The New Zealand Order of Merit is an order of merit in the New Zealand royal honours system. It was established by royal warrant on 30 May 1996 by Elizabeth II, Queen of New Zealand, "for those person
Rear Admiral David Ledson, ONZM, RNZN, wearing the medal for Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Winkelmann (right), as Administrator of the Government, and Minister of Conservation Kiri Allan plant a kauri in the grounds of Government House, Wellington, on 16 May 2022, to mark the Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II. Vice-regal consort, Richard Davies is standing in the background.