Wallace Foundation Rescue Helicopter Service

06/09/2026

Crew: Pilot Nat, CCFP Cornelius and ACO Julian were called out to IXM's first winch rescue yesterday where a patient had sustained a knee injury in the Ruahine Ranges.🚁

Without the rescue helicopter and due to the remote location and steep terrain the patient would have faced a 7 hour walk out, but thanks to IXM and our crew they were delivered to Hawke's Bay Hospital's Emergency Department in 12 minutes.

Image📸- Parks Peak Hut, and winch site high on an exposed ridge at around 1320 metres altitude.🚁

06/09/2026

LIVE CHARITY AUCTION LOT FEATURE #2🚁

ASB Tennis Classic Semi-Finals, x10 Centre Court Seats

Take in the action of both semi-finals at New Zealand’s prestigious ASB Tennis Classic with the best seats in the house thanks to our friends at Manuka Doctor - ten covered seats in the ASB Arena Robinson Stand G30-G40.

Date: Saturday 9th January, 2027
Session One – 11:30AM-2:30PM
Session Two – 3:30PM-7:00PM

These seats are usually reserved for key sponsors and not available to the public. Don’t miss a rare opportunity to buy something that money cannot ordinarily buy.

Terms and conditions apply.

TO BID ON THIS EXCEPTIONAL ITEM - Grab your tickets TODAY at:

https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/.../off-the-record.../napier

We look forward to seeing you there! 🚁

'OFF THE RECORD: BEYOND THE BLACK JERSEY' - Hawke's Bay Rescue Helicopter Trust's 2026 Charity Auction Dinner (Saturday 19th September.

Proudly brought to you by:
Wallace Foundation Rescue Helicopter Service
Bayleys Hawke's Bay
Planit Events

03/09/2026

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!

'OFF THE RECORD: BEYOND THE BLACK JERSEY' - Hawke's Bay Rescue Helicopter Trust's 2026 Charity Auction Dinner (Saturday 19th Sept)

LIVE AUCTION LOT FEATURE 🚁

HUGE thanks to our friends at House of Travel Hastings and House of Travel Havelock North for presenting our premium lot of the evening. Seven nights' accommodation at The Reef House with two return airfares to Vanuatu!!

Seven nights’ accommodation at The Reef House Vanuatu for up to 12 people with return airfares with Solomon Airlines from Auckland for two people. The Reef House is Vanuatu’s premier holiday retreat. It is nestled on the pristine shoreline of Teouma Bay, close to the capital of Port Vila.

Vanuatu Executive Retreats is pleased to be involved with this worthy event. House of Travel Hastings and Havelock North are also delighted to support the Wallace Foundation Rescue Helicopter.

T’s & C’s apply: Prize is valid for 12 months, subject to availability. Blackout dates apply including but not limited to Easter, School Holidays and Christmas/New Year period, and other statutory holidays. Tickets are non-transferable, and cannot be redeemed for cash. Names must be the same as on passport and House of Travel will not take responsibility for any name changes. Prize does not include insurance, visas, passport fees, transfers, spending money, baggage fees and any other associated costs.

House of Travel booking conditions apply. See your House of Travel Hastings or House of Travel Havelock North travel consultant for full conditions.

DON'T MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO BID ON THIS EXCEPTIONAL ITEM. Grab your tickets TODAY at:

https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/off-the-record-beyond-the-black-jersey/napier

We look forward to seeing you there! 🚁

Proudly brought to you by:
Wallace Foundation Rescue Helicopter Service
Bayleys Hawke's Bay
Planit Events

02/09/2026

TICKETS ARE SELLING FAST to our 2026 Charity Auction Dinner 'Off the Record: Beyond the Black Jersey' so get in quick to avoid missing out! 🚁

Four men. One black jersey. Zero filter.

🏉Ian Kirkpatrick, 🏉David Kirk, 🏉Taine Randell and 🏉Darren Shand are sitting down for a night of stories you won't hear anywhere else, all in aid of the Wallace Foundation Rescue Helicopter Service.

'Off The Record: Beyond the Black Jersey' proudly bought to you by Bayleys Hawke's Bay is a charity Q&A auction dinner raising vital funds to keep the rescue helicopter flying for our region.

Real stories, real impact. 🚁

📍 Napier Conference Centre
📅 Saturday 19 September 2026
🎟️ Tickets on sale now: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/.../off-the-record.../napier

Seats are limited. The stories aren't. Get yours before they're gone.
Proudly brought to you by:
Wallace Foundation Rescue Helicopter Service
Bayleys Hawke's Bay
Planit Events

31/08/2026

Announcing the winners of our Hawke's Bay Home and Garden Show raffle:

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Phil Clark from Central Hawke's Bay who won our amazing Weber Baby Q barbeque, valued at $450 thanks to Mitre 10 Mega Hastings! 🎉

and Taney Nelson from Napier who takes home our fabulous Weleda gift box! 🎉

Thanks Pilot Matt for drawing our winners and special thanks to all of you who supported our lifesaving service by entering. 🚁🙏

26/08/2026

RECENT MISSION UPDATE 🚁

Yesterday our crew: Pilot Bill, CCFP Jack and ACO Wayne were tasked to Raupunga to airlift a male patient who had suffered injuries after falling from a horse.

St John paramedics were already on scene and helped treat the patient, who we assessed and transported to Hawke's Bay Hospital in a stable condition.

It follows an ATV quad bike rollover in Central Hawke's Bay on Tuesday evening where our crew transported a female patient to hospital with moderate injuries. St John and FENZ also in attendance.

For a full rundown of our recent missions head to:
www.hbrescuehelicopter.org.nz/mission-stories/

26/08/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to the Lindsay Foundation for their continued support of the Hawke’s Bay Rescue Helicopter Trust. ❤️🚁

For several years now, the Lindsay Foundation has supported our Paediatric Missions, helping us be there for some of the youngest and most vulnerable patients in our community when they need us most.

This year, they have generously donated towards Paediatric Missions and we couldn’t be more grateful for their ongoing commitment to helping us save lives across Hawke’s Bay.

Thank you to the Lindsay Foundation for believing in the work we do and helping ensure our helicopter can be there when families need us most. 💙

Find out more about the Lindsay Foundation and the incredible work they support:

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24/08/2026

HAVE YOU GOT YOUR TICKET YET? 🚁

🏉'Off The Record: Beyond the Black Jersey' is a new charity Q&A dinner series presented by the Wallace Foundation Rescue Helicopter Service, bringing you unfiltered conversations with some of New Zealand's most respected names.

🏉Each year, the series turns its spotlight on a different topic, but the format stays the same: real stories, honest reflection, and a room full of people who care about keeping the Wallace Foundation Rescue Helicopter mission ready and in the air.

WHEN: Saturday 19th September, 2026 from 5:30PM
WHERE: Napier Conference Centre

Click the link below to secure your tickets today:

https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/.../off-the-record.../napier

We look forward to seeing you there!

Brought to you by:
Wallace Foundation Rescue Helicopter Service
Planit Events
Bayleys Hawke's Bay

Off The Record - Beyond the Black Jersey, Off The Record is a new charity ..., Napier Conference Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne, 19 September 2026,

19/08/2026

🚁 We’ve been chosen for Z’s Good in the Hood at both Z Wairoa and Z Taradale!!

From 18 August to 14 September, Z customers can vote in-store for the community groups they’d like to see receive a share of the $5,000 community fund at each participating Z station.

Every vote could help us continue providing lifesaving rescue helicopter services across Hawke’s Bay - helping get our crews, equipment and helicopter to people when they need us most. 🚁❤️

So, if you’re filling up at one of our participating Z stations, please cast your vote for Hawke’s Bay Rescue Helicopter Trust!

Every vote counts, and every vote helps keep our helicopter flying. 🙌

18/08/2026

Last week was a proud milestone for the Hawke's Bay Rescue Helicopter Trust and the community that keeps us flying.

Joined by Associate Health Minister Hon Casey Costello, we officially unveiled the new Airbus H145 Wallace Foundation Rescue Helicopter.

“This aircraft is a game-changer for our patients and crews,” says HBRHT CEO Andy Quayle. “It's fantastic to have it operational and ready to respond 24/7 to support the Hawke's Bay community.”

IXM is the most recent new helicopter to enter service under a nationwide upgrade, jointly funded by Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora and ACC. At the unveiling, Associate Health Minister Hon Casey Costello announced further government investment to continue replacing New Zealand’s ageing emergency helicopter fleet with safer, more capable aircraft.

Also attending this milestone moment were our Air Operator partner Search and Rescue Services Limited, new Principal Sponsors Jonathan and Maree Wallace, Unison, Pan Pac Forest Products, Winter Olympics and other key supporting partners.

While the purchase of the aircraft was government-funded, it’s the generosity of our community that will help keep it flying and mission ready.

Thank you to everyone who supports us – because of you, lives are saved every day.