New Zealand Cross (NZC)
The New Zealand Cross was awarded for acts of great bravery in a situation of extreme danger: [1]
- ↑ Posthumous award. Deceased 15 March 2019.
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The 2021 New Zealand bravery awards were announced via a Special Honours List on 16 December 2021. [1] The awards recognised the bravery of 10 people in connection with the Christchurch mosque shootings on 15 March 2019. [2]
The New Zealand Cross was awarded for acts of great bravery in a situation of extreme danger: [1]
The New Zealand Bravery Decoration was awarded for an act of exceptional bravery in a situation of danger: [1]
The New Zealand Bravery Medal was awarded for an act of bravery: [1]
The New Zealand Cross (NZC) is New Zealand's highest award for bravery not in the face of the enemy. It was instituted by Royal Warrant on 20 September 1999 as part of the move to replace British bravery awards with a distinct New Zealand bravery system. The medal, which may be awarded posthumously, is granted in recognition of "acts of great bravery in situations of extreme danger". The medal is primarily a civilian award, but it is also awarded to members of the armed forces who perform acts of bravery in non-operational circumstances (given that the New Zealand gallantry awards may only be awarded "while involved in war and warlike operational service ".
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The 2013 New Zealand bravery awards were announced via a Special Honours List on 2 December 2013.
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