Dame Patricia Lee Reddy is a New Zealand lawyer and businesswoman who served as the 21st governor-general of New Zealand from 2016 to 2021.
Official portrait, 2017
Dame Patsy Reddy (right) with Chief Justice Dame Sian Elias at the swearing-in ceremony, 28 September 2016
Dame Patsy Reddy gives assent to a bill, 18 October 2016
Reddy with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin during a visit to Israel, 27 October 2017
New Zealand Order of Merit
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 persons who in any field of endeavour, have rendered meritorious service to the Crown and nation or who have become distinguished by their eminence, talents, contributions or other merits", to recognise outstanding service to the Crown and people of New Zealand in a civil or military capacity.
Rear Admiral David Ledson, ONZM, RNZN, wearing the medal for Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Elizabeth II wearing the sash and star of the New Zealand Order of Merit
Insignia of the New Zealand Order of Merit