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Patient StoriesISeptember 02 2026
Zoey’s Challenging Winch Rescue
Strong winds, a high winch, an injured walker – the highly technical mission to rescue Zoey from a Canterbury walking track.
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Legacy StoriesISeptember 02 2026
Keith’s life-saving legacy gift
Keith felt a deep connection to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and has left a legacy that will save lives for years to come.
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NewsISeptember 01 2026
Crews dazzle at Westpac Chopper Gala
Incredible generosity was on display at the 2026 Westpac Chopper Gala, with more than $180,000 raised for the rescue helicopter service.
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Patient StoriesIAugust 13 2026
Remote West Coast rescue for little Indi
A very sick little girl in a remote West Coast town – the Westpac Rescue Helicopter flew in with the critical care she desperately needed.
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Legacy StoriesIAugust 05 2026
One of the kindest gifts you can leave behind
Often people plan to make a will but don’t quite get around to it. What happens if you die without a valid will? You may be surprised.
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Impact ReportsIJuly 31 2026
2026 Mid-Year Impact Report
Find out how your donations helped the service in the first half of 2026.
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