The 2018 Queen's Birthday Honours in New Zealand, celebrating the official birthday of Queen Elizabeth II, were appointments made by the Queen in her right as Queen of New Zealand, on the advice of the New Zealand government, to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by New Zealanders. They were announced on 4 June 2018.
The recipients of honours are displayed here as they were styled before their new honour.
New Zealand Order of Merit
Dame Companion (DNZM) Catherine Alice Healy – of Lower Hutt. For services to the rights of sex workers. The Honourable Luamanuvao Winifred Alexandra Laban – of Lower Hutt. For services to education and the Pacific community. Emeritus Professor Charmian Jocelyn O'Connor – of Auckland. For services to education and chemistry. Julie Bethridge Topp – of Auckland. For services to entertainment. Lynda Bethridge Topp – of Ashburton. For services to entertainment.
Knight Companion (KNZM) Hekenukumai Puhipi Busby – of Kaitaia. For services to Māori. The Right Honourable Simon William English – of Wellington. For services to the State. John Edward Rowles – of Auckland. For services to entertainment.
Companion (CNZM) Elizabeth Margaret Bang – of Hamilton. For services to health, women and the community. Kristine Robyn Bartlett – of Lower Hutt. For services to equal pay advocacy. Richard Andrew Griffin – of Māpua. For services to broadcasting and the media industry. Kenneth Nigel Hampton – of Christchurch. For services to the law. William Bryce Johnson – of Upper Hutt. For services to conservation and the environment. Dr Amanda Margaret Meredith Oakley – of Hamilton. For services to dermatology. Faye Patricia Sumner – of Auckland. For services to the medical technology sector. Barry Charles Thomas – of Queenstown. For services to tourism and business.
Officer (ONZM) Fiona Kathryn Allan – of Auckland. For services to Paralympic sport. Kathleen Marie Baker – of Whanganui. For services to lifesaving and swimming. Professor Spencer Wynyard Beasley – of Christchurch. For services to paediatrics. Philip Alexander Te-Aorangi Bell – of Auckland. For services to music. Geoffrey Scott Blanks – of Auckland. For services to comedy. Christine Barney Arihia Brears – of Taumarunui. For services to Māori and health. Timua Te Puhi Kai Ariki Brennan – of Rotorua. For services to music and Māori performing arts. Matutaera Te Nana Clendon – of Auckland. For services to Māori. Roger Lindsey Donaldson – of Santa Monica, California, United States of America. For services to film. Fiao'o Fa'amausili – of Auckland. For services to rugby. Tracey Anne Fear – of Maroochydore, Australia. For services to netball. Dallas Fisher – of Hamilton. For services to business, philanthropy and sport. Gillian Margaret Gemming – of Tauranga. For services to hockey. Briar Grace-Smith – of Paraparaumu. For services to theatre, film and television. Jacqueline Grant – of Hokitika. For services to the community. Rodger Phillip George Haines – of Auckland. For services to refugee and human rights law. Kirsten Louise Hellier – of Auckland. For services to sport, particularly athletics. Dr Gordon Phillip Hosking – of Mangawhai. For services to conservation. Rhonda Violet Marion Hyde – of Auckland. For services to media technology, television and film. Richard James Jeffery – of Takapau. For services to governance and the community. Robert James Kerridge – of Havelock North. For services to animal welfare and governance. Annabel Rose Langbein – of Auckland. For services as a food writer. Emeritus Professor Helen May Leach – of Dunedin. For services to culinary anthropology. Peter John Lorimer – of Wellington. For services to the State. Professor Robert Matthew Love – of Robina, Australia. For services to dentistry. Nina Catharine Nawalowalo – of Wellington. For services to theatre and Pacific culture. Carol Ann Ngawati – of Tauranga. For services to sport, education and Māori. Andrew Clifton Nicholson – of Wiltshire, United Kingdom. For services to equestrian sport. Associate Professor Michael Anthony O'Brien – of Auckland. For services to social policy and education. Larry George Parr – of Wellington. For services to film and television. Caren Jane Rangi – of Napier. For services to the Pacific community and governance. Desma Kemp Ratima – of Hastings. For services to Māori. Archdeacon Tikituterangi Raumati – of Urenui. For services to Māori and the community. Professor Nicola Mary Shadbolt – of Ashhurst. For services to agribusiness. Roger Norman Shepherd – of Wellington. For services to the music industry. Graeme John Titcombe – of Wellington. For services to the home support sector and the community. Katrina Todd – of Auckland. For services to dance.