1985 Special Honours (New Zealand)

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.

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