The 1987 New Zealand bravery awards were announced via a Special Honours List on 27 August 1987, and recognised ten people for acts of bravery between 1984 and 1986.
George Medal (GM) Robin Jamieson Dudding (deceased) – traffic officer, Ministry of Transport, Rotorua.
Queen's Gallantry Medal (QGM) Stephen Anthony Linney – constable, New Zealand Police.
Peter Thomas Button – pilot, Capital Helicopters Ltd.
Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct Katherine Agnes Burrell – prison nurse, Department of Justice, Wellington.
Joseph Kauika – of Taihape.
Clive Alan Button – of Wellington.
Sapper Alan Leslie McAlley (deceased) – Corps of Royal New Zealand Engineers, 1st Field Squadron Sappers' Brigade, Papakura Camp.
Wayne Michael Hunt – traffic officer, Ministry of Transport, Tokoroa.
Private Dean Harry Emerson – Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air Derek Walter Lowe – of Murupara.
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