Scott Kara, general manager of longtime Northland Rescue Helicopters supporter Boyd PR, left, Tracey Morris and Amy Taylor.
Scott Kara, general manager of longtime Northland Rescue Helicopters supporter Boyd PR, left, Tracey Morris and Amy Taylor.
Celebration, many thank-yous and stories were shared at a Whangārei function on Friday to mark the 30th anniversary of the Northland Rescue Helicopter service.
Since November 17, 1988, rescue teams have flown 20,000 patients. Last year 901 patients were flown and so far this year 819 patients have been flownto hospitals.
The service flies sometimes several times a day across the wider region from Kaitaia to Auckland. Northern Advocate chief reporter John Stone was there on Friday as the vital service's supporters celebrated.
Greg Alexander from NZME, left, Tony Morris from Northland Rescue Helicopters, and Adelle Allbon and Scott Kennedy, both from BDO
Northland Emergency Services Trust member Tim Davidson, left, and Don Barker
The service's ambassador Richard Shepherd, left, Northpower chief executive Andrew McLeod and Northland Rescue Helicopters' chief executive Vanessa Furze.
The service's ambassador Richard Shepherd, left, Northpower chief executive Andrew McLeod and Northland Rescue Helicopters' chief executive Vanessa Furze.
Kathy Voelkerling, left and flight nurse Janet baker
Pilot Gerhard Pistorious, left, St John Northland operation manager Tony Devanney and pilot Peter Davies.
