Mission Log

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Below you will find a summary of our recent missions. Our life-saving services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and are completely free of charge to everyone in Hawke's Bay. For more information about our work please contact the Fundraising Team on 06 878 1630 or email mfm@hbhrt.org.nz

Two rural based rescue missions

6 years ago - Wednesday 17 October

0900 The rescue helicopter responded to a farm at Maraetotara where a 20 y.o. male suffered facial injuries whilst handling cattle in a yard. He was transported to Hawke’s Bay Hospital for further assessment.

1035 The rescue helicopter was tasked to Tuai for a farmer who tripped and fell whilst scrub cutting. Initial pain relief was provided by St John road ambulance Paramedics from Wairoa, but helicopter transport to Hawke’s Bay Hospital was required.

Serious medical transfer

6 years ago - Tuesday 16 October

1500 Transported a female patient with a serious medical condition from Wairoa Hospital to Hawke’s Bay Hospital.

Wairoa Transfer

6 years ago - Monday 15 October

0200 Transported a male patient with a serious medical condition from Wairoa Hospital to Hawke’s Bay Hospital.

Mahunga Beach Accident

6 years ago - Saturday 13 October
1940 The rescue helicopter was responded to Mahunga Beach on the Mahia Peninsula for a vehicle roll-over and a 28 year old male sustained back and arm injuries. He was transported to Hawke’s Bay Hospital for further treatment.

Two time critical hospital transfers

6 years ago - Wednesday 10 October
0300 Transported a premature baby from Wairoa Hospital to Hawke’s Bay Hospital.
1215 Transported of a 52yo male patient with cardiac issues from Hawke’s Bay Hospital to Wellington Hospital.

A very busy day for the Rescue Helicopter

6 years ago - Tuesday 9 October
1030 Transported a male patient with a severely fractured foot from Wairoa Hospital to Hawke’s Bay Hospital.
1300 Tasked to Nuhaka for a 52yo male who suffered facial injuries whilst opertaing a digger. He was transported to Hawke’s Bay Hospital for further assessment and treatment.
1840 Called to Te Mata Peak to a 31yo female who had fallen from her bike, she was extracted from the inaccessible location by winch.

Beacon Activation and Hospital Transfer

6 years ago - Sunday 7 October
1100 The rescue helicopter was responded by the Rescue Coordination Centre to search for a beacon activation east of Waipatiki beach, it was found to be a false activation.
1300 Transported a female patient with urinary problems from Wairoa Hospital to Hawke’s Bay Hospital.

Wellington Hospital Transfer

6 years ago - Friday 5 October
1330 Transported a male patient in his 70’s with cardiac problems from Hawke’s Bay Hospital to Wellington Hospital for further treatment.

Wellington Pick up

6 years ago - Thursday 4 October
1200 We were tasked to Wellington Hospital to retrieve a 77yo female back to recuperate in Hawke’s Bay Hospital.

Rescue Missions to Mahia and Waipatiki Beach

6 years ago - Wednesday 3 October
1430 The rescue helicopter was tasked to Mahia for a 78 year old male with Sepsis. He was transported to Hawke’s Bay Hospital for further treatment.
1715 The rescue helicopter was responded to Waipatiki Beach for a 75 year old male who sustained back and neck injuries when his ride on lawn mower rolled down a hill. He was transported to Hawke’s Bay Hospital for further treatment.