31 October 2018

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Waimea Weekly

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Enhanced service for air rescue More modern and better equipped air ambulance helicopters will be seen in our region’s skies after the southern region agreement was signed with new provider, Helicopter Emergency Medical Services New Zealand Limited (HEMS). Health minister Dr David Clark announced the third and final agreement on October 17 and says the new air ambulance services will be safer, better and firmly focussed on patients. “All existing bases in the South Island will remain. Bases in Nelson, Greymouth and Queenstown will have dedicated services during the day, which is when most emergency call-outs occur, and on-call services overnight,” says David. HEMS is a joint venture between two well-established existing providers, Helicopters Otago and Garden City Helicopters (GCH) Aviation in Christchurch. Simon Duncan from GCH says it will be business as usual for the Nelson Tasman region. “Nelson is one of the busiest bases in the country. It is busier than some of the main centres. It is quite a challenge, given the topography of the area. The fact that the region is surrounded by hills and mountains and quite isolated roads, the service is essential for people who need that skill set,” says Simon. New technology on the helicopters combined with exclusive-use air routes will enable missions to be flown safely in conditions that previously restricted the use of helicopters. Simon also says the agreement has created an opportunity for additional pilot crew and paramedics to join the crew. HEMS will be supported by the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust.

Blake and Raiden Hearne at the speedway’s ‘Shine and Show’ day, held on Saturday, October 20. The display was part of the Speedway’s 50th birthday celebrations at Lansdowne Rd. Around 20 historic cars were on display alongside a variety of speedway vehicles - stockcars, saloons, open wheelers and sidecars - at the free entry show. After a spectacular night of racing on the Saturday, a large party of past and present members filed in for the club’s formal dinner held on Sunday night at Trailways. The Nelson Speedway’s next meeting is Saturday, November 3, with the annual Coca-Cola fireworks display from 6pm - 9:30pm. Photo: Amy Russ.

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