✨ New Year Honours List 1976
8 JANUARY
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
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James Thomas CURRIE, of Tokoroa. For services to the community.
Dr Randal Forbes ELLIOTT, of Wellington. For services to medicine, especially ophthalmology.
The Reverend Hcrepo Ruawhe HARAWIRA, of Whangarei. For services to the Maori people.
Patrick Anthony LAWLOR, of Wellington. For services to literature and the community.
Miss Muriel Wallace MAY, of Dunedin. For services to education and literature.
Douglas William MELDRUM, J.P., of Kakanui, Oamaru. For services to education.
Howard Leslie MORRISON, of Ohinemutu. For services to entertainment.
Basil Walson POTTER, M.B.E., of Wellington. Principal, Wellington Polytechnic 1962-75.
Miss Rita Frances SNOWDEN, of Takapuna, Auckland. For services to literature.
John George WALKER, of Manurewa, Auckland. For services to athletics, especially as the first person to run the mile in less than 3 minutes 50 seconds.
The Reverend Ian Bendall WILSON, of Christchurch. For services to hospital chaplaincy.
Dr Kazimierz Antoni z Granowa WODZICKI, of Wellington. For services to science and public services to the people of Niue and the Tokelau Islands.
To be Companions of the Queen's Service Order for Community Service (Q.S.O.):
Douglas DALTON, of Napier.
Allen Augustine DINGWALL, of Christchurch.
Stanley Roy KEY, of Palmerston North.
Mrs Nancy Whanganui RIWAKA, J.P., of Picton.
Ernest Alfred SOPER, J.P., of New Plymouth.
Mrs Ernestine Hine Taria TIPENE, J.P., of Porangahau, Hawke’s Bay.
Max Lewis YOUNGER, of Auckland.
To be Companions of the Queen's Service Order for Public Services (Q.S.O.):
Miss Moreen Dorothy ABERCROMBIE, of Whangarei.
The Honourable Percy Benjamin ALLEN, of Whakatane. Member of Parliament 1957-75, Minister of the Crown 1963-72.
Miss Greita Earle CLIFFORD-JONES, of Gisborne.
Walter Sydney DAVISON, J.P., of Auckland.
Norman Vazey DOUGLAS, of Auckland. Member of Parliament 1953-75.
Mrs Ethel Emma MCMILLAN, J.P., of Dunedin. Member of Parliament 1971-75.
Eric Alwyn ROUSSELL, of Lower Hutt. Clerk of the House of Representatives 1971-74.
Allan Priestley THOMSON, of Wellington. Director-General of Forests 1971-74.
To be Members of the Civil Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (M.B.E.):
Richard Dean BATT, of Palmerston North. Professor of Biochemistry, Massey University. For services to scientific research.
Alexander BRUNT, D.S.C., of Christchurch. For services to the community.
Miss Ellen Ada CARROLL (Sister Mary Bertrand) of Dunedin. For services to nursing.
William John CRIGHTON, of Levin. For services to youth.
Miss Margaret Dorothy Louise DANIELS (Mrs Bezzant), of Raumati Beach. For services to ballet.
Mrs Grace Darling DU FAUR, of Tauranga. For services to education and the community.
Ernest Robert FIELD-DODGSON, of Christchurch. For services to the Royal Christchurch Musical Society Incorporated.
Leslie Charles FULFORD, J.P., of Christchurch. For services to the printing industry.
John Crysell HEPBURN, of Hamilton. For services to education and the New Zealand Red Cross Society.
David Peter JOSEPH, of Auckland. For services to the deaf.
Lawrence John KRAMMER, of Motueka. For services to local government.
Ivan Gerald MAUGER, of Christchurch. For services to speedway riding.
Mrs Neta Doris NEALE, of Christchurch. For services to the Canterbury Children’s Theatre Incorporated.
Philip Lloyd PAGE, J.P., of Havelock North. General Manager, Hawke’s Bay Education Board since 1950.
Francis Edward Graham POORE, of Auckland. For services to music and opera.
Jeffrey Ellis ROBSON, of Auckland. For services to tennis and badminton.
Thomas Godfrey SANTON, E.D., J.P., of Taneatua, Bay of Plenty. For local body and community services.
Mrs Helen Merrilces THOMPSON, of Middlemarch, Central Otago. For services to the community.
John Nicolls THOMSON, E.D., of Auckland. For services to speech and drama teaching.
Miss Elsie Phyllis May VARNEY, of Wellington. Brigadier, Salvation Army. For welfare services.
Bernard Rolloston WALKER, of Christchurch. For services to rowing.
Albert Thomas WALSH, of Invercargill. For services to the community.
The Queen’s Service Medal for Community Service (Q.S.M.):
Mrs Alberta Aileen ANDERSON, of Cromwell.
Miss Nona Fiducia CAMPBELL (Sister Mary Juliana), of Christchurch.
Mrs Eileen Marion GEORGE, of Wellington.
Alfred William HOLDSWORTH, of Auckland.
George Alexander HORNSEY, of Timaru.
Joseph William ISBISTER, of Auckland.
Mrs Doris Joy Ellen KOHN, of Inglewood.
Mrs Hana Romona MURRAY, of Otara, Auckland.
Peter Travis NORMAN, of Wellington.
Mrs Rona Avis PARRY, of Auckland.
George Roal PHISKIE, of Waipu.
Mrs Reta RENNIE, of Wanganui.
Miss Louise Magdalene Te Owaina WALLSCOTT, J.P., of Dunedin.
Mrs Anne TIA, J.P., of Auckland.
The Venerable Archdeacon Robert John WITTY, of Christchurch.
The Queen’s Service Medal for Public Services (Q.S.M.):
Sidney Hamilton BURDETT, J.P., of Ruatoria, East Coast.
Sam CHESNEY, of Lower Hutt.
Anthony James CLARKSON, of Turangi. Lately Industrial Superintendent, Ministry of Works and Development, Turangi.
Mrs Florence Ruby Jane CLEMETT, J.P., of Katapoi.
Miss Eva Mary HALL, of Taradale.
Mrs Lilian Rose HARTLEY, of Christchurch.
George Joseph JONES, of Dunedin. Lately Civil Engineering Officer, Ministry of Works and Development, Dunedin.
Colin William James LAWRIE, of Pukekohe.
Mrs Nora Matewai McMILLAN, J.P., of Levin.
Christopher MOUNTFORD, of Manurewa.
Bertie Lee STANLEY, of Auckland.
Colin Walter STEWART, of Auckland. Lately Tradesman’s Assistant, New Zealand Railways, Otahuhu.
Robert Gill YOUNG, J.P., of Hamilton.
British Empire Medal, Civil Division (B.E.M.):
Miss Elizabeth Viola BELL, of Matamata. For services to education, sport, and cultural activities.
Mrs Jean Elizabeth BOSS, of Eastbourne. For services to the community, especially the play centre movement.
Mrs Aileen Linda GOODER, of Auckland. For services to women’s hockey.
Mrs Dorothy Gwendolyn GRAY, of Plimmerton. For services to the community.
Charles William HAUA, of Matapihi, Tauranga. For services to the community.
Miss Agnes Jessie KELLY, of Invercargill. For services to social welfare.
Russell Robert LAIDLAW, of Christchurch. For services to the community, especially as Secretary-Manager of Canterbury Society of Arts.
Mrs Lucy MARTINOVICH, of Ruawai, Northern Wairoa. For services to the community.
Victor Carlo SMITH, of Otumoetai, Tauranga. For services to local body and Maori affairs.
David WAUGH, of Gisborne. For services as a bandmaster.
The Queen’s Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Service (Q.F.S.M.):
John Edward DALTON, Chief Fire Officer, Te Awamutu Fire Brigade.
Walter Jacob MANNING, Chief Fire Officer, Morrinsville Volunteer Fire Brigade.
Ivor Charles WESLEY, Chief Fire Officer, Dunedin Fire Brigade.
Charles George WISHART, Chief Fire Officer, Shannon Volunteer Fire Brigade.
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🏛️ New Year Honours List 1976
🏛️ Governance & Central AdministrationHonours, Awards, K.B.E., Knight Bachelor, C.M.G., C.B.E., O.B.E.
91 names identified
- James Thomas CURRIE, For services to the community
- Randal Forbes ELLIOTT (Dr), For services to medicine, especially ophthalmology
- Hcrepo Ruawhe HARAWIRA (The Reverend), For services to the Maori people
- Patrick Anthony LAWLOR, For services to literature and the community
- Muriel Wallace MAY (Miss), For services to education and literature
- Douglas William MELDRUM (J.P.), For services to education
- Howard Leslie MORRISON, For services to entertainment
- Basil Walson POTTER (M.B.E.), Principal, Wellington Polytechnic 1962-75
- Rita Frances SNOWDEN (Miss), For services to literature
- John George WALKER, For services to athletics, especially as the first person to run the mile in less than 3 minutes 50 seconds
- Ian Bendall WILSON (The Reverend), For services to hospital chaplaincy
- Kazimierz Antoni z Granowa WODZICKI (Dr), For services to science and public services to the people of Niue and the Tokelau Islands
- Douglas DALTON, For services to the community
- Allen Augustine DINGWALL, For services to the community
- Stanley Roy KEY, For services to the community
- Nancy Whanganui RIWAKA (Mrs), For services to the community
- Ernest Alfred SOPER (J.P.), For services to the community
- Ernestine Hine Taria TIPENE (Mrs), For services to the community
- Max Lewis YOUNGER, For services to the community
- Moreen Dorothy ABERCROMBIE (Miss), For services to the community
- Percy Benjamin ALLEN (The Honourable), Member of Parliament 1957-75, Minister of the Crown 1963-72
- Greita Earle CLIFFORD-JONES (Miss), For services to the community
- Walter Sydney DAVISON (J.P.), For services to the community
- Norman Vazey DOUGLAS, Member of Parliament 1953-75
- Ethel Emma MCMILLAN (Mrs), Member of Parliament 1971-75
- Eric Alwyn ROUSSELL, Clerk of the House of Representatives 1971-74
- Allan Priestley THOMSON, Director-General of Forests 1971-74
- Richard Dean BATT, Professor of Biochemistry, Massey University. For services to scientific research
- Alexander BRUNT (D.S.C.), For services to the community
- Ellen Ada CARROLL (Sister Mary Bertrand), For services to nursing
- William John CRIGHTON, For services to youth
- Margaret Dorothy Louise DANIELS (Mrs Bezzant), For services to ballet
- Grace Darling DU FAUR (Mrs), For services to education and the community
- Ernest Robert FIELD-DODGSON, For services to the Royal Christchurch Musical Society Incorporated
- Leslie Charles FULFORD (J.P.), For services to the printing industry
- John Crysell HEPBURN, For services to education and the New Zealand Red Cross Society
- David Peter JOSEPH, For services to the deaf
- Lawrence John KRAMMER, For services to local government
- Ivan Gerald MAUGER, For services to speedway riding
- Neta Doris NEALE (Mrs), For services to the Canterbury Children’s Theatre Incorporated
- Philip Lloyd PAGE (J.P.), General Manager, Hawke’s Bay Education Board since 1950
- Francis Edward Graham POORE, For services to music and opera
- Jeffrey Ellis ROBSON, For services to tennis and badminton
- Thomas Godfrey SANTON (E.D., J.P.), For local body and community services
- Helen Merrilces THOMPSON (Mrs), For services to the community
- John Nicolls THOMSON (E.D.), For services to speech and drama teaching
- Elsie Phyllis May VARNEY (Miss), Brigadier, Salvation Army. For welfare services
- Bernard Rolloston WALKER, For services to rowing
- Albert Thomas WALSH, For services to the community
- Alberta Aileen ANDERSON (Mrs), For services to the community
- Nona Fiducia CAMPBELL (Sister Mary Juliana), For services to the community
- Eileen Marion GEORGE (Mrs), For services to the community
- Alfred William HOLDSWORTH, For services to the community
- George Alexander HORNSEY, For services to the community
- Joseph William ISBISTER, For services to the community
- Doris Joy Ellen KOHN (Mrs), For services to the community
- Hana Romona MURRAY (Mrs), For services to the community
- Peter Travis NORMAN, For services to the community
- Rona Avis PARRY (Mrs), For services to the community
- George Roal PHISKIE, For services to the community
- Reta RENNIE (Mrs), For services to the community
- Louise Magdalene Te Owaina WALLSCOTT (Miss), For services to the community
- Anne TIA (Mrs), For services to the community
- Robert John WITTY (The Venerable Archdeacon), For services to the community
- Sidney Hamilton BURDETT (J.P.), For services to the community
- Sam CHESNEY, For services to the community
- Anthony James CLARKSON, Lately Industrial Superintendent, Ministry of Works and Development, Turangi
- Florence Ruby Jane CLEMETT (Mrs), For services to the community
- Eva Mary HALL (Miss), For services to the community
- Lilian Rose HARTLEY (Mrs), For services to the community
- George Joseph JONES, Lately Civil Engineering Officer, Ministry of Works and Development, Dunedin
- Colin William James LAWRIE, For services to the community
- Nora Matewai McMILLAN (Mrs), For services to the community
- Christopher MOUNTFORD, For services to the community
- Bertie Lee STANLEY, For services to the community
- Colin Walter STEWART, Lately Tradesman’s Assistant, New Zealand Railways, Otahuhu
- Robert Gill YOUNG (J.P.), For services to the community
- Elizabeth Viola BELL (Miss), For services to education, sport, and cultural activities
- Jean Elizabeth BOSS (Mrs), For services to the community, especially the play centre movement
- Aileen Linda GOODER (Mrs), For services to women’s hockey
- Dorothy Gwendolyn GRAY (Mrs), For services to the community
- Charles William HAUA, For services to the community
- Agnes Jessie KELLY (Miss), For services to social welfare
- Russell Robert LAIDLAW, For services to the community, especially as Secretary-Manager of Canterbury Society of Arts
- Lucy MARTINOVICH (Mrs), For services to the community
- Victor Carlo SMITH, For services to local body and Maori affairs
- David WAUGH, For services as a bandmaster
- John Edward DALTON (Chief Fire Officer), Te Awamutu Fire Brigade
- Walter Jacob MANNING (Chief Fire Officer), Morrinsville Volunteer Fire Brigade
- Ivor Charles WESLEY (Chief Fire Officer), Dunedin Fire Brigade
- Charles George WISHART (Chief Fire Officer), Shannon Volunteer Fire Brigade