Mission Log
24 hours a day, 365 days a year
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
Wairoa Hospital Transfer
37 days ago - Sunday 16th June
0900 hours Tasked to Wairoa Hospital with a DHB Doctor and Flight Nurse to retrieve a female patient, aged in her 60’s, suffering from a medical condition – she was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital for further treatment.
Patient suffering from Seizures
41 days ago - Wednesday 12th June
1030 hours Tasked to Wairoa Hospital with a DHB Flight Nurse to retrieve a female patient, aged in her 40’s, suffering from seizures – she was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital for further treatment.
Wairoa Hospital Transfer
42 days ago - Tuesday 11th June
2000 hours Tasked to Wairoa Hospital with a DHB Flight Nurse to retrieve a female patient, aged in her 70’s, with a medical condition – she was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital for further treatment.
Two patients with respiratory issues
54 days ago - Thursday 30th May
• 0900 hours Flew to Mahia to a female patient in her 70’s with a respiratory problem - she was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital for further assessment and treatment.
• 1130 hours Flew to Aramoana on the southern coast of Hawke’s Bay for a male patient in his 60’s with a respiratory problem - he was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital for further assessment and treatment.
Cardiac Patient
58 days ago - Sunday 26th May
• 1000 hours Uplifted from a St John Ambulance Napier, a male patient, aged in his 50’s, suffering a cardiac condition requiring immediate transfer to Wellington Hospital for advanced coronary treatment.
Patient in Wairoa with Cardiac Condition
59 days ago - Saturday 25th May
• 1700 hours Flew to Wairoa Hospital with a Doctor and Nurse to retrieve a female patient, aged in her 50’s, with a cardiac condition - she was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital for further assessment and treatment.
Emergency missions to Tolaga Bay and Wairoa
2 months ago - Thursday 23rd May
• 1100 hours Tasked by Rescue Coordination Centre to Tolaga Bay to a report of a capsized boat and several occupants in the water. The helicopter was stood down en route when it was confirmed the occupants of the boat no longer needed helicopter assistance.
• 2300 hours Flew to Wairoa Hospital with a Doctor and Nurse to retrieve a teenage boy who had fallen and sustained a head injury - he was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital for further assessment and treatment.
Wellington Hospital Transfer
2 months ago - Tuesday 21st May
• 1200 hours Transported a 22 year old male with a medical condition from Hawke’s Bay Hospital to Wellington Hospital.
Missing Hunters in Kaweka Forest
2 months ago - Monday 20th May
• 0900 hours Tasked by Police to conduct a search for missing hunters in the Kaweka Forest near Poronui Station. After several hours of searching with the 3 missing hunters were successfully found and rescued.
Northern Hawke's Bay
2 months ago - Saturday 18th May
• 0900 hours Tasked to Ruapunga in northern Hawke’s Bay to a female patient, suffering a suspected stroke – she was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital for further assessment and treatment.
• 1900 Hours Flew to Wairoa Hospital to retrieve a teenage boy who suffered a spinal injury whilst playing rugby - he was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital for further assessment and treatment.
