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, 2025
Sacha will be ‘forever grateful’
Sacha and her family have a favourite mountain walk. They must’ve tramped up and down that mountain 100+ times. But one day, Sacha says…
“We were coming down, and I slipped.
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“We were coming down, and I slipped.
Jan 31, 2025
“I couldn’t breathe. My neck was distorted and blue.”
Not long ago, 26-year-old Storm was competing at a local horse trial. Her mum and dad were proudly cheering from the sidelines.
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Nov 29, 2024
Taupō local, Thomas’ life saving rescue
Taupō local, Thomas’ life took an unexpected turn when a terrifying accident left him fighting for his life on the side of an isolated road near Taupō.
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Sep 9, 2024
Bruce was in excruciating pain, but YOU helped save the day
To this day, Bruce has no idea how he would’ve escaped that rugged terrain, if it wasn’t for generous people like you.
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Sep 7, 2024
Christine is so grateful for your help in getting her safely out of the forest
Active Christchurch couple, Christine and her husband Alan, had driven up to the central north island for an adventure-filled holiday.
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Sep 6, 2024
Erin thanks you for her challenging rescue
It was meant to be an adventurous weekend, but things took a turn when Erin’s bike hit a pothole and she flew over the handlebars.
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Videos
Together we can make a difference...
Apr 18, 2024
Brook's Story
Jan 22, 2024
Your support fuels our flights
Nov 23, 2023
Help Us Continue Making Memorable Moments
Dec 7, 2022
Brook's Story
Dec 7, 2022
Erin's Story
Aug 26, 2022
Everyday People, Extraordinary Outcomes
Apr 22, 2022
60 Seconds With Critical Care Flight Paramedic Rob
Jan 13, 2022
60 Seconds with Your Greenlea Rescue Helicopter Crew
Jul 12, 2021
Ciara's Story
Jul 6, 2021
Greenlea Premier Meats helping the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter Save Lives
Dec 9, 2020
Wherever you play, Accidents happen
Dec 9, 2020