The 1996 Special Honours in New Zealand were two Special Honours Lists, published on 29 February and 23 September 1996, recognising the outgoing governor-general, and appointing officials within the New Zealand Order of Merit. Companion of the Queen's Service Order (QSO) Additional, for public services Her Excellency Dame Catherine Anne Tizard – Principal Companion of the Queen's Service Order and Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief in and over New Zealand since 1990. New Zealand Order of Merit Appointment of officials Janet Marie Warren Shroff . To be Secretary and Registrar of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Phillippe Patrick O’Shea – New Zealand Herald of Arms Extraordinary. To be Herald of the New Zealand Order of Merit. References Special honours New Zealand special honours