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2023 Full Year Impact Report

2023 Full Year Impact Report

Find out how your donations have helped the service during 2023 in our Impact Report.

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𝗟𝘆𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗖𝗼. 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗮 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆

We're excited to announce that @lyresspiritco is bringing their acclaimed non-alcoholic Dry London Spirit to The Garden Party. This innovative gin alternative allows all our guests to enjoy classic cocktails without the alcohol, ensuring everyone can partake in the festivities.

A heartfelt thank you to Lyre's for their generous support of the New Zealand Flying Doctor Service. Their commitment to inclusivity and exceptional flavor will make our event truly special.

𝗔 𝗚𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻

𝗔 𝗚𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 – 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲

A great cocktail starts with great gin, and @scapegrace is bringing something special to The Garden Party. Their Classic Gin and striking Black Gin will be one of the stars of the evening’s cocktails, offering guests a taste of their bold, modern distilling.

A huge thank you to Scapegrace for supplying these incredible gins and adding a creative twist to the drinks menu.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂, 𝗚𝗶𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀

Great wine brings people together, and thanks to @giesenwines, guests at The Garden Party will be able to enjoy their outstanding Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay throughout the evening.

As a family-owned winery, Giesen has spent decades crafting wines that reflect the best of New Zealand’s vineyards. Their commitment to quality and passion for winemaking make them a fantastic addition to the event.

A huge thank you to Giesen Wines for their support of the New Zealand Flying Doctor Service—we’re looking forward to raising a glass with you.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂, 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗙𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗻

A big thank you to New World Fendalton for supplying the soft drinks and mixers for The Garden Party. Their support helps us create a fantastic experience for our guests while we raise funds for the New Zealand Flying Doctor Service.

As part of a 100-year-old, 100% New Zealand-owned co-operative, New World is committed to being here for New Zealand, and we are grateful to have them as part of this special event.

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗶𝗸𝗶

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗶𝗸𝗶 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀

We are delighted to announce that @tikiwines will be providing their exquisite Riesling and Pinot Noir Rosé for The Garden Party. Crafted in the heart of Waipara, Canterbury, these wines reflect the rich heritage and dedication to quality that Tiki Wines is known for. Their commitment to sustainable winegrowing and uncompromising quality ensures a delightful experience for our guests.

𝗔 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵

𝗔 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝘂𝗲𝗸𝗮 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘆

What’s better than a great dessert? A Rolled @motuekacreamery ice cream made with fresh milk, cream, and top-notch fruit and flavours. Carefully crafted by Talley’s, this premium ice cream is the real deal and will be a highlight of The Garden Party menu.

A big thank you for bringing this delicious treat to the event and for supporting the New Zealand Flying Doctor Service. We can’t wait for guests to enjoy this sweet finish to the night.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗭𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗼𝗻

We are excited to have New Zealand King Salmon providing the Ōra King Salmon Bar at The Garden Party, featuring exquisite Ōra King Salmon aburi. Their commitment to quality and responsible farming practices ensures a truly exceptional culinary experience for our guests.

Thank you, New Zealand King Salmon, for your generous support of this event and the New Zealand Flying Doctor Service. We look forward to celebrating with you.

With a commitment to excellence, ANZCO brings us t

With a commitment to excellence, ANZCO brings us the finest quality beef and lamb – created by nature, crafted with care, and shared with pride.𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂, 𝗔𝗡𝗭𝗖𝗢 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 – 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗲𝗳 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗺𝗯

We are delighted to have @anzco_foods supplying premium New Zealand beef and lamb for The Garden Party menu. From beautifully crafted canapés to delicious bowls, their quality ingredients will help create an unforgettable dining experience for our guests.

With a commitment to excellence, ANZCO brings us the finest quality beef and lamb - created by nature, crafted with care, and shared with pride. Thank you for your generous support of this special event and the New Zealand Flying Doctor Service.

#corporatesupport #lifesaving

𝗔 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿

Cheers to @steinlager_nz who are donating a selection of their beers for The Garden Party.

Their generosity will help ensure that guests have a choice of great refreshments while supporting the New Zealand Flying Doctor Service.

Thank you, Steinlager, for being part of this special occasion.

#thanks #NZFlyingDoctor #lifesaving #support

𝗔 𝗧𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁

We’re excited to have @Champagne Direct supplying champagne for The Garden Party in support of the New Zealand Flying Doctor Service.

Their generosity will help make this special event even more memorable with delicious drinks and cocktails for guests to enjoy.

Thank you, Champagne Direct, for being part of this wonderful occasion.

#TheGardenParty #ChampagneDirect #Cheers

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂, 𝗦𝘁 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲’𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 – 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻!

We are incredibly grateful to St George’s Hospital for returning as a Gold Sponsor for The Garden Party in support of the New Zealand Flying Doctor Service!

Their continued generosity helps ensure we can provide lifesaving care to those who need it most. 💙✈️

Thank you, St George’s Hospital, for your unwavering support – we are so fortunate to have you as part of this important event for a second time!

𝗔 𝗛𝘂𝗴𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗗 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘂𝗺 – 𝗔 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻!

We are thrilled to have @rdpetroleum back as a Gold Sponsor for The Garden Party in support of the New Zealand Flying Doctor Service!

Their ongoing commitment helps to support the New Zealand Flying Doctor Service, ensuring lifesaving care reaches those who need it. We truly appreciate their generosity and continued support. 💙✈️

Thank you, RD Petroleum, for your commitment to making a difference. We truly appreciate your support!

#sponsor #lifesaving #corporategood

A Sincere Thank You to Canterbury Orthopaedic Serv

A Sincere Thank You to Canterbury Orthopaedic Services

We are thrilled to announce that Canterbury Orthopaedic Services is again sponsoring our upcoming event, The Garden Party. All proceeds from the night will support the purchase of an additional plane into the fleet.

✈️Their incredible generosity will help us continue to ensure patients receive safe and comfortable care when they need it most. 💙

This sponsorship is a wonderful example of local businesses stepping up to support vital services in our community. Thank you, Canterbury Orthopaedic Services, for your commitment to making a difference!

If you love your American cars, keep an eye out fo

If you love your American cars, keep an eye out for these guys over the next couple of days travelling down from Auckland and up from Invercargill.

A huge thank you for raising funds for the Service.

#fundraising #communitysupport

Today, we celebrate World Patient Safety Day. This

Today, we celebrate World Patient Safety Day. This year's theme is 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆.

As a Trust, with the support of our community, we work to ensure that the New Zealand Flying Doctor team have the best equipment and training to allow them to provide the best care to the patients they transport around the country.

This year we are supporting 5 flight nurses to attend the Aeromedical Conference in Christchurch next week where they will hear about topics including emergency management and Aeromedical interface, developing the international standard for the transport of infectious patients and bridging the gap in health inequities for those living in the rural and remote regions.

One of the flight nurse team, Charmaine is presenting on the first day of the conference, she recently completed her Masters of Health Science in Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport and is presenting some of her research findings, continuing the cycle of sharing.

#WorldPatientSafetyDay #nzflyingdoctors

@gchaviation

A huge thank you to our community for supporting t

A huge thank you to our community for supporting the purchase of these fantastic new jackets for the NZ Flying Doctor crew.

They are thick and warm and will protect the crew when they're refueling on these cold winter nights.

Thank you also to Warrick and Scott for being our models.

#crew #pilots #warm #safety

A huge thank you to @mtffinance , @talleyslimited

A huge thank you to @mtffinance , @talleyslimited and New Zealand King Salmon for giving up their time to chat about the difference the New Zealand Flying Doctor Service makes to local patients’ lives in Nelson and the potential support they can bring to this vital critical care transfer service.

We received such a warm welcome from the members o

We received such a warm welcome from the members of Age Concern Nelson and Age Concern Richmond recently. Thank you for the conversation and support regarding our Nelson-based patient transfer service. We look forward to hosting you all at our emergency aviation base soon!
@age_concern_new_zealand

Yesterday was International Nurses Day - we think

Yesterday was International Nurses Day - we think every day should be a celebration of the nurses who provide such amazing service to the patients who travel on our planes.

A huge thank you to them for everything they do, both medically and in reassuring patients about the trip and keeping them calm while they travel.

You are absolute stars! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

@gchaviation

#nurses #internationalnursesday2024 #service #airambulance #flyingdoctor #nzflyingdoctorservice

New Zealand Flying Doctor Trust CEO, Christine Pri

New Zealand Flying Doctor Trust CEO, Christine Prince, and Trustee, Charlotte Smith-Smulders, were thrilled to support NZFD ambassador Peri Drysdale at their reimagined store launch at Untouched World.

Make sure you pop showroom and the warm and inviting café for a slice of delectable cake and coffee, where every coffee sold buys a day’s access to clean water for those living in poverty-stricken countries.

Untouched World also stocks our Everyday Heroes charity tee, online, so get yours today as numbers are strictly limited.