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• • Meet Pat from Kāpiti

    • 9 May 2022
    • Life Flight
    • A walk on a friend's farm quickly took a turn for 85-year-old grandmother, Pat. The post Meet Pat from Kāpiti appeared first on Life Flight.
    • Accepted from Life Flight feed 2022 1 week ago by feedreader
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• • “I celebrate being a mum every day"

    • 4 May 2022
    • Wellington Free Ambulance
    • Accepted from WFA news 2 weeks ago by feedreader
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• • Amrit and Kamal

    • 4 May 2022
    • Wellington Free Ambulance
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• • My Colleagues Saved My Life: Craig's Story

    • 1 May 2022
    • Wellington Free Ambulance
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• • Yacht with damaged gearbox

    • 30 Apr 2022
    • Coastguard Mana
    • Operation Details Date/Time:  Sat, 30/04/2022 - 19:30 - 23:55 Operation Type:  SAROP Cat 1 People Assisted:  5 Total Volunteer Hours:  26 43ft Ferrocement yacht with failed gearbox required assistance to get back into Mana Marina after sailing down the east coast from Napier. Towed in and put in their berth in Mana Marina. Vessel Details Length:  13.50m Resources Attendees:  Mark Presling Neil Cornwell espi Polarbear Trevor Farmer warwick.bayne CRV's Used:  Mana Rescue 1
    • Accepted from Coastguard Mana news 2 weeks ago by feedreader
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    • emergencyservices
    • kapiti

    -41.117047, 174.745926
  
  

• • Op waka ocean challegege 23042022

    • 23 Apr 2022
    • Coastguard Mana
    • Operation Details Date/Time:  Sat, 23/04/2022 - 08:30 - 16:30 Operation Type:  CG Operation (good samaritan) People Assisted:  62 Total Volunteer Hours:  40 MR1 supported the Waka Ocean Challenge event from Kapiti Brach to Kapiti Island and thence into Porirua Harbour. 11 Waka, 62 paddlers, 3 support vessels MR1 maintained a watch on all vessels and crew for the event and were prepared for crew recovery if required, weather conmditions were good on the day anmdf a great effort from the paddlers saw all safely ashore in Porirua Crew worked on snr crew assessment reviews, MOSS drills, search patterns and Incident planning during the day Resources Attendees:  XWD CMFF espi NZ Tuatara Trevor Farmer CRV's Used:  Mana Rescue 1
    • Accepted from Coastguard Mana news 3 weeks ago by feedreader
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    • porirua
    • tuatara

    -40.879544, 174.977703
  
  

• • Yacht with no motor adrift in light winds

    • 18 Apr 2022
    • Coastguard Mana
    • Operation Details Date/Time:  Mon, 18/04/2022 - 20:10 - 22:40 Operation Type:  SAROP Cat 1 People Assisted:  2 Total Volunteer Hours:  15 25ft yacht with mechanical issues with outboard engine, left drifting in no wind after crossing Cook Strait. Nearly ran aground on the south end of Mana Island after being caught in the tide with no wind to sail. MR1 located off the north end of Mana Island after they drifted north in the incoming tide. Vessel Details Length:  8.00m Resources Attendees:  CMFF Jake_Presling Mark Presling Neil Cornwell espi Trevor Farmer CRV's Used:  Mana Rescue 1
    • Accepted from Coastguard Mana news 1 month ago by feedreader
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    -41.046061, 174.75602
  
  

• • Op bolus

    • 18 Apr 2022
    • Coastguard Mana
    • Operation Details Date/Time:  Sun, 17/04/2022 - 19:10 - Mon, 18/04/2022 - 20:30 Operation Type:  CG Operation (good samaritan) People Assisted:  1 Total Volunteer Hours:  25 CG Mana advised of a vessel that needed a tow from the Onepoto Pole moorings , vessel had engine damage and aux motor failure. Owner contacted and confirmed was safe with noone on board. Owner agreed to a tow midday 18/04/2022 Owner contacted DO on Sunday and stood down the tow task, other arrangements made Vessel Details Length:  4.00m Resources Attendees:  Trevor Farmer
    • Accepted from Coastguard Mana news 1 month ago by feedreader
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• • Op hobo 18042022

    • 18 Apr 2022
    • Coastguard Mana
    • Operation Details Date/Time:  Mon, 18/04/2022 - 12:30 - 16:00 Operation Type:  SAROP Cat 1 People Assisted:  3 Total Volunteer Hours:  14 HOBO would not start, vessel at anchor and safe. MRC contacted and they declined the charge rate. MRC ran CH16 calls for support. MRC contacted Policewho authorized a tow.HOBO had $50 of fuel put in before voyage. this was not enough for their plans.Engine turned over but no fuel to start5 up. Vessel towed back to Mana Marina. Vessel Details Length:  4.00m Resources Attendees:  CMFF Neil Cornwell NZ Tuatara Trevor Farmer CRV's Used:  Mana Rescue 1
    • Accepted from Coastguard Mana news 1 month ago by feedreader
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    -41.092472, 174.796085
  
  

• • Op Jetski 12042022

    • 16 Apr 2022
    • Coastguard Mana
    • Operation Details Date/Time:  Tue, 12/04/2022 - 16:05 - 17:35 Operation Type:  SAROP Cat 1 People Assisted:  4 Total Volunteer Hours:  9 MRC advised off a Jetski with 1 adult + 3 children on a sea biscuit ,Weather had turned Ski was no longer making way and hidden in squalls.Crew dispatched with 4x4 to scene, MR1 prepared for departure. T4x4 crew advised by phone and confirmed from MRC that the jetski had gotten to shore, allsafe Marp Presling headed to the JetSki club with his boat Vessel Details Length:  3.50m Resources Attendees:  XWD Jason Hall Mark Presling Neil Cornwell Polarbear Trevor Farmer CRV's Used:  Mana Rescue 1 Toyota Prado
    • Accepted from Coastguard Mana news 1 month ago by feedreader
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    -41.095253, 174.890051
  
  

• • Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA) Report 2020-21

    • 14 Apr 2022
    • Wellington Free Ambulance
    • Accepted from WFA news 1 month ago by feedreader
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• • Yacht taking on water after damage during storm

    • 5 Apr 2022
    • Coastguard Mana
    • Operation Details Date/Time:  Fri, 25/03/2022 - 17:00 - 18:15 Operation Type:  CG Operation (good samaritan) People Assisted:  1 Total Volunteer Hours:  5 The yacht that was damaged on the pole moorings earlier in the day had sustained damage that was causing it to take on water. MR2 was unable to bring it back to the marina to be lifted out due to the weather conditions, so MR1 was required. The Harbour Master requested that we recover it to eliminate the risk of sinking. Vessel Details Length:  8.00m Resources Attendees:  Jake_Presling Jason Hall Mark Presling Neil Cornwell CRV's Used:  Mana Rescue 1
    • Accepted from Coastguard Mana news 1 month ago by feedreader
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    -41.107926, 174.85798
  
  

• • Yacht damaged on pole moorings during storm

    • 5 Apr 2022
    • Coastguard Mana
    • Operation Details Date/Time:  Fri, 25/03/2022 - 11:30 - 13:30 Operation Type:  CG Operation (good samaritan) People Assisted:  1 Total Volunteer Hours:  8 A yacht broke the bow line on the pole moorings during a southerly storm. It swung around and damaged the yacht behind it. The Harbour Master requested us to help secure the vessel and MR2 put it back on the pole with a new line.  It was later discovered that the vessel planks had been damaged and it was taking on water. MR1 was required to bring it in for a liftout later in the day. Resources Attendees:  Weedoogie Jake_Presling Neil Cornwell Trevor Burgess CRV's Used:  Mana Rescue II
    • Accepted from Coastguard Mana news 1 month ago by feedreader
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• • Kapiti Handover

    • 5 Apr 2022
    • Coastguard Mana
    • Operation Details Date/Time:  Sat, 19/03/2022 - 11:45 - 13:45 Operation Type:  SAROP Cat 1 People Assisted:  2 Total Volunteer Hours:  6 A runabout broke down off Kapiti Island and K2 Rescue went out to pick them up. It turned out that they were from Mana. K2 requested that we do a handover to free them up for other likely jobs in their area. MR1 went out and rendezvoused with them, then towed the vessel into Mana Marina. Resources Attendees:  Carl Nixon Mark Presling Neil Cornwell CRV's Used:  Mana Rescue 1
    • Accepted from Coastguard Mana news 1 month ago by feedreader
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• • Geordie's Story: I didn’t believe it could happen to me

    • 5 Apr 2022
    • Wellington Free Ambulance
    • Accepted from WFA news 1 month ago by feedreader
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• • Brad’s Story: I knew instantly that it was badly broken

    • 5 Apr 2022
    • Wellington Free Ambulance
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• • Westpac NZ donates extra $1m to rescue helicopters

    • 30 Mar 2022
    • Life Flight
    • Westpac NZ is donating an extra $1 million to support New Zealand’s rescue helicopters, which are facing a serious fundraising shortfall due to the impacts of COVID-19. The post Westpac NZ donates extra $1m to rescue helicopters appeared first on Life Flight.
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• • Life Flight wins big at FINZ awards

    • 30 Mar 2022
    • Life Flight
    • The Fundraising Institute of New Zealand hosted a virtual awards ceremony to celebrate and recognise the work of charities across the country. Life Flight was among the recipients of these awards, including Overall Excellence in Fundraising. The post Life Flight wins big at FINZ awards appeared first on Life Flight.
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• • COVID-19 Coronavirus Response

    • 30 Mar 2022
    • Life Flight
    • Life Flight was quick to respond when word of a new COVID-19 Coronavirus was spreading rapidly throughout the world. Teaming with various organisations we were able to adapt and keep our patients, crew and community safe. The post COVID-19 Coronavirus Response appeared first on Life Flight.
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• • New Ultrasound Device for Emergency Response

    • 30 Mar 2022
    • Life Flight
    • Life Flight were delighted to receive funding from Pub Charity for a new specialised piece of medical equipment for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. The post New Ultrasound Device for Emergency Response appeared first on Life Flight.
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• • Meet Stefan from Wairarapa

    • 28 Mar 2022
    • Life Flight
    • A routine tonsillectomy turned into an emergency transfer from Masterton to Wellington for four-year-old Stefan, his mum, and baby sister. The post Meet Stefan from Wairarapa appeared first on Life Flight.
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• • Meet Lily from Wellington

    • 27 Mar 2022
    • Life Flight
    • Our Air Ambulance Plane provided safe transport for New Zealand's youngest receiver of a new heart. The post Meet Lily from Wellington appeared first on Life Flight.
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• • Meet Jarrod from Wairarapa

    • 27 Mar 2022
    • Life Flight
    • It was a wet day at work for Jarrod, who was driving along the rugged Mount Bruce landscape when suddenly he found himself rolling down a steep, grassy hill. The post Meet Jarrod from Wairarapa appeared first on Life Flight.
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• • Meet Indianna from Whanganui

    • 27 Mar 2022
    • Life Flight
    • Indianna was born with congenital heart disease hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Her mum, Carmen, shares her story. The post Meet Indianna from Whanganui appeared first on Life Flight.
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• • Meet Ethan from Nelson

    • 27 Mar 2022
    • Life Flight
    • Twenty-eight weeks pregnant, Tracy had no idea her life was in danger when she was rushed to Nelson Hospital after her midwife spotted potentially fatal symptoms. The post Meet Ethan from Nelson appeared first on Life Flight.
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• • Meet Matese from Lower Hutt

    • 27 Mar 2022
    • Life Flight
    • 5-week-old Matese needed a life-saving flight in our Air Ambulance Plane to Starship Children's Hospital. The post Meet Matese from Lower Hutt appeared first on Life Flight.
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    Lower Hutt, Lower Hutt City, Wellington, 5010, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
  
  

• • 2022 CAA Women In Ambulance Award Winners

    • 18 Mar 2022
    • Wellington Free Ambulance
    • Accepted from WFA news 1 month ago by feedreader
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• • JetSki flat battery

    • 5 Mar 2022
    • Coastguard Mana
    • Operation Details Date/Time:  Sat, 05/03/2022 - 10:45 - 14:15 Operation Type:  CG Operation (good samaritan) People Assisted:  1 Total Volunteer Hours:  21 A jetski would not start because of a flat battery after fishing near Boom Rock. He was drifting towards shore and a vessel nearby was able to assist to keep him off the rocks (he didn't have an anchor) while we travelled to his location. We then towed him home to Mana. Resources Attendees:  Carl Nixon CMFF dfranks Mark Presling Neil Cornwell Polarbear
    • Accepted from Coastguard Mana news 2 months ago by feedreader
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    • emergencyservices
    • kapiti

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• • Breakdown near Ohau Pt

    • 4 Mar 2022
    • Coastguard Mana
    • Operation Details Date/Time:  Fri, 04/03/2022 - 10:30 - 15:00 Operation Type:  CG Operation (good samaritan) People Assisted:  3 Total Volunteer Hours:  13 6m alloy runabout with fuel problems near Ohau Pt. 3POB. Had been diving and then the engine died as they departed. MR1 towed them back to Mana Cruising Club launching ramp. Vessel Details Length:  6.00m Resources Attendees:  Mark Presling Polarbear warwick.bayne CRV's Used:  Mana Rescue 1
    • Accepted from Coastguard Mana news 2 months ago by feedreader
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    • emergencyservices
    • kapiti

    -41.236272, 174.67322
  
  

• • Op Titahi Bay 25022022

    • 25 Feb 2022
    • Coastguard Mana
    • Operation Details Date/Time:  Fri, 25/02/2022 - 19:25 - 19:50 Operation Type:  SAROP Cat 1 People Assisted:  0 Total Volunteer Hours:  0 IMT were called for a police task (possible boat sinking) in Titahi Bay Details taken, Master (MP) confirmed and on the way, Confirmed avaiulabe for task to CG MRC. Just about to send the crew callout when the task was stood down, casualky under tow by another vessel   Stand down issued Resources Attendees:  Mark Presling Trevor Farmer
    • Accepted from Coastguard Mana news 2 months ago by feedreader
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