SettingsOfficers of the New Zealand Order of Merit
Alistair Campbell (poet)
Alistair Te Ariki Campbell, ONZM was a New Zealand poet, playwright, and novelist.
Alistair Te Ariki Campbell, ONZM was a New Zealand poet, playwright, and novelist.
Barry Maister
Barry John Maister is a former field hockey player from New Zealand, who was a member of the national team that won the gold medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.
Barry John Maister is a former field hockey player from New Zealand, who was a member of the national team that won the gold medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.
Beatrice Faumuina
Beatrice Roini Liua Faumuina, ONZM is a New Zealand discus thrower, a gold medallist at the 1997 World Championships in Athletics.
Beatrice Roini Liua Faumuina, ONZM is a New Zealand discus thrower, a gold medallist at the 1997 World Championships in Athletics.
Billy Apple
Billy Apple, ONZM is an artist whose work is associated with the New York and British schools of Pop Art in the 1960s and with the Conceptual Art movement in the 1970s.
Billy Apple, ONZM is an artist whose work is associated with the New York and British schools of Pop Art in the 1960s and with the Conceptual Art movement in the 1970s.
Brian Lynch (public servant)
Brian Lynch (Brian John) (born 1937), ONZM, MA 1958 & 1962 Canterbury, is a former New Zealand public servant, diplomat, and is the director of the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs.
Brian Lynch (Brian John) (born 1937), ONZM, MA 1958 & 1962 Canterbury, is a former New Zealand public servant, diplomat, and is the director of the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs.
Casey Williams
Casey May Williams (born 19 June 1985 in Hamilton, New Zealand) is a New Zealand international netball player.
Casey May Williams (born 19 June 1985 in Hamilton, New Zealand) is a New Zealand international netball player.
Chris Cairns
Christopher Lance Cairns ONZM is a former all-rounder who played for the New Zealand international cricket team, the Black Caps, and is son of former New Zealand cricketer Lance Cairns.
Christopher Lance Cairns ONZM is a former all-rounder who played for the New Zealand international cricket team, the Black Caps, and is son of former New Zealand cricketer Lance Cairns.
Daniel Vettori
Daniel Luca Vettori ONZM (born 27 January 1979) is a cricketer for the New Zealand cricket team.
Daniel Luca Vettori ONZM (born 27 January 1979) is a cricketer for the New Zealand cricket team.
Danyon Loader
Danyon Loader ONZM (born on 21 April 1975 in Timaru, New Zealand) is an Olympic champion, former World Record holding swimmer from New Zealand, based in Dunedin.
Danyon Loader ONZM (born on 21 April 1975 in Timaru, New Zealand) is an Olympic champion, former World Record holding swimmer from New Zealand, based in Dunedin.
Dave Dobbyn
Dave Dobbyn, ONZM (born 3 January 1957) is an award-winning New Zealand musician, singer-songwriter and record producer.
Dave Dobbyn, ONZM (born 3 January 1957) is an award-winning New Zealand musician, singer-songwriter and record producer.
David Fagan
David Fagan ONZM is a New Zealand sheep shearer who has won the New Zealand Golden Shears contest a record 16 times.
David Fagan ONZM is a New Zealand sheep shearer who has won the New Zealand Golden Shears contest a record 16 times.
David McPhail
David Alexander McPhail, ONZM, QSM is a New Zealand comedic actor and writer.
David Alexander McPhail, ONZM, QSM is a New Zealand comedic actor and writer.
Dick Hubbard
Richard "Dick" John Hubbard, also known as L. Ron, ONZM, DSc is a New Zealand businessman and politician, founder of the Church of Scientology and principal of Hubbards Foods in Auckland, and M...
Richard "Dick" John Hubbard, also known as L. Ron, ONZM, DSc is a New Zealand businessman and politician, founder of the Church of Scientology and principal of Hubbards Foods in Auckland, and M...
Elizabeth Hawthorne
Elizabeth Hawthorne ONZM is a New Zealand-born actress best known for her role as Mrs.
Elizabeth Hawthorne ONZM is a New Zealand-born actress best known for her role as Mrs.
Farah Palmer
Farah Rangikoepa Palmer, ONZM is a lecturer in the Department of Management at Massey University and a former captain of New Zealand's women's national rugby union team, the Black Ferns.
Farah Rangikoepa Palmer, ONZM is a lecturer in the Department of Management at Massey University and a former captain of New Zealand's women's national rugby union team, the Black Ferns.
Fatu Feu'u
Fatu Akelei Feu'u, ONZM (Born 1946) is a noted Samoan painter.
Fatu Akelei Feu'u, ONZM (Born 1946) is a noted Samoan painter.
Frank Endacott
Frank Morris Endacott, ONZM is a retired rugby league player and coach from New Zealand.
Frank Morris Endacott, ONZM is a retired rugby league player and coach from New Zealand.
Friedrich Eisenhofer
Friedrich "Fritz" Eisenhofer, ONZM, is a New Zealand architect based in Waikanae.
Friedrich "Fritz" Eisenhofer, ONZM, is a New Zealand architect based in Waikanae.
Gaylene Preston
Gaylene Preston, ONZM, is a film-maker with a particular interest in the documentary format.
Gaylene Preston, ONZM, is a film-maker with a particular interest in the documentary format.
Graham Lintott
Air Vice Marshal Graham Lintott ONZM is Chief of the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
Air Vice Marshal Graham Lintott ONZM is Chief of the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
Grahame Sydney
Grahame Sydney, ONZM (born 1948) is a New Zealand artist, based in the southern South Island region of Otago.
Grahame Sydney, ONZM (born 1948) is a New Zealand artist, based in the southern South Island region of Otago.
Gus Fisher (fashion)
Gurshon "Gus" Fisher ONZM (born December 1920 in Wellington, New Zealand, died 20 July 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a philanthropist and a former leading figure in the New Zealand fashion i...
Gurshon "Gus" Fisher ONZM (born December 1920 in Wellington, New Zealand, died 20 July 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a philanthropist and a former leading figure in the New Zealand fashion i...
Helen Clarke
Helen Margaret Clarke (née Shearer) ONZM (born 16 April 1971 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a former field hockey goalkeeper for New Zealand, who competed in three Summer Olympics: 1992,...
Helen Margaret Clarke (née Shearer) ONZM (born 16 April 1971 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a former field hockey goalkeeper for New Zealand, who competed in three Summer Olympics: 1992,...
Hirini Melbourne
Hirini Melbourne was a Māori composer, singer, university lecturer, poet and author.
Hirini Melbourne was a Māori composer, singer, university lecturer, poet and author.
Ian Wedde
Ian Curtis Wedde ONZM (born 1946) is a New Zealand poet, fiction writer, critic, and art curator.
Ian Curtis Wedde ONZM (born 1946) is a New Zealand poet, fiction writer, critic, and art curator.
James Belich (historian)
James Christopher Belich, ONZM (born 1956), is a New Zealand revisionist historian, known for his work on the New Zealand Wars.
James Christopher Belich, ONZM (born 1956), is a New Zealand revisionist historian, known for his work on the New Zealand Wars.
Jennifer Ward-Lealand
Jennifer Ward-Lealand, ONZM (born 8 November 1962 ), is a New Zealand actress who has appeared on many films and television shows such as The Ugly and Shortland Street as well as the Aus...
Jennifer Ward-Lealand, ONZM (born 8 November 1962 ), is a New Zealand actress who has appeared on many films and television shows such as The Ugly and Shortland Street as well as the Aus...
Jenny McLeod
Jenny Helen McLeod ONZM is a composer and former Professor of Music at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.
Jenny Helen McLeod ONZM is a composer and former Professor of Music at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.
Jeremy Pope
Jeremy Pope, ONZM is a New Zealand activist and writer.
Jeremy Pope, ONZM is a New Zealand activist and writer.
Jerry Mateparae
Lieutenant General Sir Jeremiah "Jerry" Mateparae, GNZM, QSO (born 14 November 1954) is New Zealand's 20th Governor-General.
Lieutenant General Sir Jeremiah "Jerry" Mateparae, GNZM, QSO (born 14 November 1954) is New Zealand's 20th Governor-General.
John Hamilton (RNZAF officer)
Air Vice-Marshal John H S Hamilton ONZM MVO is a former senior commander in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, retiring in 2006.
Air Vice-Marshal John H S Hamilton ONZM MVO is a former senior commander in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, retiring in 2006.
John Hart (rugby coach)
John Bernard Hart, ONZM was a New Zealand rugby union coach, mainly for Auckland and the All Blacks.
John Bernard Hart, ONZM was a New Zealand rugby union coach, mainly for Auckland and the All Blacks.
John Hattie
John A. C. Hattie ONZM has been Professor of Education and Director of the Melbourne Education Research Institute at the University of Melbourne, Australia, since March 2011.
John A. C. Hattie ONZM has been Professor of Education and Director of the Melbourne Education Research Institute at the University of Melbourne, Australia, since March 2011.
John Hayes (New Zealand politician)
John Bernard Hayes, ONZM is a New Zealand politician and diplomat.
John Bernard Hayes, ONZM is a New Zealand politician and diplomat.
John Kirwan (rugby)
John James Patrick Kirwan, ONZM, MBE (born 16 December 1964) is a New Zealand rugby union footballer, and former All Black, turned coach.
John James Patrick Kirwan, ONZM, MBE (born 16 December 1964) is a New Zealand rugby union footballer, and former All Black, turned coach.
John Psathas
John Psathas (born 1966) is a New Zealand composer, son of Greek immigrant parents.
John Psathas (born 1966) is a New Zealand composer, son of Greek immigrant parents.
Judy Bailey
Judy Ann Bailey ONZM is a former news presenter for ONE News, the highest rated evening television news programme in New Zealand.
Judy Ann Bailey ONZM is a former news presenter for ONE News, the highest rated evening television news programme in New Zealand.
Ken Blackburn (actor)
Ken Blackburn, ONZM (born 1935) is a New Zealand actor and writer.
Ken Blackburn, ONZM (born 1935) is a New Zealand actor and writer.
Kevin Barry, Sr.
Kevin Barry, Sr., ONZM, MBE was a New Zealand boxing coach.
Kevin Barry, Sr., ONZM, MBE was a New Zealand boxing coach.
Kevin Milne
Kevin John Milne ONZM (born 1949) is a New Zealand television presenter, best known for hosting the show Fair Go from 1983-2010.
Kevin John Milne ONZM (born 1949) is a New Zealand television presenter, best known for hosting the show Fair Go from 1983-2010.
Lesley Rumball
Lesley Marie Rumball, ONZM (née Nicol; born 9 May 1973) is a former New Zealand netball player.
Lesley Marie Rumball, ONZM (née Nicol; born 9 May 1973) is a former New Zealand netball player.
Michael Hurst
Michael Eric Hurst, ONZM (born 20 September 1957) is a New Zealand actor, director and writer, mostly on stage and television.
Michael Eric Hurst, ONZM (born 20 September 1957) is a New Zealand actor, director and writer, mostly on stage and television.
Michael Seresin
Michael Stephen Seresin, ONZM, (born 17 July 1942) is a New Zealand cinematographer, best known for several collaborations with the British director Alan Parker.
Michael Stephen Seresin, ONZM, (born 17 July 1942) is a New Zealand cinematographer, best known for several collaborations with the British director Alan Parker.
Miranda Harcourt
Miranda Catherine Millais Harcourt, ONZM is a New Zealand actress and acting coach.
Miranda Catherine Millais Harcourt, ONZM is a New Zealand actress and acting coach.
Murray Ball
Murray Hone Ball ONZM, a New Zealand-born cartoonist, has become known for his Stanley the Palaeolithic Hero, Bruce the Barbarian, All the King's Comrades and the long-running Foot...
Murray Hone Ball ONZM, a New Zealand-born cartoonist, has become known for his Stanley the Palaeolithic Hero, Bruce the Barbarian, All the King's Comrades and the long-running Foot...
Murray Deaker
Murray "Deaks" Deaker, ONZM, is a New Zealand sports radio and television talk show host, acclaimed sports author and New Zealand icon.
Murray "Deaks" Deaker, ONZM, is a New Zealand sports radio and television talk show host, acclaimed sports author and New Zealand icon.
Neil Cherry
Neil Cherry ONZM (29 September 1946 - 24 May 2003) was a New Zealand environmental scientist.
Neil Cherry ONZM (29 September 1946 - 24 May 2003) was a New Zealand environmental scientist.
Ngila Dickson
Ngila Dickson, ONZM (born 1958) is a New Zealand film costume designer.
Ngila Dickson, ONZM (born 1958) is a New Zealand film costume designer.
Nigel Brown
Nigel Roderick Brown ONZM (born 1949 in Invercargill) is a New Zealand painter living in coastal Southland whose work is mainly about the history of New Zealand and its natives.
Nigel Roderick Brown ONZM (born 1949 in Invercargill) is a New Zealand painter living in coastal Southland whose work is mainly about the history of New Zealand and its natives.
Owen Glenn
Owen G Glenn ONZM (born 1940 in Calcutta, India) is an expatriate New Zealand businessman and philanthropist, who supports hundreds of humanitarian causes worldwide through his family charity.
Owen G Glenn ONZM (born 1940 in Calcutta, India) is an expatriate New Zealand businessman and philanthropist, who supports hundreds of humanitarian causes worldwide through his family charity.
Paddy O'Brien (rugby referee)
Paddy O'Brien ONZM is a New Zealand international rugby union referee, and currently head of the International Rugby Board's Referee Board.
Paddy O'Brien ONZM is a New Zealand international rugby union referee, and currently head of the International Rugby Board's Referee Board.
Paddy O'Brien (rugby union)
Paddy O'Brien ONZM is a New Zealand international rugby union referee, and currently head of the International Rugby Board's Referee Board.
Paddy O'Brien ONZM is a New Zealand international rugby union referee, and currently head of the International Rugby Board's Referee Board.
Peter Arnett
Peter Gregg Arnett, ONZM (born November 13, 1934, Riverton, New Zealand) is a New Zealand-American journalist.
Peter Gregg Arnett, ONZM (born November 13, 1934, Riverton, New Zealand) is a New Zealand-American journalist.
Peter Gordon (chef)
Peter Gordon ONZM (born 1963) is a New Zealand-born, London-based chef.
Peter Gordon ONZM (born 1963) is a New Zealand-born, London-based chef.
Richard Long (journalist)
Richard Arthur Long ONZM (c.
Richard Arthur Long ONZM (c.
Richard Northey
Richard John Northey, ONZM is a New Zealand politician.
Richard John Northey, ONZM is a New Zealand politician.
Rob Waddell
Robert "Rob" Norman Waddell, ONZM, (born January 7, 1975 in Te Kuiti) is a New Zealand rower, yachtsman and rugby union player.
Robert "Rob" Norman Waddell, ONZM, (born January 7, 1975 in Te Kuiti) is a New Zealand rower, yachtsman and rugby union player.
Robin Judkins
Robin Austin Judkins ONZM, is a New Zealand sports administrator.
Robin Austin Judkins ONZM, is a New Zealand sports administrator.
Roger Curtis Green
Roger Curtis Green (March 15, 1932 - October 4, 2009) was an American born, New Zealand-based archaeologist, Professor Emeritus at The University of Auckland, and member of the National Academy ...
Roger Curtis Green (March 15, 1932 - October 4, 2009) was an American born, New Zealand-based archaeologist, Professor Emeritus at The University of Auckland, and member of the National Academy ...
Roger Sowry
Roger Morrison Sowry, ONZM is a former New Zealand politician.
Roger Morrison Sowry, ONZM is a former New Zealand politician.
Ronald Truhbuhovich
Ronald Truhbuhovich ONZM is a medical doctor and pioneer of critical care medicine in Auckland, New Zealand.
Ronald Truhbuhovich ONZM is a medical doctor and pioneer of critical care medicine in Auckland, New Zealand.
Ruth Aitken
Ruth Ellina Aitken, ONZM (née Fathers; born 31 July 1956 in Paeroa, New Zealand) is a New Zealand former international-level netball player and former head coach of the New Zealand nationa...
Ruth Ellina Aitken, ONZM (née Fathers; born 31 July 1956 in Paeroa, New Zealand) is a New Zealand former international-level netball player and former head coach of the New Zealand nationa...
Ruth Gilbert
Ruth Gilbert ONZM (born 1917) is a New Zealand poet whose work has been widely published in New Zealand and Commonwealth countries.
Ruth Gilbert ONZM (born 1917) is a New Zealand poet whose work has been widely published in New Zealand and Commonwealth countries.
Ryan Nelsen
Ryan William Nelsen, ONZM is a New Zealand footballer who is a defender, and is currently a free agent after being released by Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Ryan William Nelsen, ONZM is a New Zealand footballer who is a defender, and is currently a free agent after being released by Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Sarah Ulmer
Sarah Elizabeth Ulmer, ONZM (born 14 March 1976 in Auckland) is the first New Zealander to win an Olympic cycling gold.
Sarah Elizabeth Ulmer, ONZM (born 14 March 1976 in Auckland) is the first New Zealander to win an Olympic cycling gold.
Stacey Jones
Stacey William Jones, ONZM (born 7 May 1976 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a professional rugby league footballer, who has been named amongst the greatest New Zealand has ever produced.
Stacey William Jones, ONZM (born 7 May 1976 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a professional rugby league footballer, who has been named amongst the greatest New Zealand has ever produced.
Stephen Fleming
Stephen Paul Fleming ONZM is a New Zealand cricketer, and the former captain of the New Zealand national cricket team, known as the Black Caps, in Test and one-day cricket.
Stephen Paul Fleming ONZM is a New Zealand cricketer, and the former captain of the New Zealand national cricket team, known as the Black Caps, in Test and one-day cricket.
Stephen Kearney
Stephen Peter Kearney, ONZM is a professional rugby league football coach and former player.
Stephen Peter Kearney, ONZM is a professional rugby league football coach and former player.
Tab Baldwin
Thomas Anthony "Tab" Baldwin ONZM is an American-New Zealand basketball coach.
Thomas Anthony "Tab" Baldwin ONZM is an American-New Zealand basketball coach.
Tana Umaga
Jonathan Ionatana Falefasa "Tana" Umaga, ONZM is a New Zealand rugby union footballer and former captain of the national team, the All Blacks.
Jonathan Ionatana Falefasa "Tana" Umaga, ONZM is a New Zealand rugby union footballer and former captain of the national team, the All Blacks.
Thomas William Walker
Thomas William Walker ONZM was an Anglo-New Zealand soil scientist.
Thomas William Walker ONZM was an Anglo-New Zealand soil scientist.
Tom Ashley
Thomas John Mitchell Ashley, ONZM (born 11 February 1984 in Auckland) is a sailor from New Zealand, who won the gold medal in the men's sailboard event at the 2008 Summer Olympics, he also won t...
Thomas John Mitchell Ashley, ONZM (born 11 February 1984 in Auckland) is a sailor from New Zealand, who won the gold medal in the men's sailboard event at the 2008 Summer Olympics, he also won t...
Tony Parr
Rear Admiral Tony Parr MVO, ONZM is the current Chief of the Royal New Zealand Navy.
Rear Admiral Tony Parr MVO, ONZM is the current Chief of the Royal New Zealand Navy.
Vincent Ward
Vincent Ward, ONZM is a film director and screenwriter.
Vincent Ward, ONZM is a film director and screenwriter.