A list of those who have been awarded a New Zealand Bravery Award.
In order of level of award, then alphabetical by surname.
THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS
For acts of great bravery in situations of extreme danger.
NZC | Awarded |
AMEY, Jacinda Margaret | 23 October 1999 |
DIXON, Reginald John (Deceased) | 23 October 1999 |
RASHID, Naeem (Deceased) | 16 December 2021 |
WAHABZADAH, Abdul Aziz | 16 December 2021 |
THE NEW ZEALAND BRAVERY STAR
For acts of outstanding bravery in situations of danger.
NZBS | Awarded |
AL-UMARI, Hussein (Deceased) | 6 December 2024 |
BUTLER, Walter Bruce | 23 October 1999 |
BURNE, Michael John Constable, New Zealand Police | 2 April 2011 |
DEAM, Peter James | 29 January 2005 |
FENTON PENETANA, John Bell | 29 January 2005 |
FUENZALIDA, Jorge Roberto | 6 December 2024 |
HALL, Robert Edwin (Rob), MBE (Deceased) | 23 October 1999 |
HARRIS, Andrew Michael (Deceased) | 23 October 1999 |
HEMMINGS, Austin Bernard (Deceased) | 2 April 2011 |
HOLMWOOD, Leonard Rex | 2 April 2011 |
HURWORTH, Dennis Michael Senior Constable, New Zealand Police | 2 April 2011 |
KLAVS, Damian Peter John Constable, New Zealand Police | 29 January 2005 |
LAW, Mark Robert | 26 October 2022 |
McCLEAN, Antony (Deceased) | 2 April 2011 |
MULDER, Anthony Walter (Deceased) | 2 April 2011 |
MOKARAKA, Trevor Francis (Deceased) | 29 January 2005 |
PARK, Jeanette Ruth Detective (now Sergeant), New Zealand Police | 29 January 2005 |
PAEA, Taufaui Avalu | 3 May 2008 |
ROSE, Allister Graham Constable, New Zealand Police (For security reasons relating to the New Zealand Police, the recipient of this award was not made public until 8 March 2023.) | 3 May 2008 |
SMITH, Timothy Nigel Detective Sergeant, New Zealand Police | 2 April 2011 |
SYMONDS, Paul Anthony Senior Constable, New Zealand Police | 2 April 2011 |
TIBBOTT, Eric Ivan John Sergeant, New Zealand Police (For security reasons relating to the New Zealand Police, the recipient of this award was not made public until 8 March 2023.) | 3 May 2008 |
WILSON, Dallas Kerry | 6 December 2024 |
THE NEW ZEALAND BRAVERY DECORATION
For acts of exceptional bravery in situations of danger.
NZBD | Awarded |
ANDERSON, Ian Stewart | 6 December 2024 |
BARROW, Timothy Robin | 26 October 2022 |
BEALE, Liam Christiaan Armand | 16 December 2021 |
BENNETT, Craig David Constable, New Zealand Police | 14 October 2006 |
BERTRAND, Ngakina Jane Sergeant, New Zealand Police | 14 October 2006 |
BRODIE, Stephen Robert | 6 December 2024 |
CANTLEY, Allan Donald Sergeant, New Zealand Police | 23 October 1999 |
CARMODY, Scott Eric Senior Constable, New Zealand Police | 16 December 2021 |
CREAN, Christopher Michael (Deceased) | 23 October 1999 |
CURRAN, Bryce | 23 June 2014 |
CURREEN, Johnathan Aaron | 6 December 2024 |
FA’AUI, Pes Sia’atoutai | 14 October 2006 |
FOLEY, Bodey Thomas | 6 December 2024 |
FOOT, Christopher Mark | 1 August 2016 |
GIBSON, Robert Bruce Constable, New Zealand Police | 3 May 2008 |
HILL, Jason William | 26 October 2022 |
HOOD, Terence Albert | 23 October 1999 |
HOPCROFT, Graeme | 26 October 2022 |
HUNT, Graeme James | 23 October 1999 |
HUNT, Matthew Dennis (Deceased) Constable, New Zealand Police | 6 December 2024 |
IPENBURG, Roland | 6 December 2024 |
JOHNS-PUTRA, Lydia Grace | 23 June 2014 |
JONES, Heath Courtenay Sergeant, New Zealand Police | 2 April 2011 |
JONES, Noel George | 6 December 2024 |
JONES, Sam Peter | 26 October 2022 |
KNIGHT, Geoffrey Frank Constable, New Zealand Police (Retired) | 29 January 2005 |
LANGFORD, Georgina Rose | 2 December 2013 |
MANNING, James Andrew Senior Constable, New Zealand Police | 16 December 2021 |
MILL, Callum | 26 October 2022 |
MILLER, Anthony James Senior Sergeant, New Zealand Police | 2 April 2011 |
MILLER-ANDREWS, Vanessa | 6 December 2024 |
MILLSOM, Anthony Frederick Ronald Wing Commander, Royal New Zealand Air Force (Retired) | 2 April 2011 |
MUIR, James Alexander Constable, New Zealand Police | 2 April 2011 |
NEIL, Mervyn Raymond Senior Firefighter, New Zealand Fire Service | 2 April 2011 |
O’LEARY, Michael Ross Inspector, New Zealand Police | 2 April 2011 |
PENNINGTON, Karl Hugh Constable, New Zealand Police | 3 May 2008 |
PICKERING, Brian John | 29 January 2005 |
POMARE, Hakihana Jackson (Deceased) | 23 October 1999 |
RILEY, Michael Scott | 4 June 2018 |
ROONEY, Kevin Lawrence Constable, New Zealand Police | 2 April 2011 |
SHAH, Ziyaad | 16 December 2021 |
SLOSS, Warren Gilbert Constable, New Zealand Police | 23 October 1999 |
SPALDING, Blair John Senior Constable, New Zealand Police | 1 August 2016 |
STOREY, Thomas Sandford | 26 October 2022 |
TEMPLETON, David Sergeant, New Zealand Police | 14 October 2006 |
TOMLINSON, Ross Elliott | 6 December 2024 |
TURNER, Benjamin Patrick Constable, New Zealand Police | 1 August 2016 |
WARDLE, Michael Thomas Constable (now Sergeant), New Zealand Police | 2 December 2013 |
WATSON, Andrew Ian Senior Constable, New Zealand Police (Retired) | 6 December 2024 |
WHITE, George William Sergeant, New Zealand Police | 14 October 2006 |
THE NEW ZEALAND BRAVERY MEDAL
For acts of bravery.
NZBM | Awarded |
ACTON, Stephen Senior Firefighter, New Zealand Fire Service | 23 June 2014 |
ALLEN, Mark John | 2 December 2013 |
ALLISON, Sophie Christina Constable (now Sergeant), New Zealand Police | 6 December 2024 |
ANDREW, Ronald Stewart | 6 December 2024 |
ANDREWS, Michael Thomas John | 6 December 2024 |
BALENIVALU, Meli Graham Leighton Benjamin | 6 December 2024 |
BANCROFT, Mark Thomas Constable, New Zealand Police | 6 December 2024 |
BLAKEMAN, Sergeant Philip Samuel, Royal New Zealand Air Force | 14 October 2006 |
BLUMHARDT, Roger Terry | 29 January 2005 |
BOOTH, Peter Winston | 2 April 2011 |
BOYD, Jan Margaret | 2 December 2013 |
BOYD, John | 2 December 2013 |
BRADFORD, Lance Henry | 16 December 2021 |
BRIGHT, Roger William Senior Constable, New Zealand | 3 May 2008 |
BRISTOW, Zak Randall | 6 December 2024 |
BROOKLANDS, Michael John Sergeant (now Acting Senior Sergeant), New Zealand Police | 23 June 2014 |
BROUGHTON, Peter Robert Senior Constable, New Zealand Police | 23 October 1999 |
BROWN, Adam John Corporal, Royal New Zealand Air Force | 6 December 2024 |
BUCKLEY, Paul Detective, New Zealand Police | 2 April 2011 |
BURCHELL, Private Brendon Drew (N52015), Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (Retired) | 23 October 1999 |
BURGESS, Luke Jonathan Senior Firefighter, New Zealand Fire Service | 23 June 2014 |
BURKE, Patrick Martin John Detective, New Zealand Police (Retired) | 29 January 2005 |
BUTCHER, Alan Maurice (Deceased) Station Officer, New Zealand Fire Service | 23 June 2014 |
CAMPBELL, Shaun Bruce | 14 October 2006 |
CANNON, Flight Sergeant Helicopter Michael James (D992039), Royal New Zealand Air Force | 23 October 1999 |
CARR, Kevin Lieutenant Commander, Royal New Zealand Navy | 23 June 2014 |
CATER, Gregory Edward Ross Detective Constable (now Detective), New Zealand Police | 2 December 2013 |
CHANDLER, Paul Lindsay | 29 January 2005 |
CHAPMAN, Mrs Tracey Lee-Anne | 23 October 1999 |
CHRISTIE, James Iain | 2 April 2011 |
CLARK, Bradley James Senior Constable, New Zealand Police | 2 April 2011 |
CLAYTON, Hope Angeline Louise | 6 December 2024 |
CLEAVER, Daniel James Constable, New Zealand Police | 29 January 2005 |
CLERE, Nicholas John Detective Sergeant, New Zealand Police | 2 April 2011 |
COLE, Shane Andrew Station Officer, New Zealand Fire Service | 23 June 2014 |
COLLINS, James Phillip Constable, New Zealand Police | 2 December 2013 |
CONTI, Maurice Ugo (Honorary) | 2 April 2011 |
CONTI, Sophie (Honorary) | 2 April 2011 |
CORLEY, Nicolas Warren Constable, New Zealand Police | 2 April 2011 |
COWLES, Shane Allan Constable, New Zealand Police | 23 June 2014 |
CROZIER, Kevin Rex Senior Firefighter, New Zealand Fire Service | 23 June 2014 |
DOBBYN, Brendan John | 29 January 2005 |
DUNCAN, Peter James | 29 January 2005 |
DURRANT, Keran Mana (X1011400), Lately Able Hydrographic Systems Operator, Royal New Zealand Navy | 14 October 2006 |
EXETER, Grant Wayne | 2 April 2011 |
FORD, Graham Robert Sergeant, New Zealand Police | 29 January 2005 |
FOSTER, Mrs Karen Ruth | 23 October 1999 |
FRANCIS, Mrs Anne Michele (formerly Miss Holdsworth) | 23 October 1999 |
FRASER, Donald Garry | 2 April 2011 |
FRANKEN, Sergeant Helicopter Crewman Lisa Kay (now De Waal) (W91399), Royal New Zealand Air Force | 23 October 1999 |
FUNGAVAKA, Kali Peaua | 14 October 2006 |
FUNNELL, William John, MBE | 23 October 1999 |
GIBB, Stephen Robert | 23 October 1999 |
GILCHRIST, William John | 29 January 2005 |
GOLDFINCH, David Joseph Constable, New Zealand Police | 6 December 2024 |
GREEN, Richard Mark Senior Firefighter, New Zealand Fire Service | 23 June 2014 |
GYDE, Terrence David Senior Firefighter, New Zealand Fire Service | 23 June 2014 |
HANNE, Peter Alexander | 2 April 2011 |
HEAD, Joshua Claude Constable, New Zealand Police | 6 December 2024 |
HENRY, Christopher Michael Thomas | 1 August 2016 |
HOLLIS, Matthew John | 29 January 2005 |
JACKMAN, Christine Margaret | 2 April 2011 |
JACKSON, Craig Munro Senior Firefighter, New Zealand Fire Service | 23 June 2014 |
JENNINGS, Carl | 1 August 2016 |
JOB, Able Chef Tyson Wiremu (A1011402), Royal New Zealand Navy | 14 October 2006 |
JOHANSON, Danny Edward Senior Constable (now Sergeant), New Zealand Police | 23 June 2014 |
JONES, Graham John Watkin | 29 January 2005 |
JOWSEY, Sergeant (now Flight Sergeant) Christopher Mark (W1005419), Royal New Zealand Air Force | 29 January 2005 |
KAY, Martin Joseph | 2 December 2013 |
KENNEDY, Ethan James | 29 January 2005 |
KENNEDY, Lois Patricia | 2 December 2013 |
KHAN, Rodney James | 6 December 2024 |
KNEEBONE, Michael Douglas Constable, New Zealand Police | 23 June 2014 |
KUMBAROFF, Joshua James Firefighter, New Zealand Fire Service | 23 June 2014 |
LEE, Daniel James Constable, New Zealand Police | 23 June 2014 |
LENNARD, Michael John Senior Firefighter, New Zealand Fire Service | 23 June 2014 |
LEWIS, Maxwell Allan Constable, New Zealand Police | 6 December 2024 |
LILLEBY, Ryan William Sergeant, New Zealand Police | 1 August 2016 |
LUXFORD, Edward Michael Detective Constable, New Zealand Police | 2 December 2013 |
LYNN, Jade Ronald | 2 December 2013 |
MALEY, Wayne | 16 December 2021 |
MANEY, Kurtis Anthony Constable, New Zealand Police | 6 December 2024 |
MARVIN, Acting Warrant Officer Class 2 Michael Anthony (K1026108), Royal New Zealand Army Logistics Regiment | 26 October 2022 |
McCREA, Mrs Jan Yvonne | 23 October 1999 |
McDOWELL, Christopher Steven Constable, New Zealand Police | 1 August 2016 |
McEWAN, Ross William | 23 October 1999 |
McNAMEE, John Joseph | 23 October 1999 |
MILLER, Mark Garry | 16 December 2021 |
MULDER, Johan Artemus Constable, New Zealand Police | 2 December 2013 |
NEAL, Hamish Everett (Deceased) | 29 January 2005 |
NOISEUX, Patrick Constable (now Detective Constable), New Zealand Police | 6 December 2024 |
O'CONNOR, Thomas Deane Constable, New Zealand Police | 1 August 2016 |
O’LEARY, Conor Liam | 2 April 2011 |
O’LOUGHLIN, David Leonard | 29 January 2005 |
OFFICER A (Name withheld for privacy reasons) New Zealand Police | 6 December 2024 |
OFFICER B (Name withheld for privacy reasons) New Zealand Police | 6 December 2024 |
OFFICER C (Name withheld for privacy reasons) New Zealand Police | 6 December 2024 |
OFFICER D (Name withheld for privacy reasons) New Zealand Police | 6 December 2024 |
PAEKAU, George Puturangi | 1 August 2016 |
PALMER, Staff Sergeant Dion Wayne (G54884), Royal New Zealand Army Education Corp | 14 October 2006 |
PALMER, Kerry Charles | 14 October 2006 |
PAYTON, Simon James Senior Firefighter, New Zealand Fire Service | 23 June 2014 |
PHAM, Liam Constable, New Zealand Police | 2 December 2013 |
PLATT, Richard Frank Senior Firefighter, New Zealand Fire Service | 23 June 2014 |
PLEYDELL, Dean William Constable (now Senior Constable), New Zealand Police | 23 October 1999 |
POVEY, Driver Mark Mattie (E180715), Royal New Zealand Corps of Transport (Retired) | 23 October 1999 |
PRATT, Floyd Steven Constable, New Zealand Police | 23 October 1999 |
RAMSAY, Ryan Ross | 6 December 2024 |
REILLY, Kenneth William | 2 December 2013 |
REITSMA, Heike Pio Jan | 6 December 2024 |
RICE, Patrick Anthony Constable, New Zealand Police | 23 October 1999 |
RICHARDS, David Gwyther | 1 August 2016 |
ROBINSON, Michael James | 16 December 2021 |
ROCKHOUSE, Daniel James | 31 December 2014 |
RODWELL, Paul John Station Officer, New Zealand Fire Service | 23 June 2014 |
POLICE OFFICER S (Name withheld for privacy reasons) New Zealand Police | 4 June 2018 |
SEXTON, Squadron Leader Shaun Paul (G997631), Royal New Zealand Air Force | 14 October 2006 |
SHADBOLT, Scott Martin Firefighter, New Zealand Fire Service | 23 June 2014 |
SHERMAN, John Rodney | 6 December 2024 |
SINGER, Kevin Albert | 29 January 2005 |
SMITH, Mark Charles | 29 January 2005 |
SMITH, Stephen James Advanced Paramedic, St John Ambulance Service | 2 April 2011 |
SMYLIE, Steven David Senior Firefighter, New Zealand Fire Service | 23 June 2014 |
SPICK, Caine Francis | 29 January 2005 |
STEWART, Cory John Firefighter, New Zealand Fire Service | 23 June 2014 |
STEWART, Private David Edward Whawhai (S53606), Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (Deceased) | 23 October 1999 |
STEWART, George Allan Senior Constable, New Zealand Police | 3 May 2008 |
STEWART, Jaime Eliza Detective Constable, New Zealand Police | 6 December 2024 |
TAMAKEHU, Anthony Wayne | 23 June 2014 |
TAYLOR, Duncan (Deceased) | 29 January 2005 |
TAYLOR, Joan Diane | 14 October 2006 |
TAYLOR, Mark (P26394), Chief Petty Officer, Royal New Zealand Navy | 2 April 2011 |
TERURE, Private Sonny Wayne (Y53819), Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (Retired) | 23 October 1999 |
TETAVA, Sergeant Ngametua (C748537), Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment | 31 December 2004 |
THOMPSON, Pamela Ruth | 6 December 2024 |
TOSCHI, Jeremy Franco Detective Constable (now Detective), New Zealand Police | 6 December 2024 |
TROON, Keith Desmond | 23 October 1999 |
TURNBULL, Christopher Charles Sergeant, New Zealand Police | 2 December 2013 |
VAUGHAN, John (deceased) | 29 January 2005 |
VERHAGEN, Hugo Johannes Josephus | 14 October 2006 |
WARNE, Andrew Stephen Constable, New Zealand Police | 2 December 2013 |
WATKINS, James Nicholas | 1 August 2016 |
WHITTAKER, Cameron Joel Constable, New Zealand Police | 6 December 2024 |
WHITTAKER, Mark David Senior Firefighter, New Zealand Fire Service | 23 June 2014 |
WIGGINS, Colin John | 2 December 2013 |
YEATES, Michael David Senior Firefighter, New Zealand Fire Service | 23 June 2014 |