__NOTOC__ The New Zealand Bravery Star (NZBS) is the second-level civil decoration of New Zealand.
It was instituted by Royal Warrant on 20 September 1999 as part of the move to replace British bravery awards with an indigenous New Zealand Bravery system. The medal, which may be awarded posthumously, is granted in recognition of "acts of outstanding bravery in situations of 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 (including peacekeeping)".New Zealand Defence Force - Text of the Royal warrant for the New Zealand Gallantry awards system - s.5
Bars are awarded to the NZBS in recognition of the performance of further acts of bravery meriting the award. Recipients are entitled to the postnominal letters NZBS.
The medal replaced the award of the George Medal in respect of acts of bravery in, or meriting recognition by, New Zealand.
Recipients
NameDate of actionLocation of actionDate of awardRobert Edwin Hall MBE10 May 1996*Mount Everest 23 October 1999Andrew Michael Harris10 May 1996*Mount EverestWalter Bruce Butler7 December 1998NapierConstable Damian Peter John Klavs16 June 1999Wellington 29 January 2005John Bell Fenton Penetana10 December 1999RaweneTrevor Francis Mokaraka10 December 1999*RawenePeter James Deam9 April 2000Waihao RiverDetective Jeanette Ruth Park5 July 2002RongoteaTaufui Aevalu Paea6 December 2004Auckland3 May 2008Antony McClean15 April 2008*Mangatepopo Gorge 2 April 2011Anthony Walter Mulder15 April 2008*Mangatepopo GorgeAustin Bernard Hemmings25 September 2008*AucklandConstable Michael John Burne7 May 2009NapierLeonard Rex Holmwood7 May 2009NapierSenior Constable Dennis Michael Hurworth7 May 2009NapierDetective Sergeant Timothy Nigel Smith7 May 2009NapierSenior Constable Paul Anthony Symonds7 May 2009NapierMark Robert Law9 December 2019Whakaari / White Island26 October 2022Hussein Al-Umari15 March 2019*Christchurch 6 December 2024Jorge Roberto Fuenzalida 10 May 2021DunedinDallas Kerry Wilson10 May 2021Dunedin
See also Orders, decorations, and medals of New Zealand New Zealand gallantry awards New Zealand bravery awards New Zealand campaign medals
Notes
References Mackay, J and Mussel, J (eds) - Medals Yearbook - 2005, (2004), Token Publishing.
External links New Zealand Bravery Star, New Zealand Defence Force The New Zealand Bravery Awards, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet – list of awardees