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Dr Kirsten Finucane, of Auckland, for services to health, particularly paediatric heart surgery
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Afamasaga Vaafusuaga Telesia Alipia, of Auckland, for services to Pacific early childhood education
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Distinguished Professor Marston Conder, of Auckland, for services to mathematics
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Dr Tony O’Brien, of Auckland, for services to mental health nursing
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Dr Glenda Keam, of Auckland, for services to music and music education
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The late Mr William Kerrison, of Murupara, for services to river and wildlife conservation
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Mr Rowan Garrett, of Kerepehi, for services to brass bands