New Zealand Herald Extraordinary

New Zealand Herald Extraordinary
The heraldic badge of New Zealand Herald of Arms Extraordinary
 
Heraldic traditionGallo-British
JurisdictionNew Zealand
Governing bodyCollege of Arms
Chief officerPhillippe Patrick O'Shea, New Zealand Herald of Arms Extraordinary

New Zealand Herald of Arms Extraordinary is an officer of arms representing the heraldic interests of New Zealand. Although affiliated with the College of Arms in London, the New Zealand Herald lives and works in New Zealand, and is not a member of the College Chapter. Since the New Zealand Herald was appointed, there have been questions as to his legitimacy and whether, as working under the authority of the College of Arms, he has any legal authority to regulate heraldry in New Zealand. The current New Zealand Herald of Arms Extraordinary is Phillip O'Shea.