The 1978 New Zealand bravery awards were announced via four Special Honours Lists dated 20 April, 18 May, 13 July, and 2 November 1978, and recognised six people for acts of bravery in 1977 or 1978.
Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM) Inspector Melroy Kenneth Huggard – New Zealand Police.
Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct Sapper Laurence Gerald Salmon – 1st Field Squadron, Royal New Zealand Engineers.
Sergeant John Halladay Smith – Royal Regiment of New Zealand Artillery, 4th (G) Medium Battery; of Ngāruawāhia.
Peter Crichton – first officer, Christchurch Prison (Addington), Department of Justice.
Constable Kerry James Borrows – New Zealand Police. Constable Gerard Prins – New Zealand Police.
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