Thread: Hunter shot in Kaimanawa ranges

Originally Posted by stevodog

Damn fine work by the Taupo rescue crew who are under pressure to keep their service.

That observation is very prescient!! Spoke today to one of those who were first on the scene, and the combination of the helicopter crews smarts, local knowledge, familiarity with the location and years of experience have just gotta be significant contributors to the outcome achieved yesterday.

And while the 'powers that be' might argue that those guys will inevitably retire/move on, the actual reality is that with a local base in Taupo they will educate and train the next generation of operators to do just what they are doing now. The notion that a similar service can be provided to the CNI ( Kaimanawas, western Kawekas, Ahimanawas, south western Ureweras, Tongariro Nat Park, King Country) by machines based in Napier, Palmerston North, Hamilton or Tauranga is laughable.