Support Mark Law (Kāhu NZ Ltd) develop two new emergency response innovations.

$19,141 of $200,000 goal

Given by 132 generous donors in 9 weeks

For those who wish to support Mark and his business bring to reality two emergency response innovations of significance to NZ and Globally.

Whakatane, Bay Of Plenty

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On 9 December 2019, following the devastating eruption of Whakaari, Mark Law flew towards the island, landing in extremely hazardous conditions to help locate and evacuate critically injured people.

The WorkSafe prosecutions that followed a year after the Whakaari rescue related to Kāhu NZ's tourism operations at Whakaari prior to the eruption. At the time, more than 140,000 people signed a petition asking the government to drop the charges. That was ignored.

Mark and the Kāhu team acted when people desperately needed help. Mark’s extraordinary courage that day was subsequently recognised with the New Zealand Bravery Star, New Zealand’s second-highest civilian bravery award.

Since then, Mark has developed two significant innovations.

1. An extremely efficient firefighting tank (the TUU) for Blackhawk aircraft

2. A heavy-duty aluminium bridge structure which can be flown into remote river crossings in disaster situations to enable access to cut-off regions.

Rae Heta's involvement (page creator)

I set up this page in support of Mark and Mark’s long-time friend Ron Crosby. After learning more about Mark’s situation through the recently released book Lucky You’re Tough, written by Ron and Mark, I volunteered to help establish this page.

Use of funds

Funds raised will help Kāhu continue to develop these two innovations with design and manufacturing costs, secure appropriate intellectual property protection, build and test working prototypes.

Contributions to this page are not eligible for a NZ charitable donation tax credit.

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Grace 2 days ago

Absolutely agree with the below comment. Selfless spirits in action are a gift from above. Love the book, and the stories you have shared, so epic and inspiring. What a adventure filled life. I also love your message on parenting too. May God Almighty be with you brother Mark, your family and your Mahi going forward.

$30

David 5 days ago

$1,000

Guest Donor 5 days ago

It is appalling that our Legal System (it certainly can’t be called a Justice System) fines a hero who helped others. Mark’s rescue of others despite the risk, follows the great example of Jesus, who didn’t count his own life dear to himself to save others. Woe it will be to our country when the willingness of people to help others has been destroyed by idiotic, senseless and “woke in the extreme” judgements like this one.

$1,000

Joe on 22 Oct 2026

All the way from Derby, in the guts of England. Your story is spreading bro.

$20

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This campaign started on 25 Aug 2026 and ends on 25 Feb 2027.