2016 Birthday Honours (New Zealand)
The 2016 Queen's Birthday Honours in New Zealand, celebrating the official birthday of Queen Elizabeth II, were appointments made by the Queen in her right as Queen of New Zealand, on the advice of the New Zealand government, to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by New Zealanders. They were announced on 6 June 2016. The recipients of honours are displayed here as they were styled before their new honour. New Zealand Order of Merit Dame Companion (DNZM) The Honourable Ellen Dolour France – of Wellington. For services to the judiciary. Karen Margaret Sewell – of Wellington. For services to education. Knight Companion (KNZM) Robert George Mappin Fenwick – of Auckland. For services to conservation and business. Michael Friedlander – of Auckland. For services to philanthropy. Christopher Robert Mace – of Auckland. For services to science and education. Matiu Nohorua Te Rei – of Wellington. For services to Māori. The Honourable Ronald Leslie Young – of Greytown. For services to the judiciary. Companion (CNZM) Professor John Renata Broughton – of Dunedin. For services to Māori health, theatre and the community. Janice Amelia Dawson – of Auckland. For services to governance. George Gerald Farrant – of Auckland.