This year's Westpac Chopper Appeal raised $27,226 for Hawke's Bay's Lowe Corporation rescue helicopter.
The total was part of a record $1,656,858 raised countrywide. Last year $1.45 million was raised.
Westpac sponsorship manager Mark Graham said the record amount was a pleasant surprise given the strong response to Christchurch earthquake appeals.
Donations can be made throughout the year at any Westpac branch or at www.chopperappeal.co.nz.
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