when you’re going to need one.
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Hayden Whiting
NewsIFebruary 05 2026
The ski jump, the rock, and the rescue helicopter
Ashburton bike mechanic Hayden is happy to support the Rescue Warriors – especially because they’re raising funds for the service that saved him.
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NewsIFebruary 04 2026
3,000 km mission for mid-Canterbury’s Rescue Warriors
Months of planning and thousands of kilometres of training are being put to the test, as the Rescue Warriors set off on their life-saving mission.
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CrewIJanuary 30 2026
From cowboy to critical care paramedic
A cowboy, builder, now a critical care paramedic. Steve “Puds” Pudney shows what can be achieved if you follow your dreams – and never give up.
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