The NZ Defence Meritorious Service Medal

A new or not-so-new medal was struck in 17 October 2013 and the New Zealand Defence Meritorious Service Medal has been approved. The medal may be conferred for meritorious service by any employee of the New Zealand Defence Force, including civilian staff. The medal may be conferred posthumously. Any subsequent meritorious service is recognised by bars to the medal.

Here is the LINK to the Legislation which implemented the medal. CDF maintains a list of holders of the medal. It is uncertain if this medal replaces the Meritorious Service Medal previously issued.