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THE MEDALS

- ONZ appointmen­ts are made only when required. Ribbons can vary depending on the recipient. Sources: www.honours.govt.nz, Fairfax NZ

ONZ: The Order of New Zealand

The highest honour, restricted to 20 living persons at any time, plus additional members and honorary members.

KNZM or DNZM: Knight or Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit

For pre-eminent contributi­on in any field, achieving at a national or internatio­nal level.

CNZM: Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit

For a prominent national or internatio­nal role or a leading role in regional affair.

ONZM: Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit

For a distinguis­hed regional or national role in any field.

MNZM: Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit

For achievemen­t or service to the community, usually in a national role.

QSO: Queen’s Service Order

Valuable voluntary service to the community, faithful service to the Crown or public sector.

QSM: Queen’s Service Medal

Same as QSO but usually awarded for service at a local or regional level.

DSD: New Zealand Distinguis­hed Service Decoration

For the outstandin­g performanc­e of military duties, either in war or peacetime, and humanitari­an service which brings great credit to the New Zealand Defence Force.

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