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The scope of this service is national and the NZFD team operates 24/7 providing critical care patient transfer services between hospitals. The Trusts role is to support this life saving service and tell the community about it.
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The New Zealand Flying Doctors Service could not provide critical care patient services between hospitals without the generous support from our community. We need to raise over $3m per annum to sustain this critical air ambulance service. Make a life-saving difference today by making a donation.
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Our newest Ambassador
Sam Whitelock joins the NZFD team
“The reason I wanted to get behind this (NZFD) and help it out is because it’s something that so many kiwi’s need, but it’s not until you actually need it (NZFD Service) that you become aware of it.”
Sam Whitelock – NZFD Ambassador
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What do we do
NZFD mission types
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Patient stories
Becka’s Story
Becka was 27 weeks pregnant when she started to feel unwell; at Greymouth Hospital she was diagnosed with swine flu. Becka was put in an induced coma prior to taking her to Christchurch Hospital, where she spent the next week.
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Byrne Family
After a medical incident at the wheel, the Byrne family just avoided two head on collisions and their car left the road.
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