The 2022 New Zealand bravery awards were announced via a Special Honours List on 26 October 2022.[1] 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.[2]
The New Zealand Bravery Star was awarded for an act of outstanding bravery in a situation of 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]