Life Flight

Each week 28 people need time-critical aeromedical care. With your support, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and Air Ambulance Planes are there in their moment of need.

Impact Stats

Since 1975, over 42,000 Kiwis have been flown by Life Flight.
Your generosity keeps the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and Air Ambulance Planes in the air—ready to respond 24/7.

  • Life Flight missions 1 in 5 are for a baby or child in urgent need
  • Day and night 24/7 our crews are ready
  • In 2025 1,704 people received time-critical care

Your support takes us further

Life Flight relies on the kindness of the community, businesses, and volunteers to keep flying.
Whether you want to give, partner, volunteer or fundraise, you’ll be part of something life-changing.

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    Life Flight Open Day 2026

    Join us at the Life Flight Airbase on Sunday, 22nd March, for a fun-filled, family friendly day out. There will be demos from emergency services, great food and drink, kids' entertainment, and more.
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    Contact Us

    The friendly Life Flight team is here to help. Simply fill out the contact form and we will get back to you as soon as we can. Alternatively, contact us via phone during business hours Monday – Friday on 04-920 2242.
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    Gift in wills

    From 16 - 30 March, you can write your free will online through Safewill. Whatever your circumstances allow you to leave behind, all gifts in Will, large and small, make a real difference to saving lives. Claim your free will today.
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Thanks to our generous sponsors

Major Sponsor
Westpac
Vehicle Sponsor
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