The Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter was dispatched, on the 13 August at 12:30 pm, to Whakatane Hospital.
He was flown to Waikato Hospital for specialist care.
Also transported was a 67-year-old male who needed to be flown to Waikato Hospital for treatment.
On arrival at Waikato hospital, two further patients required transportation to Tauranga Hospital – one return trip catered for four grateful patients.