School Supporters

Join our Kid's Crew

Introducing our Schools Pack

Packed to the brim with fun activities and facts, this 14-page pack is designed to educate primary & intermediate school kids on the life-saving work the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter does in your community.

What's included:

  • The 111 call & dispatch process
  • Up-to-date facts about costs, flight times & equipment
  • Introductions to your rescue crew
  • 9 fun activities
  • Accompanying teacher's guide
  • Support from our team with lesson planning & additional information

Put the FUN into Fundraising

Support from our amazing schools community is incredibly important to us. The funds you raise go towards our huge operational costs and help ensure we can continue undertaking hundreds of life-saving missions in your community each year.

Set up an online fundraiser for your school, or run fundraising activities offline and transfer the funds afterwards.

However you choose to fundraiser, our Fundraising Team is here to help you, every step of the way! So please get in touch and let us know what you’re planning to do. We are so grateful for your support!

Win a Visit from your Rescue Crew

Win a visit to your school from a crew member of the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter!

Our termly fundraising competition will offer a visit from a crew member to the school that raises the most money for the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter, as well as prizes for schools with the most creative fundraising ideas.

Join our community of school supporters

Have any questions?

Contact us at schools@rescue.org.nz or 0800 11 10 10.

Or fill out our contact form and we’ll get in touch!