A girl suffered suspected spinal injuries in a fall involving water activities at Atiamuri this afternoon.
The Rotorua-based BayTrust Rescue Helicopter and an ambulance were dispatched to the incident about 2.30pm.
The 14-year-old from Hastings was helped at the scene by family until emergency services arrived.
Once stabilised by the helicopter crew the girl was airlifted to Rotorua hospital for further assessment.