1949 Birthday Honours (New Zealand)
The 1949 King's Birthday Honours in New Zealand, celebrating the official birthday of King George VI, were appointments made by the King 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 9 June 1949. The recipients of honours are displayed here as they were styled before their new honour. Knight Bachelor The Honourable Erima Harvey Northcroft – judge of the Supreme Court. Order of Saint Michael and Saint George Companion (CMG) Dr David Ernest Hansen – of Christchurch. For outstanding services in the field of technical education. The Reverend Arthur John Seamer – of Hamilton. For outstanding services in connection with mission work among the Māori. Order of the British Empire Knight Commander (KBE) Civil division Joseph William Allan Heenan – formerly undersecretary of Internal Affairs, New Zealand. James Shelley – of Wellington. For outstanding services in the fields of education, broadcasting and drama. Commander (CBE) Civil division Gordon Herriot Cunningham – of Auckland. For services in the field of plant research and plant diseases in New Zealand. James Sawers – formerly general manager, New Zealand Railways. Lieutenant-Colonel Francis William Voelcker – High