Central South Island Helicopters Limited

Central South Island Helicopters was established in 1987 and operates from a base near Herbert in North Otago. The company holds CAA Part 135 and Part 137 certificates with AIRCARE accreditation, covering both general aviation and agricultural work across the South Island.

The operator's core work is agricultural — spraying, fertiliser application and seeding — alongside heavy lifting, surveying, pest control, fire fighting, mustering and frost protection. They also support recreational and tourism flying with scenic flights and hunting trips into the surrounding high country.