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| − | The New Zealand Order of Merit, begun in 1996, recognizes outstanding New Zealand citizens who have made remarkable contributions in their designated profession for the country. There are five categories of awards: | + | The New Zealand Order of Merit, begun in 1996, recognizes outstanding New Zealand citizens who have made remarkable contributions in their designated profession for the country. The Order of Merit represents the country's highest civilian honour, and the presentations are made at the beginning of each New Year. The motto for the order is 'For Merit' or 'TOHU HIRANGA' in Maori (to achieve excellence). |
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* Knight or Dame Grand Companion (GNZM) | * Knight or Dame Grand Companion (GNZM) | ||
Revision as of 22:54, 5 January 2015
The New Zealand Order of Merit, begun in 1996, recognizes outstanding New Zealand citizens who have made remarkable contributions in their designated profession for the country. The Order of Merit represents the country's highest civilian honour, and the presentations are made at the beginning of each New Year. The motto for the order is 'For Merit' or 'TOHU HIRANGA' in Maori (to achieve excellence).
There are five categories of awards:
- Knight or Dame Grand Companion (GNZM)
- Knight or Dame Companion (KNZM/DNZM)
- Companion (CNZM)
- Officer (ONZM)
- Member (MNZM)
We have identified several LGBTQ individuals who have been honoured with the award:
- Gareth Farr, Composer
- Peter Gordon, Chef
- Witi Tame Ihimaera-Smiler, Writer
- Marilyn Waring, Former Member of Parliament
- Peter Wells, Filmmaker and writer
- Douglas Wright, Dancer and poet
