$10k for rescue helicopter

The Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Trust has been given more than $10,000 through local donations. The Westpac Chopper Appeal has raised $10,622.75 for the trust, while donations from throughout the country added to the $1.22 million raised in this year alone. All appeal donations are distributed back to the 16 rescue helicopter services across the country and the money raised locally, stays local.