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Introduction 1This circular sets out advice on the death of Her Majesty The Queen, the New Zealand response, and the effect of The Queen’s death on New Zealand’s constitutional situation, including implications for Cabinet processes and other matters...

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A good Cabinet paper includes a clear statement of purpose, is based on sound information and analysis, and is well consulted across agencies, Ministers, and government parties. Good papers reflect robust policy development, and are informed by evidence...

Kāpuia releases information about its meetings to enhance transparency about its work programme, usually after matters have been considered by Ministers. The table below documents Kāpuia’s advice to the Lead Coordination Minister on the Government’s...

The Implementation Unit supports the public service to strengthen implementation of Government’s key priorities. This guidance is to assist those responsible for implementing complex programmes, and draws on agencies’ experience and expertise. The...

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The Queen's Service Order The Queen has been pleased to make the following appointment to The Queen's Service Order: QSO To be an Additional Companion of the said Order: Sir David Rendel Kingston GASCOIGNE, KNZM, CBE Dated at Wellington this...

The New Zealand Order of Merit The Queen has been pleased, on the occasion of the celebration of Her Majesty's Birthday, to make the following appointments to The New Zealand Order of Merit: DNZM To be Dames Companion of the said Order:...

The New Zealand Order of Merit The Queen has been pleased, on the occasion of the celebration of Her Majesty’s Birthday, to make the following appointments to The New Zealand Order of Merit: DNZM To be Dames Companion of the said Order: Dr Susan...

Special Honours List 4 March 2019 THE NEW ZEALAND ORDER OF MERIT The Queen has been pleased to make the following appointment to The New Zealand Order of Merit: GNZM To be an Additional Dame Grand Companion of the said Order: The Honourable Helen...

The New Zealand Order of Merit The Queen has been pleased, on the occasion of the celebration of Her Majesty’s Birthday, to make the following appointments to The New Zealand Order of Merit: DNZM To be Dames Companion of the said Order: Ms Catherine...

The Order of New Zealand The Queen has been pleased, on the celebration of the New Year, to make the following appointment to The Order of New Zealand: ONZ To be a Member of the said Order: Ms Cassia Joy Coles (Joy Cowley), DCNZM, OBE, of Featherston...

The New Zealand Order of Merit The Queen has been pleased, on the occasion of the celebration of Her Majesty’s Birthday, to make the following appointments to The New Zealand Order of Merit: GNZM To be a Knight Grand Companion of the said Order: The...

New Year Honours 2017 The New Zealand Order of Merit The Queen has been pleased, on the celebration of the New Year, to make the following appointments to The New Zealand Order of Merit: DNZM To be Dames Companion of the said Order: Ms Valerie...

The Queen's Service Order The Queen has been pleased to make the following Additional appointment to The Queen's Service Order: QSO To be an Additional Companion of the said Order: Lady Janine Elizabeth MATEPARAE Dated at Wellington this 24th day of...

New Zealand Bravery Awards The Queen has been pleased to approve the following New Zealand Bravery Awards: The New Zealand Bravery Decoration (NZBD) Christopher Mark FOOT Citation In Dunedin on the evening of 15 January 2014, Mr Chris Foot and his...

Special Honours List 27 June 2016 THE NEW ZEALAND ORDER OF MERIT The Queen has been pleased to make the following appointment to The New Zealand Order of Merit: GNZM To be an Additional Dame Grand Companion of the said Order: Dame Patricia Lee...

The New Zealand Order of Merit The Queen has been pleased, on the occasion of the celebration of Her Majesty’s 90th Birthday, to make the following appointments to The New Zealand Order of Merit: DNZM To be Dames Companion of the said Order: The...

The Order of New Zealand The Queen has been pleased, on the celebration of the New Year, to make the following appointment to The Order of New Zealand: ONZ To be a Member of the said Order: Mr Richard Hugh McCaw, of Christchurch. For services to New...

New Zealand Gallantry Awards The Queen has been pleased to approve the following New Zealand Gallantry Awards. New Zealand Gallantry Star (NZGS) To receive the New Zealand Gallantry Star: New Zealand Defence Force Major Geoffrey Michael FARADAY...

The Order of New Zealand The Queen has been pleased, on the occasion of the celebration of Her Majesty's Birthday, to make the following appointment to The Order of New Zealand: ONZ To be a Member of the said Order: Professor Sir Peter David Gluckman...

The New Zealand Order of Merit The Queen has been pleased, on the celebration of the New Year, to make the following appointments to The New Zealand Order of Merit: GNZM To be a Knight Grand Companion of the said Order: Professor Murray Frederick...

Who can nominate someone for an honour Anyone can nominate someone for an honour. Nominate someone for a New Zealand honour Read the nomination guidelines and complete an honours nomination form. If you nominate someone for an honour The...

“The primary emphasis in determining the award of honours should be on service to the community or nation, and on merit and achievement, in whatever field, going beyond the normal requirements of duty or office.” (Report of the Prime Minister's...

To open either a PDF or a Word version of the nomination form, click one of the links below. Honours nomination formpdf244.63 KB Honours nomination formdocx36.57 KB Printed copies of the nomination form are available from Members...

Background The New Zealand Bravery Awards are designed to recognise the actions of those persons who save or attempt to save the life of another person and in the course of which they place their own safety or life at risk. The awards are primarily for...

The New Zealand Royal Honours System Nominating for a New Zealand Royal Honour About Recipients of Honours As a Recipient of an Honour   The New Zealand Royal Honours System   What type of honours are there? The New Zealand Royal...

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Welcome to the Honours Unit. The Honours Unit is a small team within the Cabinet Office, which is part of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. What do we do? We are responsible for administering a range of New Zealand Royal honours and...

This website contains the Honours lists from 1995 to the present day, including the regular King's Birthday, Queen's Birthday and New Year Honours Lists, and a number of special lists which are published as required.  A historical...

The Right Honourable (PC) New Zealand Members of His Majesty’s Privy Council Current members Listed in order of precedence Appointed PALMER,...

Order of wear Life saving awards Wearing of decorations and medals by next of kin or family members Commonwealth and foreign honours Awards made by non-governmental and private organisations Occasions on which to wear insignia...

The New Zealand Royal Honours system is a uniquely New Zealand system.  Honours are administered by the Honours Unit, which is part of the Cabinet Office. The final honours lists are approved by The King of New Zealand on the Prime Minister's advice...

The Cabinet appointment paper below outlines the headings and an example of the information that needs to be included in an appointment paper. These are set out in the style that should be used. Use the template ...

Cabinet appointment papers advise Cabinet of a Minister's intention to appoint a candidate to a statutory or other government agency. Appointment papers are considered by the Cabinet Appointments and Honours Committee (APH). See the APH terms of...