1999 New Year Honours (New Zealand)

The 1999 New Year Honours in New Zealand were appointments by Elizabeth II in her right as Queen of New Zealand to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by New Zealanders and those whose connections recognised valuable service to the country. They were announced on 31 December 1998.

The honours system in New Zealand at this time consisted of the following orders: The Order of New Zealand, The Order of Merit, The Queen's Service Order, and The Queen's Service Medal. Appointments to these orders were made based on recommendations from the Prime Minister of New Zealand.

Recipients of honours are listed as they appeared in the official announcements, generally organized by the type of honour received (e.g., Knight or Dame Grand Companion of The New Zealand Order of Merit, followed by Companions of The New Zealand Order of Merit, etc.) and within each honour type, alphabetically by surname. A brief citation usually accompanies each award, outlining the recipient's contribution. The honours recognize achievements in a wide array of fields, including public service, community work, arts, sciences, and business.

Details regarding specific recipients and their citations can be found in the original gazette notices published by the New Zealand government at the time. These primary sources provide comprehensive information about the rationale behind each award.