This afternoon, eleven recipients received their insignia at Government House Wellington. Rodney Bracefield received a CNZM for services to Search and Rescue and aviation. Mr Bracefield was recognised for his 60-year contribution in this field, helping to establish New Zealand’s Rescue Coordination Centre. Mrs Awerangi Tamihere was awarded an MNZM for services to Māori health. Mrs Tamihere is COO of Te Whānau o Waipareira, which provides free health, housing, legal and education services in West Auckland. She also led an 80-person team to help support the vaccination efforts in Northland during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Recognised for an act of bravery was Acting Warrant Officer Class 2 Michael Marvin. In 2020, WO2 Marvin put his own safety at risk to prevent loss of life or significant injury to a junior officer who had misthrown a grenade during a training drill.
More photos can be found here Wellington Investitures 19 September 2023 PM
