The 2022 New Zealand bravery awards were announced via a Special Honours List on 26 October 2022. The awards recognised the bravery of seven helicopter pilots during the Whakaari / White Island eruption on 9 December 2019, and one New Zealand Defence Force soldier during a live grenade practice in June 2020.
New Zealand Bravery Star (NZBS) The New Zealand Bravery Star was awarded for an act of outstanding bravery in a situation of danger: Robert Mark Law – of Whakatāne.
New Zealand Bravery Decoration (NZBD) The New Zealand Bravery Decoration was awarded for an act of exceptional bravery in a situation of danger: Timothy Robin Barrow – of Rotorua. Jason William Hill – of Ōpōtiki. Graeme Hopcroft – of Tauranga. Sam Peter Jones – of Tauranga. Callum Mill – of Rotorua. Thomas Sandford Storey – of Ōpōtiki.
New Zealand Bravery Medal (NZBM) The New Zealand Bravery Medal was awarded for an act of bravery: Acting Warrant Officer Class 2 Michael Anthony Marvin – of Pahiatua.
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