Tony McClean
The late Tony McClean, of Auckland, received the New Zealand Bravery Star for his oustanding bravery in assisting with the rescue of his students from Elim Christian College trapped in a raging torrent in the Mangatepopo Gorge on 15 April 2008. Mr McClean, a teacher at the College, died in the flood and his medal was received by his parents, John and Jeanette McClean.