The overwhelming majority of distinguished New Zealanders who had the option of becoming knights or dames have indicated they want to use the titles.
The creation of knights and dames was scrapped by Helen Clark's Government in 2000 but was restored by the Prime Minister in March.
Those made principal companions or distinguished companions of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the intervening years were eligible to take advantage of John Key's retrospective move.
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