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Mark Law: Commercial helicopter pilot recognised for bravery during Whaakari/White Island disaster

On the afternoon of December 9 2019, commercial helicopter pilot Mark Law sprang into action as Whaakari/White Island erupted in Bay of Plenty.

Today, he's being recognised with the New Zealand Bravery Star - our second highest bravery award - in this year's honours list, recognising his bravery in a situation of danger.

Mark and his workmates located 20 causalities on the crater floor - flying 12 to hospital over the course of 40 minutes.

Mark joined Kate Hawkesby.

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