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

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Jodie thanks you for her time-critical flight!
For active teenager Jodie, the 15th of November 2020 will be a date she won't forget.
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Thomas's Time-Critical Flight
On September 16, 2020, life took a turn for then-16-year-old Thomas, a celebrated up-and-coming race car driver, who just two days after receiving his restricted license, crashed in his little "run-about" 1.
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Indi's ‘Drive to Survive’ Fundraiser
For 9-year-old Indi, fundraising for her rescue helicopter was personal.
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Paul had the life-saving flight he needed thanks to you
For Aucklander Paul, a trip south to the Edwardian Spa town of Te Aroha to visit the grave of a recently discovered relative led to a frightening and life-threatening experience.
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Winter hiking adventure results in a winch rescue
For Morrinsville man, Murray, a love of hiking takes him to the beautiful remote spots of New Zealand, but in July the unpredictable winter weather made for a very treacherous adventure for the experienced hiker…
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Arthur is a happy, healthy little boy thanks to you!
There aren’t many mums who can say they have taken their baby on not one, but two, life-saving flights on a rescue helicopter.
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