The 1987 Special Honours in New Zealand was a Special Honours Lists, dated 6 February 1987, making the five foundation appointments to the Order of New Zealand. Order of New Zealand (ONZ) Ordinary member Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu . Dr Clarence Edward Beeby . Sonja Margaret Loveday Davies . Sir Edmund Percival Hillary . The Honourable Sir Arnold Henry Nordmeyer . References Special honours Special honours