The 1980 Special Honours in New Zealand were two Special Honours Lists, published on 1 August and 24 October, respectively, in which New Zealand's incoming and outgoing governors-general and the outgoing vice-regal consort were honoured.
Order of Saint Michael and Saint George
Knight Grand Cross (GCMG)
- The Honourable David Stuart Beattie – Governor-General (designate) of New Zealand.
Companion of the Queen's Service Order (QSO)
- For community service
- Her Excellency Dame Norma Janet Holyoake DCMG.
- For public services
- His Excellency The Right Honourable Sir Keith Jacka Holyoake KG GCMG CH – Principal Companion of the Queen's Service Order and Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief in and over New Zealand since 1977.
References
- "No. 48268". The London Gazette. 1 August 1980. p. 10888.
- "Honours and awards" (PDF). New Zealand Gazette (supplement). No. 126. 24 October 1980. p. 3189. Retrieved 5 January 2025.