Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter

We provide a dedicated air rescue service 24/7 responding to over 450 annual callouts throughout the Nelson, Tasman & Marlborough region.

Nelson / Tasman

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The Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter service saves an average of 40 people per month. Surrounded by four National Parks a lot of our work is outdoor accidents or into isolated rural communities and hard to reach locations.

Established in 1991, we have saved 1,000s of lives throughout our region. We have been supported by our community through corporate sponsorship, local service groups, gaming machine grants, community grants and your donations.

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We provide a professional air rescue service throughout the top of the South Island utilising a twin engine BK117 helicopter - responding to over 500 callouts per annum, people needing urgent medical care and transportation.

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Latest donations

Peter & Bobbie 2 hours ago KEN ECCLES - In loving memory of Kenneth Robert Eccles

$5,000

Pam 1 day ago

In memory of Kenneth Eccles - from Pam Welch & family of the late Melvern Welch, Ken's 1st cousin Whangarei. Our Sincere Condolences to all Ken's family & his many friends & colleagues.

$100