EXECUTIVE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
15 June 2026
John Luke
FYI.org.nz
[FYI request #34719 email]
Ref: OIA-2025/26-0730
Tēnā koe John Luke
Official Information Act request: Meeting decision date for KB 2026 list and current
nominations for NY 2027
Thank you for your Official Information Act (the Act) request received on 16 May 2026. You requested:
Thank you for your previous reply, Ref: OIA-2024/25-0945
May I kindly ask when is the meeting decision date for KB 2026 list took place.
As of 16 May 2026, how many nominations you have currently on hand for next round of
decision NY 2027.
Response to your request
The date of the last meeting of the Cabinet Appointments and Honours Committee for the King’s
Birthday Honours List 2026 was 30 April 2026.
At the time of responding, the Honours Unit holds a large number of nominations for the New Year
Honours List 2027, more than 300 of which have been processed and accepted for submission. This
number will grow as processing continues. Generally, the Honours Unit receives between 400-500
nominations per list.
You have the right to ask the Ombudsman to investigate and review my decision under section 28(3)
of the Act.
This response will be published on the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s website during
our regular publication cycle. Typically, information is released monthly, or as otherwise determined.
Your personal information including name and contact details will be removed for publication.
Nāku noa, nā
Rachel Hayward
Clerk of the Executive Council
5156442
DEPARTMENT OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET
Te Tari o te Pirimia me te Komiti Matua
Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6011, New Zealand. Telephone: +64 (4) 830 5010.
Email: [email address] www.dpmc.govt.nz