About Us – Coromandel Rescue Helicopter Trust

Without that indefinable spirit, without the dedication, the professionalism, and any number of other enviable attributes we simply wouldn’t be the organisation that you’ve come to know and love. We’re proud of our team and thank them for their wonderful contribution, and take pleasure in introducing them to you here.

‘The Coromandel Rescue Helicopter Trust (CRHT) was formed in 2012 and since that time has established a hangar facility for the helicopter at the Whitianga Airfield along with an adjoining house for the crew whilst based in Whitianga. The facility provides a general base for the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust (ARHT).

With the ARHT providing the majority of the rescue missions to the Coromandel Peninsula it was obvious that a permanent base was established from which the helicopter could operate from, particularly over the peak the summer period as the population in this area increases, so does the demand on rescue services.
The trust raises funds to cover the costs associated with operating the facility along with the overall rescue helicopter operational costs.