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NewsIJune 24 2026
New CEO takes the helm
Anton Drazevic is the new CEO at the Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust, leading an organisation he first encountered 16 years ago.
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Chris Woods and his friend on the trail
Patient StoriesIJune 22 2026
Chris’ Te Aroroa Rescue
Chris had to be convinced to use his personal locator beacon, but he was relieved to see the Westpac Rescue Helicopter flying in to help.
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Legacy StoriesIJune 17 2026
Looking after the “angels in the sky”
Vicki Garlick believes the rescue helicopter is too important not to support. That’s why she’s leaving a gift in her will to the service.
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NewsIJune 03 2026
Campground Champions: How Pines Holiday Park supports a life-saving service
From shaking donation buckets to being proud Business Support Crew members, the team at Pines Holiday Park are real campground champions.
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Brent Fredericksen in the Entrol H145 Simulator
CrewIMay 28 2026
New H145 cockpit and winch simulator unveiled
One of the world’s most advanced rescue helicopter simulators has been unveiled in Christchurch – and it’s thanks to community generosity.
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The welcome of the H145 Westpac Rescue Helicopter
NewsIMay 14 2026
West Coast’s new H145 officially unveiled
Celebrations as the West Coast’s new H145 Westpac Rescue Helicopter is officially welcomed to the region.
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