In the Manawatu Times dated 4th February 1932, there is a list of the award of Music Medals and Local Exhibitions for all of 1931 for the ABRSM examinations in New Zealand. It states that there are three exhibitions, tenable at one of the Royal Schools in London, which have not yet been awarded, the decision resting with the board in London.
There are cash prizes for the highest marks in each island in the Licentiate examinations. And there are gold and silver medals for each of the final, advanced and intermediate grades which I assume are for the highest and second highest marks in the country. There are more cash prizes for local exhibitions, for the advanced and intermediate grades, presumably to help pay for their music tuition.
Auckland Star 4th February 1932
And, after this list there is an explanation for changing the name of the Board to “The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music”.
Manawatu Times 4th February 1932
Christchurch Star 23rd November 1934
In the Christchurch Star dated 7th July 1932, it states that Miss Freda Judkins of Beckenham in Christchurch has been awarded an exhibition scholarship by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, London. This is the highest distinction obtainable by a singer in New Zealand under the Associated Board, the exhibition being tenable for at least two years at the Royal College of Music, London.
Christchurch Star 12th July 1934
One wonders if these people received an actual medal?
References
www.paperspast.natlib.nz