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Northland Westpac Rescue Helicopters Official page of the Northland Westpac Rescue Helicopters, operated by Northern Rescue. We have transported nearly 17,000 people over the past 26 years.
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A charitable trust established to provide a dedicated emergency rescue and air ambulance helicopter service for the people of Northland. We provide the people of Northland with an excellent, safe, effective and efficient service, and will do so by maintaining its present course – one of providing first class flight crews aboard top class aircraft. We know about Northland’s unsealed roads, our changeable weather and the fact that our people live over a wide-spread area that’s often difficult to access quickly by road. We’re also aware of the increased risk of death and serious injury caused when medical treatment is delayed – all of which makes Northland’s Electricity Rescue Helicopter service so essential. We not only provide rescue services at accident scenes, but we also do a lot of inter-hospital patient transfers. We specialise in transporting NICU and PIQU babies and code stemi patients too. The emergency rescue helicopters are crewed on every mission by either one or two members of a full-time team of St John Flight Intensive Care Paramedics (ICPs) who play an integral role in providing the medical care and treatment to all sick and injured patients transported. The Trust is supported by the generous contributions made by local sponsors, individuals, families, businesses and organisations. A Board of Trustees, all of which are Northlanders, governs NEST and oversees its strategic direction and management. Over the last 12 months we have flown 735 missions and transported 800 people to hospitals or medical facilities around the north. On average, our helicopters are in the air twice a day, saving or making a huge difference to the lives of everyone we carry. Most people in Northland have a loved one or someone they care about, that have been flown by NEST.

For pilot Alex Hunt, the most rewarding missions are often the challenging ones, knowing that at the end of the flight, ...
16/10/2026

For pilot Alex Hunt, the most rewarding missions are often the challenging ones, knowing that at the end of the flight, he and his crew have made a real difference to someone’s life. Every mission relies on an experienced team ready to respond when they’re needed most.

This 2026 Annual Appeal, your donation can help keep Alex and the Northland Westpac Rescue Helicopter team flying for our communities.8 Please donate today and help us continue to be there when every second counts.

Labour Weekend is just around the corner — have you secured your spot?Get ready for a great weekend of fishing at the Wh...
15/10/2026

Labour Weekend is just around the corner — have you secured your spot?

Get ready for a great weekend of fishing at the Whangaroa Sport Fishing Club while supporting a lifesaving cause!
Every entry helps the Northland Westpac Rescue Helicopter fly, and ready to help when our community needs us most.

Don’t miss out — get registered and be part of the action!

📍 Whangaroa Sport Fishing Club
📅 Labour Weekend 2026

Deep sea fishing, marlin, sport fishing, swordfish, broadbill, kingfish, Northland, Whangaroa Harbour, charter boat, Zane Grey, Three Kings, Totara North

It's official - the North of the North Long Lap for 2026 is underway!Over the next week you'll see a bunch of passionate...
14/10/2026

It's official - the North of the North Long Lap for 2026 is underway!

Over the next week you'll see a bunch of passionate Truckies out and about on Northland roads completing a unique fundraiser for our Northland Westpac Rescue Helicopters!

150 people and 80 classic trucks are underway with an epic road trip from Cambridge to Cape Reinga and back - so keep an eye out for them and say gidday!

13/10/2026

Simon Dallow is helping us spread the word about Northland Westpac Rescue Helicopter’s 2026 Annual Appeal.

Every mission depends on having our helicopters, pilots and critical care teams ready to respond when someone needs urgent help.

Your donation helps keep this lifesaving service in the air and available for communities across our region.
Please support our 2026 Annual Appeal. Donate today .

Hammer Hardware is one of the latest generous local business to help us out. Theo and Brad Knudtson, the new owners of H...
12/10/2026

Hammer Hardware is one of the latest generous local business to help us out.

Theo and Brad Knudtson, the new owners of Hammer Hardware Onerahi and Hammer Hardware Te Kamo, have kindly donated us a Weber Baby Q and stand valued at $648.

The BBQ & stand will be packaged with vouchers from Nadia's Whole Garden, The Butcher Shoppe Tikipunga and seasonings from Stef the Maori, which will be auctioned at our Trivia for Take Off fundraising event at the Judge House of Ale tonight!

Theo and Brad say the sponsorship is for an important cause.

"Our neighbour had a medical emergency and needed the assistance of a Northern Rescue helicopter. They were there to help when an ambulance couldn't be there in time.

"We encourage other businesses to support our Northland Westpac Rescue Helicopters because you never know when you or your friends and family may need them."

We are extremely grateful to all the generous event sponsors, including our other auction item sponsors Carrington Estate, Judge House of Ale and Giftbox Boutique 🤍

12/10/2026

More than 40,000 missions since 1988. Behind every one is a person who needed help.

As Steve Macmillan explains, the Northland Westpac Rescue Helicopter was created by the community, for the community. And it’s the ongoing support of Northlanders that helps keep our crews in the air and ready for the next call. This Annual Appeal, we’re asking Northland to get behind us once again. Please donate and help keep the Northland Westpac Rescue Helicopter flying.

LAST CHANCE! Trivia for Take Off quiz night is TOMORROW!Still looking for plans tomorrow night? Get your team together b...
12/10/2026

LAST CHANCE! Trivia for Take Off quiz night is TOMORROW!

Still looking for plans tomorrow night? Get your team together because we’ve got just a few tables left for Trivia for Take Off at the Judge House of Ale!

Gather your cleverest friends, family or workmates for a night of brain-teasing trivia, friendly competition, auctions, raffles and prizes — all while helping keep our Northland Westpac Rescue Helicopters in the skies saving lives across Northland.

🎟️ $200 per table | Up to 8 people per team
⏰ Don’t miss out! With only a few tables remaining, now’s the time to lock in your spot.
👉 Register your team today: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/V0GYqqfFvC

Every dollar raised supports our Northland Westpac Rescue Helicopters, helping us be there for our communities when they need us most. 🚁
See you tomorrow night!

Thanks to all our awesome sponsors who have made this event happen 💙

Questions? Email Rhia at [email protected]

Community support starts at the Grassroots and that's why we want to thank our Grassroots Sponsors for looking out for u...
06/10/2026

Community support starts at the Grassroots and that's why we want to thank our Grassroots Sponsors for looking out for us.

It is easy to become a Grassroots Sponsor. Simply choose a figure between $500 and $2499 and you can sponsor us annually.

Haruru's Total Plumbing and Gas were one of our first Grassroots Sponsors and say giving back to the community is important.

Owner Owen Paterson says anyone, at any time, could need the help of the Northland Westpac Rescue Helicopters.

"It makes sense to me and my family to back such a critical life-saving service. It is so reassuring to know that with the collective support of sponsors throughout Northland, Northern Rescue is here for us all - 365 days of the year, 24/7.

"I encourage other Northland businesses to get on board with sponsorship and sign up as a Grassroots Sponsor now. Every dollar counts and helps keep our Northland Westpac Rescue Helicopters in the air."

If you're interested, get in touch with the fundraising team by sending us a DM or emailing [email protected]

🚨 LAST FEW TABLES REMAINING! 🚨We’re down to the final few tables for our upcoming Trivia for Take Off Quiz Night — so gr...
05/10/2026

🚨 LAST FEW TABLES REMAINING! 🚨

We’re down to the final few tables for our upcoming Trivia for Take Off Quiz Night — so grab your mates, get your team together and secure your spot before they’re gone!

It’s shaping up to be an awesome night out, with plenty on offer:

🥂 A complimentary drink for everyone on your table
🎁 Loads of giveaways & prizes
🎟️ Raffles
🔨 Exciting auction items
😂 Plenty of laughs & friendly competition

And best of all, every table helps raise vital funds for the Northland Westpac Rescue Helicopters 🚁

So what are you waiting for? Get your team together and book your table now!

First Responders goes to air tonight!Series 3 premieres Tuesday 29 September at 7.30pm on Three and streaming on ThreeNo...
29/09/2026

First Responders goes to air tonight!

Series 3 premieres Tuesday 29 September at 7.30pm on Three and streaming on ThreeNow.

The series goes behind the scenes with Aotearoa’s frontline emergency crews, following real-life rescues across the air, water and rugged terrain.

Tune in and get a behind-the-scenes look at the people, training, and teamwork behind the rescues.

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