1980 Special Honours (New Zealand)

The 1980 Special Honours in New Zealand were two Special Honours Lists, published on 1 August and 24 October, respectively, in which New Zealand's incoming and outgoing governors-general and the outgoing vice-regal consort were honoured. ^{[1] [2]}

Order of Saint Michael and Saint George

Knight Grand Cross (GCMG)

• The Honourable David Stuart Beattie – Governor-General (designate) of New Zealand.

• 
  Sir David Beattie

Companion of the Queen's Service Order (QSO)

For community service

• Her Excellency Dame Norma Janet Holyoake DCMG .

• 
  Dame Norma Holyoake

For public services

• His Excellency The Right Honourable Sir Keith Jacka Holyoake KG GCMG CH – Principal Companion of the Queen's Service Order and Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief in and over New Zealand since 1977.

• 
  Sir Keith Holyoake

References

1. "No. 48268". The London Gazette . 1 August 1980. p. 10888.
2. "Honours and awards" (PDF). New Zealand Gazette (supplement). No. 126. 24 October 1980. p. 3189. Retrieved 5 January 2025.