Chopper Appeal
When a child's life hangs in the balance... your support can tip the scales.
Your rescue crew are trained to fly to an emergency at a moment's notice. Because when a child's life is in danger, every second counts. Every tool and piece of equipment they use to save lives is provided by generous supporters like you.
Your rescue crew are trained to fly to an emergency at a moment's notice. Because when a child's life is in danger, every second counts. Every tool and piece of equipment they use to save lives is provided by generous supporters like you.

Recent Missions
Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter
Aerocool Rescue Helicopter
Greenlea Rescue Helicopter
Grassroots Trust Rescue Helicopter
YOUR STORIES
May 9, 2023
Alicia got the time-critical flight she needed thanks to you!
It was a grey rainy day in October 2022, when Alicia found herself in a terrifying situation at the Tepapa intersection between the Thermal Explorer Highway and State Highway 28, not far from her homeā¦
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Feb 16, 2023
Donate to Dine event helps fund hangar refresh for crew
For one local family, fundraising to give back to the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter that helped them and so many others has been a journey of turning their gratitude into generosity.
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Feb 16, 2023
Greg thanks you for his time-critical flight
For Greg, farming in the beautiful, remote hills near Whakatane is the best place to be for someone who loves the outdoor life.
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