Heliventures NZ

Heliventures NZ Ltd is a helicopter company that has provided commercial and agricultural aerial services since 2009. It offers year round aerial support across Otago, South Canterbury and the Mackenzie Country in New Zealand's South Island. The company works from two bases: Oamaru Airport and Pukaki Airport in Twizel.

The company's agricultural work includes aerial spraying, fertiliser application, seeding, wilding pine control, fire lighting, frost protection, mustering and pest control. Its commercial work includes aerial shooting for pest control, power line services, firefighting, live animal capture, precision lifting, survey work, venison recovery and international projects. The company also offers hunting, scenic flights, transfers and weddings from Oamaru, and hunting and scenic flights from Twizel.

The company offers several power line services. It uses a specialised side hook pulling system to work with power companies on new and replacement conductor. This method speeds up projects for linesmen and keeps network down time to a minimum. Line surveys cover the South Island and look for hazards such as bird nests or damage that could affect the power supply. Wire strike kits are fitted to the helicopters to reduce risk near wires.

The AS355NP is a Category A twin engine helicopter used for human sling work. Experienced pilots can carry out live line operations such as joint testing, installation or removal of helical shunt, insulators and patch rods. Precision long lining is used to lift power poles into hard to reach places.

The company also travels throughout New Zealand and the Pacific for specialised projects. It holds Gold Sitewise accreditation. The website says the company was audited and showed the highest level of health and safety capability and compliance. Testimonials from a wide range of clients are available on request.

With bases at Oamaru and Pukaki (Twizel) airports, the company says it is centrally located to serve Otago, South Canterbury and the Mackenzie Country.

Services

• Aerial spraying
• Fertiliser application
• Seeding
• Wilding pine control
• Fire lighting
• Frost protection
• Mustering
• Power line services
• Aerial shooting pest control
• Venison recovery