The 1985 Special Honours in New Zealand was a Special Honours Lists, dated 6 November 1985, to recognise the incoming governor-general, Sir Paul Reeves, and the outgoing governor-general and viceregal consort, Sir David and Lady Beattie.
Order of Saint Michael and Saint George
Knight Grand Cross (GCMG) The Most Reverend Sir Paul Alfred Reeves – Governor-General Designate
Companion of the Queen's Service Order (QSO) Additional, for community service Norma Margaret Sarah, Lady Beattie
Additional, for public services The Honourable Sir David Stuart Beattie – Principal Companion of the Queen's Service Order and Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief in and over New Zealand since 1980
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