The people he was with had a personal locator beacon and the rescue helicopter was able to fly directly to the man.
He was flown to Whakatane Hospital for further treatment.
Meanwhile, a 17-year-old was airlifted from a trail ride event in the Eastern Bay of Plenty after breaking his leg in a fall on Saturday afternoon.
A 17-year-old was airlifted from a trail ride event in the Eastern Bay of Plenty after breaking his leg in a fall. Photo/Supplied
The Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter was sent to Taneatua just after 2pm when the young man, who was helping to set up the event, fell off his bike riding down a steep hill and went over the handlebars in the process.