Last year, your rescue helicopter attended 986 missions.
Every year, we get more calls from people needing our help and respond to more callouts. We need your help more than ever.
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Your Donations fund life-saving missions
Your donations equip your crew for every emergency scenario with life-saving medical equipment, medications and rescue gear
Your donation goes towards training your crew in the newest rescue technology and emergency medicine techniques through test flights, courses and training days
Your donation can go towards the maintenance of your helicopter, to the fuel it uses and the upkeep it needs to respond as quickly as possible in an emergency situation
Make a One-Off Donation
Every donation supports your rescue helicopter to undertake life-saving missions in your community. Your support can help save lives.
Make a donation online and help make a difference in your community.
Become a Regular Giver
Becoming a regular giver allows you to have a significant long-term impact on this vital service. You have the power to choose how much you would like to give, and how often.
Set up regular donations online and donate automatically each month.
Donate more with TaxGift
Did you know that every donation you make has a 33.3% tax credit that you can claim back at the end of the financial year?
Not everyone chooses to claim back their credits, so we've partnered with TaxGift, an organisation that helps you donate the tax credits from your donations back to the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
Through TaxGift, you can donate up to four years' credits from your donations back to your rescue helicopter - this means your initial donations make even more impact!
And the best part is, it's an easy process - it's as simple as signing up! All you need to do is register your details on the TaxGift website with the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter. That's it - TaxGift will do the rest!
Other ways to donate
Over the Phone
Give us a call on 0800 11 10 10 and our team can take your donation over the phone, set up a regular donation, or answer any questions you may have.
Downloadable Donation Form
Download a donation form here, fill it out and pop it in the post to Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter
PO Box 9308, Waikato Mail Centre
Hamilton 3204. We will process your donation and send your receipt back to you. It’s that simple!
Fundraising
Raise money for your local rescue helicopter, and have fun whilst doing it! Click here to see fundraising ideas for you to do at work, in the community or as a group. Set up your very own fundraising page & goal, earn badges and share your progress with your loved ones.
Bank Transfer
If you have access to online banking, you can easily donate using our account details below. Alternatively, you can go into your bank and make a donation into our account. Click here for the details.
Online Shop
Check out our online shop for rescue helicopter merchandise. The proceeds go directly to the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter – support your rescue helicopter with every purchase
Leave a Bequest
You can contact us anytime on freephone 0800 11 10 10 or email bequest@rescue.org.nz and our friendly team can talk you through your options. Or you can click here for more information,
