Dame Cindy and Dr Davies had the honour of welcoming the 2024 recipients of the Royal Humane Society Silver Medals, which recognise each of their exceptional acts of bravery. Matt Atkins, Jeremy Lee, Constable Bruce Whitley, father and son Tim and Matt Dodge, and Senior Constable Kurt Waugh were recognised today for their efforts to rescue others in life-threatening situations, despite the considerable risk to their own safety. The Royal Humane Society of New Zealand has been recognising the acts of bravery of people – like today’s recipients – for 126 years. He toa taumata rau. Bravery has many resting places.
For more pictures, click here: Royal Humane Society Silver Medal media gallery.
