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Street view: How do you feel about Rotorua losing its Rescue Helicopter?

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Street view: How do you feel about Rotorua losing its Rescue Helicopter?

Steven Morehu
Steven Morehu

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It doesn't really bother me.

Steven Morehu, 35
Central

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George Kirkpatrick
George Kirkpatrick

That's not good for anyone injured, taking extra time to get there.

George Kirkpatrick, 71
Fenton Park

James Edwards
James Edwards

I'm deeply upset about it because I had an accident just out of town and it was a helicopter that picked me up.

James Edwards, 57
Tihiotonga

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Mike Jones
Mike Jones

It's very sad because so many locals have donated into it.

Mike Jones, 72
Pukehangi

David Watt
David Watt

It is a bad idea. I suppose it's lucky in the sense Taupō isn't far away, but it saves lives and the longer you wait for it the less chance for some people to live.

David Watt, 48
Lynmore

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