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26-06-2025
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Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter Completes 55 Life-Saving Missions In May
Press Release – Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was frequently seen in the Coromandel area due to the high number of medical emergencies in locations such as Waihi and Whitianga. The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter carried out 55 life-saving missions across the Waikato, King Country, and Coromandel regions throughout May. These missions included 34 inter-hospital transfers, four medical events, five rural/farm incidents, five motor vehicle accidents and seven miscellaneous missions. The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was frequently seen in the Coromandel area due to the high number of medical emergencies in locations such as Waihi and Whitianga. The month began with the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter being dispatched to Rotorua Hospital for a male who was experiencing a medical event. He was airlifted to Waikato Hospital to receive further medical care. Two additional medical emergency missions were carried out later that day. On May 3, three life-saving missions were completed by the rescue helicopter crew. One involved the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter flying to Horotiu to assist a female who was had sustained injuries following a fall while bike riding. The patient was stabilised at the scene for approximately 30 minutes before being airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. In the early hours of Monday morning, April 5, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter flew to Whakatane Hospital after being dispatched to assist a male who had sustained trauma injuries. The patient was airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On May 8, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Waikato Hospital for a male experiencing a medical event. He was airlifted to Auckland City Hospital to receive further treatment. That evening, the crew completed one medical emergency-related mission and one trauma-related mission. On Saturday afternoon, May 10, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Wharepapa South to assist a male who had sustained serious injuries in a motor vehicle accident. He was treated on scene for over an hour before being airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. The Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was also in attendance. Later that day, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter crew also carried out an inter hospital transfer and responded to a second motor vehicle accident. The following day, May 11, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Manu Bay to assist a female in critical condition following a boat-related incident. She was airlifted to Waikato Hospital to receive further treatment. Later that afternoon, the rescue helicopter was tasked to Whitehall for a male who had sustained serious injuries in a quad bike-related incident. He was stabilised on scene for approximately an hour and a half before being swiftly airlifted to Waikato Hospital. On May 16, the rescue helicopter crew was dispatched to Te Aroha to assist a man injured in an animal-related incident. The patient was flown to Waikato Hospital to receive further care. On Sunday afternoon, May 18, the rescue helicopter responded to a remote location in Te Akau, where a male had been injured in a motor vehicle accident. He was treated on scene before being airlifted to Waikato Hospital to receive further treatment. On May 24, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Mt Pirongia for a male who had sustained lower leg injuries after a fall while mountain biking. The patient was treated on scene and flown to Waikato Hospital for further care. On the morning of Tuesday, May 27, the rescue helicopter was dispatched to Taranaki Base Hospital for a man experiencing a serious medical event. The patient was transported to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On May 30, the rescue helicopter crew flew to Kaimai-Mamaku Forrest Park to assist a male experiencing a medical event. He was airlifted to Tauranga Hospital to receive further treatment. The month ended with a mission to Waingaro, where the crew assisted a woman who sustained trauma injuries following a motor vehicle accident. She was treated on scene for approximately 50 minutes before being airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. What if… you could save a life? Donate to your Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter today and help turn that 'what if' into someone's survival story > helicopter/donate Notes: Philips Search & Rescue Trust (PSRT) is the charity responsible for fundraising and promotion of the North Island's largest pool of community rescue helicopters. PSRT was founded in 1985 after an endowment by Philips New Zealand Limited to mark a light aircraft accident near Turangi in which two Philips personnel lost their lives. Encompassing a fleet of rescue helicopters, the service provides air health and rescue services free of charge to the public on a no-fault basis. The rapid response is powered by an expert crew of Pilots, Air Crew Officers and Critical Care Flight Paramedics. In a life and death situation it is this speed and agility of the rescue helicopter that can make all the difference, with patients able to receive medical treatment as soon as the rescue helicopter arrives and continuing whilst en route to a medical facility. Philips Search & Rescue Trust fundraise for and support: Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter, Waikato, King Country, Coromandel Aerocool Rescue Helicopter, Bay of Plenty Coastal Region Greenlea Rescue Helicopter, Central Plateau and Lake's Region
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19-05-2025
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The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter Undertakes 49 Life-Saving Missions In April
Press Release – Waikato Westpac Helicopter Rescue The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter carried out 49 life-saving missions across the Waikato, King Country, Coromandel, and surrounding regions throughout April. These missions included 20 inter-hospital transfers, 7 medical events, 4 rural/farm incidents, 5 motor vehicle accidents and 13 miscellaneous missions. The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was frequently seen in the Coromandel area performing medical related missions in locations such as Whitianga, Whangamata, Te Rerenga and Paeroa. It was also commonly dispatched for patient transfers, including 4 inter-hospital transfers from Waikato Hospital, 4 from Taumarunui, and 3 Rotorua Hospital. The month began with the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter being dispatched in the early hours to Raglan, where a male was suffering from a serious medical event. The patient was treated on scene and flown to Waikato Hospital for further medical care. Two additional missions were carried out later that day. The following day, April 3rd, the rescue helicopter crew performed multiple missions, including one in Putaruru to assist a male in critical condition. The highly trained Critical Care Flight Paramedic performed a Sequence Intubation (RSI), an advanced airway management used in trauma, cardiac arrest or severe respiratory distress situations. Once stabilised, the patient was airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On the morning of Saturday, April 5th, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Rotorua Hospital for a female who had sustained serious injuries from a fall and required swift transportation to another hospital. The patient was flown to Waikato Hospital for further care. Two days later, on the afternoon of Monday, April 7th, the rescue helicopter was tasked to Matamata for a male who had sustained serious injuries in a fall. The patient was stabilised and airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On the morning of Thursday, April 10th, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Te Aroha for a female experiencing a serious cardiac event. The onboard Critical Care Flight Paramedic performed a Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) before airlifting her to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. In the early hours of the next morning, the rescue helicopter was tasked to Whangamata to assist a male experiencing a serious medical event. The patient was stabilised on scene and flown to Waikato Hospital for further medical care. After completing several missions in the afternoon, the crew was later tasked to Great Barrier Island Airfield for a male in critical condition. The patient was treated on scene for approximately 30 minutes before being airlifted to Auckland City Hospital for further treatment. On Saturday evening, April 12th, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Tokoroa for a male who had sustained injuries. He was airlifted to Waikato Hospital to receive further treatment. On the afternoon of Monday, April 21st, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Mimi for a male who had sustained significant trauma injuries. The onboard Critical Care Flight Paramedic provided treatment before airlifting him to Waikato Hospital for further care. That evening, the rescue helicopter flew to Rotorua Hospital after being dispatched to assist a female who was in serious condition. The patient was airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On Thursday afternoon, April 24th, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Te Rerenga for a female who sustained serious injuries in a motor vehicle incident. The patient was treated on scene and once stabilised, was airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further care. On Monday morning, April 28th, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter flew to Whitianga after being dispatched to assist a male experiencing a serious medical event. He was stabilised on scene before being airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. The month concluded with the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter being dispatched in the early hours of Tuesday morning, April 29th, to Gisborne Hospital for a male suffering from a medical event. He was swiftly flown to Waikato Hospital for further medical care. The fast response of the rescue helicopter and its highly trained crew ensures the patients receive the best care as quickly as possible. Because you never know when you'll need us… Donate to your Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter at
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19-05-2025
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The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter Undertakes 49 Life-Saving Missions In April
Press Release – Waikato Westpac Helicopter Rescue The month began with the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter being dispatched in the early hours to Raglan, where a male was suffering from a serious medical event. The patient was treated on scene and flown to Waikato Hospital for further medical care. The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter carried out 49 life-saving missions across the Waikato, King Country, Coromandel, and surrounding regions throughout April. These missions included 20 inter-hospital transfers, 7 medical events, 4 rural/farm incidents, 5 motor vehicle accidents and 13 miscellaneous missions. The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was frequently seen in the Coromandel area performing medical related missions in locations such as Whitianga, Whangamata, Te Rerenga and Paeroa. It was also commonly dispatched for patient transfers, including 4 inter-hospital transfers from Waikato Hospital, 4 from Taumarunui, and 3 Rotorua Hospital. The month began with the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter being dispatched in the early hours to Raglan, where a male was suffering from a serious medical event. The patient was treated on scene and flown to Waikato Hospital for further medical care. Two additional missions were carried out later that day. The following day, April 3rd, the rescue helicopter crew performed multiple missions, including one in Putaruru to assist a male in critical condition. The highly trained Critical Care Flight Paramedic performed a Sequence Intubation (RSI), an advanced airway management used in trauma, cardiac arrest or severe respiratory distress situations. Once stabilised, the patient was airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On the morning of Saturday, April 5th, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Rotorua Hospital for a female who had sustained serious injuries from a fall and required swift transportation to another hospital. The patient was flown to Waikato Hospital for further care. Two days later, on the afternoon of Monday, April 7th, the rescue helicopter was tasked to Matamata for a male who had sustained serious injuries in a fall. The patient was stabilised and airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On the morning of Thursday, April 10th, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Te Aroha for a female experiencing a serious cardiac event. The onboard Critical Care Flight Paramedic performed a Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) before airlifting her to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. In the early hours of the next morning, the rescue helicopter was tasked to Whangamata to assist a male experiencing a serious medical event. The patient was stabilised on scene and flown to Waikato Hospital for further medical care. After completing several missions in the afternoon, the crew was later tasked to Great Barrier Island Airfield for a male in critical condition. The patient was treated on scene for approximately 30 minutes before being airlifted to Auckland City Hospital for further treatment. On Saturday evening, April 12th, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Tokoroa for a male who had sustained injuries. He was airlifted to Waikato Hospital to receive further treatment. On the afternoon of Monday, April 21st, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Mimi for a male who had sustained significant trauma injuries. The onboard Critical Care Flight Paramedic provided treatment before airlifting him to Waikato Hospital for further care. That evening, the rescue helicopter flew to Rotorua Hospital after being dispatched to assist a female who was in serious condition. The patient was airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On Thursday afternoon, April 24th, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Te Rerenga for a female who sustained serious injuries in a motor vehicle incident. The patient was treated on scene and once stabilised, was airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further care. On Monday morning, April 28th, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter flew to Whitianga after being dispatched to assist a male experiencing a serious medical event. He was stabilised on scene before being airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. The month concluded with the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter being dispatched in the early hours of Tuesday morning, April 29th, to Gisborne Hospital for a male suffering from a medical event. He was swiftly flown to Waikato Hospital for further medical care. The fast response of the rescue helicopter and its highly trained crew ensures the patients receive the best care as quickly as possible. Because you never know when you'll need us… Donate to your Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter at
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19-05-2025
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THE Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter Undertakes 49 Life-saving Missions In April
The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter carried out 49 life-saving missions across the Waikato, King Country, Coromandel, and surrounding regions throughout April. These missions included 20 inter-hospital transfers, 7 medical events, 4 rural/farm incidents, 5 motor vehicle accidents and 13 miscellaneous missions. The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was frequently seen in the Coromandel area performing medical related missions in locations such as Whitianga, Whangamata, Te Rerenga and Paeroa. It was also commonly dispatched for patient transfers, including 4 inter-hospital transfers from Waikato Hospital, 4 from Taumarunui, and 3 Rotorua Hospital. The month began with the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter being dispatched in the early hours to Raglan, where a male was suffering from a serious medical event. The patient was treated on scene and flown to Waikato Hospital for further medical care. Two additional missions were carried out later that day. The following day, April 3rd, the rescue helicopter crew performed multiple missions, including one in Putaruru to assist a male in critical condition. The highly trained Critical Care Flight Paramedic performed a Sequence Intubation (RSI), an advanced airway management used in trauma, cardiac arrest or severe respiratory distress situations. Once stabilised, the patient was airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On the morning of Saturday, April 5th, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Rotorua Hospital for a female who had sustained serious injuries from a fall and required swift transportation to another hospital. The patient was flown to Waikato Hospital for further care. Two days later, on the afternoon of Monday, April 7th, the rescue helicopter was tasked to Matamata for a male who had sustained serious injuries in a fall. The patient was stabilised and airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On the morning of Thursday, April 10th, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Te Aroha for a female experiencing a serious cardiac event. The onboard Critical Care Flight Paramedic performed a Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) before airlifting her to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. In the early hours of the next morning, the rescue helicopter was tasked to Whangamata to assist a male experiencing a serious medical event. The patient was stabilised on scene and flown to Waikato Hospital for further medical care. After completing several missions in the afternoon, the crew was later tasked to Great Barrier Island Airfield for a male in critical condition. The patient was treated on scene for approximately 30 minutes before being airlifted to Auckland City Hospital for further treatment. On Saturday evening, April 12th, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Tokoroa for a male who had sustained injuries. He was airlifted to Waikato Hospital to receive further treatment. On the afternoon of Monday, April 21st, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Mimi for a male who had sustained significant trauma injuries. The onboard Critical Care Flight Paramedic provided treatment before airlifting him to Waikato Hospital for further care. That evening, the rescue helicopter flew to Rotorua Hospital after being dispatched to assist a female who was in serious condition. The patient was airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On Thursday afternoon, April 24th, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Te Rerenga for a female who sustained serious injuries in a motor vehicle incident. The patient was treated on scene and once stabilised, was airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further care. On Monday morning, April 28th, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter flew to Whitianga after being dispatched to assist a male experiencing a serious medical event. He was stabilised on scene before being airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. The month concluded with the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter being dispatched in the early hours of Tuesday morning, April 29th, to Gisborne Hospital for a male suffering from a medical event. He was swiftly flown to Waikato Hospital for further medical care. The fast response of the rescue helicopter and its highly trained crew ensures the patients receive the best care as quickly as possible. Because you never know when you'll need us… Donate to your Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter at
