New Zealand honours order of wearing

The order of wear for decorations and awards within New Zealand's honours system is published by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

[1] Many awards come from the orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom.

(Worn in order of date of participation in campaign or operation for which awarded.)

Instituted by the Sovereign as Head of State, other than in right of New Zealand or the United Kingdom.

At the discretion of the holder, a Commonwealth award may be worn in a position comparable to, but following, the equivalent New Zealand or British Order, Decoration or Medal.