Worldwide interest continues in the tragic Icepak Coolstores explosion and fire at Tamahere in April 2008, and its aftermath.

The honours system has got it wrong again. If the heroism of all the people caught up in the terrible events at Tamahere are not acknowledged soon, it will be a complete travesty.

National recognition for firefighters and members of the public who risked their lives during the April 2008 Tamahere coolstore explosion are almost certainly on the way – but details are not yet being made public.

Two of the firefighters injured in the Tamahere Icepak explosion are dismayed that five of their senior colleagues have been given Queen’s Service Medals.

Five firefighters who took key leadership roles in fighting the April 2008 Icepak Coolstores fire have been recognised in the New Year’s honours.