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Abdul Aziz, who confronted the Christchurch terrorist at the Linwood mosque, has been recognised along with with eight others who risked their lives in acts of great bravery during the 2019 attack.

Nine people who risked their lives during the Christchurch terror attacks will be recognised at a special ceremony in the city today.

Highest honours went to Naeem Rashid, who died while challenging the gunman, and Abdul Aziz who lured the attacker away from others

Abdul Aziz who chased away the terrorist who attacked Linwood Islamic Centre and Al Noor Mosque has been given the countrys highest bravery award

New Zealand honours bravery of 10 people during Christchurch mosques attack

Jacinda Ardern says 10 people awarded bravery awards following the Christchurch terror attack were “selfess and extraordinary”.

Acts of courage and selflessness by 10 Christchurch men during the March 15 terror attack have been acknowledged with bravery awards.

Abdul Aziz, who chased away the terrorist who attacked Linwood Islamic Centre and Al Noor Mosque, has been given the country's highest bravery award.

Wayne Maley could still hear gunfire as he pressed his hands over the bullet wounds of a man who had been shot twice.