The 1979 New Zealand bravery awards were announced via a Special Honours List on 11 April 1979, and recognised four people for acts of bravery in 1978.
Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct James Aubrey Pierce – of Roxburgh; constable, New Zealand Police.
Ian Richard Smith – of Russell; constable, New Zealand Police.
Jean Susan Donnelly – of Masterton.
Captain Peter William Nelson – Royal New Zealand Army Education Corps, Regular Force Cadet School, Waiouru.
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