New Zealand Order of Merit
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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.
Insignia of the New Zealand Order of Merit
Cindy Kiro
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Dame Alcyion Cynthia Kiro is a New Zealand public-health academic, administrator, and advocate, who has been serving as the 22nd governor-general of New Zealand since 21 October 2021. Kiro is the firs
New Zealand Order of Merit
…Sovereign: Charles III Chancellor and Principal Dame Grand Companion: The Governor-General, Dame Cindy Kiro (21 October 2021) Secretary and Registrar: Rachel Hayward (28 November 2022…
Official portrait, 2023
Kiro showing Queen Elizabeth II her insignia of Companion of the Queen's Service Order during a virtual private audience, 19 October 2021
Kiro appointing Kieran McAnulty as a member of the Executive Council at Government House, Wellington, 14 June 2022
Kiro signing the book of condolence for Queen Elizabeth II at Lancaster House, 16 September 2022