Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God Queen of New Zealand and Her Other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith; to all to whom these Presents shall come,
Greeting!
Whereas We are desirous of signifying Our appreciation of important and meritorious services to Our Realm of New Zealand:
We do by these presents for Us, Our Heirs and Successors, institute and create a new Order of Chivalry: