Dame Catherine Anne Tizard was a New Zealand politician who served as mayor of Auckland City from 1983 to 1990, and the 16th governor-general of New Zealand from 1990 to 1996. She was the first woman to hold either office.
Catherine Tizard
Tizard delivering a speech at an official function, 1992
Tizard (left) in 2016, with Dame Patsy Reddy, after Reddy's swearing-in as governor-general
The Order of New Zealand is the highest honour in the New Zealand royal honours system, created "to recognise outstanding service to the Crown and people of New Zealand in a civil or military capacity". It was instituted by royal warrant on 6 February 1987. The order is modelled on the British Order of Merit and the Order of the Companions of Honour.
Badge of a Member of the Order of New Zealand (neck ribbon and bow)
Elizabeth II wearing the insignia of the Sovereign of the Order of New Zealand (the bow on her shoulder)