SettingsMembers of the Order of New Zealand
Alan MacDiarmid
Alan Graham MacDiarmid ONZ was a chemist, and one of three recipients of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 2000.
Alan Graham MacDiarmid ONZ was a chemist, and one of three recipients of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 2000.
Allen Curnow
Thomas Allen Munro Curnow ONZ CBE was a New Zealand poet and journalist.
Thomas Allen Munro Curnow ONZ CBE was a New Zealand poet and journalist.
Ann Ballin
Dame Reubina Ann Ballin, ONZ, DBE (20 February 1932 – 2 September 2003) was knighted for her contributions to the welfare of New Zealanders.
Dame Reubina Ann Ballin, ONZ, DBE (20 February 1932 – 2 September 2003) was knighted for her contributions to the welfare of New Zealanders.
Arnold Nordmeyer
Sir Arnold Henry Nordmeyer, ONZ, KCMG, born Heinrich Arnold Nordmeyer, was a New Zealand politician.
Sir Arnold Henry Nordmeyer, ONZ, KCMG, born Heinrich Arnold Nordmeyer, was a New Zealand politician.
Bob Charles (golfer)
Sir Robert James Charles, ONZ, KNZM, CBE is a New Zealand professional golfer whose achievements over five decades rank him among the most successful left-handed golfers of all time, being the f...
Sir Robert James Charles, ONZ, KNZM, CBE is a New Zealand professional golfer whose achievements over five decades rank him among the most successful left-handed golfers of all time, being the f...
Brian Lochore
Sir Brian James Lochore, ONZ, KNZM, OBE is a former rugby union footballer and coach who represented and captained the New Zealand national team, the All Blacks.
Sir Brian James Lochore, ONZ, KNZM, OBE is a former rugby union footballer and coach who represented and captained the New Zealand national team, the All Blacks.
C. E. Beeby
Clarence Edward Beeby ONZ CMG (16 June 1902 – 10 March 1998), most commonly referred to as C.E. Beeby or simply Beeb, was a New Zealand educationalist, "described as the architect of...
Clarence Edward Beeby ONZ CMG (16 June 1902 – 10 March 1998), most commonly referred to as C.E. Beeby or simply Beeb, was a New Zealand educationalist, "described as the architect of...
C. K. Stead
Christian Karlson Stead, ONZ, CBE (born 17 October 1932) is a New Zealand writer whose works include novels, poetry, short stories, and literary criticism.
Christian Karlson Stead, ONZ, CBE (born 17 October 1932) is a New Zealand writer whose works include novels, poetry, short stories, and literary criticism.
Catherine Tizard
Dame Catherine Anne Tizard, was Mayor of Auckland City and the 16th Governor-General of New Zealand, the first woman to hold either office.
Dame Catherine Anne Tizard, was Mayor of Auckland City and the 16th Governor-General of New Zealand, the first woman to hold either office.
David Lange
David Russell Lange, ONZ, CH, served as the 32nd Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1984 to 1989.
David Russell Lange, ONZ, CH, served as the 32nd Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1984 to 1989.
Don McKinnon
Sir Donald Charles "Don" McKinnon, ONZ, GCVO (born 27 February 1939) is a former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand.
Sir Donald Charles "Don" McKinnon, ONZ, GCVO (born 27 February 1939) is a former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand.
Doreen Blumhardt
Dame (Vera) Doreen Blumhardt, ONZ, DNZM, CBE (7 March 1914 — 17 October 2009) was a New Zealand potter, ceramicist and arts educator.
Dame (Vera) Doreen Blumhardt, ONZ, DNZM, CBE (7 March 1914 — 17 October 2009) was a New Zealand potter, ceramicist and arts educator.
Douglas Lilburn
Douglas Gordon Lilburn ONZ FRCM (2 November 19156 June 2001) was a New Zealand composer.
Douglas Gordon Lilburn ONZ FRCM (2 November 19156 June 2001) was a New Zealand composer.
Edmund Hillary
Sir Edmund Percival Hillary KG ONZ KBE was a New Zealand mountaineer, explorer and philanthropist.
Sir Edmund Percival Hillary KG ONZ KBE was a New Zealand mountaineer, explorer and philanthropist.
Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
Lady Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon was the Queen consort of King George VI from 1936 until her husband's death in 1952, after which she was known as Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother'...
Lady Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon was the Queen consort of King George VI from 1936 until her husband's death in 1952, after which she was known as Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother'...
Guy Powles
Sir Guy Richardson Powles, ONZ, KBE, CMG (b.
Sir Guy Richardson Powles, ONZ, KBE, CMG (b.
Helen Clark
Helen Elizabeth Clark, ONZ (born 26 February 1950) was the 37th Prime Minister of New Zealand serving three consecutive terms from 1999 to 2008, making her the fifth longest serving person to ho...
Helen Elizabeth Clark, ONZ (born 26 February 1950) was the 37th Prime Minister of New Zealand serving three consecutive terms from 1999 to 2008, making her the fifth longest serving person to ho...
Hugh Kawharu
Sir Ian "Hugh" Kawharu, ONZ, FRSNZ was a distinguished academic and paramount chief of the Ngāti Whātua Māori tribe.
Sir Ian "Hugh" Kawharu, ONZ, FRSNZ was a distinguished academic and paramount chief of the Ngāti Whātua Māori tribe.
Ivan Lichter
Ivan Lichter, ONZ, FRCS (1912 - 2009) was a thoracic surgeon and a pioneer in the field of palliative care in New Zealand.
Ivan Lichter, ONZ, FRCS (1912 - 2009) was a thoracic surgeon and a pioneer in the field of palliative care in New Zealand.
James Muir Cameron Fletcher
Sir James Muir Cameron Fletcher ONZ (25 December 1914 – 29 August 2007), often known as Jim or JC Junior, was a New Zealand industrialist known for heading Fletcher Const...
Sir James Muir Cameron Fletcher ONZ (25 December 1914 – 29 August 2007), often known as Jim or JC Junior, was a New Zealand industrialist known for heading Fletcher Const...
Janet Frame
Janet Paterson Frame, ONZ, CBE (28 August 1924 – 29 January 2004) was a New Zealand author.
Janet Paterson Frame, ONZ, CBE (28 August 1924 – 29 January 2004) was a New Zealand author.
Jim Bolger
James Brendan "Jim" Bolger, ONZ was the 35th Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1990 to 1997.
James Brendan "Jim" Bolger, ONZ was the 35th Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1990 to 1997.
Jonathan Hunt (New Zealand)
Jonathan Lucas Hunt, ONZ (born 2 December 1938) is a New Zealand politician, and was New Zealand's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom from 2005 to March 2008.
Jonathan Lucas Hunt, ONZ (born 2 December 1938) is a New Zealand politician, and was New Zealand's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom from 2005 to March 2008.
June Blundell
June Daphne Halligan, Lady Blundell, ONZ, QSO, GCStJ, is the widow of Sir Denis Blundell known for her community and welfare work.
June Daphne Halligan, Lady Blundell, ONZ, QSO, GCStJ, is the widow of Sir Denis Blundell known for her community and welfare work.
Kenneth Keith
Sir Kenneth James Keith, ONZ, KBE, QC (born 19 November 1937) is a New Zealand judge appointed to the International Court of Justice in November 2005.
Sir Kenneth James Keith, ONZ, KBE, QC (born 19 November 1937) is a New Zealand judge appointed to the International Court of Justice in November 2005.
Kiri Te Kanawa
Dame Kiri Jeanette Te Kanawa, ONZ, DBE, AC is a New Zealand / Māori soprano who has had a highly successful international opera career since 1968.
Dame Kiri Jeanette Te Kanawa, ONZ, DBE, AC is a New Zealand / Māori soprano who has had a highly successful international opera career since 1968.
Lloyd Geering
Sir Lloyd George Geering, ONZ, PCNZM, CBE, born 26 February 1918, is a New Zealand theologian, who faced charges of heresy in 1967 for his controversial views.
Sir Lloyd George Geering, ONZ, PCNZM, CBE, born 26 February 1918, is a New Zealand theologian, who faced charges of heresy in 1967 for his controversial views.
Manuhuia Bennett
Rt Rev. Manuhuia "Manu" Augustus Bennett, ONZ, CMG was a New Zealand Anglican Suffragan Bishop in the second half of the 20th century.
Rt Rev. Manuhuia "Manu" Augustus Bennett, ONZ, CMG was a New Zealand Anglican Suffragan Bishop in the second half of the 20th century.
Margaret Mahy
Margaret Mahy ONZ (born in Whakatane, New Zealand on 21 March 1936) is a well-known New Zealand author of children's and young adult books.
Margaret Mahy ONZ (born in Whakatane, New Zealand on 21 March 1936) is a well-known New Zealand author of children's and young adult books.
Michael Duffy (politician)
Michael John Duffy, ONZ (born 2 March 1938), Australian politician, was an Australian Labor Party member of the Australian House of Representatives for the Division of Holt from 1980 to 1996.
Michael John Duffy, ONZ (born 2 March 1938), Australian politician, was an Australian Labor Party member of the Australian House of Representatives for the Division of Holt from 1980 to 1996.
Mike Moore (New Zealand politician)
Michael Kenneth Moore ONZ (known as Mike Moore, born 28 January 1949) is a politician from New Zealand who has served both as Prime Minister of New Zealand and Director-General of the Worl...
Michael Kenneth Moore ONZ (known as Mike Moore, born 28 January 1949) is a politician from New Zealand who has served both as Prime Minister of New Zealand and Director-General of the Worl...
Miles Warren
Sir Miles Warren, ONZ, KBE, FNZIA (born in Christchurch in 1929) is New Zealand's foremost modern architect.
Sir Miles Warren, ONZ, KBE, FNZIA (born in Christchurch in 1929) is New Zealand's foremost modern architect.
Miriam Dell
Dame Miriam Patricia Dell, ONZ, DBE (born 1924) was a founding member of the Hutt Valley Branch of the National Council of Women (NCW).
Dame Miriam Patricia Dell, ONZ, DBE (born 1924) was a founding member of the Hutt Valley Branch of the National Council of Women (NCW).
Murray Halberg
Sir Murray Gordon Halberg, ONZ, MBE is a former New Zealand middle distance runner who won the gold medal in the 5000 metres event at the 1960 Olympics.
Sir Murray Gordon Halberg, ONZ, MBE is a former New Zealand middle distance runner who won the gold medal in the 5000 metres event at the 1960 Olympics.
Order of New Zealand
The Order of New Zealand is the highest honour in New Zealand's honours system, created "to recognise outstanding service to the Crown and people of New Zealand in a civil or military capacity".
The Order of New Zealand is the highest honour in New Zealand's honours system, created "to recognise outstanding service to the Crown and people of New Zealand in a civil or military capacity".
Owen Woodhouse
Arthur Owen Woodhouse, ONZ, KBE, DSC (born 18 July 1916), known as Owen, is a New Zealand jurist and chair of government commissions.
Arthur Owen Woodhouse, ONZ, KBE, DSC (born 18 July 1916), known as Owen, is a New Zealand jurist and chair of government commissions.
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother
Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon (4 August 1900 – 30 March 2002) was the Queen consort of King George VI from 1936 until her husband's death in 1952, after which she was known as ...
Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon (4 August 1900 – 30 March 2002) was the Queen consort of King George VI from 1936 until her husband's death in 1952, after which she was known as ...
Ralph Hotere
Hone Papita Raukura "Ralph" Hotere ONZ is a New Zealand artist of Māori descent.
Hone Papita Raukura "Ralph" Hotere ONZ is a New Zealand artist of Māori descent.
Robin Cooke, Baron Cooke of Thorndon
Sir Robin Brunskill Cooke, Baron Cooke of Thorndon, KBE, ONZ, PC, QC was a New Zealand judge and later a member of the British House of Lords.
Sir Robin Brunskill Cooke, Baron Cooke of Thorndon, KBE, ONZ, PC, QC was a New Zealand judge and later a member of the British House of Lords.
Roy McKenzie
Sir Roy Allan McKenzie ONZ KBE (7 November 1922 – 1 September 2007) was a New Zealand horse breeder and racer, and was well known for his philanthropy.
Sir Roy Allan McKenzie ONZ KBE (7 November 1922 – 1 September 2007) was a New Zealand horse breeder and racer, and was well known for his philanthropy.
Shridath Ramphal
Sir Shridath Surendranath "Sonny" Ramphal, GCMG, AC, ONZ, OE, OM, OCC, QC, FRSA served as the second Commonwealth Secretary-General from 1975-1990.
Sir Shridath Surendranath "Sonny" Ramphal, GCMG, AC, ONZ, OE, OM, OCC, QC, FRSA served as the second Commonwealth Secretary-General from 1975-1990.
Sonja Davies
Sonja Davies, ONZ was a New Zealand trade unionist, peace campaigner, and Member of Parliament.
Sonja Davies, ONZ was a New Zealand trade unionist, peace campaigner, and Member of Parliament.
Te Atairangikaahu
Dame Te Atairangikaahu, ONZ, DBE, OStJ was the Māori queen for 40 years, the longest reign of any Māori monarch.
Dame Te Atairangikaahu, ONZ, DBE, OStJ was the Māori queen for 40 years, the longest reign of any Māori monarch.
Thaddeus McCarthy (jurist)
Sir Thaddeus Pearcey McCarthy, ONZ, KBE (1907 – 11 April 2001) was a New Zealand jurist.
Sir Thaddeus Pearcey McCarthy, ONZ, KBE (1907 – 11 April 2001) was a New Zealand jurist.
Thomas Stafford Williams
Thomas Stafford Williams, ONZ, ChStJ (born 20 March 1930) is a New Zealand Cardinal and was the fifth Archbishop of Wellington.
Thomas Stafford Williams, ONZ, ChStJ (born 20 March 1930) is a New Zealand Cardinal and was the fifth Archbishop of Wellington.
Whetu Tirikatene-Sullivan
Tini "Whetu" Marama Tirikatene-Sullivan, ONZ was a New Zealand politician.
Tini "Whetu" Marama Tirikatene-Sullivan, ONZ was a New Zealand politician.
Whina Cooper
Dame Whina Cooper ONZ DBE (9 December 1895 – 26 March 1994), was born Hohewhina Te Wake, daughter of Catholic catechist Heremia Te Wake of the Te Rarawa iwi, at Te Karaka, Hokianga.
Dame Whina Cooper ONZ DBE (9 December 1895 – 26 March 1994), was born Hohewhina Te Wake, daughter of Catholic catechist Heremia Te Wake of the Te Rarawa iwi, at Te Karaka, Hokianga.
William Hayward Pickering
William Hayward Pickering ONZ KBE (24 December 1910 — 15 March 2004) was a New Zealand born rocket scientist who headed Pasadena, California's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) for 22 years,...
William Hayward Pickering ONZ KBE (24 December 1910 — 15 March 2004) was a New Zealand born rocket scientist who headed Pasadena, California's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) for 22 years,...