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Please note : Some of the following news stories are links to New Zealand media websites and all stories are currently published and readily available. They are provided in the interest of public information and interest.

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New helicopter increases capacity for expanding Christchurch company - Dec 2011


The addition of a new Eurocopter AS350 B3, heli-lift helicopter to the Garden City Helicopters fleet of aircraft will dramatically increase both commercial lifting capacity and flight availability for the Christchurch-based company.

 

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Neil Scott Honoured with Achievement Award - July 2011


Garden City Helicopters Chief Pilot Neil Scott has been presented a lifetime service award by the AIA (Aviation Industry Association) for Neil's contribution to aviation safety in New Zealand for the past 45 years.
Neil and his wife Barbara were presented with the award during a special dinner function at the AIA Annual Conference in Wellington, attended by over 300 people from throughout the New Zealand aviation industry .
The award was presented by John Jones, the AIA president and former CAA director, to a standing ovation in recognition of Neil's great achievement.

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Neil Scott (right) and AIA president John Jones


Open Days at Helicopter Base attracts thousands - May 2011

 

An estimated 7,000 Cantabrians flocked to the recent Open Day at our Christchurch base on May 1st this year. Held annually to highlight the work of our air rescue services, the helicopter and paramedic crews were joined by partner organisations such as New Zealand Fire Service, Search and Rescue, Police and many more, to give the public an informative and enjoyable "hands-on' look at our rescue services in action.
Crowds also enjoyed a similar Open Day at our Greymouth base the following week.

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Open Day at Garden City Helicopters


Answering the Call - Airwaves Magazine Autumn/Winter 2011

 

When the Christchurch Earthquake hit, the call for help was immediate. Without hesitation, rescue helicopters from all over the country converged on the city, knowing the next few hours and days would be critical.

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