Canterbury District Commander, Superintendent Dave Cliff at a media briefing at the civil defence centre after the 6.3 earthquake, Christchurch, New Zealand, Friday, February 25, 2011.
Superintendent Dave Cliff was yesterday presented with a tewhatewha -- a traditional Maori weapon which signifies authority, strategy and mobilisation.
Bay of Plenty District Commander Superintendent Glenn Dunbier had asked master carvers in Rotorua to select a "gift of significance" for Mr Cliff, who said it had made him proud.
"This accolade is for the staff. They've been stunning and the hardest part is getting anyone to go home," he said.
