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Offshore rescues - New Zealand
08 August 2008 - rescue of Brazilian fisherman from the vessel Novo Xeixal, approximately 240nm off-shore from Te Araroa.
16 July 2008 - rescue of Indonesian fisherman from the vessel Rosu Tercero, approximately 265nm off-shore from Tauranga.
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Aircraft Recovery - New Zealand
Recovery of a Britten-Norman Islander aircraft from mudflats after a forced landing, and airborne transportation to maintenance base.
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Emergency Evacuation - Raoul Island, Kermadec Group, New Zealand
17 March 2006: Long range mercy dash to evacuate five Department of Conservation staff after one of the island's craters (Green Lake) had erupted that morning.
The helicopter flew the 587 nautical mile sector (1,087km) to Raoul Island. After refuelling on Raoul Island, the return trip was made to Ardmore with the five DoC staff onboard, touching down at 11:40pm after a total of 9.4 flight hours for the day.
The crew that flew this rescue mission was awarded the 2006 Igor Sikorsky Award for Humanitarian Service by the Helicopter Association International. Click here to read more.
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Chairlift Tower Installation - New Zealand
We have worked at Treble Cone and Turoa skifields.
Heavy lifting tasks include installation chairlift towers and equipment, transportation of building materials and the precision placement of pre-fabricated concrete building sections.
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Vessel salvage - South Pacific
Aerial unloading of the 5,700 tonne vessel "Southern Moana" in 2004.
The ship had run aground on a reef at Futuna Island (a French Territory) approximately 612 kilometres to the north-east of Nadi, Fiji.
Over the course of two weeks, we flew approximately 900 tonnes of cargo from the ship to shore. Once unladen, the salvage team successfully refloated the vessel on the high tide.
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Movie production "Stealth" - Australia
Assisted in the production of the blockbuster film called "Stealth" in 2004, starring Josh Lucas, Jessica Biel and Jamie Foxx.
ER-MHZ was given a temporary camoflague paint scheme and was armed with rockets and a cannon for its role as a "baddie" helicopter.
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Firefighting - Australia
We have done four firefighting seasons, VIC., Australia.
For further information, take a look at the Firefighting page.
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Engine Cylinder Liner - New Zealand
Urgent transportation of 3-tonne cylinder liner for engine repairs in 2003.
The load was flown from the shore at Ruakaka to the vessel MV Australian Fame at anchor in Bream Bay. The ship was too large to berth at any New Zealand port for repairs.
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Transportation of construction material - Lord Howe Island, Australia
Transportation of construction material from barge to shore on remote Lord Howe Island in the Tasman Sea for Fulton Hogan in 1998.
Heli Harvest designed and constructed a specialist robust rock-bucket with release operation commanded from on-board the helicopter.
This enabled fast loading and unloading of rocks, sand and gravel for making concrete.
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Goldmine Support - Papua New Guinea
Provision of aerial lifting and passenger carriage services to a gold-mining company at Tolukuma, high in the mountains in Papua New Guinea in 2001 and 2002.
As part of this contract, we designed and installed 24 forward-facing seats for installation in the Mi-8 for the carriage of passengers. These seats conform to FAA standards and can be fitted on request.
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Television Transmission Towers Installation - Australia
Assembly of ABC's television towers throughout Australia for Transfield in 2000 and 2001.
This job saw us make several trans-tasman crossings to do work at sites including Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Townsville, Mt Gambier, and Albany.
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Cellphone Tower Installation - New Zealand
Installation of cellphone towers for Telecom and Vodafone at remote sites around New Zealand.
Sites include: Masterton, French Pass, Motutapu and Tiritiri-Matangi Islands.
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Vineyard Frost Protection - New Zealand
Involves slow flight above vineyards. The downwash from the helicopter stirs up the air above the vineyard and prevents frost from forming on the vines. This service is a lifeline for wine producers, as frost in spring is potentially disastrous for their crops. |
Bridge-sculpture transportation - New Zealand
Transportation and placement of a large bridge-sculpture in two x 4-tonne sections. This was a complex operation due to having to lift the load from a built-up area. |
Pedestrian Bridge Installations - throughout New Zealand
We have been contracted on several occasions to assist with the installation of pedestrian bridges around New Zealand.
We have worked for the Hamilton City Council, Waikato District Council, and Department of Conservation over the years. |
