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 Waikato Westpac 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, you have a story to tell, and we’d love for you to share it with us. Click here to share your story.
May 17, 2016
Newborn nightmare for the Lintag family
THANK YOU FOR HELPING THESE LITTLE ONES RECEIVE THE CARE THEY URGENTLY NEED – BABY MAYA’S EMERGENCY AS TOLD BY HER MOTHER, JENNY LINTAG
OUR DAUGHTER MAYA IS A MIRACLE WE WILL ALWAYS BE GRATEFUL FOR.…
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OUR DAUGHTER MAYA IS A MIRACLE WE WILL ALWAYS BE GRATEFUL FOR.…
Apr 22, 2016
Straight from the heart
THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A ROUTINE FLIGHT. YOUR SUPPORT ENSURED AN URGENT TRANSPORT FOR SUE POLLARDSue was facing what no mother should have to; the loss of her terminally ill daughter.
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Mar 12, 2016
Heart attack at sea on a lifeless trawler
Your donations mad a dramatic sea rescue possible when an engineer suffered a heart attack and had to be winched to safety in challenging conditions.
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Dec 24, 2015
A special anniversary
As we all gather at Christmas to enjoy family festivities and gift-giving, there is one family that Christmas evokes particular poignancy.
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Sep 12, 2015
A painful end to a fishing trip
It only takes one small slip of the foot to ruin a great summer’s day and Dennis Barnes of Whitianga can attest to that.
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Sep 12, 2015
The phone call every parent dreads
It was the phone call every parent dreads, but playground accidents occur even on the safest turf.
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Nov 23, 2023
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Dec 20, 2022
Hamish's Story
Dec 5, 2022
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Apr 22, 2022
Your Rescue Crew Explain - Helmets
Jul 13, 2021
Your Rescue Crew Explain - Ultrasound Device
Jul 13, 2021
Ciara's Story
Jul 6, 2021
Rescue Helicopter Crews Training
Mar 10, 2021
Sleep Pods - Thank You from the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter
Mar 10, 2021
Wherever you play, accidents can happen
Dec 9, 2020
Thank you Westpac
Apr 17, 2020