The 2004 Northland Electricity Rescue Helicopter Appeal was a huge success, with more than $159,000 raised for the Northland Emergency Services trust (NEST). The annual appeal aims to raise $150,000. This covers the standing costs of the rescue service such as wages, training and insurance.

Northpower sponsors the Trust in conjunction with Top Energy, paying for all the design, print and advertising costs associated with the appeal. This means that every cent donated by Northlanders goes directly to the Electricity Helicopter.

Northpower Marketing Manager Darren Mason says the Company has been associated with NEST since 1988 and has helped raise over $2 million dollars. "The Helicopter provides a valuable emergency rescue service, and it's reassuring to know they are there when we need them."