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ATVs in the bush

Patient StoriesISeptember 27 2024

Ahaura River Crossing

Our UTV slipped into the river and flipped over in a 3 1/2m deep hole!

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Red helicopter in front of a church in Cheviot

NewsISeptember 19 2024

Cheviot Helipad Launch

Cheviot helipad officially opened on 13 September 2024

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NewsIAugust 28 2024

Westpac Chopper Gala

The 2024 Westpac Gala raised over $160,000 towards life-saving missions.

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Red Rescue helicopter on the tarmac

Patient StoriesIAugust 27 2024

Billie’s crash

Even when an accident is close to town the chopper can be needed to get the patient the care they need quickly.

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Impact ReportsIAugust 23 2024

Impact Report 2024

Read or download our overview of 2023 in our Impact Report

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A crash scene. Paramedics and fire brigade treating a man on the road with a crashed bike beside them.

Patient StoriesIAugust 12 2024

Brendan’s family

When Brendan crashed his bike he was critically injured but it was an accident that affected his whole family.

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