1924 Birthday Honours (New Zealand)

The 1924 Birthday Honours in New Zealand were appointments by King George V to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by citizens of the British Empire. The awards were made to celebrate the King's official birthday and were published in The London Gazette on 3 June 1924.

The honours were awarded for services to the public sector, local government, and various philanthropic endeavors within New Zealand.

The recipients of honours are listed as follows:

The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George

Knight Commander (KCMG)

• Hon. Sir Francis Henry Dillon Bell, KC, Attorney-General and Leader of the Legislative Council.

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

Commander (CBE)

• Herbert Ernest Vaile, for public services, especially in connection with patriotic and philanthropic organisations.

Officer (OBE)

• William James Geddis, Town Clerk of the City of Wellington.
• Henry Holland, Mayor of Christchurch.

Member (MBE)

• Robert Darroch, Secretary of the Navy League in New Zealand.
• William Waddel, for public services in Southland.

The honours lists reflect the contributions of individuals across different sectors to the development and administration of New Zealand in the early 1920s. They also highlight the ongoing ties between New Zealand and the British Empire at this time.