NZ Freemason magazine Issue 1 March 2020 by Freemasons New Zealand

Freemason NEW ZEALAND

Issue 1 (Vol. 48), March 2020

New Zealand Freemasons respond to the Australian bushfires

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In this issue From the Editor 2

Australian Bushfires 22 Looking to the future of Freemasonry

Hot Off the Press 3

It’s time

Powering Potential 2019 23

Say the word ‘Freemasons’ to many New Zealanders and they may recognise the name of our organisation but chances are they will have little understanding about who we really are and what we actually do.

Grand Master’s Visits 3

As proud Freemasons, we might admit that we have been a little backwards in coming forwards and telling our story: about us, our work, and most importantly, our contribution to our communities. It’s time to change all that.

From the Grand Master 4 Looking to the Future of Freemasonry

Speak Up! Step Up! Show Up! is a ‘mantra’ that we use within our organisation. It encourages us to talk about Freemasonry to our friends, family, and colleagues, to be active and visible in our communities, and get more involved in our lodges.

News clips 6

From the Executive Director 8 Road map for our strategic direction FREEMASONS IN ACTION Cancer Recovery Retreat funded by Freemasons 10 A promise made and a promise honoured 10 One man and his beard 11 Freemasons and Widow’s Sons support RSA welfare 11 Freemasons Trade Scholarships 12 Sit Ski from the Deep South 12

Recently, a small group of Freemasons took a closer look at ourselves, to define who we are, and what we stand for today. We wanted to discover and articulate the essence of Freemasonry and begin to build foundations for the Freemasons of the future.

It’s time for us all to get more in

It’s time to talk about Freemaso friends and colleagues.

It’s time to let New Zealand kno

purpose, to demystify our cultu Look Good Feel Better: It’s time to be much more visible Small things make a big difference 26 It’s time to

Speak Up! Step Up

Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Zealand 27

Grand Master: MW Bro Graham Wrigley

ANZMRC News: Updates, congratulations and a New Zealand-based conference 28

“For every man who aspires to be a better person, Freemasonry helps you develop the knowledge and skills to be the best you can be - through a unique mix of ceremony, fresh thinking and good works in an enjoyable and supportive environment, because only Freemasonry uses long-proven principles that empower you to unlock your full potential, for a better future.”

Masonic Knowledge 29

That brings us back to Speak Up! Step Up! Show Up! The ‘Speak Up!’ part, grants us freedom to raise our profile. Here are a few conversation starters you can try out on non-Freemasons:

A look around National Office 30

Our members contribute their skills and talents to important community projects and give thousands of hours of their time. We also provide funds to support organisations ranging from Women’s Refuge to Camp Purple (Crohn’s and Colitis) and we are the biggest private funder of university scholarships in New Zealand. We contribute to the arts, science and medicine. For over 400 years, great scientific discoveries, important inventions and humanitarian thinking can be traced to Freemasonry and its teachings.

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Many organisations, including lawyers, statesmen, academics, scouts and others use ceremonies as part of their identity. We use ceremony to impart important life lessons about equality, inclusivity, bettering oneself, discipline and more.

Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ Outdoor Learning Environment 32

We teach people how to think, not what to think. We were founded in the 16th Century, yet our values are constant - we continue to encourage free thinking, our organisation is free to evolve and our members are free to speak.

Speak Up! Step Up! Show Up! is a clear ‘mantra’ to use within our organisation. Remember, Speak Up! encourages us to talk about freemasonry to our friends, family, colleagues and community. Step Up! is about getting more involved in lodges. Show Up! is about being active and visible in our communities.

Freemasons Charity Quiz/Auction Night to raise funds for Hastings Womens’ Refuge 13

Lodge Whitianga: Clarity on Charity 33

Christchurch Freemasons again support YWCA Women’s Refuge 13 Measles Epidemic in Samoa 14 Youth Orchestra puts Freemasonry on stage 14

Royal Masonic School for Girls, United Kingdom – a story past 34 The Golden Rule, in thirteen religions 35

Freemasons support Camp Purple 15

Masonic Villages Trust 36

Grand Master visits the Nelson Masonic Hall 16

Other Masonic Orders 38 Freemasons Foundation Report 40

Freemasons continue to support Camp Quality for Children with Cancer 17

Royal Arch 44 70-Year Freemasons – are a rare

‘Exercise as Medicine’ launch with support from Freemasons 18

occurrence 46

Freemasons Men’s Health presented in Ashburton 18

Welcome to our newest Freemasons 47

Douglas Scott Moir RH – piper extraordinaire 46

Scouting Lodge has Outdoor Installation 19

New Candidate adds an international flavour 47

Freemasons and ANZAC Day 20

The Last Word! 48 Service Awards 49

Cover photo: Bert Knottenbeld / Flickr

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From the Editor

FREEMASONS NEW ZEALAND

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Health and well being

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Freemasons, who let’s face it are just Kiwi blokes, are sometimes too staunch to address health and well-being issues themselves and it is usually their partners, family, friends and Freemasons who can help with this. Freemasons as masonic brothers should be looking out for each other and much of our ceremonial charges us to do just that. Health issues are more obvious and generally treatable by the system. Additionally, there are also many support mechanisms to also help. Further assistance is possible through lodge and national benevolence but mental health and addiction issues not so easily seen. Conversations and especially listening to each other may bring to our attention a health and wellbeing issue that needs to be addressed or supported. Let’s not lose a fellow Freemason or indeed anyone because we failed to observe – Let’s listen and get them talking. Let’s take care of those around us.

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Inside this issue are words of encouragement from our Grand Master Graham Wrigley on ‘Speak Up, Step Up, Show Up’ and further insights from our Executive Director Mark Cassidy on the Freemasons New Zealand ‘Strategic Direction’ along with lots of good Freemasons in action stories – on the good news that is Freemasonry throughout New Zealand, the usual features from our larger charities and elder care charity, our newest Freemasons and those who have been around for a long time with their awards plus lots more that is enjoyable, interesting and informative. VW Bro Duane Williams MBE, JP, KLJ, GSec

Grand Secretary at the Taj Hotel in Mumbai enjoying high tea last year and currently away for a month on his eighth trip to India.

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Supporting Our fami

Grand Masters Australia Bush Fire Appeal Much needs to be done in all Australian States for those effected by the Australian Bush Fires. Our Grand Master Graham Wrigley has been in discussions with all the Grand Lodges in Australia as to their needs and the contribution from Freemasons in New Zealand will be shared our proportionally according to need. The Australia Bush Fire Appeal currently stands at $23,737.87 and donations can be credited to 03 1783 0450087 002 at Heartland Bank with your name or lodge name/number in reference or a cheque can be sent to National Office P O Box 6439, Wellington 6141 This is our chance to support our Australian neighbours, who have been so good at supporting us. Of course Kiwi firefighters and other personnel have been proving great support. The Grand Master intends to close this Appeal on 31 March 2020.

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GRAND MASTER’S VISITS 21 Mar Centenary of Lodge Omarunui No 216, Taradale, Napier

25 Apr Laying Wreath at ANZAC Parade in Regalia, Christchurch

9 Apr Official Visit and 3rd Degree at The Avon Shirley Lodge No 185, Shirley, Christchurch

28 Apr Annual ANZAC Service at Lodge Koranga No 197, Timaru

22 Apr Official Visit to Mother Lodge and Installation at Lodge Zetland No 312, Wellington

9 May Communication UGLE District South Island New Zealand, Christchurch

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16 May Installation of New District Grand Master UGLE District North Island New Zealand, Wairakei, Taupo 21 May Installation of Lodge St John No 94 and final official event at Southland Freemasons Centre, Invercargill

Looking to the future of Freemasonry Say the word ‘Freemasons’ to many New Zealanders and they may recognise the name of our organisation but chances are they will have little understanding about who we really are and what we actually do. As proud Freemasons, we might admit that we have been a little backwards in coming forwards and telling our story: about us, our work, and most importantly, our contribution to our communities. It’s time to change all that. Speak Up! Step Up! Show Up! is a ‘mantra’ that we use within our organisation. It encourages us to talk about Freemasonry to our friends, family, and colleagues, to be active and visible in our communities, and get more involved in our lodges. Recently, a small group of Freemasons took a closer look at ourselves, to define who we are, and what we stand for today. We wanted to discover and articulate the essence of Freemasonry and begin to build foundations for the Freemasons of the future. Grand Master: MW Bro Graham Wrigley

That statement is one of the ideas that came out of a two-day strategic workshop. We believe those words crystalise Freemasonry in New Zealand, and we’ll be using them to help us define who we are and what we offer to potential members. That brings us back to Speak Up! Step Up! Show Up! The ‘Speak Up!’ part, grants us freedom to raise our profile. Here are a few conversation starters you can try out on non-Freemasons: Our members contribute their skills and talents to important community projects and give thousands of hours of their time. We also provide funds to support organisations ranging from Women’s Refuge to Camp Purple (Crohn’s and Colitis) and we are the biggest private funder of university scholarships in New Zealand. We contribute to the arts, science and medicine. For over 400 years, great scientific discoveries, important inventions and humanitarian thinking can be traced to Freemasonry and its teachings. Many organisations, including lawyers, statesmen, academics, scouts and others use ceremonies as part of their identity. We use ceremony to impart important life lessons about equality, inclusivity, bettering oneself, discipline and more. We teach people how to think, not what to think. We were founded in the 16th Century, yet our values are constant - we continue to encourage free thinking, our organisation is free to evolve and our members are free to speak. Speak Up! Step Up! Show Up! is a clear ‘mantra’ to use within our organisation. Remember, Speak Up! encourages us to talk about freemasonry to our friends, family, colleagues and community. Step Up! is about getting more involved in lodges. Show Up! is about being active and visible in our communities.

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It’s time It’s time for us all to get more involved in our Lodges. It’s time to talk about Freemasonry with our families, friends and colleagues.

It’s time to let New Zealand know about our values & purpose, to demystify our culture & our traditions. It’s time to be much more visible in our communities It’s time to

Speak Up! Step Up! Show Up!

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News clips New Year Honour’s List Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, No 22 in Lincoln, Canterbury and was Queen of New Zealand made the awarded a Roll of Honour in 2002. WBro John Reed was honoured following honours and Freemasons New Zealand congratulates the with a Queens Service Medal recipients. (QSM) for Services to the WBro Bruce Russell Community. He is a RH was honoured with member of Lodge Arrow Queens Service Medal Kilwinning No 86 in (QSM) for Services to the Arrowtown, Central Otago Community. He is a memand was initiated in 1960. ber of the Lodge of Progress

You, your partner, family and their health Some Freemasons may have concerns in relation to their interactions with others in regard to Covid-19 (Novel Corona Virus) and the single source of truth in this matter is the Ministry of Health and here is the link for their website: www.health.govt.nz/our-work/ diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus and if you have any personal concerns as to your own health please call toll free Healthline on 0800 358 5453. Freemasons New Zealand

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Going to Victoria? Are you going with our Grand Master Graham Wrigley to the Freemasons Victoria Grand Installation 3–5 April 2020 in Melbourne. Open to Freemasons and their partners only.

Online Registration here: www.fmv. org.au/gi2020 and don’t forgot to let Freemasons New Zealand know you are going by dropping a line to the Grand Secretary who will add you to the New Zealand delegation.

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Kiwi Freemasons in Tassie A good team of Freemasons and partThis saw MWBro Phillip Oddie inners (some 27 in all) accompanied our stalled as their new Grand Master. Grand Master Graham Wrigley to the A number of Freemasons stayed on Grand Installation of the Grand Lodge of for a tour of Tasmania afterwards. Tasmania 27 February – 1 March at the Wrest Point Casino in Hobart.

Where in the world? #1 Rhys Davies, son of WBro Geoff Davies of Lodge Zetland No 312, and his partner Michelle Sanit visited Sri Lanka and Borneo in January and so did the December 2019 NZ Freemason magazine. New Zealand delegation (on their way to the Grand Banquet) at Freemasons Tasmania Grand Installation in Hobart with our Grand Master Graham Wrigley.

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Road map for our strategic direction It may come as a surprise to some that I am not a Freemason. Although this brings with it some challenges, it enables me to bring a fresh pair of eyes to the role of Executive Director of Freemasons New Zealand. I have a clear mandate and that is to implement the strategy that is set out in the Strategic Direction 2019–23, which sets out our plan for the future of Freemasons New Zealand. non-Freemasons, is not its ceremonial secrets, but an understanding of why men are Freemasons and what that There are clearly challenges that face the means for them and the communities organisation if it is to position itself for they live in. the next generation of Freemasons whilst continuing to serve and support its cur- Our values and purpose rent membership. There is an old saying and that is, will shape our future “that if you continue to do what you are What is it that Freemasons share and doing you will continue to get the same forms the glue that binds them? What results”. In the context of Freemasons is it about freemasonry that has enabled New Zealand this means that unless we it to endure for centuries and attract understand the challenges that we face, new members? In short how has it condevelop and implement strategies to ad- tinued to remain relevant for each new dress them and have the courage to make generation. difficult decisions, membership will I was recently involved in a workshop decline, and our lodges will not flourish. with the Divisional Grand Masters, The challenges facing Freemasons as part of the development of our New Zealand are not unique to our organisation and reflect the same issues facing other fraternity and membership organisations, such as Rotary and Lions clubs. I believe that for me to undertake my role to implement our strategy, it is important to first understand the organisation’s purpose, values and goals. The biggest secret for me, and I venture to suggest that it is for most

Our challenge and need to evolve

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Communications Strategy and Plan, at which we spent a long time unpicking and exploring these very questions. What became very apparent, from the stories that emerged, was how deep and enlightened freemasonry is. Through sound values, personal development and working with other Freemasons, freemasonry has over many years been at the forefront of helping create a better world for all.

issue of Freemason New Zealand, “the sum will be greater than the parts”. It is when all three work together that we start to understand the power and attraction of freemasonry and provides a broader sense and meaning to what freemasonry is all about.

What National office will be doing National Office over the coming months will be focusing on improving the way we do things, so that it can best support the lodges to deliver our strategy. This will involve reviewing, developing and implementing strategies that will;

Another way of looking at our Strategic Direction 2019-23

Fashions change over the decades and how we interact with each other looks quite different now to what it was when I was growing up. In a world where the pace of change is speeding up and the next generation fears for the future of the world, freemasonry has a vital role to play. It provides a safe place where reason and compassion prevail. Where respect for the lessons of the past meet innovative action for the future. This message clearly resonates with potential future freemasons – Generation Z.

elements of our community, our family and our compassion is very much a case in point. These areas of focus with their associated strategic goals overlap and compliment each other. A point that the Grand Master made in the September

clarify our messaging and how we can best communicate them consistently through the different channels we use, support our lodges to improve engagement with members, improve our information systems and data analysis to provide better insights, develop our people to provide them with the skills they need, and help us understand and enhancing the impact that is achieved through our charitable grants and scholarships

Call to action The successful delivery of our strategy is however only possible through members continuing to Speak Up to tell people about what it is to be a Freemason, Step Up to make your lodges attractive places to be and Show Up by engaging visibly with your communities. I will continue to work with our Divisional Grand Masters to provide our lodges and brethren with the tools that they need to do so. Freemasons New Zealand has a great story to tell and the mantra Speak up, Step Up and Show up is a call to action to bring that to life in a very tangible way. Now is the time to act. Mark Cassidy, Executive Director

Another way of looking at our strategic direction We often focus on things in isolation without appreciating the importance of how powerful it can be when they work together in unison. Our strategic direction which focuses on the three key

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Freemasons in action Cancer Recovery Retreat funded by Freemasons Lodge Waipa No 119 in Te Awamutu has fully funded a Cancer Recovery Retreat for those recovering from cancer treatments with assistance from The Freemasons Charity. Members of the Waipa Lodge No 119 and Casting for Recovery North Island’s board and volunteers all gathered at the lodge rooms in Te Awamutu on Tuesday, November 26 where Casting for Recovery North Island co-ordinator Wendy Caldwell received a cheque donation for $6700. “This donation will enable us to fund our next retreat completely, the pampering, the gifts and high quality food especially. Some ladies have quite strict diets so we like to be able to provide nutritious and wholesome food,” said Wendy. Casting for Recovery is an international organisation that is run solely by volunteers and began in 1996 in the United States and came to New Zealand in 2010. It offers a unique retreat programme that combines breast cancer education, peer support and the therapeutic sport of fly fishing as the main activity all in efforts to

enhance the lives of women with breast cancer. “A lot of the ladies who come on the retreat have never stood in the river before. They spend a couple of hours fly fishing and it can be so refreshing for them to focus on the river and where the fish might be instead of thinking about cancer,” said Wendy. It is also said that fly fishing can be beneficial to increasing mobility in the arm and upper body after having chemotherapy or radiation.

The next North Island retreat runs from February 14-16 at Castle Rock in Wharepapa and with the recent donation to the organisation they have been able to add one more spot and be able to invite an additional woman along. “We hope this lady will be from the Freemasons society so that we can show them thanks for their donation and support,” said Wendy. Eleven women will go on the retreat where not only will they learn how to fly fish but they will also have a makeup session and time for massages, swimming, art therapy, meditation and relaxing in a spa pool. For their day in the river the women will be assisted by 10 river helpers who are volunteering their time. Other volunteers include a nurse, chef, co-ordinator, facilitator, accountants and a secretary. Caitlan Johnson, Te Awamutu Courier

A promise made and a promise honoured Many of the older brethren will remember the Mokoia Hall in Fifeshire Avenue in Wellington, a venue for many lodges up to 1974. In that year the building was purchased by The Wellington Irish Society, with the Freemasons leaving money in to assist the Society with the purchase. Mr Paul Harte, president of the Society in 1974, and a life member was the prime negotiator for the purchase and promised the Freemasons that if ever the building was sold he would arrange for the engraved foundation stone to be returned to them. Now that the building has been sold the current president of the society Mrs Jackie McCully has honoured that promise by returning the stone. Finding the Stone was easier said than done. Over the years with extensions and 10

interior work, the North East corner external wall had become an internal wall with a storage cupboard built over it. I spent some time on a fruitless search for the stone then I rang a long serving member and past President Lillian Mackey also a life member who put on her thinking cap and finally found the stone in the back wall of the storage cupboard.

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The inscription on the stone reads: MOKOIA HALL THIS STONE WAS LAID BY R.W. BRO GEORGE RUSSELL PRO. G.M. WELLINGTON DISTRICT FEBRUARY 14 1925 TRUSTEES ARTHUR A. GEORGE HENRY IVORY. HATHAWAY V. FUTTER HERBERT A JONES ARCHITECT I borrowed a grinder and carried out some operative masonry and after some privations and fatigue I recovered the stone. It is a coincidence that I am a Past Master of Ngatiawa Russell Lodge 345. The Russell Lodge having been consecrated In 1923 and named after the same George Russell named on the stone. WBro Jim McMeekin PGBB and PM of Ngatiawa Russell Lodge No. 345 and a Life Member of the Wellington Irish Society

One man and his beard A face that hasn’t seen the light of day for 47 years. VWBro Colin Heyward Past Grand Lecturer and former Divisional Secretary – Central for a number of years. The Lion Lodge No 114, with its novel fund raising event, has raised $2950 so far and they are applying for a subsidy from The Freemasons Charity which should double the amount finally raised. Funds raised will go to Dementia Hawkes Bay. Dementia a health issue that affects and deeply touches most families.

Freemasons and Widow’s Sons support RSA welfare An invitation that came out of a talk by No 245 to attend an open day at Burham the RSA Regional Welfare Co-ordinator Camp resulted in the following signifiLorraine Aitken at United Forces Lodge cant presentation. The presentation of a cheque for $17,600 to BJ Clarke as National RSA President, Wendy Clarke Papanui RSA Manager and RSA Regional Welfare Coordinator Lorraine Aitken (Mac) and the Camp Commandant.

This was a very significant donation and contribution for the RSA Hub and the services they want to offer their personnel. The members of the Widows Sons felt extremely privileged to be involved with this project from the first ‘Ride of Respect’ motorcycle event starting 5 years ago to this special presentation. Freemasons New Zealand and the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association (RSA) have a Memorandum of Understanding that supports this.

Includes Neville Patrick Past Deputy Grand Master, Sam Rowntree Grand Steward and Chris Thorndycroft Past Grand Deacon.

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Freemasons in action Freemasons Trade Scholarships The programme involves and Campbell Grieg and a speFreemasons New Zealand, Ucol cial Scholarship of $2,000 for and Registered Master Builders. James Cole, to honour a former Manuwata Kilwin Freemason the late nning Lodge No 47 Malcolm Pettman. in Palmerston North Construction is a with assistance from growth industry and The Freemasons entrants need all the Charity provided two support they can get to regular Willson Lewis complete their tertiary Scholarships of $6,000 qualifications. each for Shane Tooley Andrew Neilson, Darren Shadbolt, Campbell Grieg, James Cole, Shane Tooley, Danny Reilly and Cameron Isles at the scholarship ceremony.

Sit Ski from the Deep South This is part of a network of masonic charitable trusts set up Districts or Lodges and the Southland Masonic Charitable Trust has assisted many worthwhile causes over the years. Here is another fine example with a Paraplegic Snow Skier Bailley Unahi who had special snow skiing equipment created to enable her to overcome her disability with a ‘sit ski’. They contributed $4000 towards the equipment that had to come from the USA.

She comes from Winton in Southland and attends Otago University studying to be a physiotherapist. Bailley was part of that tragic balcony collapse in Dunedin that involved a number of students that confined her to a wheelchair. The Southland Masonic Charitable Trust were impressed with her bubbly attitude and can do–will do attitude and understand she may well go on to complete in future Winter Para Olympics. John Marshall, Chair SMCT

ABOVE Bailey on her sit ski. ABOVE Members of the Southland Masonic Charitable Trust: Ngaire Marshall, RWJB Marshall, WBro D Hewitson, VWBro O Davies, WBro A Burgess, Bro N O’Rourke RH. Seated: CHristine Baird (secretary) and Bailey Unahi.

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Freemasons Charity Quiz/Auction Night to raise funds for Hastings Womens’ Refuge The Women’s Emergency Centre Hastings (INC) has survived only by the valiant efforts of a wonderful group of volunteers and the Grace of God. It is now firmly established and known, and proved to be providing an essential service in the relief of misery, the preservation of families, and the welfare of children. Caring for people through charity is key to Freemasonry, and the members of Lodge Haeata 272, supported by Hastings and Napier Lodges, are passionate about the difference that the refuge makes and want to contribute to supporting the women and children whose lives are turned around by the support they

receive from our local Women’s Refuge team. The Hastings Women’s Refuge are establishing another Safe House, and our Hastings and Napier Masonic Lodges want to provide the necessary funding to furnish the house. Benevolence and helping those in need is a cornerstone of Freemasonry, so to this end we organised a Charity Quiz Night and Auction, at the Havelock North Community Centre. We wish to thank the 120 people who attended the evening, and extend a special thanks to all our sponsors for their generous donations. With the contributions of all those who participated we were able to raise the magnificent sum of $4350.00. The Freemasons Charity is the registered charitable arm

of Freemasons New Zealand and is the cornerstone of our benevolent activities in New Zealand, and they supported our efforts by matching that figure and donated $4350.00. Making the total raised from the event the sum of $8700.00. These funds will be donated to the Women’s Refuge in Hastings and will greatly assist them in providing new facilities to help Women and Children who are in urgent need of a place of safety.

Quiz Night Fundraiser and Presentation of funds to Hastings Womens refuge.

Christchurch Freemasons again support YWCA Women’s Refuge As a result of continued support to the Christchurch YWCA Women’s Refuge Gerald Robertson was again seconded to play Santa at the refuge children’s Christmas Party. Over a cuppa afterwards it was mentioned that their communal kitchen was eventually being refurbished and that they were short of funds to complete it so knowing the circumstances of this vital organisation and

the excellent work they do with women and children who are at their lowest ebb. The Christchurch Kiwanis had funded the majority of the work but exhausted their reserves, appliances were supplied at cost from Nanoosi Appliances, electrical wiring,etc. donated and an electrician donated his time from Radcliffe Electrical Appliances. So a call to District Grand Master Canterbury Michael Wooding and the

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wheels were in motion to put to good use money raised from manning the netball car parking during the winter as well as The Freemasons Charity chipping in. The result was the transformation of a small overused under resourced kitchen into a modern well-equipped facility used to teach cooking, cleaning and budgeting skills and assist women back to a productive loving lifestyle with their children as well as working in with other voluntary organisations. Both paid and voluntary staff at the YWCA Women’s Refuge were eternally grateful for all the assistance received which will stand them in good stead for many years to come.

Freemasons in action Measles Epidemic in Samoa The first case of measles was reported on 30 September 2019 and the disease quickly spread due to low immunization rates. In November 2019, the Government of Samoa declared a national emergency due to the rising death toll and the spread of the disease. By 18 December: 1. Over 5,500 cases were reported – 2.75% of the population. 2. 20% of all babies aged 5 to 11 months have been infected 3. 1 in 150 babies have died 4. Total deaths as at 22 December were 79 of which 90% were children aged under 5.

The long term effects of the disease on the population of Samoa have not yet been determined but it is established that measles can cause blindness, brain damage due to encephalitis, hearing loss and a reduction in the effectiveness of the immune system.

The New Zealand Government responded with humanitarian aid, mainly medical teams and the New Zealand Masonic Community responded with teddy bears. The TLC Appeal NZ allocated 1,000 teddy bears which were airfreighted to Samoa at cost by Fliway International and presented to Tupua Tamasese Meaole Hospital in the capital, Apia, and to the National Emergency Centre for distribution throughout the islands as needed. Further teddy bears will be sent if needed.

Bears being presented by Tony Mansfield, Chairman of TLC Appeal NZ, and Jacob Paul and Colin Stringer of Lodge Calliope No. 252 (GLNZ) to Dr Monalisa of the Tupua Tamasese Meaole Hospital Paediatric Team.

The epidemic continues with a further 25-30 children being treated and/or admitted to hospital daily.

Youth Orchestra puts Freemasonry on stage 2019 was Evan’s year. Evan is a sixteen year-old fifth Form student at St Kentigern College playing French Horn in the Auckland Youth Orchestra and the latest in a long line of young players to receive a monetary award from the Freemasons Lodge of the Liberal Arts. He was presented with the Lodge’s Howard Wyatt Memorial Scholarship prize of $3000 on stage, in the Auckland Town Hall at the Lodge’s annual concert in September. The prize is to assist the player to advance their musical career The Master of the Lodge, W Bro Robert Welcome, reminded a large audience of friends, families, supporters, Freemasons and the general public of the long association between the AYO and the Lodge and of its additional assistance as Principal Supporter. The coveted prize was first given in 2009 and is won for ‘performance’ by the most promising members of the Orchestra. The Orchestra support is main-stream in the Lodge benevolence programme. Evan’s talent is taking him places in the New Zealand orchestral scene. He

is currently a member of the National Youth Orchestra and won an Internship to play with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra this year. He played in the NZ Secondary Schools Symphony Orchestra in 2018 when he also won a National Mentorship with the NZ Symphony Orchestra. Surely a record that assures further success in the future. The AYO Town Hall ‘donation ‘ performances draw large audiences and the Liberal Arts Concert

At the Auckland Town Hall : The Master of The Lodge of the Liberal Arts No 500, W Bro Robert Welcome, (left) with the prize-winner for 2019, Evan Metcalf, Year 11, Saint Kentigern College and Orchestra President Mr Alex Cowden.

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usually includes around 200 Freemasons and their wives, partners, and friends all of whom enjoy music of excellent quality. This year’s Concert featured a performance of Rachmaninov’s 2nd Piano Concert .

Freemasons support Camp Purple Our Grand Master Graham Wrigley spent several hours at the national Camp Purple 2019 for young people with Crohnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Colitis (www.crohnsandcolitis.org.nz) in Waikanae (near Wellington) recently. These camps are a great way of showing young people that suffer from this disease that they are not alone and to enable them to mix with others in a similar situation.

Freemasons have been a major sponsor in recent years and you may have seen the post which showed that they helped further when return flights from Wellington were fog bound and provided overnight accommodation at the Petone Freemasons Centre to 70 young people and their helpers.

You can always rely on the Freemasons to help 50 young people and their helpers and care givers stranded in Wellington after Camp Purple due to fog and airlines clearing back logs. Freemasons made available of their Freemasons Centre in Petone to the group as overnight accommodation and feed them as well. This was over and above the support they gave the actual Camp. With special thanks to the Hutt Valley Lodge No 176 and the Petone Freemasons Centre.

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Freemasons in action Then Grand Master visits the Nelson Masonic Hall On Sunday 10 November 2019 the then Grand Master, Mark Winger, visited the Nelson Masonic Hall to see for himself the damage that was caused by the recent fire. That morning Nelson was experiencing an unusual rainy day; it was almost as if the heavens were crying in sympathy for the recent misfortune. Mark, as always, promptly arrived at 9.30am and met a contingent of the members of the local Lodges, Chapter and other orders that use the Hall. The initial party were joined by up to 60 members from all of the five Lodges that meet at the Hall. Together they inspected the damage from a respectful distance as the building itself is out of bounds due to concerns for contamination of asbestos and carcinogenic materials from the fire. Afterwards they all adjourned to the adjacent Prince Albert pub where the Grand Master spoke of his sympathy for

what the Nelson Freemasons are facing in the recovery from this event. He explained “I have opened a donations page on the Grand Lodge web site for the other Freemasons in the country to express their support in a practical way. I have also received many offers of equipment and other physical support which I will pass onto the Hall company in due time.” He continued “It is vital that you communicate what is going on to your Masonic brethren so that they are kept in the picture. This will enable them to both express their sympathy and extend their help to you all.” His rousing talk concluded with “Brethren all Freemasonry is not a building, it is the members and the Lodges and other orders in which they meet. I have no doubt that you will deal with this set back in your usual stoic Freemasonry fashion.” The Chairman of the Hall Management Company then gave the members an update on what is happening.

“In essence we can do nothing until the insurance assessors and the insurance company come back with a statement on what is covered and also what will be their contribution to the interim arrangements that Lodges etc will have to use until the Hall is available again. This is not expected before the New Year. In the meantime no one is allowed into the building until atmospheric and structural examinations have been completed.” In response to questions he explained that immediately after the fire the commemorative jewels and some of the other items in the Library were recovered intact, however a quantity of Lodge and other orders Charters and equipment and regalia is still in the building and it’s condition is unknown. He concluded “That until we have the insurance and other matters resolved Lodges will have to make their own temporary arrangements.” PS Lodge Nelson, Victory Chapter and Forest Lodge have already put some initial interim arrangements in place so that their meetings for the rest of the year can take place. For information on these revised meeting arrangements please contact the respective Lodge and Chapter secretary. David Marsh Editor’s note: The Freemasons Hall Company are currently working with Crombie Lockwood, our insurance brokers, for the Grand Lodge Insurance Scheme.

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Lodge Te Puni organises a variety show to fund bladder scanners On Wednesday 5th March members of Lodge Te Puni presented two bladder scanners toFreemasons the CEO of the Hutt Valley District Health Board. Thisfor wasChildren the resultwith of a fundraising continue to support Camp Quality Cancer effort by the combined Lodges of the Hutt Valley. The Waikato and Bay Of Plenty Camp this year we actually had too many Freemasons Charity) – it was received by

Quality 2020 was held at Aquinas College Tauranga from 5–10 January and this year hosted 38 children, plus their caregivers. Each child has a caregiver who is specially trained for that person – the caregivers are all volunteers and come from all over NZ and what a wonderful job they do. Each year we of the Waikato and Bay Of Plenty Lodges ‘buck in’ and assist where we can with cleaning etc and couple of Lodge members’ immediate family, who work for the DHB, had indicated that staff were fund raising for equipment that was in short supply for their Patients. The nurses of Mapu Unit and the Community Health Services had started selling cakes and undertaking other fundraising efforts to purchase a bladder scanner. The members then brought the Units’ plight to the Lodges and a number of Brethren also indicated that they had been hospitalised recently and had to wait for the only scanner to become available for their treatment. Lodge Te Puni decided to hold a Variety Show to raise funds to complete the purchase of at least one bladder scanner. WBro Ray Keenan approached many talented artists both within the

volunteers. On the 9th January our Bay Of Plenty District Grand Master Glen Harris presented Camp Quality with a cheque for $20,000 (including a subsidy from The

Craft and outside, including his very own successful singing son and his Group, ‘The Auzzie Boys.’ A plethora of acts was assembled, from juggling, dancing (ballroom, rock-n-roll, traditional Polish), musical acts and even the piping in of a Haggis with the traditional address. Audience participation was encouraged and, during intermission, food and drink was available for purchase. Along with some very sought after prizes for raffles, the support for the show was outstanding. The money raised on the night was, with the help of The Freemasons Charity, able to purchase two bladder scanners valued at over $13,000.00 each.

a very emotional Camp Quality manager. It was amazing to see the response of those children & caregivers when our past District Grand Master – Mike Cooke (Cookie) made his appearance – Mike has supported W. Bro TR McKenzie, Master of Lodge Camp Quality now Te Puni, with W. Bro Ray Keenan presenting Graham Dyer, Valleyyears – for Hutt sixteen DHB CEO with one ofthe the two portable cheer that went bladder scanners, looking on is up almost bough Pete Chandler Hutt Valley DHB COO. down the roof. BELOW A bladder scanner. We already have more than $2,000.00 from donations in the Harini Trust account and look forward to the wonderful support from The Freemasons Charity & the Lodges next time around.

As always it was a tight knit team, encompassing members of the Lodges from the Hutt Valley, wives and partners, and the nurses from the DHB that made this occasion the success it was. Thanks are due for the support of local businesses, individuals and the performers along with The Freemasons Charity for help in providing such necessary equipment for the health and wellbeing of the wider community. WBro Mac McKenzie

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Freemasons in action ‘Exercise as Medicine’ launch with support from Freemasons A first for the South island was made possible by the funds received from Marlborough Lodges’ Eckford 334 and Waitohi (Picton) 111 recently. A cheque for $8617 was presented to local MS-Parkinsons Educator and Nurse Janine Ready. A one for one subsidy was applied for and received from The Freemasons Charity. Blenheim will be the third locality to provide the ‘Exercise as Medicine’ programme to aid those affected with Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinsons and brain injuries. The first phase is to assist those with Parkinsons with this Neuro-specific programme. Those with MS and Stroke will be included in the future. Research over the last 10 years now indicates with evidence that condition specific exercise with the appropriate intensity can slow the progression of diseases such as Parkinsons. The funds will be applied to train the trainers initially at Stadium 2000 in Blenheim. The partnership between local Freemasons, Stadium 2000, and the Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinsons Society of New Zealand has enabled the project to move forward.

The stadium is on board around research-based best exercise practice for health conditions. Staff are keen to observe the benefits and deliver the programme to Marlburians. Janine Ready, MS-Parkinsons Marlborough said the seed funding will enable the training to be carried out and programme to launch in March 2020. From left: front row: Buks Lundt – Eckford 334 Master, Deborah Delliessi – Instructor, Janine Ready – MS-Parkinsons Marlborough, George Stables – Waitohi 111 Master, with Stadium 2000 personal trainers.

Freemasons Men’s Health presented in Ashburton Freemasons in Ashburton delivered a hugely successful Men’s Health Evening, a feature of which was the excellence of the presentations of local Christchurch specialists, consisting of a Cardiologist, Urologist and Colo rectal Surgeon – amply supported by a local G P to answer any general health questions from the audience. 110 members of the public

were present, and the opportunity was Many stayed on afterwards for a good taken to make it a ‘Gold Coin Collection’ look at the Lodge Rooms and ask quesevent, so that later we were able to hand tions on Freemasonry. the proceeds of that collection to the MJ Cawte local Prostate Cancer Support Group.

Some of the public who attended and Dr Clive Low Cardiologist one of the presenters.

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Scouting Lodge has Outdoor Installation The Baden Powell Lodge No 381 for the second time only in New Zealand masonic history had an outdoor Installation at the Campfire Circle at Brookfield Scout Camp, Wainuiomata, Wellington on Saturday 15th February 2020. A beautiful Wellington day in natural surroundings with lots of flora and fauna making itself known to the nearly 50 participants. Followed by an Installation Dinner at one of the indoor facilities (which was a backup if it had rained) and with some staying overnight at Scout Camp.

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Freemasons and ANZAC Day A day of remembrance in New Zealand and Australia to commemorate all those who have lost their lives in wars and conflicts and held on 25th April every year.

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Freemasons and the RSA

What can Lodges and Freemasons do?

This is all about building a relationship with RSA, which like us, i s throughout the country and has a similar demographic and provides opportunities for both organisations.

Attend Wreath Laying and Lay Wreath Parade in Regalia Freemasons must wear suit and tie (Our Grand Master has given permission). Provide assistance to local RSA Organising committees Lodge ANZAC Ceremonies ANZAC poppy in magazine – it’s for you, or a widow or your children, grand-children or great grand-children and a reminder of this important day of remembrance.

What can Lodges and Freemasons do?

Find projects that Freemasons and RSA and others could work on together. See the Freemasons and Sons of the Widow story in this issue as an example. Freemasons New Zealand have supported RSA Welfare by purchasing poppies on behalf of Freemasons throughout New Zealand. This all fits in with the Freemasons New Zealand and Royal Returned and Services Association Memorandum of Understanding.

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Australian Bushfires

Graham J. Wrigley GRAND MASTER

 6 January 2020 Brethren I am sure that many of you, like me, watched the devastation being caused in some Australian States by the bush fires from the comfort of our homes over the festive/holiday season. The headline television news each evening continues to show no signs of abatement – in fact the opposite is occurring. When I met with the Australian Grand Masters in November, it was the early days of the fires, and at that time, none of the Grand Lodges were considering an appeal seeking support from other Grand Lodges. However, things change quickly, and we are now aware that the Grand Lodges in the affected States have launched an appeal, seeking financial support for those who have lost members of their family, property, their livelihood and for those that are at the front line of firefighting and for those who are supporting local communities with food, clothing and psychosocial assistance. To support our neighbours, I have launched a ‘Grand Masters Australian Bush Fire Appeal’ so that our Lodges and Brethren can donate in support of our close colleagues who are suffering under tremendous circumstances. Deposits of support can be made directly into the account shown below: Grand Masters Australian Bush Fire Appeal – Heartland Bank Account 03-1783-0450087002 with Member name and Lodge Number or Lodge Name and Number in Reference or a cheque to the postal address below. We will work closely with our Australian Grand Lodges for the distribution of funds at the appropriate time based on the greatest need and their advice. I am sure that the New Zealand Brethren will give generously as we always do, and I encourage everyone to show that as Freemasons, we support others as they have supported us in our times of disaster. Yours fraternally,

Graham J. Wrigley Grand Master FREEMASONS NEW ZEALAND 2/22 Tacy Street, Kilbirnie, Wellington NZ | P O Box 6439, Marion Square, Wellington 6141 T: +64 4 385 5744 | E: grandmaster@freemasonsnz.org | W: freemasonsnz.org

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Powering Potential 2019 The future is now

Eight teams of five year 12 and 13 science students and mentors from throughout the country gathered at the Royal Society in Wellington last December for a concentrated research into specific tasks leading to a presentation of their findings to an audience at the conclusion of the programme.

tudents and guests alike were welcomed to the presentation ceremony by Professor Wendy Larner, President of the Royal Society Te Aparngi, who congratulated the participants on their demonstrated passion for science. She added. “Together, Freemasons New Zealand and Te Aparangi are proud to bring together so many of our most talented emerging science students. We hope you will make valuable connections and leave inspired to pursue a future of further science study.” Professor Larner was followed by the Grand Master, MWBro Graham Wrigley, who referred to the five years Freemasons NZ had been working with the Royal Society. He went on to outline the contribution of The Freemasons Charity to scientific research, especially in the field of medicine, the most recent being a partnership with The Malaghan

Institute. He encouraged the students to look out for the opportunity to apply for Freemasons University Scholarships during the course of their tertiary studies. The nominated areas of study were “Sleeping Beauties”, which looked at factors interfering with sleep in adolescents, noting that alcohol was detrimental to sleep. “Play it by Air” studied air quality in cities, citing diesel vehicles as a primary cause of pollution. They saw solutions in higher density housing coupled with effective public transport as an objective to plan for. “Dark Vaders” considered the public perception of the effect of artificial light, especially LED, at night on biodiversity. The team demonstrated a passion for moths, which were important to ecology balance but were rapidly declining in population. “Botany Buds” sought to define the species that would be best to www.freemasonsnz.org

plant in order to balance mitigation of the effects of climate change with the restoration of the natural ecology of New Zealand. They did not consider the Graham Wrigley.

LEFT The De Fault team, flanked by Graham Wrigley, Nick Brunsdon and Wendy Larner receives its certificates. BELOW The De Fault team at work BOTTOM Bob Monson, Grand Almoner and Mark Cassidy, Executive Director Freemasons NZ at the social function following the presentation ceremony.

planting of pine trees as a much-needed long term solution. “The Which Doctors” were asked to how we in New Zealand could best respond to cheap and fast genome sequencing, which was pushing the boundaries of personalised medicine, clinical diagnosis and research and “Bad Beaches” were asked to study the challenges associated with monitoring marine reserves in New Zealand and to come up with some potential solutions. The team advocated greater public education together with the use of artificial intelligence to count fish. “Fellow Humans” were given the challenging task arising from the growing use of social robots in human computer applications like healthcare. They were asked to consider the many emotions that humans can express, such as anger, sadness and happiness. They were tasked with producing a happy robotic voice from a neutral voice. The team were convinced that social robots would be accepted if they looked and spoke more like us. They concluded their presentation by demonstrating a range of artificial voices including ‘receptionist’, tour guide’ and ‘happy’.

our planet. It has thus been chosen for a more detailed review in this article. The team was given the following challenge. “Where we choose to live and how we build our houses can determine how natural disasters affect us. How do we encourage home owners to choose wisely while preventing hardship after natural disasters?” The Team Mentor was Nick Brunsdon, Senior Economist at Infometrics, Wellington. Nick is responsible for interacting with regional clients. With a Master’s degree in Geography from the University of Canterbury Nick has researched the stretched post-earthquake housing market and labour force issues. He has maintained a close watch on the sale of De Fault – signposts for earthquake damaged ‘as-is-where-is’ the future houses in Christchurch. The De Fault team comprised While each study was important the “De Romona Wainohu, Karamu High School Fault” group was allocated a task that is Hastings, Vaibhav Nayyar, Mt. Albert only the tip of the iceberg in the future of 24

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Grammar School Auckland, Jonty Kirk, Kerikeri High School Northland, Orla Walsh, John Paul College, Rotorua and Petra Fisher, Mercury Bay Area School, Whitianga. The research question aimed to get the students exploring the trade-off in insurance settings, between providing price signals for risk and ensuring widespread

adoption of insurance to prevent hardship after natural disasters. As Nick Brunsdon says. “I realised shortly after I arrived at the Royal Society that I would be in for a challenge, as it was explained that the students were selected in part for their achievement in maths and science at school, and I was posing a social science question. When I met the team, I asked what they were intending to study at university – mainly medicine and engineering. Worried that my question about insurance settings might miss the mark, I encouraged the team to re-define the question to suit their interests and time constraints. We agreed to focus on understanding natural disasters that threaten houses in New Zealand, and explore the solutions to mitigate these risks. I encouraged them to analyse their risks and solutions through the risk management framework of control, mitigate, avoid or transfer.”

“The team was fantastic throughout – working together beautifully from beginning and focused on the task at hand. They focused on earthquake and tsunami, two hazards with a reasonably well understood distribution and impact in New Zealand. As a result, their findings were concetrated on raising the profile of these hazards, and adding more ‘teeth’ to our insurance and regulatory regimes to avoid and mitigate their risks. The recommendation of full-risk pricing for house insurance was pretty drastic, alas they didn’t have time to explore these impacts – in my mind, a fascinating topic in itself. As a consequence of leaving sea level rise out of scope, the team avoided the controversial discussion around widespread managed retreat. I think it would make a great topic for a Powering Potential team in 2020.”

The future is now and the graph is curving upwards The De Fault team focussed their research on the potential threats from earthquakes and tsunamis concluding with the options of “fight” or “flight”, the former being technical solutions to buildings such as base isolation and the latter being implementation of risk zoning. It is becoming more apparent, except by a few notable politicians, that projected sea level rise is not gentle phenomenon, but rather increasingly frequent climate events such as floods, once described as “one in a hundred years” and droughts with and closely associated fires. The science students of today have major challenges ahead of them, challenges that the dinosaurs failed to heed. Text and photos Morris Robertson

The projected 1.4 metre sea level rise as it could affect Downtown Wellington, possibly early in the next century.

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Freemasons in action The Tauranga Lodge supports Look Good, Feel Better: Small things make a big difference The Tauranga Branch of the Look Good, Feel Better group runs free classes for anyone undergoing treatment for any type of cancer at any stage. They focus on problems associated with the effects of treatment including hair loss, eyebrows, eyelashes and skin related issues. So, when The Tauranga Lodge became aware that the group needed a white board for their monthly classes they decided to help in line with their aim of supporting local community groups. After consultation with Gaelene Falconer, the Bay of Plenty Facilitator, the Lodge purchased a portable white board, cleaning brush and coloured markers. The Master of The Tauranga Lodge, Kerry Dalzell and Member, Ron Pibworth delivered these items just before a class and met Gaelene with some of the volunteers. They were setting up tables complete with mirrors, make-up bags and cosmetics and so the white board will be a useful aid to demonstrate various techniques in applying make-up and for teaching volunteers. A core group of twenty five volunteers take part in organising the Tauranga classes. Gaelene said all volunteers are amazing with many different skills with one bringing in fresh, colourful food for morning tea. The number of those attending classes ranges from five to seventeen. Participants spend two hours at the class,

are guided through a skincare and makeup regime and receive gifts of cosmetics and magazines. They have the opportunity to feel special and connect with people who are in a similar situation. Gaelene now covers the Bay of Plenty, Whakatane and Taupo using her past experience in the cosmetic industry. She said high quality cosmetics and skin care items are donated by the CTFA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cosmetic, Toiletry & Fragrance Association. In Tauranga, men experiencing cancer have the opportunity to attend classes twice a year covering techniques in looking after skin, hair, body and mind and are able to socialise with other men. Look Good, Feel Better volunteers now run workshops for nurses and medical professionals where they experience for themselves the techniques used so those attending can refer patients or recommend classes. The Tauranga Lodge is very pleased to assist this group and Kerry, The Master, commented

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on the subject of charity by saying, Freemasons are meant to embrace charity as much as faith and hope. Long ago, charity was recognised more as love and without love or charity we have nothing. The Look Good, Feel Better group certainly have plenty of both. For more information or to register online for a class visit www.lgfb.co.nz or phone 0800 865 432. Pauline Pibworth

Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Zealand M

aking good men better is one of our founding statements yet, how often do we practice this within our masonic lives? It’s true that we provide an open platform and the opportunity to gain experience in public speaking, this aids in personal development and as a result we also gain in confidence and strength of character. Our ritual is filled with moral codes which when followed provide direction and a path to a better way of life. Within the ranks of our membership there are many who have benefited from what our organisation has to offer. Unfortunately, as we look at society today, we can see that there are a few people who for the want of just a little guidance in their youth, can either become pillars in our communities or fall through the cracks in society. One organisation who strives to make a difference is Big Brothers Big Sisters. This national organisation offers a mentoring program to young people (aged from 6 to 12 years) who need just a little help in their formative years. It is amazing how much difference a little guidance and stability can make to these young lives. As

an organisation we have already helped financially in several different districts across New Zealand, however I believe that we could do more. There are many ways to show benevolence, the most effective way to help is to simply offer time. As it is important that the child has some stability, volunteers are asked to commit to at least one year, wherein they will meet up with their little brother/sister once a week. This is a truly rewarding program that makes a real difference. Sometimes the solution is as simple as having someone you trust to talk to, kick a football around with or just to know that someone is there for them. If you feel that you or your wife / partner have something to offer and would like to be part of the program, or even if you would like to learn a little more, please visit the website bigbrothersbigsisters.org.nz. I am hopeful that within our membership and extended families there are some who can dedicate the time needed to the benefit of this great course. Let’s give the youth the opportunity to make a better future. Sam Rowntree

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ANZMRC NEWS

Updates, congratulations and a New Zealand-based conference B

y the time you read this article the 2019/20 ANZMRC Tour has been completed. It can only be described as a resounding success throughout Asia, Australia and New Zealand. WBro Dr Mike Kearsley and Annie have enjoyed every moment. I thank everyone involved and certainly there are many people who made this tour a success. A big Thank You.

2021 is the 30th anniversary of the ANZMRC and it was thought appropriate to use and showcase local speakers. On behalf of the Council I take this opportunity to extend congratulations to RWBro John Molnar who on 26 January 2020, received 2021 Touring Lecturers: the award of (OAM) The RWBro John Molnar PDepGM of Order of Australia Medal Melbourne will tour New Zealand in in the 2020 Australia Day August/September 2021 and WBro Jack Honours List. Dowds of Palmerston North will tour The citation includes the Australia at the same time. following:

ANZMRC Biennial Conference 12–15 November 2020 Dunedin Masonic Centre, Moray Place, Dunedin Theme: Freemasonry – Beyond the Craft

For service to charitable organisations.

Grand Registrar, 2007–14. Master, Victorian Naval and Military Lodge 49, 2002. Order of St Lazarus President, Commandery of Victoria, current. Former National Archivist. Awarded the Knight of St Lazarus and the Order of Merit of St Lazarus.

John Molnar.

We are looking forward to engaging with you during your lecture tour. Updates will be posted to www.anzmrc.org at regular intervals.

Freemasons Victoria Legal Representative, Freemasons Board of General Purposes, 2008–14. Director, Royal Freemasons, since 2016.

Kerry Nicholls, President, Australian and New Zealand Masonic Research Council Jack Dowds.

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Masonic Knowledge This article continues a look at the men who influenced Freemasonry and made it what we practice today. We have probably all heard William Preston but who was Thomas Dunkerley (1724–94) – the man who influenced our modern masonry more than any other man? Preston

William Preston (1742–1818) was a real mover and shaker in English masonry but did you know he was a Scot born and educated in Edinburgh. At age 18 Preston moved to London to work in the print industry and became well-known as an author and editor. He was initiated in 1763 into the newly formed Lodge No. 111 in London (which came under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge known as The Ancients formed in 1751). Lodge members were not happy and in 1764 Lodge No. 111 changed allegiance to the original Grand Lodge known as The Moderns (formed in 1717) and became Caledonian Lodge No. 325. The terms Antients and Moderns refer to the different rituals being used and what made masons unhappy was the many changes made to the ceremonies since 1717. In particular, the inclusion/exclusion of the finding of the genuine secrets of a master mason. The Antients had always included this but the Moderns excluded this part. Eventually it became The Royal Arch as the completion of the 3rd degree.

William Preston.

Preston was a powerhouse of masonic industry, researching and writing, presenting lectures, educating his fellow masons. While presenting a course of lectures he was invited to become a joining member of the Lodge of Antiquity (which was failing, and it was thought by some members of Antiquity the Preston’s presentations would revive

lodge membership – which it did very successfully). This led to jealousy with some members (not very fraternal) who reported Preston and others to Grand Lodge for wearing masonic regalia after church when returning to the tavern for lunch. It appears that wearing masonic regalia was OK in church but not in the street. The upshot was that Grand Lodge (The Moderns) expelled Preston and other offenders, who promptly resigned from Lodge of Antiquity, allied themselves to The Grand Lodge of All England at York and formed themselves into The Grand Lodge of All England South of The River Trent. Dunckerley

At about this time there were 5 Grand Lodges in the English constitution, all vying to be THE Grand Lodge of English Freemasons. There were many varieties of ritual in use all over England so The Moderns Grand Lodge (aka The Premier Grand Lodge – first one to be formed) commissioned a well-known and very active mason Thomas Dunckerley (1724–94) to travel all over England, attend Lodge meetings and investigate which rituals were being used. He was amply qualified for this being well educated, well-travelled and experienced in life, thoughtful and sensible, logical and philosophic. His subsequent report and recommendations led to significate restructuring of degree rituals. You can imagine the complaints this caused but Dunkerley was responsible for the three degrees including The Royal Arch we have today. It is probably true to say that more than any other person, Dunkerley had the greatest influence on Freemasonry as we know it today. Thomas Dunckerley (1724–94) was unaware that he was an illegitimate son of King George 2nd of Great Britain until his later years. Dunckerley joined the Royal Navy as a boy aged 13, educated himself sufficiently to qualify as a school master in the Navy at age 20. He was initiated into Freemasonry in 1754 aged www.freemasonsnz.org

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30 at The Three Tuns Inn, Portsmouth, England and was immediately active. Six years later he obtained a warrant to start a Lodge onboard HMS Vanguard, another onboard HMS Prince and yet another onboard HMS Guadeloupe. He was given a roving commission from Grand Lodge to travel to Canada and regulate lodges there, which he did. Dunckerley was appointed Provincial Grand Master of Hampshire, England in 1767 and worked tirelessly to resuscitate masonry in that Province and set an example of what a Provincial Grand Master should do. In his time, he was Provincial Grand Master of 6 English provinces.

Conclusions So, the question “Is it of value to masons to know about the characters who influenced The Craft?” I think the answer has to be a positive “yes” because so many Freemasons today tend to accept their masonry as the three symbolic degrees known as The Craft and nothing else. This is probably because a group of men in England many years ago wrote that Freemasonry consists of three degrees and three only and this has been accepted as gospel – not the word of God (which we believe to be perfect and inviably true) but the word of men (which isn’t always perfect and true). So, maybe it is important to know our history. VWBro Dr George Alan PGLec 29

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Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ (BLENNZ) Outdoor Learning Environment – Further development in progress

n celebration of the 125th Anniversary, the Potter Masonic Trust provided a substantial gift to BLENNZ Homai Campus, this with additional support from the Freemasons of the Counties Hauraki District, enabled the design and construction of a new outdoor learning environment. The idea was originally seeded from a conversation between MWBro Selwyn Cooper’s wife Jan, who had heard the aspirations of the campus team to build an accessible outdoor learning environment that would build independence in the grounds of the campus in South Auckland. BLENNZ is national network of services with Homai Campus as its national facility which provides services for children and young people from birth through to the end of their compulsory schooling. The campus provides a day specialist school, national assessment services, early learning services and short term programmes for ākonga, whānau and itinerant teaching teams across New Zealand. The donations enabled BLENNZ to initiate the development, to bring the dream to a reality. This project has been extremely successful establishing a highly functional, accessible and beautiful learning environment. It was always envisaged that BLENNZ would continue to invest and over time realise the full vision that had been shaped in collaboration between Jill Rice, the landscape designer, and the teaching team. Since the initial development BLENNZ has made subsequent additions which have included the incorporation of an artificial turf surface which can host blind cricket, soccer and athletics. The landscaping of a courtyard which includes a seating area and paving that supports the development of mathematics and orientation is now part of the grounds. A storage shed and shade cloths

were added to the early learning environment, the former supported by the Freemasons of the Counties Hauraki District with assistance from the Freemasons Charity. BLENNZ will establish a hard court area in front of the school classrooms. The area will include a half court, basketball hoop and wall for ball games, something that many of the young students and visitors to the campus will benefit from. Physical abilities, social skills, recreational skills and orientation and mobility will all be enhanced by provision of this new element in the outdoor learning environment. The block wall will also be further enhanced with tactile surfaces on the reverse side to provide an opportunity to way find and explore. BLENNZ holds the sentiment that impairment in one area does not translate to lack of potential in others. This project is being resourced by BLENNZ with a generous contribution from the Freemasons of the Counties Hauraki District and The Freemasons Charity, who have continued to sustain their support and relationship with the campus team. It is so gratifying how individuals can come together and make such a wonderful difference in the lives of others by creating environments that are accessible for ALL. The Freemasons of the Counties Hauraki District are extremely proud to be associated with BLENNZ and the ongoing going development of the Outdoor www.freemasonsnz.org/charity

education Facility. It is very gratifying to be associated with a project that makes a difference to the development and lives of many and has a physical and ongoing presence in the community. It very much represents the “Speak up, Stand up and Show up” initiatives of Freemasons New Zealand.

Lodge Whitianga: Clarity on Charity

reemasonry in New Zealand has taken strides to understand and improve itself in recent years. One only needs to look as far as the Speak Up campaign and its growth to get a direct impression of this. For this Freemasons magazine, we wanted to demonstrate improvements possible at the lodge level, particularly when it comes to charitable community contributions. It is not a difficult proposal to consider each Lodge through New Zealand unique in its own right. Different members lead to different experiences, different leadership leads to different outcomes. Now with this proposition in mind, we can turn our attention to Lodge Whitianga. Many lodges may have experienced the circumstances facing Lodge Whitianga in early 2016. Membership was around 32 – of which about 12 were active. Plans were in motion for the lodge to shut down operation in three years with a trust orchestrated to ensure any assets were to benefit the local community. There was some charity activity, but it was spontaneous with little requests going through to The Freemasons Charity. From this position, it is easy to envision Lodge Whitianga closing and its members dispersing. Fortunately, this was not to happen. The key changes to success for the lodge were found in the process of reflection. This involved considering who the members are, where they come from, and how to better structure lodge meetings so they are easier to attend. In this instance, Whitianga found numerous members holidaying in the region during December / January – a time when the lodge was closed. From this changes were made, namely the lodge takes recess during June/ July and is open in December/January. This action in itself proved a means to welcome numerous new members through its doors. Another key change, was some meetings now occurred on a Monday allowing non local members a means of attending without encroaching on any weekend holiday activities. Again, working to

facilitate small yet convenient changes for members. Now the above is not so specific to charity, but the best is yet to come. The duties of the Almoner were split into external (Charity Officer) and internal (Almoner), one actively promoting and seeking charitable works and the other tending to the needs (physical and mental) of the lodges own Brethren. Another change is now Lodge Whitianga seeks assistance for all of its charitable works from both its Lodge Masonic Trust and The Freemasons Charity. All considerations for charity take place during lodge meetings with a prescribed format for submission. Around 90% of charitable works are focused on the local Whitianga community. Another important ingredient in this process is a close relationship with the District Charity Officer. Asking current Lodge Master John Hoyte about the outcome of these

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changes and efforts, he had this to say; “In the last two years we have made many donations – three defibrillators to the local police vehicles, a subsidy to print bookmarks and an $8,500 purchase of specialised beds for the Mercury Bay Cancer Trust. We have also donated to the local area school senior adventure Trust, the local sailing club, and to nonadvertised assistance to families in need due to debilitating illness. We enjoy a healthy relationship with the Police, and the local newspaper. Most of all we have had fun and enjoyment— that’s why we attract new members”.

Royal Masonic School for Girls, United Kingdom – a story past during particularly frugal times when eating lamb would have been a luxury. Anyway, I hope you enjoy seeing this piece of history. This photo captures a wonderful act of charity and empathy from your lodge and I’m sure it was much appreciated at the time. However I’d like to thank you once again, on behalf of the school, for the kindness you showed us back then. Sereen Aley

I work at the above girls school in the UK and thought I’d get in touch to share an image I have uncovered from our archives. I hope you will find it of interest and take pride in your lodge and its history, The photo was taken on 20th September 1950 when food rationing over here was still in place and captures a large shipment of NZ lamb (the best in the world as my Kiwi husband says) kindly donated by The Herbert Teagle Lodge No 300 (now Herbert Teagle–Taia Lodge No 300) all those years ago. I’m sure the girls and staff would have been so very grateful to receive this gift

Editor’s note: Most Lodges in New Zealand sent food parcels to the United Kingdom following the War and during rationing, as they extended the hand of masonic friendship.

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The Golden Rule, in thirteen religions THE GOLDEN RULE: TEXTS IN THIRTEEN RELIGIONS Contributed by Bro Alan Jackson

BAHA’I FAITH Lay not on any soul a load that you would not wish to be laid upon you, and desire not for anyone the things you would not desire for yourself. – Baha’u’llah, Gleanings BUDDHISM Treat not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful. – The Buddha, Udana-varga 5.18 CHRISTIANITY In everything, do to others as you would have them do to you; for this is the law and the prophets. – Jesus, Matthew 7:12 CONFUCIANISM One word which sums up the basis of all good conduct: loving-kindness. Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself. – Confucius, Analects 15:23 HINDUISM This is the sum of duty: do not do to others what would cause pain if done to you. – Mahabharata 5:1517 ISLAM Not one of you truly believes until you wish for others what you wish for yourself. – The Prophet Muhammad, Hadith JAINISM One should treat all creatures in the world as one would like to be treated. – Mahavira, Sutrakritanga JUDAISM What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour. This is the whole Torah; all the rest is commentary. – Hillel, Talmud, Shabbat 31a NATIVE SPIRITUALITY We are as much alive as we keep the earth alive. – Chief Dan George SIKHISM I am a stranger to no one; and no one is a stranger to me. Indeed, I am a friend to all. – Guru Granth Sahib, p.1299 TAOISM Regard your neighbour’s gain as your own gain, and your neighbour’s loss as your own loss. – Lao Tzu, T’ai Shang Kan Ying P’ien, 213-218 UNITARIANISM We affirm and promote respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. – Unitarian principle ZOROASTRIANISM Do not do unto others whatever is injurious to yourself. – Shayast-na-Shayast, 13.29 130

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“It’s marvellous. We’re thrilled,” says Masonic village resident “Absolutely marvellous,” is how Elaine Anderson describes life in the Wairarapa Masonic Village.

The decision to swap their large, quarter acre Wairarapa section with lots of garden for life in the retirement village was been a good one, she says.

Elaine (80) and her husband Charles “Both Charles and I are keen (84) moved into their brand new, two gardeners, but a quarter acre is a big piece of ground when you are bedroom villa in the village in late our age and we felt it was time for January. Their spacious, airy and modern villa something that required less upkeep. And we have found the is one of the newest in the village and it only became vacant when the perfect place!” intended owner changed their mind. “Oh, there was a waiting list alright, so we are very lucky to have had this opportunity come up,” Elaine says.

They chose the Masonic village based on feedback from people Elaine and Charles knew who already lived in the village. Based on that, they came for an initial visit and liked what they saw.

Their villa has open plan living, great kitchen and dining and lounge “We looked around and the place areas, an internal access garage had a nice atmosphere and we – a large one, says Elaine, and liked the way the villas had their they will eventually have a small own space and aren’t jam-packed garden when all the landscaping is completed after the village extension in. That gives everyone a feeling of privacy. work is all done.

“The village had everything we wanted and being able to buy a brand new villa was great, although there’s still some unpacking to do.” As to how Elaine and Charles keep themselves occupied, they both enjoy gardening and are both members of Probus. And Elaine keeps busy reading and walking when the two of them are not involved in any of the social activities the village itself puts on. “There’s something on here every day, sometimes different things in the morning and then in the afternoon. “There’s a busy village social life but there’s no pressure to join in if you don’t want to. You can be as independent or as involved as you want.” So, we asked one last question of Elaine. Would you recommend the Wairarapa Masonic Village as a retirement option? “Heavens, yes,” was the swift reply.

“It’s very sunny and comfortable. And we are very impressed with the quality of the fixtures and fittings in the new villa. We’re thrilled.” Married in 1962, Elaine (originally from Lower Hutt) and Charles (from Christchurch) have lived in the Wairarapa since 1975 when Charles took up a position as principal of Solway Primary School before becoming deputy principal at Masterton Intermediate School, a role he held until his retirement in 1996. Elaine spent those years working as a qualified college librarian at various schools in the area until her retirement in 1993.

Charles and Elaine at their new villa.

The Masonic Villages Trust is a leading charitable aged care provider founded in 1960 by the Freemasons for the benefit of all. The Trust and its two charitable operating companies, Masonic Care Ltd and Masonic Villages Ltd, have an enviable reputation for providing great care, great homes and great communities to older people from all walks of life.

Trust’s Plan Working Well

“There is huge demand for accommodation at our village and we have no problem filling any villas that become vacant.”

Distinguished Kiwi Kathi Craig enjoys her ‘lifestyle village’ Not everyone can be neighbours with a distinguished Kiwi like Kathi Craig, who was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) by the Queen in the recent New Year Honours List for services to music and music education. But the residents of the Masonic Village in Palmerston North are getting used to having someone famous in the midst.

That’s the message from the Manager of the Wairarapa Masonic Village, Irene Bull.

Kathi and her husband Malcolm Hopwood have lived in the village for three years.

In fact, Irene says: “If we had more villas available, we could definitely fill them.”

She says they lived in a lovely two storey house with a garden in Palmerston North but “eventually the stairs and the garden got too much,” says Kathi, who turns 80 in July this year.

Which is slightly ironic, given the Masonic Villages Trust has just finished opening up six new villas located on land that was acquired almost a decade ago and construction of which was completed in late 2019. This construction work, together with projects at the Trust’s villages in Horowhenua, Te Awahou in Foxton, Edale village in Marton and the entirely new village in Wainuiomata, is part of the organisation’s long-term strategic plan. Trust Chief Executive Warick Dunn says the plan was developed many years ago.

The goal is to expand the Trust’s retirement villages to ensure New Zealand’s aging population can access comfortable and positive retirement living that reflects their local communities. And the plan is working. Irene says the popularity of the village has grown in recent times as people have become more aware of the many positives it offers retirees. “This is definitely not a rest home or a waiting room for God,” she says. Irene says people who seek a place at Wairarapa Masonic Village do so because they want to live with like-minded people in a place that offers security, comfort and, importantly, a comfortable home that caters to their individual needs. “The Masonic Villages Trust designs its villages to reflect the local community so our village here will have a different look and feel to, say, Woburn Apartments in central Lower Hutt.” The setting of the Wairarapa Masonic Village also lends itself to lawns and gardens instead of concrete paths and roadways. “Maybe some big city people would not be used to it because we are more bucolic, but the kind of residents we attract are used to it and like it.” The Wairarapa Masonic Village supports 112 households. Of that 19 are rental flats. Of the 93 villas, 10 are one bedroom apartments and the remainder are two and three.

“I’m the kind of person who’s always in a hurry, always rushing here, there and everywhere, and I was for ever tripping over myself on our quite slopey section while I was gardening. “One day I was weeding the garden – I hate weeds – and I tripped over again. I said to my husband ‘right that’s it, we’ve got to find somewhere else’, and just by coincidence he saw a photo in the newspaper of the Masonic Village in town. “We thought ‘that looks great’ and the rest is history.” Kathi says many people thought she had retired from singing and teaching when they moved in. “People thought I’d gone to a rest home! “In fact, it’s the very opposite – I call it a ‘lifestyle village’, not a retirement village. Everyone’s extremely friendly, there’s plenty going on every day and we can be as involved as we want to be. “It’s great fun and I certainly never want to be thought of as elderly!” And that’s why she’s starring in two concerts at Palmerston North’s Globe Theatre, one in March with her twin daughter Marissa Dikkenberg, singer, film and stage actor, and a VE Day concert in May with renowned operatic singer and other twin, Marla Rodriguez. And she’s just been interviewed by the NZ Woman’s Weekly, proving that she can still attract the headlines. “I’m just very grateful for all the support I’ve had over all the years,” she says. Kathi Craig, MNZM

The Masonic Villages Trust l Head office: Level 6, 15 Daly Street l Lower Hutt 5010 New Zealand l Tel +64 4 569 8512 l www.masonicvillages.co.nz warick.dunn@masonicvillages.co.nz

Other masonic Orders Installation – Commemorative Order of St Thomas of Acon The installation of Eminent Knight John C Thomas as Venerable Preceptor of The Chough Chapel No 48 – of the Commemorative Order of St Thomas of Acon. with officers for the year 2019/20.

Otago Priory No. 1 Sesquicentennial Celebrations On Saturday 5 October this year, the Otago Priory of the Order of Knights Templar, celebrated 150 Years since its founding in 1869.

he Priory was the first Knights Templar Priory formed in New Zealand, and has been working for all of those 150 Years. Originally it held allegiance to the Grand Encampment in Scotland (which later became the Grand Priory of Scotland,) being Number Eleven on its Roll. In 1984, when the United Great Priory in New Zealand was formed, the Otago Priory became Number One on that Roll.

Priory Officers, from left: Knights GW Parker, J Karaka-Hazeldine (Prior), AT Stiles, Most Em Knight D Craddock – Grand Master, GS Reid, GR Summerhayes, BH Hastie, D Russell, GR Watson and AJ Wright.

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A Special Muster was held in the Dunedin Masonic Complex on the Saturday, attended by the Most Eminent Grand Master David Craddock, along with 60 Knights, Ladies and Guests from all around New Zealand. The Prior, Venerable Knight John Karaka-Hazeldine

rededicated the Priory in a moving ceremony, followed by a short address about the founding of the Priory. The Knights of the Priory of Otago were then presented with commemorative Decals. The Grand Master spoke, congratulating the Priory on its achievement, pointing

out that the Priory was the oldest Knight Templar Priory in New Zealand by many years and he wished them many more years of Templar Masonry. The Kaitia Preceptory No. 17, then presented the Otago Priory with a carved Kauri collection bowl as a memento of the occasion. In the evening a Celebratory Dinner was held at the Home of St Barnabas. After the meal Dr. Peter Petchey, a Archaeologist from the University of Otago, spoke about early Dunedin and some of the findings from recent excavations which have shed some light on Dunedin, from its founding until shortly after the discovery of gold. Right Eminent Knight Philip Brooke then proposed the Toast to the Priory, highlighting its interesting past and a wish of prosperity for the future. All who attended agreed the occasion had been celebrated as befitting the milestone.

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REPORT Gestational Diabetes Registry assists long-term care for mother and child Over the last three years a Diabetes in Pregnancy Registry has been set up by the Counties Manukau DHB and is now an important addition in the long-term care of mothers who are at risk from the disease beyond their pregnancies.

esting and treatment for gestational diabetes is part of the normal hospital care in pregnancy – a one-in-ten chance in the Auckland population. However the Registry has been primarily established to track post-pregnancy screening to identify those women who may develop type 2 diabetes, an especially high risk in the years immediately after pregnancy and even throughout life. The problems of diabetes care in general is most acute in the Counties Manukau DHB catchment with its intensity of non-

European population, especially Pacific Island, Maori and Asian where rates of the disease are substantially higher than overall averages. The research necessary to establish the Registry was made possible through a Freemasons Foundation grant. The full report that follows on this important research and the progress being made by this project has been kindly provided by Dr Carl Eagleton MBChB FRACP AFRACMA, Endocrinologist. Thank you.

Elevated blood glucose levels affect 1 in 7 pregnancies worldwide and 6.6% of pregnancies in New Zealand. The prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is 10% in Auckland and the highest rates of Gestational Diabetes and Type 2 diabetes are in New Zealanders of non-European descent (particularly Asian, Pacific Island, and New Zealand (NZ) Māori women).

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The Counties Manukau District Health Board (South Auckland) includes a high proportion of Pacific Islanders Island people (21.1% of the total population of 560,000) compared with a national average of 6.5% and includes more Pacific Island and Māori people in the most deprived socio-economic groups. NZ Pacific Island people with type 2 diabetes are likely to have an age of onset approximately 5–9 years earlier than that of NZ Europeans. Additionally, 16–18% of patients receive their first diagnosis during routine screening during pregnancy. This finding is of particular concern given the significant foetal, maternal, and neonatal morbidities and mortalities associated with pre-existing diabetes and gestational diabetes. Follow-up studies among women with GDM have shown a lifetime risk of up to 70% for progression

to type 2 diabetes, with an increased incidence in the first 5 years after delivery. Considering the low rate of postpartum follow-up screening, particularly in NZ Māori women, and the increased risk of progression to type 2 diabetes, follow-up of women with GDM is a high priority in the high-risk population of South Auckland. As a result, the Diabetes in Pregnancy Registry was setup with support from the Freemasons Foundation in 2017. It was established to track post-pregnancy screening. The registry included comprehensive data collection on the mothers, delivery and new baby assessment. An automated health-link reminder system was introduced to remind the family doctor that the patients were due their post-delivery diabetes test called HbA1c.

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WHAT THE SOUTH AUCKLAND DIABETES IN PREGNANCY REGISTRY HAS SHOWN: • Now there are more than 3,000 women in the registry but when the analysis was done there were 952 Pacific Island (36.1%), 324 Māori (12.3%), 1009 Asian (38.2%), 294 European descent (11.1%) and 60 women (2.3%) from other ethnic groups highlighting that diabetes in pregnancy predominantly affects women of non-European descent in Counties Manukau. • Overall, Pacific Island women were 59.4% of those with Type 2 diabetes. Māori women were those with the next highest proportion with Type 2 diabetes (18.9%). • Pacific Island and Māori women with Type 2 diabetes had poorer glucose control. • There was no significant difference in Caesarean delivery rates (34.8-45.8%) • Pacific Island and Māori women were more likely to: • Require insulin therapy • Have a large for gestational age baby • Suffer toxaemia in pregnancy •

Stillbirth only occurred among Pacific Island/ Māori women (1.1%, 1.0%): not in other women

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A very high prevalence of pre-diabetes and diabetes, particularly in Pacific Island and Maori women with past gestational diabetes.

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Over half (55%) of Pacific Island women and nearly a third (30%) of Maori women who had Gestational Diabetes had pre-diabetes on HbA1c screening at 3 months.

• 6% of Pacific Island women and 10% of Maori women tested at 3 months were shown to have new Type 2 diabetes. • Very limited screening of women had been provided by General Practitioners without the Diabetes in pregnancy registry support. This improved significantly but the registry identified further work required to improve the screening to more than 80%. This Registry work has led to further important changes that will improve post-delivery screening and reduce barriers to testing. • The new changes driven by the registry include electronic lab tests and direct text reminders to patients, removing barriers for patients to get the tests they need.

FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES The Diabetes and Pregnancy registry has now been adopted by the Counties Manukau Health Board as the standard of care. The Health Board will now fund all on-going costs. Intervention studies are now being developed to reduce the progression to diabetes in women who have had diabetes in pregnancy utilising the Diabetes in Pregnancy Registry. The Research Group will continue to update the Freemasons about the outcomes of these studies that have been made possible because of the support provided to get this registry established. The registry has led to collaborations with researchers at West Sydney University and already aspects of this work have been presented at the International Diabetes Federation meeting in Seoul, Korea in December 2019. Two papers have been submitted for international publication and a further abstract submitted for the American Diabetes Association meeting in Chicago in mid-2020. The valuable contribution from the Freemasons has been recognised in each of these papers and presentations by the Research team.

WHAT IS GESTATIONAL DIABETES • A form of diabetes that can occur in pregnancy • Involves a build-up of sugar in the blood • Normally insulin helps move blood-sugar into muscles • Pregnancy hormones can stop insulin working well • Babies can be born larger than normal and suffer birth injuries, breathing problems and jaundice. • Babies have an increased risk of obesity and diabetes in later years • Mother is at increased risk of pregnancy complications • The condition usually goes away following pregnancy but leaves an increased risk of later development of type 2 diabetes NZ Herald

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lodge of New Zealand and the English and Scottish Constitutions. During the festivities which followed the customary toasts were observed. REComp D A Bennett, First Principal gave a brief history of the Chapter which he had prepared. He commenced by discussing the early days of the settlement of Christchurch, the establishment of Freemasonry and how it related to the start of Royal Arch Masonry in the area. Initially, most Royal Arch Chapters owed their origin to a Craft Lodge whence they acquired their name. The Saint Augustine Craft Lodge was constituted in Christchurch on 18th October 1853 and consecrated the following day as No 885 English Constitution (being the second Craft Lodge established in the South Island). In May 1890 it joined the newly constituted New Zealand Constitution as St Augustine No 4. The Chapter which was attached to it, as previously noted, was consecrated on 25th November 1869, becoming No 1 on the register of the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of New Zealand in 1892. Dr William Donald, the first registered medical officer in Canterbury and a member of Saint Augustine Lodge was instrumental in establishing the first

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he St Augustine Royal Arch Chapter No 1, consecrated 25 November 1869 as No 609 English Constitution and becoming No 1 on the roll of Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of New Zealand in January 1892, celebrated its 150th anniversary on Saturday, 30 November 2019. During the afternoon, the 151st Installation of the Chapter was held when REComp D A Bennett PGSupt was installed as First Principal, REComp A T Waters PGH as Second Principal and EComp G H Benns as Third Principal. MEComp G K Redman, First Grand Principal accompanied by all the members of the Management Council were in attendance. The newly installed Grand Master, MWBro G J Wrigley was also present. As all of the installed principals had previously received their chair degrees, the ceremony was modified so that friends and family of the members could witness the Installation. Some seventy plus people were present including twenty five who were not Royal Arch Masons. At the conclusion of the ceremony REComp D A Bennett received his 40 Year Service Jewel from REComp P J Ivamy GH, Royal Arch certificates were presented to two new members of the Chapter by MEComp G K Redman GZ. The First Principal then presented MEComp Redman with a 150th Anniversary Jewel to mark the occasion. MEComp G K Redman in turn invested MWBro G J Wrigley Grand Master with the rank of Past Depute First Grand Principal. The usual greetings were accorded the Chapter by the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of New Zealand, Grand

Royal Arch Chapter in New Zealand – No 609 E.C. MWBro Henry Thomson, first Grand Master of New Zealand was installed as the first First Principal of St Augustine No 1 in 1892-1896, (he was also First Grand Principal in 1894). Leaving Scotland at a young age, Henry Thomson spent time in Australia with railways and in the goldfields before arriving in New Zealand. He eventually settled in Christchurch where he worked for the town jeweller. He was also a Councillor and Mayor of the city in 1878. The various Lodge buildings over the years were mentioned, the first being at 89 Hereford Street, 1859, then 174 Manchester Street about 1879. The Masonic Hall in Gloucester Street opened in 1915, a building of classical design with pillars supporting a portico embracing the Square and Compasses. It was sold and demolished in 1993, being considered an earthquake risk. Membership, over the years, reflected a cross section of society, both professional and blue collar. A noteworthy number of members were also returned servicemen from both World Wars. Fraternal relations with members of other Chapters in the region has been the avenue for the making of lifelong friendships; currently Albert Edward and Shirley in Christchurch, Rose and Thistle in Ashburton and Timaru. Other Chapters which no longer exist were

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Waimate, Temuka, Selwyn, Ashley, The Crown and Prince of Wales. The earthquakes in Canterbury had a significant effect on the Chapter requiring temporary premises for a time in the Shirley Freemasons Centre. The Chapter currently meets at the Lodgerooms in Riccarton. The loss of six members in a short space of time in 2015 due to natural attrition meant that membership dropped below what was desirable. The remaining members were determined to keep the Chapter alive and as a consequence membership is now increasing. REComp Bennett also referred to St Augustine, a Saint who was formally a Prior of St Andrews Monastery in Rome after whom the Chapter is named. He was also the first Archbishop of Canterbury.

The St Augustine honours board shield, which is appended to the 150th Anniversary Jewel, is an acknowledgement and recognition of the early settlers who came to these shores from the Northern hemisphere and became founding members of the Chapter. The four quadrants represent England, Scotland, New Zealand and the Coat of Arms of St Augustine. All Companions received a copy of the history. MEComp E G Dryden PGZ, a member of the Timaru Royal Arch Chapter No 15 proposed the toast to the St Augustine Royal Arch Chapter No 1. In so doing, he recalled a couple of occasions from the past and then: quote…. … what I am trying to portray here is the fact that St Augustine has the unique title of being the primary Royal Arch

Chapter within New Zealand, and the pride and charisma that this Chapter holds to all of us in having been functional for 150 years, brings us together this weekend to celebrate and give thanks to the forefathers and present members of this Royal Arch Chapter, in maintaining it as a fully functional establishment now and for many future years to come. It goes without saying, that we congratulate the Chapter on this very memorable occasion, we congratulate the members of the Chapter in maintaining the identity of St Augustine No 1…. May this Chapter enjoy the fruits of the celebrations here this weekend and to the members of St Augustine No 1, may you continue to enjoy the privilege of membership of this revered Chapter. In responding on behalf of the St Augustine Royal Arch Chapter No 1, VEComp MW Trimmer PGSwdB, noted that the future of the Chapter looked promising with the nomination of two new candidates that afternoon, along with several recent admissions. Murray Trimmer

First Grand Principal Award to longstanding Chapter Almoner

EComp Stan Robertson PGLec Redman GZ at Heretaunga Chapter No receives his First Grand Principal 38 in Hastings for amongst other things Award from ME Comp Graham his 25 Year as Chapter Almoner.

Royal Arch Grand Convocation and Proclamation NELSON 12–15 MARCH 2020

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70-Year Freemasons – are a rare occurrence

70 Year Freemasons are a very rare a lifetime. Not many organisations have rother Allan McDonald of the Lodge of Unanimity Sumner No 3 occurrence and shows the attraction of this longevity of membership. was presented with his 70 Year bar by his Freemasonry to those who enjoy it over District Grand Master Michael Wooding. Since 1950 Allan has previously belonged to Lodge Doric Brighton, Lodge Sumner and currently Lodge of Unanimity Sumner, all in Christchurch. Interestingly, he did his 3rd Degree at The Fortitude Lodge in Bluff! Members of the Lodge with Allan in the centre, Michael McDonald Master and his brother immediate right and District Grand Master Michael Wooding in back immediately behind.

Douglas Scott Moir RH – piper extraordinaire

50-year service badge was presented to Wor Bro Douglas S MOIR RH at The Hiram Lodge No 46 in Dunedin by V W Bro A M Smith, District GM – Otago.

Douglas is a very good piper and for 50 years he had been performing piping duties at Masonic activities in and about Dunedin. He would pipe for the installations at all constitutions. In recognition of his piping, the Scottish Grand Lodge presented him with an Honorary Pipers Jewel at the February meeting. Bro J F Ironside, RW Dist GM, South Island, NZ Grand Lodge of Scotland, made the presentation

and gave a short history of the jewel. Bro Ironside explained that it was very rare for the Scottish Grand Lodge to make an award to a member of another constitution. He said that WBro Moir was the only Freemason in NZ to get such an award and there were no more than ten recipients of such a jewel in the whole world. About seventy Freemasons from all the constitutions filled the Lodge room at the Dunedin Masonic complex to witness the two presentations. A wonderful achievement and a great night in Freemasonry.

From left: Jim Ironside. Alan Garth Master The Hiram Lodge No 46. Douglas Moir RH, Alistair Smith District Grand Master Otago.

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Welcome to our newest Freemasons November 2019 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; January 2020

Reece Alexander Lodge of Unanimity Sumner No. 3

Ian Levet Scinde Lodge No. 5

William Barnes The Caledonian Lodge No. 16

Arthur Villarico Te Awahou Lodge No. 133

Hayden Gear Rongotea Lodge No. 146

Elliot Anderson-Evans The Avon Shirley Lodge No. 185

Marcus Aupuni The Canterbury Kilwinning Lodge No. 23

Rakeshwar Chetty Lodge Whangamomona No. 234

Dwayne Beynon The Canterbury Kilwinning Lodge No. 23

George Nelson Lodge Doric Brighton No. 236

Nathan Bobbette The Palmerston Lodge No. 26

Ralph Riddell Waihenga St Johns Lodge No. 37

Peter Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Regan The Te Aroha Lodge No. 52

Christopher Buckley Lodge Arrow Kilwinning No. 86

Duncan Anderson Lodge Dunstan No. 103

Simon Lamb The Havelock Lodge No. 104

Jeffrey Nimot Westminster Lodge No. 308

Jessie Dizon Harmony Lodge No. 325 Petrus Van Zyl Lodge Eckford No. 334

Anand Singh Lodge Kaimanawa No. 426

Roger Nelson Lodge Kaimanawa No. 426

Daniel Smith The United Lodge of Otago No. 448

John Bartleman The Waipa Lodge No. 119

Christopher Vila The Waipa Lodge No. 119

Rodrigo Bernardes The Tauranga Lodge No. 125

Ryan Webb The United Lodge of Otago No. 448 David Panirau Lodge Waikato No. 475

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New Candidate adds an international flavour

he Gate Pa Lodge No 407 held an emergency meeting in December. The working was to initiate Brother Ricardo Bessa. An interesting portion of the ceremony was that Bro Bessa had his EA apron presented by his Father In Law, Malcolm Osmond, Past Grand Deacon EC, Natal District, Republic Of South Africa, who was visiting his Daughter in Tauranga so the ceremony was planned

to coincide with this visit. Another visitor was Past Assistant Grand Director of ceremonies EC John Boase also visiting his Family, John hails from Penzance , Cornwall. Altogether an international meeting. From left: Alan Chainey Master, Malcolm Osmond PGD, Brother Ricardo Bessa Entered Apprentice, Glen Harris District Grand Master.

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The Last Word! Freemasons New Zealand Crossword

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ACROSS 4 Principal Officers of the Lodge where what sort of jewels on their collars? 7 Who helped King Solomon build his temple? (Four words) 8 Junior Warden is found where in the Lodge? 9 How many rosettes on a Fellowcraft Apron? 12 Junior Wardens column is which order of architecture? 14 What shape does a Lodge take? 16 What sets with the Senior Warden? 17 Nearest Grand Lodges to New Zealand? 18 Song/Music within a Lodge is called? 19 Who guides the candidate around the Lodge?

DOWN 1 Instrument used in Lodge for getting attention? 2 One of the four cardinal virtues? 3 Three principal moral virtues? (Three words) 5 Term for a member of the Third Degree? (Two words) 6 Used to lay lines and draw designs upon? (Two words) 10 The mauls used to build King Solomonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s temple were made of what? 11 Age of becoming a new Freemason in New Zealand now? 13 Direction of perambulation in a Lodge? (Initials) 15 How many hold a Lodge? 20 Where is our only Freemasons New Zealand overseas Lodge found?

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SERVICE AWARDS November 2019 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; January 2020

60 YEAR BAR WBro Ian Milne Skene PM WBro Derek Robin Mansfield PM WBro John Gash Beckwith PM WBro Ian Cochrane Fife PG Std B WBro Bryan Lewis Northcott PM Bro Thomas Stirling MM RH WBro Alfred Graham Stichman PM WBro Colin Kirby Davidson PM Bro Maurice James Bayer MM Bro Francis Winston Finnegan MM Bro Christopher Patrick Duffy MM Bro Louis MacKinnon MM WBro Norman John Ashton PM WBro James Miller PM

The Ara Lodge No. 1 The Ponsonby Lodge No. 54 The Advance Mawhera Lodge No. 61 The Hokianga Lodge No. 69 Lodge Otangaki No. 70 The St Andrew Kilwinning Lodge No. 79 Lodge St John No. 84 Lodge Winton No. 108 The Tauranga Lodge No. 125 The Wallace Lodge No. 129 Lodge Tawera-O-Kapiti No. 253 Lodge Rangitane No. 369 Lodge Orewa No. 370 The Gate Pa Lodge No. 407

50 YEAR BADGE WBro Henry Terrence Brenssell PM RH WBro William Logan Affleck PGS VWBro Leslie Walter Brenssell PDivGAlm WBro Douglas Scott Moir PM RH RWBro Gordon Alexander Reid PGW WBro Vincent Eric Anderson MM WBro Hector Adrian Davison PGBB VWBro Timothy John Anderson PG Lec WBro Clifford Robert Parker PM WBro Hugh Kilgour Kidd PM RWBro Reid William Polkinghorne P Dep GM VWBro Ian McLean P Dist GM WBro Stuart Bernard Thorn PM WBro Thomas David Pearce PM WBro Ralph Ferguson Corkindale PM WBro Robert John Moore PM

Hercules Lodge No. 36 Hercules Lodge No. 36 Hercules Lodge No. 36 The Hiram Lodge No. 46 The Greytown St Marks Lodge No. 53 The Ponsonby Lodge No. 54 The MacKenzie Lodge No. 93 Marlborough Lodge of Unanimity No. 106 Teviot Lodge No. 148 Lodge Switzers No. 223 Lodge Arawhaiti No. 267 Lodge Nelson No. 288 Lodge Katikati No. 295 Lodge Pa-Ka-Ma No. 319 Lodge Pa-Ka-Ma No. 319 The Hawkes Bay Daytime Lodge No. 453

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