Chopper Country- Accidents Happen Every Day This Chopper Appeal we need your help to raise $205,000 so we can be there if things don’t go as planned. In 2018 the Westpac Rescue Helicopter responded to nearly 300 accidents out of 650 total missions in the Canterbury and West Coast region. Accidents do happen every day, […]
Rescue at the Christchurch Gondola Matt became a patient of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter in July last year. Matt is a quintessential Kiwi; he loves the outdoors and wants to challenge himself in everything he does. Unfortunately, when out paragliding at the Christchurch Gondola, a major accident occurred. One minute Matt was soaring free as […]
Latest Canterbury Crew News The Westpac Canterbury rescue crew have completed approximately 153 missions in 2019. January saw 43 completed missions for the crew, with 21 accident related missions and 17 medical related retrievals. Other mission types include inter-hospital transfers and search and rescue. These missions could also include the use of night vision goggles […]
NZZC West Coast Crew News Canterbury and the West Coast need your support this Chopper Appeal. The NZCC West Coast rescue crew have had a busy few months so far this year. The crew have attended over 70 missions in 2019, with mission numbers expected to increase as we head into the winter months. Members of […]
Westpac Chopper Appeal- Saving Lives in Chopper Country Westpac’s Annual Chopper Appeal raises awareness and funds for the charitable trusts that provide rescue helicopter services to New Zealand. The funds raised enable our rescue helicopters to continue helping people in emergency situations, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Westpac, our Principal Sponsor, has […]
Akaroa Car Show! The Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust was proud to be named one of 3 charity partners for the 2019 La Grande Akaroa Auto Show; alongside Akaroa Fire Brigade and the Akaroa Health Hub. We were fortunate to meet many members of the Akaroa community and learn about their experiences with the […]
Selwyn Motor Fest The 2018 Selwyn Motor Fest was held on 25th November and what a day it was! The Canterbury community gathered for an event packed with hundreds of show vehicles, market stalls and food vendors, live entertainment and so much more. Even though the weather didn’t cooperate, around 260 vehicles still made it […]
THANK YOU!! The Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust earned 2nd place and $25,000 in the Archibalds Drive for Good competition! More than 21,000 people voted for their favourite local charity as part of the Drive for Good. The top three charities were: 1. The Champion Centre 2. Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust 3. Ronald McDonald House […]
PLEASE VOTE NOW We are in the final of Archibald’s DRIVE FOR GOOD and we need your vote to help us win a share of $100,000. People like you can vote now and help us to save lives like Helen’s. Helen suffered fractured vertebrae, fractured femur, and fingers, massive bruising and had 20 staples put in the […]
310 km in 3 days! On the 18th of February South Canterbury Emergency Service personnel combined to ride 310km from the Alps to the Ocean (Mt Cook to Oamaru) in three days for three great charities. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter is proud and feels very fortunate to be one of the selected charities. 21 Emergency Service […]