New Zealand: New Zealand Order of Merit
Ribbon: Ochre red.
Instituted: 30 May 1996 by Queen Elizabeth II.
Awarded: For meritorious service to the Crown or nation, and for those who have achieved eminence in their chosen field.
Grades: 5 (Knight/Dame Grand Companion, Knight/Dame Companion, Companion, Officer and Member).
On 10 April 2000, the use of the titles 'Knight' and 'Dame' were discontinued, the first two grades of the Order being renamed as Principal Companions and Distinguished Companions. Existing Knights and Dames retain the title as awarded. There was no change to the insignia.
In 2009, the award of the title of Knight and Dame was resumed, again with no change in insignia, nor to awards 2000-2009.
Post-nominal letters: -
- Knight or Dame Grand Companion - GNZM or Principal Companion - PCNZM (2000-2009)
- Knight or Dame Companion - KNZM or DNZM or Distinguished Companion - DCNZM (2000-2009)
- Companion - CNZM
- Officer - ONZM
- Member - MNZM
| Collar of the Order (worn by the Sovereign and the Governor General only) |  |
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| Knight or Dame Grand Companion/Principal Companion: Badge |  |
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| Knight or Dame Grand Companion/Principal Companion: Star |  |
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| Knight Companion/Distinguished Companion (Male): Badge |  |
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| Dame Companion/Distinguished Companion (Female): Badge |  |
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| Knight or Dame Companion/Distinguished Companion: Star |  |
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| Companion (Male) |  |
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| Officer (Male) |  |
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| Member (Male) |  |
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