From military chopper to the Westpac chopper: The combat veteran protecting local backcountries

For Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter pilot Andy Scrase, readiness is everything. A normal shift can move from quiet routine ...
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745 Missions Carried Out By The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter In 2025

The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter has once again proven to be a vital lifeline for communities across the Waikato, King Country and Coromandel regions. In 2025, the Waikato Westpac Rescue ...
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Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter Undertakes 64 Missions In January

Your Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter carried out 64 missions within the Waikato, King Country, Coromandel, and surrounding regions over the month of January. These missions included 37 ...
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Fishermen in Westpac helicopter rescue in state’s North-East

THREE men were rescued by the Westpac rescue helicopter last night after experiencing engine troubles with their boat while fishing in the state’s North-East. The men were fishing at Cod Bay, near ...
The Mercury

Westpac commits to two more years funding for Tasmania’s rescue helicopter

Health Minister Bridget Archer announced on Friday that the big bank’s sponsorship which began more than 25 years ago would be extended for a further two years. She was unable to detail the amount of ...
The Toowoomba Chronicle

Westpac commits to two more years funding for Tasmania’s rescue helicopter

Westpac has extended its 25-year sponsorship of Tasmania’s rescue helicopter service for two more years, with officials crediting the bank’s support for making it “world-class”. Health Minister ...