1956 New Year Honours (New Zealand)


The 1956 New Year Honours in New Zealand were appointments by Elizabeth II on the advice of the New Zealand government to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by New Zealanders. The awards celebrated the passing of 1955 and the beginning of 1956, and were announced on 2 January 1956.
The recipients of honours are displayed here as they were styled before their new honour.

Knight Bachelor

Knight Commander (KCMG)

Dame Commander (DBE)

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