New Zealand's Rescue Helicopters play a critical role in helping people around the country - so this Appeal Month we'd like to help them - and every donation makes a big difference.

Money raised through the annual Westpac Chopper Appeal goes back to your local Rescue Helicopter service, enabling Rescue Helicopters to continue helping people in various emergency situations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Running throughout May, the Westpac Chopper Appeal includes a nationwide street appeal on Friday 31 May and other fundraising activities throughout the country. Donations can be made:

• By texting CHOPPER to 3181 to make a $3 donation
• On the internet at www.chopperappeal.co.nz.
• At any Westpac Branch