2016 Special Honours (New Zealand)

The 2016 Special Honours in New Zealand were two Special Honours Lists, published in New Zealand on 27 June and 24 August 2016.^[1][2] Appointments were made to the New Zealand Order of Merit and the Queen's Service Order to recognise the incoming governor-general, Dame Patsy Reddy, and the outgoing vice-regal consort, Janine, Lady Mateparae.

In addition, a third Special Honours List was published on 1 August, promulgating the 2016 New Zealand bravery awards.^[3]

New Zealand Order of Merit

Dame Grand Companion (GNZM)

Additional

• Dame Patricia Lee Reddy DNZM – Governor-General Designate

• 
  Dame Patsy Reddy

Companion of the Queen's Service Order (QSO)

Additional

• Janine Elizabeth, Lady Mateparae
• Dame Patricia Lee Reddy DNZM – Governor-General Designate

• 
  Janine, Lady Mateparae
• 
  Dame Patsy Reddy