A list of those who have been awarded a New Zealand Bravery Award.
In order of level of award, then alphabetical by surname.
THE NEW ZEALAND CROSS
For acts of great bravery in situations of extreme danger.
NZC | Awarded |
| AMEY, Jacinda Margaret | 23 October 1999 |
| DIXON, Reginald John (Deceased) | 23 October 1999 |
| RASHID, Naeem (Deceased) | 16 December 2021 |
| WAHABZADAH, Abdul Aziz | 16 December 2021 |
THE NEW ZEALAND BRAVERY STAR
For acts of outstanding bravery in situations of danger.
NZBS | Awarded |
| AL-UMARI, Hussein (Deceased) | 6 December 2024 |
| BUTLER, Walter Bruce | 23 October 1999 |
| BURNE, Michael John Constable, New Zealand Police | 2 April 2011 |
| DEAM, Peter James | 29 January 2005 |
| FENTON PENETANA, John Bell | 29 January 2005 |
| FUENZALIDA, Jorge Roberto | 6 December 2024 |
| HALL, Robert Edwin (Rob), MBE (Deceased) | 23 October 1999 |
| HARRIS, Andrew Michael (Deceased) | 23 October 1999 |
| HEMMINGS, Austin Bernard (Deceased) | 2 April 2011 |
| HOLMWOOD, Leonard Rex | 2 April 2011 |
| HURWORTH, Dennis Michael Senior Constable, New Zealand Police | 2 April 2011 |
| KLAVS, Damian Peter John Constable, New Zealand Police | 29 January 2005 |
| LAW, Mark Robert | 26 October 2022 |
| McCLEAN, Antony (Deceased) | 2 April 2011 |
| MULDER, Anthony Walter (Deceased) | 2 April 2011 |
| MOKARAKA, Trevor Francis (Deceased) | 29 January 2005 |
| PARK, Jeanette Ruth Detective (now Sergeant), New Zealand Police | 29 January 2005 |
| PAEA, Taufaui Avalu | 3 May 2008 |
| ROSE, Allister Graham Constable, New Zealand Police (For security reasons relating to the New Zealand Police, the recipient of this award was not made public until 8 March 2023.) | 3 May 2008 |
| SMITH, Timothy Nigel Detective Sergeant, New Zealand Police | 2 April 2011 |
| SYMONDS, Paul Anthony Senior Constable, New Zealand Police | 2 April 2011 |
| TIBBOTT, Eric Ivan John Sergeant, New Zealand Police (For security reasons relating to the New Zealand Police, the recipient of this award was not made public until 8 March 2023.) | 3 May 2008 |
| WILSON, Dallas Kerry | 6 December 2024 |
THE NEW ZEALAND BRAVERY DECORATION
For acts of exceptional bravery in situations of danger.
NZBD | Awarded |
| ANDERSON, Ian Stewart | 6 December 2024 |
| BARROW, Timothy Robin | 26 October 2022 |
| BEALE, Liam Christiaan Armand | 16 December 2021 |
| BENNETT, Craig David Constable, New Zealand Police | 14 October 2006 |
| BERTRAND, Ngakina Jane Sergeant, New Zealand Police | 14 October 2006 |
| BRODIE, Stephen Robert | 6 December 2024 |
| CANTLEY, Allan Donald Sergeant, New Zealand Police | 23 October 1999 |
CARMODY, Scott Eric Senior Constable, New Zealand Police | 16 December 2021 |
| CREAN, Christopher Michael (Deceased) | 23 October 1999 |
| CURRAN, Bryce | 23 June 2014 |
| CURREEN, Johnathan Aaron | 6 December 2024 |
| FA’AUI, Pes Sia’atoutai | 14 October 2006 |
| FOLEY, Bodey Thomas | 6 December 2024 |
| FOOT, Christopher Mark | 1 August 2016 |
| GIBSON, Robert Bruce Constable, New Zealand Police | 3 May 2008 |
| HILL, Jason William | 26 October 2022 |
| HOOD, Terence Albert | 23 October 1999 |
| HOPCROFT, Graeme | 26 October 2022 |
| HUNT, Graeme James | 23 October 1999 |
| HUNT, Matthew Dennis (Deceased) Constable, New Zealand Police | 6 December 2024 |
| IPENBURG, Roland | 6 December 2024 |
| ISAAKO, Junior Faamalosi | 13 December 2025 |
| JOHNS-PUTRA, Lydia Grace | 23 June 2014 |
| JONES, Heath Courtenay Sergeant, New Zealand Police | 2 April 2011 |
| JONES, Noel George | 6 December 2024 |
| JONES, Sam Peter | 26 October 2022 |
| KNIGHT, Geoffrey Frank Constable, New Zealand Police (Retired) | 29 January 2005 |
| LANGFORD, Georgina Rose | 2 December 2013 |
| MANNING, James Andrew Senior Constable, New Zealand Police | 16 December 2021 |
| MILL, Callum | 26 October 2022 |
| MILLER, Anthony James Senior Sergeant, New Zealand Police | 2 April 2011 |
| MILLER-ANDREWS, Vanessa | 6 December 2024 |
| MILLSOM, Anthony Frederick Ronald Wing Commander, Royal New Zealand Air Force (Retired) | 2 April 2011 |
| MUIR, James Alexander Constable, New Zealand Police | 2 April 2011 |
| NEIL, Mervyn Raymond Senior Firefighter, New Zealand Fire Service | 2 April 2011 |
| O’LEARY, Michael Ross Inspector, New Zealand Police | 2 April 2011 |
| PENNINGTON, Karl Hugh Constable, New Zealand Police | 3 May 2008 |
| PICKERING, Brian John | 29 January 2005 |
| POMARE, Hakihana Jackson (Deceased) | 23 October 1999 |
| RILEY, Michael Scott | 4 June 2018 |
| ROONEY, Kevin Lawrence Constable, New Zealand Police | 2 April 2011 |
| SHAH, Ziyaad | 16 December 2021 |
| SLOSS, Warren Gilbert Constable, New Zealand Police | 23 October 1999 |
| SPALDING, Blair John Senior Constable, New Zealand Police | 1 August 2016 |
| STOREY, Thomas Sandford | 26 October 2022 |
| TEMPLETON, David Sergeant, New Zealand Police | 14 October 2006 |
| TOMLINSON, Ross Elliott | 6 December 2024 |
| TURNER, Benjamin Patrick Constable, New Zealand Police | 1 August 2016 |
| WARDLE, Michael Thomas Constable (now Sergeant), New Zealand Police | 2 December 2013 |
| WATSON, Andrew Ian Senior Constable, New Zealand Police (Retired) | 6 December 2024 |
| WHITE, George William Sergeant, New Zealand Police | 14 October 2006 |
| Young Person N (Name withheld for privacy reasons) | 13 December 2025 |
THE NEW ZEALAND BRAVERY MEDAL
For acts of bravery.
NZBM | Awarded |
| ACTON, Stephen Senior Firefighter, New Zealand Fire Service | 23 June 2014 |
| ALLEN, Mark John | 2 December 2013 |
| ALLISON, Sophie Christina Constable (now Sergeant), New Zealand Police | 6 December 2024 |
| ANDREW, Ronald Stewart | 6 December 2024 |
| ANDREWS, Michael Thomas John | 6 December 2024 |
| BALENIVALU, Meli Graham Leighton Benjamin | 6 December 2024 |
| BANCROFT, Mark Thomas Constable, New Zealand Police | 6 December 2024 |
| BLAKEMAN, Sergeant Philip Samuel, Royal New Zealand Air Force | 14 October 2006 |
| BLUMHARDT, Roger Terry | 29 January 2005 |
| BOOTH, Peter Winston | 2 April 2011 |
| BOYD, Jan Margaret | 2 December 2013 |
| BOYD, John | 2 December 2013 |
| BRACEY, Richard Mervyn Sergeant, New Zealand Police | 13 December 2025 |
| BRADFORD, Lance Henry | 16 December 2021 |
| BRIGHT, Roger William Senior Constable, New Zealand Police | 3 May 2008 |
| BRISTOW, Zak Randall | 6 December 2024 |
| BROOKLANDS, Michael John Sergeant (now Acting Senior Sergeant), New Zealand Police | 23 June 2014 |
| BROUGHTON, Peter Robert Senior Constable, New Zealand Police | 23 October 1999 |
| BROWN, Adam John Corporal, Royal New Zealand Air Force | 6 December 2024 |
| BUCKLEY, Paul Detective, New Zealand Police | 2 April 2011 |
| BURCHELL, Private Brendon Drew (N52015), Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (Retired) | 23 October 1999 |
| BURGESS, Luke Jonathan Senior Firefighter, New Zealand Fire Service | 23 June 2014 |
| BURKE, Patrick Martin John Detective, New Zealand Police (Retired) | 29 January 2005 |
| BURKE, Susan Rebecca | 13 December 2025 |
| BUTCHER, Alan Maurice (Deceased) Station Officer, New Zealand Fire Service | 23 June 2014 |
| CAMPBELL, Shaun Bruce | 14 October 2006 |
| CANNON, Flight Sergeant Helicopter Michael James (D992039), Royal New Zealand Air Force | 23 October 1999 |
| CARR, Kevin Lieutenant Commander, Royal New Zealand Navy | 23 June 2014 |
| CATER, Gregory Edward Ross Detective Constable (now Detective), New Zealand Police | 2 December 2013 |
| CHANDLER, Paul Lindsay | 29 January 2005 |
| CHAPMAN, Mrs Tracey Lee-Anne | 23 October 1999 |
| CHRISTIE, James Iain | 2 April 2011 |
| CLARK, Bradley James Senior Constable, New Zealand Police | 2 April 2011 |
| CLAYTON, Hope Angeline Louise | 6 December 2024 |
| CLEAVER, Daniel James Constable, New Zealand Police | 29 January 2005 |
| CLERE, Nicholas John Detective Sergeant, New Zealand Police | 2 April 2011 |
| COLE, Shane Andrew Station Officer, New Zealand Fire Service | 23 June 2014 |
| COLLINS, James Phillip Constable, New Zealand Police | 2 December 2013 |
| CONTI, Maurice Ugo (Honorary) | 2 April 2011 |
| CONTI, Sophie (Honorary) | 2 April 2011 |
| CORLEY, Nicolas Warren Constable, New Zealand Police | 2 April 2011 |
| CORNWELL, Hayden Paul | 13 December 2025 |
| COWLES, Shane Allan Constable, New Zealand Police | 23 June 2014 |
| CROZIER, Kevin Rex Senior Firefighter, New Zealand Fire Service | 23 June 2014 |
| DOBBYN, Brendan John | 29 January 2005 |
| DUNCAN, Peter James | 29 January 2005 |
| DURRANT, Keran Mana (X1011400), Lately Able Hydrographic Systems Operator, Royal New Zealand Navy | 14 October 2006 |
| EXETER, Grant Wayne | 2 April 2011 |
| FABER, Friederike Constable, New Zealand Police | 13 December 2025 |
| FORD, Graham Robert Sergeant, New Zealand Police | 29 January 2005 |
| FOSTER, Mrs Karen Ruth | 23 October 1999 |
| FRANCIS, Mrs Anne Michele (formerly Miss Holdsworth) | 23 October 1999 |
| FRASER, Donald Garry | 2 April 2011 |
| FRANKEN, Sergeant Helicopter Crewman Lisa Kay (now De Waal) (W91399), Royal New Zealand Air Force | 23 October 1999 |
| FUNGAVAKA, Kali Peaua | 14 October 2006 |
| FUNNELL, William John, MBE | 23 October 1999 |
| GHODKE, Harshad Ashok Sergeant, New Zealand Police | 13 December 2025 |
| GIBB, Stephen Robert | 23 October 1999 |
| GILCHRIST, William John | 29 January 2005 |
| GOLDFINCH, David Joseph Constable, New Zealand Police | 6 December 2024 |
| GREEN, Richard Mark Senior Firefighter, New Zealand Fire Service | 23 June 2014 |
| GYDE, Terrence David Senior Firefighter, New Zealand Fire Service | 23 June 2014 |
| HANNE, Peter Alexander | 2 April 2011 |
| HEAD, Joshua Claude Constable, New Zealand Police | 6 December 2024 |
| HENRY, Christopher Michael Thomas | 1 August 2016 |
| HOLLIS, Matthew John | 29 January 2005 |
| JACKMAN, Christine Margaret | 2 April 2011 |
| JACKSON, Craig Munro Senior Firefighter, New Zealand Fire Service | 23 June 2014 |
| JENNINGS, Carl | 1 August 2016 |
| JOB, Able Chef Tyson Wiremu (A1011402), Royal New Zealand Navy | 14 October 2006 |
| JOHANSON, Danny Edward Senior Constable (now Sergeant), New Zealand Police | 23 June 2014 |
| JONES, Graham John Watkin | 29 January 2005 |
| JONES, Heath Courtenay, NZBD Detective Sergeant, New Zealand Police | 13 December 2025 |
| JOWSEY, Sergeant (now Flight Sergeant) Christopher Mark (W1005419), Royal New Zealand Air Force | 29 January 2005 |
| KAY, Martin Joseph | 2 December 2013 |
| KENNEDY, Ethan James | 29 January 2005 |
| KENNEDY, Lois Patricia | 2 December 2013 |
| KERR, Alexander James Christian Henry Constable, New Zealand Police | 13 December 2025 |
| KHAN, Rodney James | 6 December 2024 |
| KNEEBONE, Michael Douglas Constable, New Zealand Police | 23 June 2014 |
| KUMBAROFF, Joshua James Firefighter, New Zealand Fire Service | 23 June 2014 |
| LEE, Daniel James Constable, New Zealand Police | 23 June 2014 |
| LENNARD, Michael John Senior Firefighter, New Zealand Fire Service | 23 June 2014 |
| LEWIS, Maxwell Allan Constable, New Zealand Police | 6 December 2024 |
| LILLEBY, Ryan William Sergeant, New Zealand Police | 1 August 2016 |
| LUXFORD, Edward Michael Detective Constable, New Zealand Police | 2 December 2013 |
| LYNN, Jade Ronald | 2 December 2013 |
| MALEY, Wayne | 16 December 2021 |
| MANEY, Kurtis Anthony Constable, New Zealand Police | 6 December 2024 |
| MARVIN, Acting Warrant Officer Class 2 Michael Anthony (K1026108), Royal New Zealand Army Logistics Regiment | 26 October 2022 |
| McCREA, Mrs Jan Yvonne | 23 October 1999 |
| McDOWELL, Christopher Steven Constable, New Zealand Police | 1 August 2016 |
| McEWAN, Ross William | 23 October 1999 |
| McNAMEE, John Joseph | 23 October 1999 |
| MILLER, Mark Garry | 16 December 2021 |
| MULDER, Johan Artemus Constable, New Zealand Police | 2 December 2013 |
| NEAL, Hamish Everett (Deceased) | 29 January 2005 |
| NOISEUX, Patrick Constable (now Detective Constable), New Zealand Police | 6 December 2024 |
| O'CONNOR, Thomas Deane Constable, New Zealand Police | 1 August 2016 |
| O’LEARY, Conor Liam | 2 April 2011 |
| O’LOUGHLIN, David Leonard | 29 January 2005 |
| OFFICER A (Name withheld for privacy reasons) New Zealand Police | 6 December 2024 |
| OFFICER B (Name withheld for privacy reasons) New Zealand Police | 6 December 2024 |
| OFFICER C (Name withheld for privacy reasons) New Zealand Police | 6 December 2024 |
| OFFICER D (Name withheld for privacy reasons) New Zealand Police | 6 December 2024 |
| PAEKAU, George Puturangi | 1 August 2016 |
| PALMER, Staff Sergeant Dion Wayne (G54884), Royal New Zealand Army Education Corp | 14 October 2006 |
| PALMER, Kerry Charles | 14 October 2006 |
| PAYTON, Simon James Senior Firefighter, New Zealand Fire Service | 23 June 2014 |
| PHAM, Liam Constable, New Zealand Police | 2 December 2013 |
| PLATT, Richard Frank Senior Firefighter, New Zealand Fire Service | 23 June 2014 |
| PLEYDELL, Dean William Constable (now Senior Constable), New Zealand Police | 23 October 1999 |
| POVEY, Driver Mark Mattie (E180715), Royal New Zealand Corps of Transport (Retired) | 23 October 1999 |
| PRATT, Floyd Steven Constable, New Zealand Police | 23 October 1999 |
| RAMSAY, Ryan Ross | 6 December 2024 |
| REILLY, Kenneth William | 2 December 2013 |
| REITSMA, Heike Pio Jan | 6 December 2024 |
| RICE, Patrick Anthony Constable, New Zealand Police | 23 October 1999 |
| RICHARDS, David Gwyther | 1 August 2016 |
| ROBINSON, Michael James | 16 December 2021 |
| ROCKHOUSE, Daniel James | 31 December 2014 |
| RODWELL, Paul John Station Officer, New Zealand Fire Service | 23 June 2014 |
| POLICE OFFICER S (Name withheld for privacy reasons) New Zealand Police | 4 June 2018 |
| SEXTON, Squadron Leader Shaun Paul (G997631), Royal New Zealand Air Force | 14 October 2006 |
| SHADBOLT, Scott Martin Firefighter, New Zealand Fire Service | 23 June 2014 |
| SHERMAN, John Rodney | 6 December 2024 |
| SINGER, Kevin Albert | 29 January 2005 |
| SMITH, Mark Charles | 29 January 2005 |
| SMITH, Stephen James Advanced Paramedic, St John Ambulance Service | 2 April 2011 |
| SMYLIE, Steven David Senior Firefighter, New Zealand Fire Service | 23 June 2014 |
| SPICK, Caine Francis | 29 January 2005 |
| STEWART, Cory John Firefighter, New Zealand Fire Service | 23 June 2014 |
| STEWART, Private David Edward Whawhai (S53606), Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (Deceased) | 23 October 1999 |
| STEWART, George Allan Senior Constable, New Zealand Police | 3 May 2008 |
| STEWART, Jaime Eliza Detective Constable, New Zealand Police | 6 December 2024 |
| TAMAKEHU, Anthony Wayne | 23 June 2014 |
| TAYLOR, Duncan (Deceased) | 29 January 2005 |
| TAYLOR, Joan Diane | 14 October 2006 |
| TAYLOR, Mark (P26394), Chief Petty Officer, Royal New Zealand Navy | 2 April 2011 |
| TERURE, Private Sonny Wayne (Y53819), Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (Retired) | 23 October 1999 |
| TETAVA, Sergeant Ngametua (C748537), Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment | 31 December 2004 |
| THOMPSON, Pamela Ruth | 6 December 2024 |
| TOSCHI, Jeremy Franco Detective Constable (now Detective), New Zealand Police | 6 December 2024 |
| TROON, Keith Desmond | 23 October 1999 |
| TURNBULL, Christopher Charles Sergeant, New Zealand Police | 2 December 2013 |
| VAUGHAN, John (deceased) | 29 January 2005 |
| VERHAGEN, Hugo Johannes Josephus | 14 October 2006 |
| WARNE, Andrew Stephen Constable, New Zealand Police | 2 December 2013 |
| WATKINS, James Nicholas | 1 August 2016 |
| WHITTAKER, Cameron Joel Constable, New Zealand Police | 6 December 2024 |
| WHITTAKER, Mark David Senior Firefighter, New Zealand Fire Service | 23 June 2014 |
| WIGGINS, Colin John | 2 December 2013 |
| YEATES, Michael David Senior Firefighter, New Zealand Fire Service | 23 June 2014 |
| YOUNG, Jonathan Jordan (Deceased) | 13 December 2025 |