The 1981 New Zealand bravery awards were announced via a Special Honours List on 17 December 1981, and recognised seven people for acts of bravery in 1980 or 1981.
Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct Roger Keith Millard – constable, New Zealand Police, Haast. Kevin Murray Hallett – of Alexandra.
Frederick Fowler – of Nelson.
Anthony Claude Wilson – police liaison officer, Customs Department, Wellington.
Kevin John Truman – constable, New Zealand Police, Taihape. Paul Fannin – formerly of Wanganui Aero Work, Taihape, now of Queensland, Australia.
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air Douglas Mackenzie Maxwell – of Alexandra.
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