Running great John Walker knighted

Roshan Lal Nauhria, Auckland

For services to business and the community

Senior Constable Daniel Francis O'Connell, Wellington

For services to the New Zealand Police

Robin Moncrieff Oliver, Wellington

For services to the Department of Inland Revenue

Kevin John O'Sullivan, Palmerston North

For services to the Anglican Church and the community

Haydn John Rawstron, Kent, UK

For services to New Zealand interests in the United Kingdom

Puahaere Rutene, Huntly

For services to Maori and netball

Paula Ann Ryan, Auckland

For services to fashion

Rosalie Mary Sampson, Karamea

For services to conservation and the community

Le'autuli'ilagi Taotua Malaeta Fa'asapisapi Sauvao JP, Porirua

For services to the Samoan community and the community

Graeme Barry Sinclair, Auckland

For services to television

Farib Sos JP, Wellington

For services to international relations

Allan Murdoch Spence JP, Auckland

For services to law and the community

David Thomas Steele JP, Waimauku

For services to local body affairs and the community

Ian Hardy Symonds JP, Waikanae

For services to the community

Ngarau Tarawa JP, Taumarunui

For services to Maori and community education

Te Whetu Werohia Tipiwai, Napier

For services to Maori and rugby