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Emergency services were called to Summit Road, in Sumner, at 10.51am on Monday.
St John said two ambulances, one rapid response vehicle and a helicopter attended.
"One patient in a critical condition is being airlifted to Christchurch Hospital," a spokesperson said.
A police spokesperson said: "Emergency services attended an incident on Summit Road, Sumner, reported at around 11am today.
"A person has fallen from a height while paragliding and is reported to be seriously injured."
