Tickets only $10

28 November, 2025

Saved by
the chopper

Stories from those rescued

Every mission tells a story

Read real stories about the impact Canterbury Westpac Rescue Helicopters have in our region. 

“I was drifting in and out of consciousness while being loaded into the helicopter, when my husband kissed me and said “You’re in good hands. We’ll see you soon”.
“She just went floppy in my arms. I actually thought she was going to die. I remember thinking worst case scenario and I wasn’t sure if she’d live.”
“You can prepare all you want, but things can go wrong fast. Knowing the Westpac Rescue Helicopters are out there, ready to respond with safe, effective solutions, is incredibly reassuring.”
“I was hyperventilating, I didn’t really know what was going on, so I was quite pleased to see the helicopter. The paramedics did a fantastic job at getting me the help I needed.”

Impact at a glance

108 missions to North Canterbury between January to August 2025.

455 missions across the wider Canterbury region between January to August 2025.

2024: 106 missions to Hurunui, 26 to Hanmer Springs. 

Most flights are for medical emergencies (90% in 2025). 

A new helipad + IFR route will cut response times and save more lives. 

How to support

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