The Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter has responded to four quad bike accidents so far this year, at Cooks Beach, Rawhiti, Mangawhai, and South Head. The Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter has attended 29 farm-related missions this year up to November 19, including one tractor roll. According to ACC, the active cost of quad bike claims in 2016 was $14,281,688. WorkSafe statistics record that up to October 10 this year there have been two fatalities related to quad bike use in the workplace. • If you would like to donate to the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter call 0800 4 RESCUE (0800 4 737283) or visit rescuehelicopter.org.nz

Source: Otago Daily Times November 26, 2018 21:00 UTC