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Critical Care Paramedic Kath Copland
CrewIMay 07 2026
First scholarship recipient announced 
The first recipient of the Jerry Charters Scholarship for Aeromedical Advancement has been announced.
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NewsIMay 01 2026
Rescue Warriors raise more than $360K
The Rescue Warriors have set records with their fundraising bike ride, raising more than $360K for their rescue helicopter service.
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Matt Barnes
NewsIMay 01 2026
Matt’s rescue from The Boneyards
When Matt read a newsletter from the Trust he never expected to see images from his own rescue starring back at him.
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ROA Mining Helicopter HJC on its final mission
NewsIApril 08 2026
ROA’s final mission
The ROA Mining Rescue Helicopter HJC has completed its final mission – and it was a poignant one for Critical Care Paramedic Rod.
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Jerry Charters
NewsIApril 02 2026
Scholarship launched
A scholarship for rescue helicopter crew has been launched thanks to a generous gift from a Lyttelton stalwart.
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Jerry Charters in his 20s
NewsIApril 02 2026
The Lyttleton local and his life-saving legacy
It’s hoped Jerry Charters’ generosity will inspire others. Find out more about the Lyttelton man who now has a scholarship in his name.
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