The New Zealand Antarctic Medal, NZAM,

Instituted as a New Zealand Honour to replace the
British Polar Medal.

The Polar Medal had been instituted in 1904 and
awarded to those who had made notable contributions
to the exploration and knowledge of Polar Regions,
and who, in doing so, had undergone the hazards and
rigours imposed by the Polar environment to life and
movement, whether by land, sea, or air.

The medal was formally instituted by the Queen
on 1 September 2006.

The medal will not be awarded for acts of bravery,
for short-term acts of extreme endurance or for
long service, or for service in Antarctica generally.

Up to 24 April 2014, 11 medals have been awarded.

Professor John Dudley BRADSHAW, of Christchurch.
For services to Antarctic science.

Dr Clive HOWARD-WILLIAMS, of Christchurch.
For services to Antarctic science.

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Dr Frederick John DAVEY, of Otaki.
For services to Antarctic science.

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Dr Timothy George HASKELL, of Lower Hutt.
For services to Antarctic science.

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Professor Peter John Barrett, of Wellington. For services to Antarctic science.

Dr David Lawrence Harrowfield, of Christchurch. For services to Antarctic research.

Professor Timothy Raymond Naish, of Lower Hutt. For services to Antarctic climate science.

Mr Alexander Richard Pyne, of Wellington. For services to Antarctic engineering.

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Professor Thomas George Alan Green, of Hamilton. For services to Antarctic science.

Mr Baden Nolan Norris, QSO, of Christchurch. For services to Antarctic history and conservation.

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Mr Lewis Vernon SANSON, of Wellington. For services to Antarctic science and conservation.

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Mr Randal Murray HEKE of Waikanae. For services to New Zealand interests in Antarctica and historic preservation.

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