The New Zealand Order of Merit is an order of chivalry established on
30 May 1996 by Queen
Elizabeth II of New Zealand. The Order includes five classes:Principal Companion (PCNZM; formerly Knight or Dame Grand Companion, GNZM)Distinguished Companion (DCNZM; formerly Knight or Dame Companion, KNZM or DNZM)Companion (CNZM)Officer (ONZM)Member (MNZM)
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