The first person is Bill Henry "Willie" Apiata
Willie Apiata is a former corporal in the New Zealand Air Service. He was the first recipient of the Victorian Cross for New Zealand. Willie Apiata received the award for bravery under fire during Afghanistan Conflict during 2004, after carrying a gravely injured wounded comrade across a battlefield, under fire, to safety.
Jerry Mateparae
Jerry is the Governor-General of New Zealand. He was chief of the New Zealand defence between 2006 and 2011. He is the second Māori person to hold the office (After Sir Paul Reeves) and the Director of the New Zealand Government Communications Security Bureau from 7th February 2011 til 1st July 2011
