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

Cardiac transfer to Wellington and transfer from Wairoa

23 months ago - Saturday 10th June
• 1330 hours At the request of Air Desk waited for arrival of a St John Ambulance for helipad handover of a 44 y/o male patient with a cardiac condition requiring urgent transfer to Wellington hospital.
• 1825 hours At the request of hospital flew to Wairoa with a Flight Nurse and our Critical Care Paramedic to retrieve a 65 y/o male patient with a medical condition.

MVA and Wairoa transfer

23 months ago - Friday 9th June
• 0915 hour Tasked by Air Desk to Waipukurau to an MVA where a 40 y/o female suffered injuries as a result of jumping from a moving vehicle - the patient was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital for further assessment and treatment.
• 1500 hours At the request of the hospital flew to Wairoa with a Doctor and Flight Nurse to retrieve a 71 y/o male patient with a medical condition.

Fall from Horse

23 months ago - Monday 5th June
• 1340 hours Tasked by Air Desk to Porangahau to an incident where a 16 y/o female fell from her horse whilst attempting to jump and fence, and she suffered concussion as a result of the fall – the patient was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital for further assessment and treatment.

MVA on state highway 5

23 months ago - Sunday 28th May
• 1830 hours Tasked by Air Desk to an MVA on SH5 near Taupo. Adverse weather prevented the helicopter from reaching the scene of the accident, but the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter from Taupo attended and transported one patient.

Respiratory problems, pregnancy complications and stab wounds

23 months ago - Saturday 27th May
• 1225 hours At the request of hospital flew to Wairoa with a Doctor and Flight Nurse to retrieve a 73 y/o female patient with respiratory problems.
• 1600 hours At the request of hospital flew to Wairoa with a Flight Nurse and Midwife to retrieve a 23 y/o female patient with a pregnancy complication.
• 1740 hours Tasked by Air Desk to Ruatoria to 37 y/o male with stab wounds – the patient was flown to Gisborne Hospital

Patient with respiratory problems

23 months ago - Friday 26th May
• 1913 hours At the request of hospital flew to Wairoa with a Doctor and Flight Nurse to retrieve a 35 y/o male patient with respiratory problems.

Pregnancy complications

23 months ago - Thursday 25th May
• 1920 hours Tasked by Air Desk to Porangahau to a 27 y/o female with pregnancy complications – the patient was flown to Hawkes Bay Hospital

Person fell from tree

24 months ago - Wednesday 24th May
• 1413 hours Tasked by Air Desk to Otane to a report of a person falling from a tree and a heavy branch falling on the patient. A 27 y/o male with critical injuries was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital.

MVA, Pregnancy complication and seizures

24 months ago - Tuesday 23rd May
• 0830 hours At the request of hospital flew to Wairoa with a Flight Nurse and Midwife to retrieve a 26 y/o female patient with a pregnancy complication.
• 1445 hours Tasked by Air Desk to a single vehicle MVA at Ongaonga where a 22 y/o female and 4 y/o child sustained injuries in the accident.
• 1758 hours Tasked by Air Desk to Takapau for a report of a person having seizures – the helicopter was stood down en route when it was determined our services were not required.

Suspected Appendicitis

24 months ago - Monday 22nd May
• 1056 hours At the request of hospital flew to Wairoa with a Flight Nurse and Critical Care Paramedic to retrieve a 33 y/o male with a suspected appendicitis.