Scottish Society of New Zealand - Inc

23/06/2026

Scottish Society of New Zealand
Annual General Meeting (AGM) Notice
Dear Members,
This letter serves to officially notify you regarding our forthcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will be held on 19th July 2026.
The details of the meeting are as follows:
📅 Date: 19-07-2026
⏰ ️Time: 1.30pm
📌 Venue: Scottish Society Hall, Corner Edgeware & Caledonian Road, Christchurch, NZ
The agenda of the Annual General Meeting is as follows:
Review of previous minutes
Chiefs Report
Treasurer’s Report
Election of Chief, Senior Chieftain, Secretary and Treasurer
Setting of Society Subs
General Business
Your participation is significant to us as your input greatly contributes to the decision-making process and overall operation and strategy of the Society.
Please forward any apologies to [email protected]
For nomination forms please contact [email protected] .
We look forward to seeing you on 19th July 2026.
Best Regards,
Rebeeca Coilings
Secretary
Scottish Society of New Zealand

12/06/2026

A very Happy Birthday to our Society Chief Stu Gordon 🥃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎂🍾

09/06/2026

Canterbury Scottish Heritage Council
TARTAN DAY LUNCHEON
12noon for 12.30pm
Armadillos, Beckenham
5 July 2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Wear your tartan
🥃 Address to the Haggis

RSVP: Ann Smith
By 1 July
📞 022 086 4400
✉️ [email protected]

02/06/2026

💃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 One Country. Three Dance Styles. Endless Fun! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🕺

Did you know Scotland has more than one way to dance?

✨ Highland Dancing – athletic, precise, and steeped in tradition.
🎉 Ceilidh Dancing – social, energetic, and guaranteed to get everyone laughing.
🤝 Scottish Country Dancing – elegant, sociable, and all about teamwork and connection.

Whether you're looking for a challenge, a great night out, or a way to meet new people, there's a Scottish dance style for you!

At the Scottish Society of New Zealand, we're proud to celebrate all three. Which one would you choose? Or better yet... why not try them all?

👇 Tell us your favourite Scottish dance style in the comments!

🇳🇿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

28/05/2026

Our Pipe Major going viral again....
💙💚💜🤎

22/05/2026

📣📣ITS BINGO THIS SUNDAY!!!!📣📣
We would love you to join us for our Pipe Band fundraiser!

Our much-loved SSNZ Pipe Band Bingo Card Fundraiser is back for another great afternoon of fun, laughs, and a bit of friendly competition! 🎉

📅 Sunday 24th May
⏰ 1:00pm – 3:00pm
📍 Kaikanui Tavern, Kaiapoi

Gather your friends, bring your lucky streak 🍀 and enjoy a relaxed afternoon supporting the band. There’ll be plenty of chances to win—and don’t forget to bring some cash for raffles! 💰
Our raffle prizes are impressive!!!

👉 Let your band member know if you’re coming so we can reserve your table, or leave is a message below.

We’d love to see you there—come along, have a laugh, and support the band! 🎶
Scottish Society of NZ Pipe Band
Christchurch Irish Society
Canterbury Scottish Heritage Council

19/05/2026

We know many of you love our pipe band. This Sunday they are holding a Bingo fundraiser at the Kaik in Kaiapoi. They would love your support. If you are free come along. If there is a few of you let us know and we will reserve you a table.

📣📣THIS SUNDAY!!!!📣📣
We would love you to join us for our fundraiser!

🎶 BINGO IS BACK! 🎶

Our much-loved SSNZ Pipe Band Bingo Card Fundraiser is back for another great afternoon of fun, laughs, and a bit of friendly competition! 🎉

📅 Sunday 24th May
⏰ 1:00pm – 3:00pm
📍 Kaikanui Tavern, Kaiapoi

Gather your friends, bring your lucky streak 🍀 and enjoy a relaxed afternoon supporting the band. There’ll be plenty of chances to win—and don’t forget to bring some cash for raffles! 💰
Our raffle prizes are impressive!!!

👉 Let your band member know if you’re coming so we can reserve your table, or leave is a message below.

We’d love to see you there—come along, have a laugh, and support the band! 🎶

09/05/2026

On this Mother’s Day, the Scottish Society of New Zealand sends love and gratitude to all the mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, and those who carry a mother’s kindness in their hearts.

As the old Scots spirit reminds us, there is no blessing warmer than a mother’s care, no strength steadier than her hand, and no love more enduring through life’s seasons.

“Beannachd Dhè ort, a Mhàthair”
(May God bless you, dear Mother)

Today we give thanks for the women who have guided us with patience, laughter, wisdom, and quiet courage — from Scotland to Aotearoa New Zealand, and everywhere our families call home.

Wi’ grateful hearts, we wish ye all a peaceful and joyful Mother’s Day. 🌿💜

— Scottish Society of New Zealand, Christchurch

05/05/2026

What a great session we had for our first dance class on Saturday. Lots of new faces. Come join us next Saturday starting at 10am. New kids are always welcome.


Scottish Society Highland Dance Class

20/04/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Did you know Scotland has two iconic flags?

The most recognised is the Saltire — the white diagonal cross of St Andrew on a blue background. Legend says it appeared in the sky before a battle in 832, inspiring victory and becoming a powerful symbol of Scotland’s faith and identity.

The second is the Royal Standard (Lion Rampant) — a bold red lion on a golden background. Unlike the Saltire, this flag is traditionally reserved for royalty and official representatives of the monarch.

Today, the Saltire belongs to everyone — flown proudly as a symbol of Scottish heritage, unity, and pride wherever Scots gather around the world.