“We are looking forward to welcoming the first cruise ship of the season next month.”
The Scenic Eclipse II arrives in Gisborne on December 5.
Helicopter rescue missions
The Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Rescue Helicopter completed several medical and trauma missions across the region over the past two weeks, including responses at Tolaga Bay, Te Araroa, and Ruatoria. Photo / Supplied
The Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Helicopter Rescue team has completed a busy and varied fortnight of missions across the region, ranging from medical emergencies to hospital transfers.
On Wednesday, October 23 (11.30am), the chopper went to Ruatōria for a medical event.
The on-board critical care flight paramedic assessed and treated the patient, who was flown in stable condition to Gisborne Hospital.
On Friday, October 25 (4.30am), the helicopter flew to Lake Waikaremoana for a medical event. The patient was also flown in a stable condition to Gisborne Hospital.
Later that night (10.30pm), the team carried out an hospital transfer, flying a patient from Gisborne Hospital to Wellington Hospital for further treatment.
On Saturday, October 26 (6.45pm), the team responded to a medical event at Te Araroa, and the patient was flown in a serious condition to Gisborne Hospital.
On Tuesday, October 29 (12.10pm), the team went to a medical event at Tolaga Bay. The patient was assessed, treated, then flown in a serious condition to Waikato Hospital.
“Thanks to the Tolaga Bay volunteer fire brigade and Gisborne St John crews for their assistance,” a chopper spokeswoman said.
On Saturday, November 1 (5.40pm), the helicopter flew to Waihau Bay in response to a medical event.
“The on-board critical care flight paramedic assessed and treated the patient and no transport was required.”
The following day, at 10.30am, the team was sent to a motor vehicle crash at Waioeka, but was stood down without transporting any patients.
