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Our end of year function was well attended and a wonderful way to celebrate another successful year for the New Zealand Flying Doctor service. The dedicated crew flew 1366 missions throughout the length and breadth of the country in the year to the end of June 2024. This was a seven percent increase in flights over the past financial year.

A highlight for this year was the Trust funding many of the medical staff to attend the annual aeromedical conference, which was held in the Garden City, making it so accessible for all. This was a fabulous opportunity for collaboration and learning as hundreds in the field came together with the same goal, to provide a worldclass service and the best possible patient outcomes.

This Christmas occasion also celebrated the very generous gift of $500,000 from the J.I. Urquhart Family Trust in support of the service. With ever increasing need, we are very grateful to all those who help make a difference by donating. Thank you.

View the video of the NZ Flying Doctor Plane with the J.I. Urquhart Family Trust branding.

Pictured above, Peri Drysdale (ambassador and trustee), Dr David Bowie (Chair) and Greg Thompson (trustee).

Pictured below, Pilots Matt and Ryan update and thank the Trustees, Ambassadors and Donors for their work and generosity through the year.