Video / SuppliedThe Government is set to award as many as 120,000 badges and citations to Kiwis who made a "significant and sustained" contribution to the Covid-19 response. Procurement documents viewed by the Herald have also revealed for the first time the proposed design of the yellow metallic lapel pin and citation - based on fish scales symbolising protection. A DPMC report summarising the tender shows the Department wants a supplier to produce a lapel pin, plus a citation for the uniformed services. Photo / SuppliedAnother document provided to potential suppliers shows the intended design for the metallic lapel pin and citation. A Defence spokeswoman said recognition for military personnel involved in the Covid response would be "included as part of the Government's response recognition programme".

Source: New Zealand Herald September 28, 2022 03:53 UTC