STUART SMITH MP for Kaikōura stuart.smithmp@parliament.govt.nz 0800 STUART
Wednesday 11 December 2024
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Picton’s humble hero PAULA HULBURT
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I couldn’t. It’s really hard because while I’m sort of chuffed to have Roland Ipenburg does not consider been nominated it has brought a himself a hero nor does he think lot of demons back. I do not feel brave, not at all.” he acted bravely. The Picton man had no thought It was midafternoon on October 22 2022 when Roland for his safety when he and his wife were got into a burning car, traveling from Picton trying in vain to free the to Christchurch to see woman trapped inside. friends. He stayed with the lady They were among the as long as possible, first people on the scene putting his own life in north of Kekerengu on jeopardy as he struggled SH1 after a car, carrying to pull her from the car. a husband and wife, left His efforts have today been recognised as Roland Ipenburg the road and became Roland was revealed is a recipient of wedged in a culvert. as a recipient of the the NZ Bravery While the husband was pulled clear of New Zealand Bravery Decoration. the vehicle. His wife Decoration for an act of exceptional bravery in a situation was trapped inside. Roland didn’t hesitate, and side by side with of danger. It is a bittersweet moment for CONTINUES PAGE 2 him.“Heroes are meant to save but
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