21/09/2026
Congratulations to the 5 schools who have won a set of the Chopper and Frank - The Rescue Dogs books!
π Gisborne Central School Room 7
π Te Wharau School Room 1
π Ormond School Karaka
π Awapuni School Library
π Mangapapa School Room 19
We will be in touch with schools to organise a drop off of books before the term ends π€
π NOMINATE YOUR CLASS TO WIN! ππΎ
Weβre giving five lucky primary school classes the chance to receive a complete set of the Chopper and Frank - The Rescue Dogs book series - including Book 3, which will be unveiled at the upcoming Bayleys Eastland Helicopter Rescue Trust Charity Auction on 18 September.
Chopper & Frank is a special childrenβs book series created to help raise funds for the Eastland Helicopter Rescue Trust, while helping children and families learn more about the life-saving work of their local rescue helicopter. Charteris Choppers has helped fund the production of each book in the series, supporting the stories and the important work behind them.
Weβd love to see these stories make their way into more classrooms across TairΔwhiti. π€
To nominate your class:
π Comment the name of your chosen primary school and class name/number
Weβll draw five winning classes, with each class receiving a complete set of the Chopper & Frank series, including Book 3 once it has been officially announced.
The giveaway is proudly brought to you by Bayleys Gisborne, naming sponsor of the 2026 Bayleys Eastland Helicopter Rescue Trust Charity Auction.
Good luck!
Giveaway closes Friday 18 September 2026. Five winning classes will be drawn at random. Entries are open to primary school-aged classes only. Prize to be given out once book 3 is released.