Freemasons New Zealand

05/10/2026

A Square meal! freemasonsnz.org Please like, follow and share our post.

A well-balanced (Level) dinner with vegetables, protein and some carbohydrates.

Need some balance in your life?

Maybe Freemasonry might be for you.

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29/09/2026

Another 60 Year Service Bar. freemasonsnz.org Please like, follow and share our posts.

At the Installation meeting of Lodge Eckford No 334, a special milestone was celebrated. Chris Hobbs, Grand Superintendent, Nelson-Marlborough-West Coast Region, alongside John Crouch, Past District Grand Master, awarded Harry Halliday his 60-Year Bar. An address was given by John Crouch, a long-term Masonic friend and Brother. He was Harry Halliday’s District Director of Ceremonies during his time as District Grand Master.

The Blenheim Masonic Centre at Charles Street in Blenheim Central was filled with visitors for the Eckford Installation and the celebration that followed. A Masonic career of over 60 years was laid out. John Halliday is a leading light at Eckford and the wider Masonic community. He has supported many masons over the years and has contributed greatly to the craft. At one point serving on the (Old) Board of Benevolence.

At many of our ceremonies and degree work, RW Bro Halliday’s organ music, alongside our Masonic musicians, adds something special to our ceremonies. He was for many years Secretary, then Secretary-Treasurer, stepping down recently at Lodge Eckford. We can always look on Harry’s contributions and only seek to emulate his achievements. A steady hand, wise words, and leadership from many years of diligent contributions. He is well regarded in the Region and further afield.

Our congratulations to the new Master, Lodge Eckford No 334, Rowan Ingpen (who is doing a second term) and his Officers for the coming year

27/09/2026

Freemasons punch above their weight...charity wise. freemasonsnz.org Please like, follow, and share our posts.

The St Andrew Kilwinning Lodge No 79 – Presentation to the Rivercity Boxing Club

The incoming Master of The St Andrew Kilwinning Lodge No 79 read an inspiring article about Rivercity Boxing Club and the work that they do with youth in the Whanganui community. A proposal was put to the Brethren of the Lodge that they choose the club as a charity cause for the year.

Rivercity Boxing was visited by the Brethren to see how they operate and the challenges that they faced with keeping youth on the right track and developing positive new skills. Eddie and his wife are full-time volunteers and run the club as administrators, organisers and mentors to the Wanganui youth.

They identified that assistance with replacing the worn-out boxing gloves and other equipment would be a major help for them, as they were not able to ask the parents of the children for more support as economic times are tough. Eddie said that they run the club with strict rules: no gang patches, proper clothing to be worn, no bullying and a strong emphasis on respect for each other.

It was agreed by the Brethren of The St Andrew Kilwinning Lodge to donate 28 pairs of boxing gloves costing $980 to River-city Boxing, which the Brethren presented to the club on Tuesday the 15th of September.

Around 30 youth, male and female, ranging in age from 5 to 16, were there to accept the donated items. The St Andrew Kilwinning Brethren who attended were impressed with the facility and the youth who were participating in the club.

The Rivercity boxing club is also used by Prostate Cancer survivors, Alzheimers support groups, as well as other community organisations.

Eddie will be attending St Andrew Kilwinning 79 Lodge annual St Andrews night on the 25th of November to give a presentation to the lodge Brethren.

25/09/2026

Daylight Saving Time in New Zealand - Spring Forward! freemasonsnz.org Please like, follow and share our posts.

Daylight saving in New Zealand for 2026 starts tomorrow, Sunday, 27 September 2026, at 2:00 am, when clocks go forward one hour to 3:00 am.

New Zealand first introduced daylight saving time in 1927. The current times have been fixed since 2007.

Looking forward to those longer summer days.

25/09/2026

Hawke's Bay Young Musician of the Year 2026. freemasonsnz.org Please like, follow and share our posts

Freemasons have been helping young musicians for years in the Bay!

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23/09/2026

Entered Apprentice helps Taranaki Rescue Helicopter. freemasonsnz.org Please like, follow and share our posts.

Jason Parlane EA, a new Freemason from Lodge United Taranaki No 456, recently helped the Taranaki Rescue Helicopter service, which shows he understands that service and charity are good Masonic virtues.

He voluntarily repaired a big commercial vacuum cleaner for the local Taranaki Helicopter Rescue. The gesture by Jason was of his own doing, but this reflects well on his Lodge and Freemasonry.

Every small gesture helps in 'Making a Difference for New Zealand'.

Photo: Jason Parlane and Luke Miller (Pilot)

21/09/2026

A flight of Freemasons! freemasonsnz.org Please like, follow and share our posts.

The Allied Air Forces Masonic Flight joined our Grand Master, MW Bro Paul Chappel, at the presentation of a 60-Year Service Bar to Gordon Ragg, AFC, RH.

This took place at The Wayfarers Lodge No 389 at the Auckland Freemasons Centre recently.

Gordon has been a Freemason since 1966, was awarded the Air Force Cross in 1983, and was awarded a Roll of Honour by Grand Lodge in 2019.

Our Grand Master Paul Chappel, Past Deputy Grand Master Neville Patrick and Gordon Ragg AFC, RH with their 'Challenge Coins'.

Gordon was joined by Karen, who received a bouquet of flowers.

A great evening was had by family, friends and Freemasons.

Who knew that Freemasonry had so many wingmen!

16/09/2026

The latest New Zealand Freemason magazine out now! freemasonsnz.org Please like, follow, and share our posts.

The September issue of the New Zealand magazine is now available at https://freemasonsnz.org/discover/publications online and hard copies in the mail to those who are subscribed.

It is packed full of articles of interest to members and all in New Zealand and elsewhere..

Freemasons are making a difference in New Zealand.

Enjoy the read!

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14/09/2026

Distinguished Professor and Brother, Sir Richard Faull, KNZM - Fellowship. freemasonsnz.org. Please like, follow, and share our posts.

The Freemasons Foundation and The Freemasons Charity have supported the Centre for Brain Research and its predecessors at the University of Auckland for a number of years.

Sir Richard has had a Fellowship named after him. It will support an outstanding independent researcher to undertake neurological research in New Zealand, with a strong focus on community engagement.

Richard is a member of The Lodge of the Liberal Arts No 500 in Auckland.

Congratulations!

Please read the article.

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Announcing the inaugural Sir Richard Faull Fellowship

We’re thrilled to see our founder, Distinguished Professor Sir Richard Faull, being recognised with a new fellowship bearing his name.

The Sir Richard Faull Fellowship was announced by the Neurological Foundation of NZ at the AWCBR - Australasian Winter Conference for Brain Research this week. It will support an outstanding independent researcher to undertake neurological research in New Zealand, with a strong focus on community engagement.

The fellowship is funded by the Neurological Foundation in recognition of Sir Richard’s extraordinary contribution to neuroscience, from pioneering research that has advanced our understanding of neurological disease, to founding the Centre for Brain Research and Neurological Foundation Human Brain Bank.

We can’t think of a more fitting legacy – investing in the next generation of neurological research in Aotearoa New Zealand.

https://grants.neurological.org.nz/grants/sir-richard-faull-fellowship

10/09/2026

A Small Country Lodge with a Big Heart. freemasonsnz.org Please like, follow and share our posts.

Nau Mai Lodge No 177 in Taumarunui (on the main trunk line) provided a Defibrillator (AED), with the help of The Freemasons Charity, to Kuratau School in Taumarunui.

Freemasons making a difference in New Zealand.

Photo: Lodge Master Stuart Campbell and School Principal Shirley Bailey at the presentation.