The NZSSM ( Asian Tsunami ) was established on 22 December 2005 to recognize service in the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami . It recognizes a minimum of 7 days service from 26 December 2004 to 28 February 2005 , or a minimum of 14 days from 26 December 2004 to 26 December 2005 . Qualifying service is relief , recovery and reconstruction in affected countries . Countries affected where New Zealand citizens served were Bangladesh , India , Indonesia , Kenya , Madagascar , Malaysia , Maldives , Mauritius , Myanmar , Seychelles , Somalia , Sri Lanka , Tanzania and Thailand
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami
New Zealand Special Service Medal