Nelson Marlborough Westpac Rescue Helicopter

10/06/2026

Our new Nelson Marlborough Westpac Rescue Helicopter is more than just a new aircraft, it’s a game changer for our crew and the people we rescue.

In this video, Jeff takes us through some of the key differences between our previous helicopter and the new Chopper, explaining how the latest technology, increased capability, and improved safety features will help us respond more effectively when every second counts.

From enhanced patient care to better operational performance in challenging conditions, this helicopter gives our crew more tools to save lives across Nelson, Marlborough, Tasman and beyond.

Watch as Jeff shows us what has changed and why this incredible new helicopter will make such a difference for the communities we serve.

🚁 Every rescue starts with your support. Thank you for helping make this possible.

10/06/2026

Welcome Macallan Capital, our newest Bronze Corporate Friend!

With more than 20 years of experience across lending, wealth management and investment in New Zealand, Macallan Capital is dedicated to providing premium, professional financial advice that is accessible at every stage of life.

Their commitment to supporting our community extends beyond financial wellbeing, and we are incredibly grateful to have them join the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust Corporate Friends family. Partnerships like this help ensure our life-saving rescue helicopter service remains available when and where it is needed most.

Please join us in welcoming the team at Macallan Capital and thanking them for supporting our region.

Join them from only $50/month https://www.helirescue.co.nz/donate/ -friend

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07/06/2026

👉 Nice work Aotea Electric Nelson. Adam, the little visitors to Nelson Airport New Zealand are going to love you for fixing their Nelson Marlborough Westpac NZ Rescue Helicopter. A huge thank you to the team at Brooks Auto Painters for the beautifully executed paint job, DesignArt Signs and Van And A Man Nelson for their mahi. Community connections are gold. 🏆🚁

Everyday is different for our electrical service team. Today one of our apprentices Adam has been busy doing some running repairs on the Nelson Marlborough Westpac Rescue Helicopter coin operated children's helicopter ride. Something little we could do to help support this great life saving organization. Its a shame he was too big for a ride!

05/06/2026

🥰 Congratulations Brandon and the MEGA Nelson Community Helping Hands team for rolling up your sleeves.
Locally owned and committed to their community, Scott, Mary and the Nelson team, thank you for all you do for our region 🙏🏻 🚁 🏠

🏆 We’re incredibly proud to share that Mitre 10 MEGA Nelson has won the Helping Hands Community Impact Award 2026!
This award recognises the heart of what we do — rolling up our sleeves and working alongside our community to make a real difference.
From sensory gardens and school projects to our Helicopter House, which has now raised over $750,000 for the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust — this is what Helping Hands is all about. 💚
👉 Follow our MEGA Nelson Community Helping Hands page to see what we get up to next — we’ve got another big year ahead!

04/06/2026

During May, our crew completed 28 missions across Nelson, Marlborough, Tasman, the West Coast and beyond.

These lifesaving flights included:
🚁 6 winch rescues
🚁 10 inter-hospital transfers
🚁 12 additional emergency missions supporting our communities when they needed us most

Every mission requires a highly skilled crew, specialist equipment, ongoing training, and a helicopter ready to respond at a moment's notice.

Take a look at where we've been flying this month and the communities we've helped. None of this would be possible without the incredible support of people like you.

As we continue operating the Nelson Marlborough Westpac Rescue Helicopter, we need to raise $1.1 million to fund the specialist equipment and training required to keep saving lives across our region.

Please help us fund the gap. Every donation makes a difference.

❤️ Donate today: helirescue.co.nz/donate

Together, we can save more lives.

01/06/2026

🚁 How incredible is this?

New Zealand is now home to the world's first rescue helicopter simulator training facility, giving rescue crews access to cutting-edge training right here at home.

This exciting technology allows pilots, crew and medical teams to train for complex emergency situations in a realistic environment, helping ensure they are prepared for whatever challenges come their way when lives are on the line.

We're proud to be part of an industry that continues to invest in innovation, safety and excellence, all with one goal in mind: providing the very best care and rescue service for our communities.

A big thank you to Stuff for sharing this exciting story and highlighting the future of rescue helicopter training in New Zealand. ❤️

Read and view the feature here: www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360985330/inside-world-first-simulator-training-nzs-rescue-helicopter-crews
Stuff

30/05/2026

🚁 A proud milestone for our region.

As we celebrate 35 years of serving the Top of the South, we're excited to see our new Nelson Marlborough Westpac Rescue Helicopter featured by Stuff and The Press.

This helicopter represents the incredible support of our community, sponsors, volunteers, crew and partners who help make our lifesaving service possible every day.

A huge thank you to Stuff and The Press for helping share our story, and to everyone who continues to support us as we look to the future of rescue in Nelson Marlborough.

Read and view the full story here: www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/361014193/new-chopper-marks-35-years-rescue-services-top-south

❤️ Together, we save lives.

29/05/2026

🚁 What an incredible day celebrating the official launch of our new Nelson Marlborough Westpac Rescue Helicopter! 🚁

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to be part of this special occasion. It was fantastic to see so many supporters, sponsors, businesses, community members, volunteers, and the wider community joining us to celebrate this important milestone.

This helicopter represents so much more than a new aircraft. It represents a community coming together to help ensure lifesaving rescue services remain available when people need them most.

A special thank you to Westpac NZ for their ongoing support and GCH Aviation our service provider, as well as all of our sponsors and partners who help make our service possible. Your commitment helps us continue responding to emergencies across our region, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Together, we’re helping keep this vital service in the air and ready to save lives.

❤️ Thank you for being part of the journey.