The 1922 King's Birthday Honours in New Zealand, celebrating the official birthday of

King George V George V (George Frederick Ernest Albert; 3 June 1865 – 20 January 1936) was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 6 May 1910 until his death in 1936. Born during the reign of his grandmother Que ...

, were appointments made by the King on the recommendation of the New Zealand government to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by New Zealanders. They were announced on 3 June 1922. The recipients of honours are displayed here as they were styled before their new honour.

Knight Bachelor

* The Honourable Walter Charles Frederick Carncross – speaker of the Legislative Council. File:Sir Walter Carncross.jpg, Sir Walter Carncross

Order of Saint Michael and Saint George

Companion (CMG)

Joseph Firth Joseph "Pentland" Firth (25 March 1859 – 13 April 1931) was a New Zealand educationalist and teacher. He was the headmaster of Wellington College from 1892 to 1920. He was born and died in Wellington. Early life and family Born in Wellingto ...

– of

Wellington Wellington ( mi, Te Whanganui-a-Tara or ) is the capital city of New Zealand. It is located at the south-western tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Remutaka Range. Wellington is the second-largest city in New Zealand by me ...

. In recognition of public services. File:Joseph Firth CMG.jpg, Joseph Firth

Order of the British Empire

Knight Commander (KBE)

;Civil division * The Honourable

Māui Pōmare Sir Māui Wiremu Pita Naera Pōmare (1875 or 1876 – 27 June 1930) was a New Zealand doctor and politician, being counted among the more prominent Māori political figures. He is particularly known for his efforts to improve Māori health and ...

– member of the Executive Council representing the native race and minister in charge of the

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. For valuable services to the Empire. File:Maui Pomare.jpg, Sir Māui Pōmare

Companion of the Imperial Service Order (ISO)

John O'Donovan John O'Donovan may refer to: *John O'Donovan (scholar) (1806–1861), Irish language scholar and place-name expert *John O'Donovan (politician) (1908–1982), Irish TD and Senator *John O'Donovan (police commissioner) (1858–1927), New Zealand pol ...

– lately commissioner of police. File:John O'Donovan.jpg, John O'Donovan

References

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