1959 Birthday Honours (New Zealand)

The 1959 Birthday Honours in New Zealand were appointments by Queen Elizabeth II to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by citizens of New Zealand and other Commonwealth countries. They were announced on 13 June 1959 to celebrate the Queen's Official Birthday.

The honours list included appointments to various Orders, including:

• The Order of Saint Michael and Saint George: Recognising distinguished service in the field of foreign affairs, or in relation to Commonwealth or foreign countries.

• The Order of the British Empire: A widely-used order that recognises contributions in various fields, including public service, the arts, sciences, and charitable work. Appointments are made at various levels, including Knight/Dame Grand Cross (GBE), Knight/Dame Commander (KBE/DBE), Commander (CBE), Officer (OBE), and Member (MBE).

• The British Empire Medal (BEM): Awarded for meritorious civil or military service worthy of recognition by the Crown.

The recipients of honours represented a broad spectrum of New Zealand society, including politicians, public servants, academics, members of the armed forces, and individuals involved in community service and the arts. The specific citations for each recipient detailing the reasons for their award would have been published alongside the official announcement. The honours system is an important part of New Zealand's history and provides recognition for exceptional contributions to the nation and its people.