Stories

Do you have a story to share?

Patients and donors are at the heart of everything we do. Your stories are a powerful testament to human strength, courage, vulnerability, and hope.

Your stories inspire others and bring awareness to the lifesaving work undertaken by the highly skilled personnel onboard the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter, who are saving lives every day.

If you have experienced our service or held a fundraising event or activity for your rescue helicopter, we’d love for you to share it with us. Click here to share your story.

Mar 6, 2026

Celebrating the Women Behind Our Rescue Helicopter Missions

This International Women’s Day, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter is recognising the vital contributions women make onboard the rescue helicopter, and the wider community.

Mar 4, 2026

Maree’s “Knight in Yellow Shining Armour”

What began as a rewarding day hiking on Mount Pirongia quickly turned into a painful and frightening ordeal for Maree.

Nov 4, 2025

At night, the danger only surges. Just as it did for Mike…

Not long ago, Mike headed out in the morning for a 3-hour kayak on the Tongariro River.

Sep 30, 2025

Then & Now: A Twin Mission That Saved Twin Lives

Your generosity gave this family a future…

When Aman went into sudden early labour while far from specialist care, it was your support that made the impossible possible.

Sep 15, 2025

MARK AND HIS FAMILY ARE ‘GRATEFUL BEYOND WORDS’

After a long and busy weaning period on his Waikite Valley farm, Mark was looking forward to a weekend holiday with his family. He just had one last job… Shift some cows.

Jul 31, 2025

grateful patient Colin becomes heli hero

“I feel very blessed,” says Colin

When Colin was lying on the road after a terrible motorbike accident, you helped deliver the rescue helicopter to his side.