Northland Rescue Helicopters face potential funding shortfall due to NRC's proposal to scrap $12 from Emergency Services Fund.

Northland Rescue Helicopters, transporting 1,000+ critical patients annually, face potential funding shortfall due to Northland Regional Council's (NRC) proposal to scrap $12 per household from Emergency Services Fund (ESF). NRC's Long Term Plan aims to end ESF from June 2024, affecting Northland Emergency Services Trust (NEST). A submission option could maintain funding. The deadline for public submissions is April 19.

March 24, 2024
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