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Issue 4 (Vol. 47), December 2019
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In this issue From the Editor 2
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
The Grand Master’s Inaugural Address 3
An Entered Apprentice’s reflections on being presented the First-Degree Tracing Board 32
Grand Installation photos 4 myReflection – formed to you 7 Grand Installations in Australia 8
Traditional New Zealand flavour for new Lodge in South Auckland 9
How Great Thou Art – Lodge Howick No 314 32
Charting the way forward 34 Kapiti-Wellington District breaks new ground for Masonic Accommodation in Wellington Masonic Villages Trust 36
THE FREEMASONS CHARITY Crown Lodge keeps the (net)ball rolling 38
News clips 10 Grand Master’s Visits 10
I Got Your Back Pack 39
FREEMASONS IN ACTION 150 not out 12 Smaller charity projects lead to great publicity 13 Street Kai – Tauranga 14 Full steam ahead … TLC appeal 14
Freemasons Foundation Report 40
ANZMRC: Resumption of tour 15
Hamilton Gardens: Most Worshipful Grand Master meets Her Worship the Mayor 43
Generous response to War Memorial appeal 15
Royal Arch 44 A fitting farewell to Westland District No 24 46
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Freemasons New Zealand Annual Report 2018/19 17
Another 70 Year Freemason! 46 Welcome to our newest Freemasons 47 The Last Word! 48 Service Awards 49
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FRONT COVER PHOTOS 2019 Grand Installation and associated events held in Wellington 15–17 November 2019 at Michael Fowler Centre, TSB Arena and Shed Six and Te Papa.
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From the Editor
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Another year and a new year A new Grand Master
Our new Grand Master Most Worshipful Brother Graham Wrigley installed for a three-year term along with his Officers of Grand Lodge. A new member Benefit
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Lodge Matariki No 476 constituted on 19 October 2019 in South Auckland with 113 joining members and some new initiates to0. A new Team
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Speak Up! Step Up! Show Up! Continuing the ‘Speak Up’ for Freemasonry programme by taking a daily opportunity to talk about freemasonry with non-masons but further expanding this to ‘Step Up’ in our Lodges in doing our fair share to help them progress and to ‘Show Up’ in our communities by creating a very visible presence.
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Freemasons New Zealand wishes you all the compliments of the season, a happy new year and an enjoyable, safe and relaxing holiday break. VWBro Duane Williams MBE, JP, KLJ, GSec
Grand Secretary reading the proclamation of the new Grand Master.
The Grand Master’s Inaugural Address The Grand Installation saw the first address of our newly installed Grand Master, Graham Wrigley. It was a touching reflection on those who inspire him and a strong push towards a continued growth in Freemasonry. On the topic of continued growth, the Grand Master applauded the efforts so far when it comes to the Speak Up campaign. “Speak up for Freemasonry will continue to be our foundation. This campaign has universal support within the Craft and has struck at our very core. We must talk openly about Freemasonry and what we are all about. We must guard the traditional landmarks, but we must also feel comfortable talking to people about Freemasonry. In the world of today, our members of tomorrow want to know more – so we need to know how to tell our story in a way that is in tune with their ears.” The Grand Master then expanded on two more steps he considers essential to the continued renewal and growth of Freemasonry. “Masonic knowledge is an essential ingredient to our success, and I want us to strengthen our understanding of
Freemasonry. To achieve this, I will be adding two more parts to the ‘Speak up’ campaign. As we continue to ‘speak up’ we need to also ‘step up’ and take personal ownership by engaging more in the activities of our respective Lodges and within the District. “Unity and combining our collective strengths to achieve results is fundamental to our success, so I want to add yet a further step and to ask you to also ‘show up’. Be visible nationally and in our respective communities and let everyone know that we exist and that we are a part of our community fabric.” Let people see us for who we are and what our fraternity is. Be proud to be known as a Freemason. Be proud of our image and bring our community into our environment.” In other words, Speaking Up is the important first step in the process, but Freemasons must also Step Up and Show Up. The Grand Master elaborated further on how these additional steps will take place: “As Freemasons New Zealand, our Strategic Direction has been set for the next 5 years. It is simple and meaningful. Resource material has been provided for
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Lodges to develop their own action plans that will be particular to each Lodge and community. It is not complicated, and simply requires a commitment to ‘do the best that we can’ and to practice those virtues that we all profess to admire.” “My goal over the next three years is to facilitate the enhancement of individual Masonic knowledge – not just our traditional ritual in the Lodge room – but within our wider connections and philosophies.” “This is to ensure that we ‘Speak up’ confidently to families and friends, and that Freemasonry is understood.” “That we all ‘Step up’ and engage within our Lodges and commit to doing the best that we possibly can to grow our Lodge. That we participate as Freemasons out of the Lodge room with projects and engage socially with our families.” “And finally, that we ‘Show up’ by visibly creating a presence both nationally and in our communities, that enhances respect, attracts men of good standing and indelibly promotes the goodness in all that we do.”
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with them from the heart is a highlight of the year for Fay and I. As with so much related to the work that Fay and I do, our two girls, Zoe and Sophie joined us and were eager to learn t was all about ‘pink’ for the the secrets of the handshake and to meet 120 women that attended this the brethren of the Freemasons. year’s function for the 2019 Grand In the end, they returned home with Installation. Pink food, pink champagne, so much more than a handshake as they pink prizes and a very pink reason. were entertained and cared for while Fay myReflection was the chosen charity and I were graciously offered to join the for this gathering which included a ‘Pink event on Saturday night and to share a Quiz’ and bingo entertainment meal with Freemasons who with a very different laugh out had joined together from all loud variety; culminating with around New Zealand and the an auction to raise funds for world to celebrate the changemyReflection. The pictures tell over of the Grand Master. It the story, that could not be put was the first time in over a year into words! that Fay and I had a chance What a fabulous response we to spend time together – not had, with a cheque being preworking, but to spend time sented by the then Grand Master with adults and to feel relaxed Mark Winger on behalf of the in knowing our girls were Freemasons Charity for $10,000. looked after and happy. These funds will be used to When we saw a video of the purchase new 3D equipment for Ladies Event and the journey breast prosthesis. we were here to share, along Breast cancer in New Zealand with the realisation that we is real, it is increasing, and it have come so far to develop our affects many of our loved ones. CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT The silicone machine. We didn’t have prosthesis, Fay was overcome (men and women) $50K for a commercial ‘Silicone Mixing and Injection Machine’ so and burst into tears – only to The Freemasons Charity can- made out own using an old fridge with a brewers warming mat find warm, caring and supnot stop it, but they can certainly inside, electronics, some drills, 4x2 wood and some tinkering. portive hands on her shoulders assist with making our women Our brand new shiny Ultimaker 2+ 3D Printers. Already out of the which made us all realise the boxes and put into good use even before we could find a more more comfortable. They have permanent home for them. level of compassion and care in not only gifted a very generous 3D Printed moulds ready to be filled. Each a custom shell made the room. amount towards new equipment exactly to the shape of each person. Both Fay and I are so gratebut has made an ongoing comful to the Freemasons Charity mitment to assist. As always there is a feel in November when we ventured to for the support, both financial and in criteria, so please contact the Freemasons the Ladies Event in Wellington from our hospitality as we are now able to buy Charity for full details. home in Auckland. It was truly humbling $10,000 worth of equipment to assist myReflection specialises in per- to meet so many inspiring, down-to- myReflection in scaling up production sonalised breast prosthesis and we earth, caring and passionate people and and facilities so we can service the deurge you to see what they offer! to have the opportunity to speak directly mand we’ve been unable to fully service. www.myreflection.co.nz This support is absolutely transformative for us and allows us to focus on what we love doing most – supporting the ladies of New Zealand who have been affected by Breast Cancer and allowing them to feel complete again through the use of a custom-made prosthesis...made just for them. Tim Carr myReflection Chief Ninja & CEO
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T HE GR A ND LOD GE OF TA SM ANI A MWBro John Slore, Grand Master, invites you to the Grand Installation of RWBro Phillip Oddie, ODS Grand Master Elect and Associated Functions to be held at the Wrest Point Convention Centre
27 February – 1 March 2020 PROGRAMME Thursday 27 Feb Vice Regal Reception (invitation only) Grand Master’s Reception Friday 28 Feb Ladies Breakfast Grand Installation Saturday 29 Feb Grand Banquet Sunday 1 Mar Luncheon
Please look for additional information as it becomes available on the Grand Lodge website: freemasonrytasmania.org
Grand Installations in Australia
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ur Grand Master Graham Wrigley would enjoy the company of Freemasons and their partners at two Grand Installation in Australia in 2020. Grand Lodge of Tasmania – Hobart: 27 February to 1 March 2020. Registration: http://bit.ly/tasmania-2020 or PDF available from secretary@freemasonznz.org United Grand Lodge of Victoria – Melbourne: 3–5 April 2020. Registration: http://bit.ly/victoria-2020 or PDF from secretary@freemasonsnz.org Also let the Grand Secretary know you are going and your travel and accommodation details so you can be added to the New Zealand delegation at secretary@freemasonsnz.org
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RWBro. Richard Lewis Elkington Deputy Grand Master (Grand Master Elect) as Grand Master fmv.org.au/gi2020
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Traditional New Zealand flavour for new Lodge in South Auckland Saturday 19 October 2019 will go down in the annuls of Freemasons NZ history with the Dedication and Constitution Ceremonies of Lodge Matariki No.476 held at the Jet Park Hotel, Mangere. The Ceremony was attended by 190 brethren, wives and partners. This was an experience to remember not only for being part of history, but the grace, dignity and solemnity of the ceremony is a memory that will last a lifetime. In addition, the occasion was further complimented with the presentation of a 50 Year Badge to VWBro Terry Eacock PDistGM who had travelled from Whangerei along with his wife Jo and his family. MWBro Selwyn Cooper PGM
gave a brief history of Terry’s Masonic career, as well as paying personal tribute to the contribution that Terry had made over the years, with the Jewel being presented by MWBro Mark Winger, Grand Master. Before closing the Ceremony, MWBro Mark Winger also announced that under his powers as Grand Master, he was happy to announce that he had conferred the honour of Honorary Past Grand Warden on VWBro Graeme Houston where he now took on the title of RWBro Graeme Houston, this was a fitting acknowledgment of the work that Graeme has put into the craft, and his loyal support of Grand Lodge throughout New Zealand and overseas.
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Following a short interval the Installation of WBro Jeff France as Master of Lodge Matariki No.476 along with his Officers took place with all ceremony and dignity during which time 50 of our ladies were treated to a lovely afternoon tea and kept entertained with a quiz all put together with the tremendous assistance of Amanda Stockwell, Heather Hattie and Ellen Larsen. The evening continued over a celebratory dinner, during which, in reply to the toast proposed in his honour, the Grand Master announced that he had authorised a grant of $5000 to the Lodge Benevolent account to assist in taking our first step in a worthwhile community project.
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News clips Where in the World?
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A photo taken in Tromso, Norway where I am visiting to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the sinking of the Tirpitz. Tromso is 69 degrees north well inside the Arctic Circle. The Grand Master would certainly be underdressed for this location being minus 3 degrees at 3pm after a recent 600mm fall of snow! Bruce Hebbard
Icy times for Freemasons and magazines in this issue! Photo taken last week of myself at the most Northern point in Europe. Nordcapp (Northcape) 71º North. Photo taken by Mrs Lowe in 4Deg temp plus a windchill factor, and sleet. Reindeer, but sadly no Santa. David Lowe. The Gate Pa Lodge 407 Editor’s note: Send us an interesting photo of you and the New Zealand Freemason magazine somewhere around the world or in New Zealand to communications@freemasonsnz.org
Mark Cassidy – our new executive Director By way of background, I came to New Zealand from the UK twenty-five years ago. I initially studied Social Sciences at University before training and qualifying as a lawyer. Since being in New Zealand I have worked in the trust industry and in recent years have focused on establishing and managing charitable trusts. I ran the Wellington Community Trust for over 4 years. As a volunteer I served as President of the Port Nicholson Rotary Club and trustee of the Mary Potter Hospice for nine years and it was my privilege to be able to serve as Chair for the past two years Throughout my professional and personal life, I have always been
interested in self-development, building relationships and helping others. I have a strong sense of values that underpins all that I do and that has guided my career and life decisions over the years.
The role as Executive Director of Freemasons New Zealand seemed like a natural fit for my skills, experience, values and interests and so when the opportunity arose to apply for the role, I had no hesitation in putting my name forward. A decision that was reaffirmed as I went through the selection process and got to meet with Freemasons. As I start this role, I acknowledge that I have a lot to learn about freemasonry but I am very much looking forward to learning more and how National Office can best support Freemasons New Zealand.
GRAND MASTER’S VISITS 30 Nov Officially received at St Augustine Royal Arch Chapter No 1 Installation and 150th Celebrations, Christchurch
13–15 Mar Grand Proclamation – Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of NZ, Nelson
27 Feb – 1 Mar Grand Installation – Grand Lodge of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
28 Mar Cromwell Kilwinning Lodge No 98 – 150th Celebrations, Cromwell
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Serving a local need Lodge Te Puni organises a variety show to fund bladder scanners Freemasons in action On Wednesday 150 not out 5th March members of Lodge Te Puni presented two bladder scanners toOntheSaturday CEO of the Hutt Valley District Health Board. This was the result of a fundraising 9 October Marlborough effort the combined Lodgeby of Unanimity celebratedLodges its 150th of the Hutt Valley. year of being founded on 16 November 1869. The Lodge was originally part of the English Constitution and transferred to the New Zealand Constitution on 4 May 1896. The special celebration was honoured by the presence of the Grand Master Mark Winger carrying out one of his last duties before handing over to the new Grand Master on 16 November in Wellington. The Grand Master was welcomed to the District by VWBro Ian McLean who is recovering well from his recent surgery.
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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
W. Bro TR McKenzie, Master of Lodge Te Puni, with W. Bro Ray Keenan presenting Graham Dyer, Hutt Valley DHB CEO with one of the two portable bladder scanners, looking on is Pete Chandler Hutt Valley DHB COO. BELOW A bladder scanner.
After the formalities within the Lodge a group photo of all the Freemasons present was taken Work in the Lodge was then closed to allow for the Craft and outside, including wives and families his very own successfulto be then the celebration singing sonadmitted and hisand Group, commenced ‘The Auzzie Boys.’ A plethora This consisted of an enterof acts was assembled, from taining talk by VWBro John juggling, dancing (ballroom, Crouch on his researches rock-n-roll, traditional into the history of the Lodge. Polish), musical acts and One item of particular ineven the piping in of a Haggis with terest was at one meeting a the traditional address. Audience motion was put forward that participation was encouraged and, no alcohol was to be drunk at during intermission, food and drink was the Lodge refectory. A Ballot available for purchase. was called for and the motion Along with some very sought after was defeated unanimously! prizes for raffles, the support for the Special Jewels to comshow was outstanding. The money raised mentate the anniversary and on the night was, with the help of The certificates have been made Freemasons Charity, able to purchase two bladder scanners valued at over $13,000.00 each.
and were presented to the Master and the members of Unanimity Lodge by the Grand Master. The Grand Master then promoted a number of the attending Freemasons to new ranks they were WBro Nigel Kenington and WBro Warren Robertson. The Grand Master was assisted by a new Entered Apprentice, Bro Jarlega, who was also given personal tuition by the Grand Master in the badges of Rank in Grand Lodge. The Grand Master then made presAs always it was tighttoknit team, entations of a 50 year ajewel VWBro encompassing members of the Lodges Tim Anderson and a promotion of WBro from the Hutt Valley, and partners, Kelvin Lines to the Rollwives of Honour. and nurseswas from theclosed DHB that Thethe meeting then and made the this occasion the success it was. refectory programme of AfternoonThanks Tea are due forto thethe support local businesses, and toasts manyofspecial visitors individuals and the performers along of his Worship the Mayor and the Hon with The Freemasons Charity for help Stuart Smith the MP for Kaikoura were in providing such necessary equipment given and received. for the health and wellbeing of the wider David Marsh community. WBro Mac McKenzie
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Smaller charity projects lead to great publicity The Baden Powell Lodge #381 are having great success in raising their profile, especially among Scouts, with a number of smaller charity projects. They are finding a few dollars can go a long way. Following their coordination of the donation for the fit-out of the Lock Hut at Scouts NZ’s Brookfield Outdoor Education Centre in 2018 (refer NZ Freemason issue 4, 2018) they have since undertaken several smaller projects with the support of Freemasons Charity and the Wellington Masonic Youth Trust. The first was establishing the Freemasons Rover Scout Crew Service Grant. BP Lodge have historically recognised the community service undertaken by Rover Scout Crews with the Baden Powell Lodge Shield. Originally awarded annually in Auckland it is now presented nationally to the Crew considered to have undertaken the best and most extensive service in the past 12 months. However that rewards past service. To encourage planning for more service the Lodge arranged for Rover Scout Crews around NZ to make application for funding towards a project they wished to undertake. For the first time this year at the close of the ‘Once Upon A Moot’ 2019 NZ National Rover Moot at
Brookfield, Dave Henry IPM presented, with the help of the Freemasons Charity, the first Freemasons Rover Crew Service Grant of $500 to the Deans Rover Crew of Riccarton, Christchurch, represented by Rosie Hampton. The Deans Crew intended to use the Grant to assist them with a service project at the Rimu Park Scout Camp during the next twelve months. Next the opportunity arose to support the ten Scouts/Venturer Scouts from the Wellington region attending the World Scout Jamboree held in Virginia USA in July. With the help of the Wellington Masonic Youth Trust each young person was given a contribution of $310, with the members contributing a third of the amount. Annually with the help of members and other supporters the Lodge makes a contribution to the Scout Youth Foundation, Scouts NZ charitable trust. Contributions to date to the Foundation’s ‘Endowment Fund’ have exceeded $10,000 resulting in both the Freemasons of NZ and the Lodge being Life Members of the Foundation. However in 2018 the Foundation established an ‘Opportunity Fund’ for more current projects. This enabled the Lodge
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to take their 2018 collection and with the help of the Freemasons Charity make a donation to cover the cost of providing 20 scout uniform shirts to financially disadvantaged scouts who could not afford them and otherwise would have not felt part of their Scout troop. And their fourth project for 2019 was back at Brookfield and providing support for their Predator Free project. The Scouts property of 254ha, mostly in native vegetation, is alongside the Greater Wellington Regional Council ‘mainland island’ where kiwi, kaka and toutouwai (robin) are breeding and threaten to migrate across the boundary. Their predator free project, which aims also to expand outdoor education in pest animal issues and control, has really taken off since beginning in July 2019. They urgently needed support to purchase Goodnature A24 traps to place in more remote areas. Having raised $650 from members and supporters the Freemasons Charity agreed to match the sum enabling Brookfield to purchase up to 6 of the traps plus additional resources. If you’re keen to know more about these projects or how to undertake such initiatives, don’t hesitate to approach the Lodge. Similarly if you have a Scout background past or present, the Baden Powell Lodge considers itself a ‘national lodge’ – they are always keen to join up new members – its country membership sub is only $20 pa. Contact Warwick Bell, 021 966 862.
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Freemasons in action Street Kai – Tauranga A desire to support their local community led to The Tauranga Lodge 125 seeking out the most vulnerable group in our society needing some help. Street Kai came to their attention through one of their members and the decision was made to provide a donation. The BOP Masonic Charitable Trust Board and the Freemasons Charity also contributed. To find out more, Ron Pibworth, a member of The Tauranga Lodge, attended a Milo Night organised by Street Kai which is held on Monday evenings every week and was blown away by the extent of support offered. On the stroke of 5.30 pm organisers and volunteers erect tables, set out food and drinks and, in what looks like
controlled chaos, a crowd gathers around to enjoy a wide variety of food. Also, on offer from the back of a car owned by one of the organisers, are boxes of shampoo, soap, toothpaste, razors, underwear and socks for both men and women which are soon snapped up. In another area, a volunteer with first aid experience offers treatment for wounds on feet and legs. Sometimes a vet makes a visit to provide dog food and free treatment for a pet if needed. Those attending appreciate being in contact with others in the same position while eating and drinking, socialising and swapping information. Street Kai has been providing a community meal on Milo night at the Willow Street bus stop in Tauranga CBD for over 2 years. The group of volunteers really do more than this – they make connections with the some of the most vulnerable in our community and offer them support, whether with kai, a cuppa or just a chat. They also distribute recycled sleeping bags, tents, blankets and anything that people require. Sadly, this year there has been a steep increase in the number of people at Milo nights and 80 to 100 people are regularly helped during the
evening. The number has doubled since last winter and is only going to increase as there is no quick fix to solve homelessness in Tauranga The demographic is also changing with increasing numbers of homeless women, young people, families, and working homeless attending. Currently, they help a young family with 3 children
great to be able to report we now have a consistent programme right across New Zealand and a South Island representative on the Board of Trustees. We organised a Teddy Tiki Tour round the South Island to make sure teddies were available in every hospital and rural emergency unit from Nelson to Invercargill. Our teddies are now used in nearly every city and provincial centre and as at 31 October 2019, we have used over
teddy bear to comfort them. We will soon need to order more teddies to keep the programme running in 2020. “Just a quick note to say how appreciated my son and I were for the teddy (now named Teddy Ted) he received on the weekend. What a fantastic charity. It provided him with the extra bit of reassurance and comfort when he needed it. Thanks Andrea” “Our nurses find it really helpful to have the teddy bears available – it can just make so much difference”
under 4, and the oldest person cared for is about 68. The strength of Street Kai is that they do not judge, they offer kindness and compassion, and endeavour to treat everyone as equals and with respect. Anyone is welcome at the bus stop on a Monday night. Visit www.streetkai.org
Full steam ahead … Almost exactly two years ago, we gave away our first trial batch of teddies in Gisborne and, shortly thereafter, officially launched in Rotorua. And, last Christmas, we placed teddies in Children’s Wards throughout the North Island. At the start of 2019, we talked with Richard Taylor, District Grand Master for the South Island, to explore ways we could work with his District and it is
NOW would be a really good time for you or your Lodge to help us with a donation – direct to account 12-3072-010830500 please or post a cheque to PO Box That is over 22,000 children 9337, Newmarket, Auckland 1149. who are sick and injured, in pain Thank you, everyone, for your or in distress have received a support.
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Resumption of tour WBro Mike Kearsley, DistGDC (GLNZ) and Grand Orator, Provincial Grand Lodge of Middlesex (UGLE) is the ANZMRC Travelling Speaker for the 2019/2020 Australasian Tour. I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you all for your patience and understanding in the way you all responded to the issue that caused a postponement to our original itinerary. The Tour has resumed and Bro Mike will have completed the North Island presentations by the time you read this article. These presentations have given careful attention to the topics being delivered as well as adding humour, facts and issues to keep us all thinking. At the time of writing this article South Island venues have been confirmed for
Blenheim – Friday 24 January 2020 – Timaru – Wednesday 29 January 2020 – Invercargill – Thursday 13 February 2020 – however on 11 February 2020 the Southland Research Lodge will hold its Installation. Make this a double banger event not to be missed and then on to Dunedin for a presentation on Tuesday 18 February 2020. Christchurch, and Nelson are still under negotiation – keep an eye on www.anzmrc.org for updates. The Tour Book is available for $40, but quantities are limited.
Finally a big thanks for the hard work of many in helping to put together the 2019/2020 ANZMRC Bro Dr Mike Kearsley Speaking Tour. If you require any up dated information please contact me: cheker@xtra.co.nz. Phone 021 645 897 or your Lodge Contact. Kerry Nicholls, President Australian and New Zealand Masonic Research Council
Generous response to War Memorial appeal There has been a generous response from Lodges and individual Freemasons to the appeal for funds for the permanent memorial in Europe to those New Zealanders who served and those who gave their lives in the two world wars. The New Zealand War Memorial Museum Trust has completed the purchase of a 19th century chateau property in the French village of Le Quesnoy – formerly the residence of the Mayor of Le Quesnoy – which will be become the New Zealand War Memorial Museum – Le Quesnoy France. When the project is completed there will be exhibition space with separate levels dedicated to both the First and Second World Wars. There will also be nine maisonettes for visitor accommodation, office and administration space, a research facility to help New Zealanders researching the battlefields and the location of the graves of their soldier forebears, plus a cafeteria and book shop. Le Quesnoy was chosen as the site for the memorial, because of the special link between it and New Zealand, forged from the heroic liberation of the medieval town from German occupation by New Zealand forces on November 4, 1918, the last major action by New Zealand forces in the Great War.
The Trust has sought the support of all New Zealanders to create this special place of remembrance, and our individual Lodges have responded generously with donations of more than $42,000 towards the project. Separately many of our Brethren have also given generously to the project, adding about $2000 to the fund. The Freemasons Charities are considering adding their support to the project, which is providing something of a challenge because the constitution of the charities prevents them contributing directly to the appeal. They are exploring options to support the project, such as providing assistance to the Museum Trust’s programme to educate New Zealanders about the history of our involvement in the two World Wars, and the importance of the Museum project as
a permanent reminder of the sacrifices of our forebears. A further announcement on this is likely to be made early in 2020. In an address to the Business Session at the Grand Communication in Wellington last month, the outgoing Grand Master, MWBro Mark Winger, made especial mention of the contribution being made to this important project by two of our own Brethren, WBro Greg Moyle (currently Master of Lodge Discovery No 501) and VWBro Mark Hall (Lodge of the Liberal Arts No 500) The New Zealand War Memorial Museum – Le Quesnoy France will be a powerful and significant place of pilgrimage for all New Zealanders, and a wonderful way for us to acknowledge the history of – and show our respect and gratitude towards – the many thousands of New Zealanders who served and fell in the two World Wars. Thousands of our Brethren served in the Armed Forces in both these conflicts and the response of Lodges and Brethren clearly illustrates that the selfless service of New Zealand men and woman in both World Wars has not been forgotten, and that their sacrifices still resonate with us all. The basis of the museum project is the former Mayor’s residence and headquarters of the Gendarmerie in Le Quesnoy, which lies within the original town ramparts.
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REPORT FROM The Freemasons Charity
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THE FIRST YEAR OF OUR NEW STRATEGY...
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Mark Winger Grand Master
MESSAGE FROM THE GRAND MASTER
It was in November 2016 that I launched the 'Speak Up' campaign, and now, almost three years later, it is timely to assess how we as an organization have adopted that philosophy.
There is little benefit promoting a new concept, if it fails to gain traction with brethren and in Lodges. Looking at the year in review, we had many great highlights, and while choosing a couple for mention presents a challenge, this should not be considered as ignoring other excellent achievements. I was delighted to participate in the Dedication of new lodge-rooms in Christchurch for Canterbury Kilwinning Lodge No 23 in January 2019 to celebrate the opening of their new building and facilities. I was interviewed by Radio New Zealand about this and to Speak Up about Freemasonry in the region, and featured both on the radio and their website. On the day of the Dedication, TV One interviewed me in regalia in the lodge-rooms and again I could Speak Up about Freemasonry, indeed inviting the public to an Open Day at the new lodge building the following week. The Lodge was a little hesitant with my enthusiasm but handled the Open Day with professionalism and dignity – and have seen a surge of interest in their activities as a result. Certainly they attracted new candidates, but importantly the publicity helped reinforce their profile in the community – Freemasons proud to Speak Up and demonstrate the value we are putting into society. I am told the radio television and media coverage of the event reached a potential
market of 1.3 million New Zealanders, and the video has since been seen on social media by many more. So, 1.3 million people would have a better idea of Freemasonry – but are we individually Speaking Up in our communities to tap into those 1.3 interested observers? The rates of new members being initiated are showing strong signs of increase – up 16% on the previous year. I am hearing stories about Lodges getting fresh impetus and enthusiasm from the Speak Up campaign – the camaraderie is strengthening – the fun and fellowship is in Freemasonry! The big picture is looking positive – so I look then at the local Lodge activity. I was delighted to visit the West Coast to an installation in Greymouth. Certainly a somewhat depressed area with younger men heading off to the bigger areas to find their fortunes – but The Advance Mawhera Lodge No 61 had three young enthusiastic Master Masons active in their Lodge, and showing the future direction for that Lodge. We spoke of the Speak Up campaign and they told me enthusiastically of their plans for raising profile of Freemasonry in Greymouth. Tremendous – they have a plan, they are putting it into action, and they are showing the results. I then took the opportunity to attend Lodge Calliope No 252 in Samoa. They hadn’t seen
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5 a Grand Master for some 25 years, they are isolated on their Island so cant easily visit other fraternal groups, and seemingly would face challenges planning for their future. I met their Master, their 2 Entered Apprentices and Fellowcraft, and a group of wonderful Freemasons (and their wives/partners). They had heard about the Speak Up campaign and our call for each Lodge to have its Strategic Plan. They have a plan – they want to link up with unattached Freemasons around the Pacific Islands – they want to celebrate 100 years from the date of their first meeting in Apia – they want to get into their local community – they have 2 men who have expressed interest in joining their Lodge. These brethren have seized the opportunity and have the intent and ability to grow Freemasonry in this community. Lodge Whitianga No 443 might be seen as a little off the beaten track, but they are using their isolation as a selling feature. Their plan is to invite brethren to their jewel in the Coromandel for the weekend to enjoy fellowship and camaraderie, and at the same time they actively support community events to keep their profile well above the radar. The benefit of Speaking Up For Freemasonry is that it doesn’t matter whether you are getting the big coverage on national media, or whether you are doing your own event at a local level, if you have a plan and if you put the words into action, then you will see the results. Freemasonry is on the rebound through the enthusiasm and action of brethren across the nation – it is not easy, and it requires constant reinforcement, but lets all commit to having pride in our organization and to Speak Up For Freemasonry.
Our Community
Trees for life
Our family
The Grand Master speaking at the annual "Proud to be a Freemason" event in Wellington
Our Compassion
Freemasons scholar supports Camp Purple in India
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Peter Benstead President of the Board of General Purposes
REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD
I am delighted to present my third and final report as President of the Board of General Purposes. What attracted me to the Position (back in November 2016), was the recognition of the need for change within Freemasonry New Zealand. Change in the way we recruited and retained our members, change in the way we communicated (internally and externally) and change in the overall administration and management of Freemasons New Zealand. Looking back, we have made significant progress in all these areas and much more. MEMB ERS HI P Membership data shows that New Zealand Freemasonry is in good health. The number of new members continues to increase - up 16% on last year. The average age of those joining continues to drop, (now 39.76 years), and this appears to be a year on year trend. This means that slowly, the demographic of New Zealand Brethren is getting younger, which is a positive on a number of fronts. CO MMU NI C AT I ON We have continued our focus on ways to improve our communications, embracing and actively using a wide range of messaging platforms to aid in both recruitment and retention. This has included the use of Speak Up TV, our Freemasons magazine, national and divisional websites, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, You Tube, and messaging etc. And our Speak up campaign is paying handsome dividends. Now we must maintain the momentum, both in how we position Freemasonry externally to our friends and families, and how we deliver value through our membership experience. M ANAG EMENT The new, smaller national office is operating
well with the reduced overheads enabling us to allocate more resources back into supporting the activity of the Divisions and Districts. Our current financial position is strong, although we need to maintain focus in this area. The audited accounts for 2018 -19 can be found on our website www.freemasonsnz.org. For family reasons, our Executive Director Gareth Turner returned to Christchurch. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Gareth for all his hard work. It is true to say that without his dedication we would not be in the positive position we are today. As at the time of writing this report we are in the process of recruitment. Several Board Committees have now been established to concentrate on the development of agreed key initiatives. These initiatives include: Risk and Audit, ICT and Membership Benefits. Risk and Audit - The risk and audit team has been established to identify and quantify any possible risks that New Zealand Freemasonry may face in the coming years. Once identified, strategies will be developed to mitigate them. ICT - The use of the internet and cloud services etc is an integral part of our communications strategy. As such, we need to be resourced properly, in terms of both people and technology, to maximise our investment in this area. The ICT group is developing a detailed five-year plan that will be submitted to the Board early in 2020. Membership Benefits - Heartland Bank has for several years now been a partner for us in
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7 this area. Available from them are special rates for ‘on call or deposit accounts’ and advice on reverse mortgages. We are actively working with Heartland Bank to find new offerings for our membership. The latest initiative (recently launched) from the memberships benefit committee is the discounted fuel card. It is early days yet, but the initiative is looking promising. ST R AT EG IC DI REC T I O N 2019-202 3 Throughout the last 12 months the Board, assisted by the Divisional Grand Masters, Grand Secretary and Grand Almoner, have been working on a new strategic direction. They surveyed all New Zealand Freemasons seeking feedback - both good and bad - on what they consider the current state of Freemasonry to be, and seeking their ideas on how to improve our organisation in future. Membership feedback was extensive - so much so the Board engaged an independent facilitator to assist working through it. In my mind, the single largest achievement to come from this piece of work was the completion of our Strategic Direction for 2019 - 2023. It was formed from the voices and feedback of Freemasons throughout New Zealand, and it clearly identifies the course we wish to follow. As a result of this work, three documents have been released, a booklet for Lodges, a booklet for members and a Plan on a Page strategy poster. O UR VI S I O N I S “TO ADD VALUE TO SOCIETY BY SUPPORTING GOOD MEN, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR COMMUNITIES” We will do this by working together as a Team - Members, Lodges, Districts, Divisions and National Office all working as one. The Strategy is a ‘living document’; we must all revisit it regularly and use it to guide all our actions/activity. In closing, I would like to thank my fellow Board Members, Trustees, National Office staff and all Brethren for your support during my term in office. I have thoroughly enjoyed my three years in office, and I wish all the best to RWBro Rob Angelo (President of the Board of General Purposes - Elect), and his team.
The three documents of our five-year Strategic DIrection
Freemasons NZ National Office in Kilbirnie, Wellington
Northern Division Grand Master with three Entered Apprentices in Samoa
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8 Graham Wrigley Deputy Grand Master/ Chair of The Freemasons Charity Management Committee
REPORT FROM THE FREEMASONS CHARITY
Speak Up for Freemasonry has been the focus for the past three years and, looking at the
activities of The Freemasons Charity and our Brethren, we can be proud of all we have achieved.
During the year, one partnership we committed to is the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research. Over two years The Freemasons Charity will grant a total of $600,000 for research and development of cancer immunotherapy treatments based on CAR T-cell technology. The programme, known as the ‘Freemasons CAR T-cell Research Programme’, is a promising and effective way that Freemasons can help New Zealanders. Cancer affects all of us directly or indirectly, it takes a toll on family and friends and as Freemasons we can be proud that we are involved in this programme which is now entering clinical trials. For this early phase safe trial of a new type of CAR T-cell therapy, they will be manufacturing the cells in the dedicated cell therapy suite at the Malaghan Institute in Wellington. This first phase will assess the safety of a new treatment and determine optimal dose. The therapy is available overseas, but it is expensive. Through the programme with Malaghan, we are hopeful that this therapy will be more accessible at a substantially reduced cost and to broaden the range of those who might benefit. This is a very exciting milestone and the experience and knowledge gained from the first phase of the trial will help more Kiwis benefit from CAR T-cell therapies in the future. Malaghan anticipate that it will take 18 months
to complete recruitment to this trial and full analysis of the primary outcome data could take up to a further year. Our University Scholarship Programme was again a highlight of the year. Over the 41 years nearly 1,200 students have received a total of $5.4 million in university and post graduate scholarships from Freemasons New Zealand. Held in the Grand Hall at Parliament, the presentations were made by the Grand Master, MW Bro Mark Winger, and our guest speaker Liam Malone, MNZM, former para-athlete. These Scholarships remains a highly valued and vigorously competed for across our eight Universities. Once again, our Divisional Grand Almoners and Charity Officers have worked closely with the Districts and Lodges providing over $316,000.00 for local projects. Additionally, almost $60,000 has been paid to assist those in need. Contributions to The Freemasons Charity at Lodge Installations totalled $88,682 this year, which allowed us to provide $375,000 to help those in need and in our community. Of note, a $20,000 bequest donation received from the son of a Freemason, who felt it was a fitting way of recognising the rich friendships, companionship and value his father placed on his involvement in Freemasonry. The Grand Master has continued with his
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9 many visits to Lodges throughout the country, following up on his pledge for District projects which provided a one-off grant from TFC of $5,000.00 per District in support of a special project. The Grand Masters pledge of $5,000 per District for special projects was based around ‘Speak Up for Freemasonry’ and was implemented by most Districts. Two positive examples of ‘Speaking Up’ were the Lodges in the Ruapehu District with the Palmerston North Scenic Railway project and the Kapiti-Wellington District for the incredible exposure received regarding the Freemasons Rescue Coastguard boat. Both projects have bought value to their communities and show the good work that Freemasonry is doing. We again supported Powering Potential in conjunction with the Royal Society. This is a programme for 40 of the brightest secondary school science students throughout New Zealand who are selected to attend an event in Wellington. The students work in teams of 3-5 on problems submitted by science organisations. They research, investigate and collaborate, and then each team presents their findings at a special function. During the fourday event the students visit GNS Science and meet with scientists and learn about the skills they have used to solve science problems. The ultimate hope is to encourage these students to go on to tertiary study in this field. We continue to support Fellowships in Paediatrics and Child Health through the University of Otago and Dunedin Medical School, along with Camp Quality and Camp Purple. We are in the last year of a three-year commitment with the University of Waikato funding research into falls. We reply on the great work and commitment made by our Brethren to support worthwhile projects, and long may that continue.
The Freemasons University Scholars of 2019 with the Grand Master, Liam Malone and Greg O'Connor
The Freemasons CAR T-cell Reasearch Programme
The Charity Herald
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Affinity Gymnastics Academy Air Training Corps Hobsonville (No 30) squadron Auckland Starship Hospital Autism NZ Battered Women’s Trust Christchurch Bellyful Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawkes Bay Books in Homes Brookfield Outdoor Education Centre (Scouts NZ) Camp Purple – Crohn’s and Colitis NZ Camp Quality Casting for Recovery Defibrillators Differently Abled Children of Marlborough
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Freemasons Wilson Lewis Scholarship Healthy Hikurangi Trust Horowhenua Health Centre Hospice Wanganui Hutt Valley and West Christchurch Women’s Refuge KidsCan Charitable Trust Kind Hands Charitable Trust Life Flight Trust Lions Club of Greytown – Cycling without Age Nelson Tasman Region Hospice Trust Northland Emergency Services Trust NZ Blue Light Ventures NZ Cadet Forces NZ Organisation for Rare Diseases Otahuhu College
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Palmerston North Esplanade Scenic Railway Inc Prostate Cancer Research Special Olympics NZ St Johns Ambulance Service Street Wise Charity – Feed the East project Taranaki Hospice Te Aroha BMX Club Te Kauwhata College Thames Citizen’s Band The Dingwall Trust University of Auckland – Centre for Brain Research UpsideDowns Education Trust Wellington Free Ambulance West Otago Health Trust
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MEET THE BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSES peter benstead President
mark winger Grand Master
Peter is a decisive, respected leader with proven corporate strategic presence, strength of character and ‘old fashioned’ work ethic. He is an innovative thinker with a ‘can do attitude’. More than 30 years of leadership, business development, marketing, sales and channels expertise.
Mark has extensive experience in commercial law, corporate law and trusts and is a senior partner in Auckland law firm Holmden Horrocks. He is the legal adviser to the New Zealand Automobile Association, a member of its Board, and Chairman of the NZAA Retirement Scheme. He is a trustee of Freemasons Foundation, and has had extensive involvement as a trustee providing governance and strategic direction to a wide range of family,
investment, charitable, and educational trusts.
graham wrigley Deputy Grand Master Graham had an extensive 32-year career in the New Zealand Fire Service at senior levels and received his management training at the Fire Service College in England. He was the first International President of the Institution of Fire Engineers. Today, Graham is the Head of Education and Training with New Zealand Red Cross and is responsible nationally for the commercial training and products
business unit.
mike cadman Grand Treasurer Mike has extensive experience in senior management roles, as a Director, General Manager/Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer. Responsibilities and achievements cover Management Accounting, Internal Control and Audit, Systems review and implementation, HR, Inventory Management, Health and Safety along with Strategic Planning and business planning.
John pritchard Grand Registrar John is a Lawyer of 45 years standing possessing an extensive knowledge of our Rules and Constitution These skills and knowledge have been honed over a period in excess of 10 years in which he has held this office.
mike hattie Board appointee northern Michael has a long history of experience in a variety of fields, including transport, strategic planning, asset management, logistics & purchasing. He is also the Director of three companies, a Trustee of three Charitable Trusts, and is Chair of Duke Street Buildings Limited.
Geoff davies Board appointee Central
harry fox Board appointee southern
Geoff is a former journalist who brings a wide range of strategic and tactical public relations and communications experience to the Board. In recent years he has been editor of several magazines, press secretary for a number of Cabinet Ministers and media manager of the Defence Force.
Harry is a management consultant specialising in people and performance. His business, Fox Management Solutions, helps organisations align behavior with strategy and individuals achieve performance with fulfillment. He provides consulting, facilitation and coaching services with a wide range of businesses including the meat processing, transport, construction and manufacturing
sectors.
executive support Duane williams Grand secretary Duane’s background was international banking for 38 years, with 15 years in Papua New Guinea, a Freemason since 1984 he has been a District Grand Master and latterly Grand Secretary whilst providing communications, media and administrative support at National Office including Editor of New Zealand Freemason magazine.
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EXTRACTS FROM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Statement of Financial Performance for the year ended 30 June 2019
2019 $
2018 $
INCOME Brokerage commission received
385,329
274,765
Capitation fees
478,104
495,934
Interest received
201,284
205,647
Other income
211,709
299,737
Sale of property
-
724,000
Rental revenue
-
320,631
1,276,426
2,320,714
24,370
23,503
934,857
1,054,637
Other building expenses
-
334,110
Mortgage interest
-
102,266
Grants
-
-
959,227
1,514,516
317,199
806,198
51,912
65,313
265,287
871,511
-
-
265,287
871,511
(233,820)
144,197
-
588,974
Building fund
93,839
117,630
Communication fund
74,756
(16,272)
Special reserve fund
330,511
36,982
265,287
871,511
EXPENDITURE Audit fees Other administrative expenses
Operating surplus/(deficit) before tax Taxation Operating surplus/(deficit) after tax Unrealised gain/(losses) Surplus/(deficit) for the year The surplus/(deficit) has been allocated to the various reserves as follows: General fund Freemasons House
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2019 $
2018 $
CURRENT ASSETS Cash on hand
200
200
5,503,957
5,094,765
123,504
102,315
Taxation receivable
-
26,464
Building fund loans
2,823,352
321,393
38,763
42,347
8,489,776
5,587,484
1,591,748
1,591,748
Plant & equipment
148,223
148,841
Building fund loans
-
2,557,367
1,739,971
4,297,956
10,229,747
9,885,440
281,016
235,110
9,342
16,305
Taxation Payable
22,076
-
Grand Master relief fund
18,002
-
-
-
Total current liabilities
330,435
251,415
TOTAL LIABILITIES
330,435
251,415
9,899,312
9,634,025
Accumulated funds and reserves
9,899,312
9,634,025
TOTAL ACCUMULATED FUNDS
9,899,312
9,634,025
Bank accounts Accounts receivable & repayments
Stock on hand Total current assets
NON CURRENT ASSETS Investments
Total non current assets
TOTAL ASSETS CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable Employee entitlements
Deferred income
NET ASSETS ACCUMULATED FUNDS
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EXTRACTS FROM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Statement of Financial Performance for the year ended 30 June 2019
2019 $
2018 $
REVENUE Revenue from members
88,682
66,091
Interests, dividends and other investment revenue
1,213,433
929,994
Unrealised investment gain/(losses)
1,250,347
1,939,846
-
-
2,552,462
2,935,931
1,498,466
1,023,255
346,134
223,296
1,844,600
1,246,551
707,862
1,689,380
Other revenue Total revenue
EXPENSES Grants and donations Other expenses Total expenses
Surplus/(deficit) for the year
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2019 $
2018 $
ASSETS Current assets Bank and cash
444,360
1,493,963
77,292
-
Investments
25,881,002
9,065,706
Total current assets
26,402,654
10,559,669
Investments
10,271,321
25,058,712
Total non current assets
10,271,321
25,058,712
TOTAL ASSETS
36,673,975
35,618,381
Creditors and accruals
(371,688)
(23,956)
Total current liabilities
(371,688)
(23,956)
TOTAL LIABILITIES
(371,688)
(23,956)
36,302,287
35,594,425
35,594,425
33,905,045
707,862
1,689,380
36,302,287
35,594,425
Loans and mortgages
Non current assets
Current liabilities
NET ASSETS ACCUMULATED FUNDS Accumulated funds surplus as at 1 July 2018 Accumulated surplus
TOTAL ACCUMULATED FUNDS
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Letters to the editor An Entered Apprentice’s reflections on being presented the First-Degree Tracing Board Brother Jeffrey Hunter was initiated in the Lodge of the Liberal Arts in 2014. At the refectory after his initiation he responded to the toast in his honour by reflecting on his admission to the craft and, in particular, the tracing board for the first degree delivered by Bro Tom Clarke. Jeffrey was able to reflect on the significance of the three great pillars in respect to his personal life journey. Those in attendance, including the Past Grand Master, MWBro Mark Winger, had never before heard a freemason respond in such a meaningful way and Brother Hunter has been encouraged to prepare a synopsis of his response to the toast. Brother Hunter is Professor Emeritus in Statistics from Massey University and following his second retirement at the end of last year was made a Professor Emeritus in Mathematics at Auckland University of Technology.
“Master of the Lodge, I thank you for your warm fraternal greetings and thank you for accepting and admitting me as an Entered Apprentice. While my father was a freemason I wasn’t exposed to freemasonry during his life. It was as the result of being invited by Brothers David Millard and Paul Sargison to join a threeweek tour to Israel in 2012, organised by a Freemasons group from Australia that I was encouraged to explore joining this Lodge. I came into this initiation with no knowledge as what to expect but I wish to express to you all that I found the ceremony both impressive and dignified. However it was the tracing board and its contents that impressed me and stirred me to reflect on the significance of the three great pillars “wisdom, strength, and beauty” and how
that impacted on my career. Following the completion of a Masters’ degree in Mathematics, with first class honours, from the University of Auckland I was fortunate to secure a Fulbright Travel Grant to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where I took up a Fellowship to undertake a PhD in Statistics. I was fortunate to be endowed with “wisdom” to undertake these studies, but the arduous nature of the programme required “strength” to lead to the completion of the degree. In respect to the pillar of “beauty”, it was my PhD supervisor, a Cambridge don, who instilled in me “that the Mathematics that lasts is the Mathematics that is beautiful”. This has been the guiding principle that has sustained my research over the past 50 years. One is always trying to find the beauty – is the result simple, does it look nice, is it elegant. Thus I guess that my career and ethos has already been governed by the three great pillars of masonry. I look forward to continuing the journey and thank you for your welcome.”
How Great Thou Art – Lodge Howick No 314 On Saturday 2nd November I was expecting a small team to do a little gardening – weeding and trimming my boundary trees and shrubs. But what did I get? An assault by an army! Helpers galore! Now the result! The front garden: All weeds gone. Many thanks to Ann Roberts, John Russell, Keith Ainsworth, Kerry Otto and the Masters son Owen. The privet front boundary hedge: trimmed to perfection by John Russell. The cobblestone walkway at the side of the house: All weeds sprayed by Keith Ainsworth. Plus, getting rid of the profusion of weeds along the nearby side boundary. And as well, more profusion from the side of the garden shed. Great job Keith and many thanks. Not to mention Barrie who went to work weed-spraying too – all through the back-yard area cobbled area. Thank you Barrie! Then there was the long back boundary. A row of small trees and shrubs were absolutely over-run by weeds galore. I doubt very much if I could have cleared it all in weeks – if at all! Also: thanks to Peter Muir, Noel Ryan, Barrie and son Tom, a real “back breaking” clean out was painstakingly undertaken. 32
And as well, trimming of overhanging shrubbery – the lemon tree – and around the garden seating – which was buried in overgrowth. Now all freshly realigned and free from debris. What a wonderful change to the whole garden! All weeds gone, trees and shrubs all trimmed to perfection – a perfection to behold! Whilst all this was going on – just quietly on his own, “specialist” – Russell Parker, set to building me a much-needed interconnecting cobblestone pathway from the garage to patio. A great job completed – with the topsoil, used from the cobblestone trenching, used to top-up both front and back-garden sunken areas. Then, out of “nowhere” a high-sided trailer arrived at my doorstep. Soon full of all the greenery debris from the massive clean-up by the whole Team. Next thing – it vanished! Off to the local Transfer Station and the trailer returned to back to where it was hired. More grateful thanks for such dedication. And to finish the job – the cobble stones needed more sand than I had provided. Not a problem! A new bag just ‘appeared – all the way from the plant shop on Pakuranga Road. Felt like pure magic to me! And so my greatest appreciation (even greater than that! ) for www.freemasonsnz.org
the massive help provided me by such willing volunteers – such work that I doubt very much, on my own, I could never have completed. A huge thanks to you all – a wonderful Team of amazing workers of my Lodge, Lodge Howick No 314. You have achieved absolute wonders for Maud and me. My sincere thanks to the Master and Almoner for their efforts arranging such a team for my assistance. For all the helpers – I wish them well. Bill & Maud Martin
The Team: In the back, the Master Barry Griffiths and his son Tom, and Keith Ainsbury. Around the table, from left: Ann Roberts, Kerry Otto, Russell Parker, Peter Mure, Noel Ryan and John Russell.
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Charting the way forward Kapiti-Wellington District breaks new ground for Masonic Accommodation in Wellington Over the past twenty or so years lodges throughout New Zealand have been burdened with the dilemma of an aging portfolio of masonic properties, a large number of which do not ‘Speak up for Freemasonry’. Many of them, particularly in country towns, may be used only one or twice per month. Falling membership, coupled with the declining number of lodges meeting at a facility, has had a significant impact on the amount of money available for deferred maintenance, without making the rent unsustainable for the remaining tenants and owners.
The Grand Master at the controls of the digger that is currently excavating the pit for the buildings new lift.
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generally, meant that the decision curve involved in reaching agreement on a new building was lengthy and arduous. In a buoyant property market, fortune favours the ‘quick’ and as a result a number of potentially suitable buildings in the preferred location were lost because the process required. With a new approach needed, was decided that a lodge with sufficient funds derived from a prior building sale should spearhead a purchase, supported by a loan from the Freemasons Building Fund, on the basis of an agreement by lodges in the catchment area that they would work together in the best interests to invest in the new building. New Zealand Pacific Lodge No.2, which has been meeting at the Johnsonville Masonic Centre since the sale of their earlier home many years earlier, had recently reached agreement on the attributes required in a building that
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he Kapiti-Wellington District, No. 19, which stretches from Levin south to Cook Straight has, like many other districts throughout New Zealand, faced up to the need to rationalise the number of lodge buildings by establishing new contemporary premises, preferably also containing commercial tenants, plentiful parking; access to key arterial routes. As District 21 discovered, the complexities of lodge shareholdings, coupled with historic building funds, did not make for an easy road through the commercial property world. The kick starter for the new project was the Brooklyn Masonic Centre, built in the 1970’s with an expected life of forty years, was both showing its age, uneconomic to maintain and losing tenants. The nature of our organisation, coupled with the diligence lodges expect their trustees to exercise when making decisions affecting accommodation
would make it a suitable purchase. Thus, District Property Officer, WBro David Ryan was tasked with finding suitable properties that met the attributes agreed by the Lodge. Several months later such a building was found in Thorndon on the outskirts of the Wellington CBD. An offer was duly placed on the building by the Trustees of New Zealand Pacific Lodge and, in parallel with the due diligence process, several meetings were held with impacted lodges in the district to determine the overall appetite for both proceeding with the purchase and member lodges agreeing to use their building funds to assist with its purchase and fit out. Recognising the bullish Wellington commercial property market it was also decided to list the Brooklyn Masonic complex and to use the funds from that sale to augment the new build costs. The Brooklyn complex sold, effectively for its
land value, very quickly and well above market valuation. In the meantime, the majority of the impacted lodges and side orders in the district committed to a Memorandum of Understanding to put their funds into the new building. A working group, comprising representatives of the shareholding lodges and chaired by RWBro Laurence Milton, was established. As Laurence said “We took a methodical approach to determining the viability of the new building. We established a number of sub committees looking at different aspects of the proposition. One group looked at a potential constitution for shareholding lodges, another assessed the financial viability of the complex and another considered the fit-out and options to increase revenue from the site”. The decision was taken to proceed with the purchase, and while New Zealand Pacific Lodge was technically the buyer of the building, representation on the working group was equal amongst all prospective shareholder lodges. To quote New Zealand Pacific Lodge Trustee
Chairman, VWBro Dennis Blacklaws. “It was critical that the working group had the freedom to co-design the new complex as, once the money had been raised, New Zealand Pacific had agreed to sell its shares, to the new entity.” With the realising of the proceeds from the Brooklyn sale the funds necessary to proceed had now been pledged and the fit-out able to be commenced. As prom-
by a visit from Grand Master, MWBro Mark Winger, and Grand Master elect, RWBro Graham Wrigley. Although still a building site, Mark Winger was high in his praise for what had been achieved for the new complex and in the spirit of co-operation and collaboration. He said. “This is exactly the type of working together I am keen to see in other parts of the country when contemplating similar ventures. To have This is exactly the type of working a building of this nature providing safe haven for lodges in the district at nomtogether I am keen to see in inal rental, through the leveraging of other parts of the country when long term blue chip commercial tenants, contemplating similar ventures. must surely be the future for masonic To have a building of this nature accommodation. I congratulate the viproviding safe haven for lodges sion of the district, the lodges, and those in the district, at nominal rental individuals that have worked so hard to through the leveraging of long bring this proposition together”. term blue chip commercial The building, which is expected to be tenants, must surely be the future complete in early 2021, will also include a for masonic accommodation. lettable mezzanine floor, a sandwich bar on the ground floor and a twelve-person ised, New Zealand Pacific signed over lift providing access to off street parking their shareholding in the building to the at the rear of the building. new entity, an event that was celebrated Once completed, the masonic facilities will provide two spaces for lodge meetings, accommodating 100 and 40 brethren respectively, refectory facilities for 120 and a fully equipped commercial kitchen. The lodge fit out will be of a contemporary style sympathetic with recent buildings in Shirley and Waikanae. The building is expected to house up to nine craft lodges and more than a dozen other orders. With the planned sale of the Johnsonville Masonic Centre the new Thorndon Masonic Centre will be one of five spread through the district, the others being Levin, Waikanae, Porirua and The Wellington Freemasons Centre, located in the CBD’s Wellesley Hotel. Morris Robertson QSM, PGStdB
The Grand Master, MWBro Mark Winger, witnessing New Zealand Pacific signing over their shareholding in the building to the new owners.
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The Masonic Villages Trust records satisfactory financial result The Masonic Villages Trust has recorded a satisfactory financial result for the 2019 year. The Trust’s recently published annual report noted there are challenges in the care sector of its operations, but the Trust has strong occupancy in its villages and satisfactory sales and re-sales of its units. Trust Chair Steven Molotsky said the villages provide support and backing for the care facilities, across the Trust and in specific locations, to enable it to provide a more comprehensive range of services to their elderly residents.
“It is obvious that older New Zealanders see immense value in well-run retirement villages that come with little financial or physical maintenance costs, that are well built, warm and spacious, that are part of a community that’s stable and supportive, and that foster positive aging,” Warick said.
“It’s also obvious that older New Zealanders are seeking good quality retirement living and aged care, not only in the metropolitan areas, but in the provinces too.” To cater for the growing demand, the Trust has progressed four smaller infill projects at the Horowhenua, Wairarapa, Edale and Te Awahou Masonic Villages, and undertaken two major projects - the new Masonic Village in Wainuiomata and the major extension to the Horowhenua Village.
“Overall, the Board is very comfortable with our position financially and operationally and this is a credit to our staff in all of our villages and facilities.” This is the largest project development pipeline the
Trust has ever taken on and positions it now as the second largest charitable provider of retirement villages in New Zealand.
Strategic plan on track Trust Chief Executive Warick Dunn said in the annual report the Trust has continued to execute its strategic plan, established years ago, to build up its weight of retirement village assets in order to provide meaningful and positive retirement living to the growing number of older New Zealanders.
Warick said the Trust’s aim in meeting this accommodation need is twofold. “Firstly, to provide great care and great communities to those who need us, and, secondly, to ensure we maintain a strong financial base that, in turn, will support and facilitate our intention to continue to grow to ensure our services are available to as many older New Zealanders as possible.”
Masonic Villages Accommodation Units Masonic Village
Rentals Apartments
Villas
Current
Under Construction
Planned
Total
Wairarapa
19
9
78
106
6
0
112
Horowhenua
28
0
53
81
4
98
183
Woburn
0
86
2
88
0
0
88
Te Awahou
35
0
19
54
6
0
60
Masonic Court
5
0
14
19
0
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19
Northland
49
31
80
0
0
80
Taranaki
0
0
112
112
0
0
112
0
9
25
0
5
30
80
80
183
764
Edale, Marton 16 Wainuiomata Total
152
95
318
565
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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.
Wainuiomata Village makes progress
Trust shows off new look imagery at the Grand Installation Out with the old and in with the new.
Site works underway at the new Wainuiomata Village.
The Masonic Villages Trust’s newest retirement village – in Wainuiomata near Lower Hutt in the Capital - is progressing nicely. The build phase for the whole village is planned to occur over six separate stages, and the Trust will be taking firm registrations of interest early in the new year. Once completed the village will have 80+ villas of varying sizes. Actual construction of the first phase villas began in November and the first residents should be able to take possession mid next year. The first phase will comprise a mix of one, two, and three bedroom villas with Occupation Right Agreements (ORA) and a limited number of one bedroom rentals. All of the two and three bedroom villas will have internal access single garages. The one bedroom villas will have offstreet parking spaces for a vehicle. LEGEND - VILLA TYPES
Typical 1 Bed Villa - Unit A
Typical 2 Bed Villa - End Unit
Each villa will have its own garden area for residents to personalise. The village will also have the village hub, communal spaces, gardens and pathways. Typical 2 Bed Villa - Standard Unit A Typical 2 Bed Villa - End Unit with Conservatory
No, we are not talking about Grandmasters (and we feel that Most Worshipful Brother Mark Winger, Past Grandmaster, who’s definitely not old! may take offence if we were); we’re talking about the new look imagery the Masonic Villages Trust unveiled at the Grand Installation, held in Wellington in early November. The Installation saw Most Worshipful Brother Graham Wrigley succeed Mark as Grandmaster of Freemasons New Zealand. And the Masonic Villages Trust had a stand at the Installation to show its support.
The new banners seen on its stand reflect the underlying values and principles of care found in every Masonic Trust retirement village and aged care facility.
Typical 2 Bed Villa - Standard Unit A with Conservatory
Typical 3 Bed Villa - End Unit
Typical 3 Bed Villa - Standard Unit
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
How the Village will look.
Within the hub there will be a small village library space, reading area, getting-together spaces for cards, games, and for arts and crafts. The hub will also host movie nights, fitness and wellbeing classes and indoor bowls. Stage 1 Plan
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The village is located in the heart of Wainuiomata across WAINUIOMATA MASONIC VILLAGE the road from the mall, which offers a range of retail store options that will cater well to village residents. As we went to print, the civil contractor had almost finished site works for the underground services including power, water, streetlighting facilities, telecommunications, sewerage and stormwater. Another contractor started work on site in mid-November laying the nine slabs (1,900 square metres of concrete) for the 22 villas that will comprise stage one of the village. Trust Operations Manager Nick Merrett says such is the interest and demand for accommodation at the Wainui Village that people have been asking for many months now when they could move in. “This is going to be a really popular and vibrant retirement community when it’s finished,” she said.
Some of the Trust’s new imagery.
‘Compassion, understanding and dedication’ as befits an aged care facility and ‘Quality retirement living. In the heart of your local community’, which is what the Trust’s retirement villages offer. And the Trust’s corporate motto ‘Great care, great communities’. Staff from the Trust also attended the Grand Installation banquet on the Saturday evening in Wellington and, by all accounts, were among the last to leave! “It was a privilege to be there and to join incoming Grandmaster Graham Wrigley in celebrating his new position within Freemasonry,” Trust Chief Executive Warick Dunn said.
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
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019 has been a great year for all thing’s netball, with New Zealand claiming victory in the world cup, there is no shortage of inspiration for young players. There has been however, a shortage of equipment for some. Crown Lodge, based in Christchurch, has addressed this issue for the Christchurch Netball Centre. Earlier in the year the centre was having issues with a dated ball pump compressor, and shortage in practice and match netballs. Having a reliable ball pump compressor is critical on match days as it ensures a consistency in ball pressure for all. Likewise, having access to enough netballs is important for practice as much as it is for competition. Being able to adequately drill requires enough balls for all involved. Playing matches requires
consistency in ball quality as well. Crown Lodge became aware of the Christchurch Netballs needs as several members have daughters within the club. And as a result, have donated a new ball pump compressor, 50 netballs and 7 sets of player bibs. The total donation for all this new equipment was $5,999. The Netball centre itself has over 5,750 players and hosts over 220 games each week. With these considerable numbers the donated equipment has made a
notable impact, training is more involved, and matches run more smoothly than ever. Crown Lodge decided this was a worthy endeavour when reflecting on the value that physical activity has within the community. “Netball is a great sport that appeals to many in the community, being able to donate essential equipment not only helps to improve community involvement, it also reduces the cost of getting involved.” (need someone to attribute quote to) The centre itself is run by a voluntary board who expressed a great deal of gratitude at the efforts of Crown Lodge. “We are very thankful for the efforts of Freemasonry, because of their donations we are able to keep our costs to a minimum and also focus on areas that often take less priority.”
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Got Your Back Pack is a charity with one key focus. It gives emergency care packs to women and children experiencing critical circumstances in refuges nationwide. Inside each pack are practical essentials suited for the recipient, Parent packs are filled with essential items e.g. various toiletries: toothbrush, shampoo, deodorant, tissues, soap, sanitary for women, a toiletry bag, hairbrush etc in a canvas tote bag for women (suitable for shopping) or a backpack for men. The children’s packs include a toothbrush, a cuddly toy, an age/gender specific toy, activity/colouring book, colouring pencils, reading book in a backpack (suitable for kindy or school use). Men’s packs include male toiletries packed in a backpack, comb, work socks, drink bottle, shaving razors, tissues, and a toiletry bag. (support for Men in other shelters as the need arises). Babies packs include baby specific toiletries, bib, facecloth, wipes, blanket and hat, baby magazine for mum and other items as donated e.g. sipper cup, melamine plate etc.
items that were now inaccessible. It was in this moment she came to realise the need for I Got Your Backpack. Earlier this year through the Lodge of Peace, I Got Your Back Pack received one of its largest donations in the last five years. With this donation Anita and her team are now able to make significant movements towards expanding the operation of the charity. Anita took the time to let us know about the impact the recent donation has had on her charity: “We are coming up to our busiest time of year, when we do lots of packs and also get lots of requests for support. This donation means we feel confident going
into this period, knowing we can cover these requests. We also wanted to expand next year, due to this donation we will be expanding before Christmas, which is so exciting. We no longer will be cramped into a small office, we can get more volunteers in to pack and get more bags out there, to where they are needed.” “My hopes are to keep expanding and meeting the demand for care packs all across the country, that no one gets left out. We also hope to create some more resources and support systems in place for men, women, children and babies living with the effects of domestic violence all across the country.”
I Got Your Back Pack was founded and is run by Anita Hinton. Anita came to release the need for this charity when experiencing adverse domestic circumstances herself. When she left a violent relationship with her daughter, she found herself missing basic household
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Re-stART A world first in stroke rehabilitation In the middle of an Auckland park is an old bowling clubroom which has been converted to a busy art studio for a diverse group of people. Here amongst other creative activities Mapura Studios runs a specially developed art therapy programme for people who have experienced stroke. They come from all walks of life with just one thing in common. They have all been affected by a stroke. The group art therapy programme, called Re-stART, is thought to be the first in the world targeting stroke survivors. Stroke is the major cause of adult disability in New Zealand. Every year around 9,000 people suffer a stroke and approximately half of these are severely affected. The problem is that whilst there is physiotherapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy available to help rehabilitate the physical consequences of stroke, there is a huge gap in the provision of emotional rehabilitation. Mapura Studios has targeted this gap with a unique art programme with proven results. A research study undertaken by the Centre for Brain Research at the University of Auckland, found participants had a significant improvement in mood, anxiety and quality of life after the 12-week programme.
‘At first, I had to get my wife to stay with me because I was terrified – mixing with people I didn’t know and having to talk about how I felt. I was lost. Really lost. You are totally dependent on other people. And when your feelings are in a mess, so is your art. But then you explain what’s in your painting... that’s where the therapy is.” Participants struggling to cope with a loss of identity after having to abandon high-flying careers find new ways to express themselves through their art. One said it was like being reborn. He had the chance to start over.
81% of participants demonstrated improvement in motivation, initiative, and new sense of self. 71% reported an improvement in their quality of life all post programme A team of arts therapists and art tutors work with a group of up to 12 people to help them ride the wave of emotional consequence and build acceptance of new possibilities in life post-stroke. This year the Freemasons Foundation has made it possible for Mapura Studios to run two Re-stART groups including for the first time a group in South Auckland where they have been crying out for the programme to be available in their area. Mapura Studios is enormously grateful to the Freemasons Foundation. Director, Diana McPherson says that for the first time, Mapura has been able to meet the need in the community without the stress of wondering if the programme could continue. For marriage and funeral celebrant Eddie McMenemy, 77, clot-busting drugs preserved much of his function after his February 2017 stroke. He can walk unaided and speak intelligibly, but the impact on his confidence and clarity was devastating to the former SAS soldier, singer and bass guitarist. He initially dismissed the idea of art therapy. “I said, ‘Don’t be daft, I can’t even draw a straight line. I started on stick men and I couldn’t even get them right.” But the art sessions have boosted his confidence.
“It was huge, it was a catharsis, it felt brilliant, I wouldn’t have missed art class for anything. I would have had to have been near death to miss it” “I loved every second of it…it was an outlet, it was a creative outlet because part of my brain that got damaged was to do with my emotional side, so I had big anger issues, laughter and tears uncontrolled”
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Farewell David - our chairman retires The 63rd Annual Report of the Freemasons Foundation was a very satisfactory document. It recorded our donations to those in need continuing at an annual rate of more than a million dollars and our total donations over the last 10 years at more than $10 million. All was acclaimed. And while such a financial performance was worthy of top billing at the meeting, yet that of a loss of a totally different kind took precedence.
At the AGM David was presented with an artwork – ‘Te Awhiorangi’ (magical adze), made by the Kakano Trust at the Henderson Cultural & Arts Centre. L to R: David, Anne, Mike Cadman, Mark Winger.
MW Bro David Mace, with Mrs Anne Mace also present, was farewelled as Chairman and as a Trustee after his exceptionally meritorious service for the Foundation over the past 13 years. David’s successor, MW Bro Mark Winger, fresh from three years as Grand Master, chaired the meeting and led the recognition of David’s outstanding work. David took the helm from W Bro Kerry Hoggard in 2006 and continued the task of steering the Northern Masonic Association Trust Board from its status as the operator of the Roskill Masonic Village into an entity for Masonic philanthropy, giving financial assistance across a wide but targeted group of areas of need. Persuing our original aims, medical research quickly became a focus through the association with the University of Auckland and support grew in numerous directions. Other highlights of David’s reign include the assistance given to NZ Opera and the Whanganui Opera Training School; University Fellowships in medical science; support for many Hospices; and assistance for numerous diseasespecific community groups such as Alzheimers, children’s hearing and Diabetes. Youth programmes in the arts through the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and Writers Festival have been beneficiaries too. In 2011 David was made a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the community and earlier this year the University of Auckland conferred on him an Honorary Doctorate of Laws as public recognition of the work of Freemasons with the University. On behalf of the Foundation the new Chair, Mark Winger offered David sincere, grateful and heart-felt thanks and best wishes for a long and happy ‘retirement.’ We’ll keep in touch!
“I want to add that the programme saved my life. Being given the opportunity to talk and be supported and heard about my experience of having a stroke and life post stroke was vital for my healing…the facilitator used the word acceptance… our collective breaths were held and we, including me, were all clearly not up for accepting that our lives were going to be as they were. Remember some could not talk or walk very well. After a lively sharing I believe I agreed that I could accept that I had had a stroke and that I am a work in progress…after the stroke I had no picture of my future, but I do now and this is in part a result of the work done at Art Therapy” We thank Mapura Studios for this contribution to “Report”
The Foundation can be contacted at: PO Box 28242, Remuera, Auckland 1541. Telephone: (09) 520 6414 Email: info@freemasonsfoundation.org.nz www.freemasonsfoundation.org.nz Or by visiting 373 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland. Charity Registration No CC27639
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Most Worshipful Grand Master meets Her Worship the Mayor A cool, dark cave marks the entranceway to Hamilton’s newest garden, the Picturesque Garden. It points to the mystery associated with the garden, which was formally opened on Monday 4 November 2019 by MWBro Mark Winger, Grand Master and Her Worship the Mayor of Hamilton, Paula Southgate. The opening was attended by invited Masons from the Waikato District along with City Councillors, local Politicians, contractors and other financial sponsors of the project. The cave takes visitors to a winding path beside a hill dotted with intriguing statues: a grey stone serpent, a half man-half bird (Papageno), and a four column temple decorated with seven stars. The garden is designed after the 18th century picturesque style and based on Mozart’s opera the Magic Flute, written in 1791. The garden incorporates Masonic symbolism, Mozart and history. Mozart was
a Mason and The Magic Flute contains Masonic symbolism, telling the story of a hero’s journey and his initiation into the secret society. Lion heads, sphinxes and gothic ruins pop up throughout the garden – all Masonic iconography typically found in 18th century backyards, Hamilton Gardens director Dr Peter Sergel said. Dr Sergel (who was the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of New Zealand’s Centennial Award winner for the 20162019 period) is not a Mason but was interested in the secrecy of Masonic symbolism in gardens. At the time, people created ancient-looking caves in their gardens, even commissioning hermits to come and live in the grottos. The garden features two caves to seek shelter on a hot summer’s day. “The style was a reaction against formal geometric gardens and there was an appreciation for wild mountains and landscapes. I hope people can see it’s a completely different type of garden, you come through, www.freemasonsnz.org
like the Mansfield Garden which is neat and tidy with lots of flowers”, said Dr Sergel. The grass is purposely long, designed to brush at visitors’ ankles. But there’s an effort to looking effortless: around seven grass varieties were used to achieve the length and softness. “This garden is typically restful and naturalistic and that’s enhanced being next to the river,” Dr Sergel said. He said the aim of Hamilton Gardens is to tell the story of civilisation through gardens. The first part of the garden’s journey contains plants significant to the Masons: fig and olive trees, pomegranates and sharp fan-like palm trees. The second part features almost entirely native plants, “It’s trying to capture that ‘return to nature’ feel of the European picturesque style, but in a Kiwi way.” Dr Sergel said the entire operation – from design, planning and construction – took around three years and involved dozens of people. The total cost was $900,000, with $60,000 being donated by the New Zealand Freemasons Foundation. The Hamilton Gardens are internationally award winning and have proved that they are more than a collection of botanical plants, Dr Sergel said. 43
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ellington Royal Arch Freemasons sponsored the first place prize of $500 in the White Ribbon Spoken Word competition, held at Wellington College in September, and judged by a celebrity panel including Jan Logie, Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Minister of Justice for Domestic and Sexual Violence Issues. White Ribbon is an anti-violence campaign that calls for men to stand up, speak out, and act to prevent violence against women, which Wellington Royal Arch Freemasons have supported for several years – Freemasonry is a men’s organisation, and family violence is a men’s issue, so White Ribbon is a logical fit. Family violence accounts for half of all reported serious crime in New Zealand, with a family violence-related police callout occurring every five minutes. This year’s campaign theme of “Challenge the #Unspoken Rules”, was focused on youth, and the competition was open to all local
high-school students. The challenge was to create a spoken word piece on the theme of “Respectful Relationships”. Hannah Dorey, 16, of St Mary’s College, wrote the winning poem, to take out the Royal Arch-sponsored prize. Her entry, titled “Respectfully” focused on an unhealthy relationship and “respectfully declining it”. As well as at the Spoken Word event, as winner she also delivered her poem at an event on the forecourt at Parliament on International White Ribbon Day (November 25), and along with many of the other entrants was filmed performing the poem for use as part of this year’s campaign collateral. “Poetry has been used as a healing tool for many centuries and is making a comeback,” said White Ribbon Manager Rob McCann. “Finding the words to articulate a traumatic experience can bring relief. “We created this opportunity to give young people a voice where their thoughts on family harm and violence
against women could be heard. We are incredibly proud of all the students’ entries, which had very inspiring takes on ending men’s violence in New Zealand,” he said. “We are grateful to the generous sponsors who made this event possible. We look forward to building on this experience and creating more opportunities like this for students throughout New Zealand.” – Geoff Davies
Geoff Davies presents competition winner Hannah Dorey with her certificate and $500 prize at the Spoken Word event.
Past Grand Master awarded 40-Year Jewel in the Royal Arch
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eeting of Brooklyn Royal Arch John’s wife accompanied him and as Chapter hosted the MEComp well, MEComp Les Borrell, PGZ who was Graham Redman GZ when he presented visiting Wellington, attended. REComp John Litton PDepGZ with his 40 year jewel.
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A victory for Victory Chapter
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n Thursday 28 November Nelson’s Victory Chapter held its normal November meeting except that was it was special form of Normal. The Principals and the supporting team of officers had worked a minor miracle and managed to turn a potential loss into a VICTORY. The fire that occurred only on the 4th of November at the Masonic Hall meant that all the Chapter’s equipment was not available to them for their meeting. This included their beloved Quaich which is used at the November meeting. Some “out of the box thinking” and fast action resulted in the following things being put into place to make the meeting happen. 1. A dispensation to cover the unavailability of the Charter and equipment was obtained (thanks to Grand Scribe E). 2. Arrangements were made for the special visit of the Grand Z and Grand H to the meeting. 3. The hire of a room in NMIT in which to hold the meeting.
4. Banners and the 12 tribe flags and the Altar and other equipment were photographed at Marlborough Chapter – the photos were laminated and used at the meeting instead of the real thing. 5. Stand in VSL and Square and Compasses obtained 6. Another Quaich was found. 7. A Haggis was hunted and caught and a piper bribed to bring it in. The meeting was well attended with 21 members of the Victory Chapter present and 5 visitors as well. The features of the evening were as originally planned BTF (before the fire). First a presentation by VEComp David Marsh on the History of the Royal Arch Degrees and how they “fit in “with the Cryptic and other degrees. Second a presentation of the Patents of Office to the three Principals which was performed by the Grand Z. The Grand Z noticed that one of the Principals didn’t have a Royal Arch Button Badge on his
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jacket and remedied that in short order with one from his regalia bag! And finally and far more important the usual social evening in refectory which featured the arrival and despatch of a Haggis and the toast to Companion Creighton Halliday of the Prince’s Royal Arch Chapter number 189 in Glasgow who donated the Quaich which at present is unavailable. The Chapter’s Z (Barry Blundell) who is a master chef, produced the haggis and the accompanying neeps and tatties. The Haggis was piped in by John Dobson from the Nelson’s Scottish Constitution Trafalgar Chapter. VEComp Ian Mclean gave the history of the Quaich and how its name is pronounced (kweɪx) and then it was used for its proper purpose. A very successful meeting, proving to one and all that in Freemasonry it’s the members that count NOT the building we hold the meeting in. Words by D Marsh Photos by P Ivamy and D Marsh
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A fitting farewell to Westland District No 24
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he meeting was fore-most the Advance Mawhera No 61 regular meeting, all-be-it on an alternate day so we could attract visitors from afield. Mr Ross William Woodgate, Son of a recent Past Master was Initiated with the charges being shared by the 3 West Coast Lodges. It was also an opportunity to invite Graham Wrigley Deputy Grand Master and Rob Angelo Divisional Grand Master and to present a number of service awards. The most significant one being to W Bro Tom Fielding who received his 70-year Bar and Pin. Tom was initiated into the Waro Lodge No 173 (Blackball, West Coast), on 10/9/1949.
New Initiate Ross Woodgate with his brother Neil and his father Mel.
This Lodge amalgamated with Advance in 1969 and again with Mawhera in 2006. He was Master of Waro in 1956 and Advance Mawhera in 2008. He was very active in the Lodge and was a long serving member on the Grey Masonic Hall Committee. He was awarded the Roll of Honour in 1988. An Electrician by Trade he was also held Senior positions in his employment. He is married with his Wife Ella of many Years. Also at the meeting, a member whom had not been active for a long time, Bro Doug Truman initiated into the Mawhera Lodge was presented with his 50 year Service Jewel. Ian (Muzzy) Musgrove, Past District Grand Master, was belatedly presented with his 25-year Pin as was W Bro Neville Sheehan, a Past Master of Advance Lodge 61 in 2006. There was a very good turnout of members and in all, 35 brethren attended with representatives from the three West Coast NZ Lodge as well as the two English Lodges, and visitors from both the Nelson and Marlborough Regions. A Social hour followed the meeting at which time, a time of reflection on the Westland District which had been an entity since 1893 was held. W Bro. Gary
James, a past member of the Aorangi Lodge No 89 at Denniston, (currently a member of Torea 121) gave a short account of the Lodges North of Westport and their “struggles”, particularly relating to location. Aorangi was sited 2000 feet up on the Denniston Plateau, (a Coal Mine town) and the only access was by foot or Horse for visitors from the Coastal Lodges, and Connaught No 187 at Karamea met on the day nearest to the Low Tide as access in the area was restricted to the beach. Norm Young District Grand Master – Westland then gave a brief history of Freemasonry on the West Coast relating particularly to the NZ Constitution.
Graham Wrigley with Tom Fielding, a 70-Year Freemason.
Another 70 Year Freemason!
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aikato District helps Nelson Marlborough District with the Presentation of a 70 Year Bar. Lodge Eckford No.334 in Blenheim contacted the Waikato District Grand Master, Don Seath, to ask if he could present a 70 year Bar to Brother John Rutherford on their behalf. John had been residing in Hamilton for some years unbeknownst to the Hamilton Lodges. He had had a fall and was transferred to a retirement home. After contact had been made it transpired that John, sometimes known as Jack, turned 95 at about the same time as his 70 Badge was due. Don’s wife Susan baked a cake, The Grand Master Mark Winger wrote a very nice congratulatory letter and the presentation was made on his 95th birthday, 3rd October 2019.
The officiating party included Gary Salmon Divisional Grand Master, Don Seath District Grand Master and Paul Sutcliffe Past District Grand Master. Jack’s son Steve had also traveled from Auckland to witness the occasion. The nurses came and sang happy birthday, Jack blew his candles out, the cake was cut and the presentation was made. Jack regaled some stories in his broad Scottish accent, the bottle of red wine remained unopened as it was too early in the day and a very enjoyable morning was had by us all. Thank you to Harry Halliday Past Grand Warden of Lodge Eckford for making contact with us in the Waikato. Don presenting 70 year Bar, Gary the Grand Masters Letter.
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Welcome to our newest Freemasons August – October 2019
Ajithkumar Kalarikkal Ace Beltran Lambertus Scheepers Dennis Marayag Murray Hurst Andrew Dalziell Heinrick Bratton James Stewart Gilbert Villareal Jamie Waller Neil Asplin Gavin Braidwood Joshua Doubtfire Ivan Walden Ross Woodgate Derek Massey Blake Tolley Matthew Sainsbury Apera Burling Stephen Davison Richard Thomas Arren Forca Jason Ritchie Martin Jarlega Leyton Gedye Dean Harris Ynnoh Florendo Poul Wendelboe-Madsen Ritchie White Ricardo Hurtado Taylor Alaelua Jemal Bowler Thomas Ronaldson Alfred Cruz Zalfer Pagong Corban Burdon Braydon O’Neill Marcelo Gross Jonathan Gray
The Ara Lodge No. 1 Lodge of Unanimity Sumner No. 3 The Beta-Waikato Lodge No. 12 The Caledonian Lodge No. 16 The Canterbury Kilwinning Lodge No. 23 The Woburn Lodge No. 25 The Concord Lodge No. 39 The Phoenix Lodge No. 43 The Belmont Albion Lodge No. 45 The Hiram Lodge No. 46 The Manawatu Kilwinning Lodge No. 47 The Methven Lodge No. 51 The Ponsonby Lodge No. 54 The Ponsonby Lodge No. 54 The Advance Mawhera Lodge No. 61 The Rawhiti Lodge No. 66 The St Andrew Kilwinning Lodge No. 79 Lodge St John No. 84 Lake Lodge of Ophir No. 85 Lodge St John No. 94 The Cromwell Kilwinning Lodge No. 98 St Augustine Lodge No. 99 Lodge Whangarei No. 102 Marlborough Lodge of Unanimity No. 106 Rongotea Lodge No. 146 Rongotea Lodge No. 146 Waikaka Lodge No. 151 Lodge Waikaremoana No. 158 Onehunga Maungawhao Lodge No. 168 Onehunga Maungawhao Lodge No. 168 Lodge Waitakerei No. 170 Lodge Waitakerei No. 170 Lodge North Harbour No. 182 Lodge North Harbour No. 182 Lodge North Harbour No. 182 Lodge Waihopai No. 189 Lodge Whakatane No. 198 Lodge Gisborne No. 233 Lodge Gisborne No. 233
Francis Gaje Andrew Marchington Robert Kesby Glenn Treleaven Grahame Woods Tahir Nawaz Hosay Lapsley Pete Zafra Ned Rago Murilo Garcia Darryl Gavin Francois De Jager Joel Anderson Christian Saavedra James Mulholland John Bagley Barry King Sean Moss Andrew Morgan Paul Emery Christopher Simmons Kapuaiwaho Waretini Scott Wilson Damon Page Paul Spence Rodrigo Marzan Manuel Manahan Bruce Neal Toby Kaipo Lowell Daquioag Richard Andrewes Samuel Honeyfield John Whitticase Daniel Duxfield Alek Evans John Riding Alain Valeza Hamish McCrae Wayne Johnson
Lodge Doric Brighton No. 236 Lodge Tawera-O-Kapiti No. 253 Lodge Awatere No. 292 Lodge Awatere No. 292 Westminster Lodge No. 308 Lodge Zetland No. 312 Lodge Howick No. 314 Lodge Te Papa No. 316 Lodge Te Papa No. 316 The Lodge of Remembrance No. 318 Lodge Pa-Ka-Ma No. 319 Lodge Pa-Ka-Ma No. 319 The Lodge of Peace No. 322 The Mangere Lodge No. 330 The Mangere Lodge No. 330 The Mangere Lodge No. 330 The Mangere Lodge No. 330 Lodge Eckford No. 334 Ngatiawa-Russell Lodge No. 345 Lodge Mana No. 352 Lodge Mana No. 352 The Wayfarers Lodge No. 389 Lodge Takahe No. 397 Lodge Takahe No. 397 The Gate Pa Lodge No. 407 The Pakuranga Lodge No. 416 The Pakuranga Lodge No. 416 Lodge Mangaroa No. 419 Lodge Hatea No. 431 Lodge Waikanae No. 433 Lodge Waikanae No. 433 The United Lodge of Otago No. 448 Stokes Valley Lodge No. 460 United Horowhenua Lodge No. 464 United Horowhenua Lodge No. 464 United Horowhenua Lodge No. 464 Lodge Waitomo No. 469 Lodge Kauri No. 474 Lodge Kauri No. 474
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The Last Word! Freemasons New Zealand Crossword
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2 Sometimes called a Festive Board or the South in other constitutions what do we call it in NZ?
1 What important electoral reformed happen in NZ in 1893 (two words)?
4 Instrument used at door of lodge in the Third Degree?
3 What ‘injunction’ did our new Grand Master make to us during his speech at Grand Installation (six words)?
7 What is the name of our new Executive Director (two words)? 9 Initials in First Degree for Supreme Being? 10 Our current Grand Master started as a Horologist what is that? 11 How many Great Pillars stood at the porch or entrance way to King Solomon’s Temple? 12 Executive which governs Freemasons NZ between meetings of Grand Lodge (four words)? 13 Term for Royal Arch Convocation on in-between year? 14 Which degree features nature and science (two words)?
5 First NZ Communication and Grand Installation held in which city? 6 Two Grand Parallel Lines (three words)? 8 What rests on top of the VSL in First Degree Tracing Board (two words)? 15 Who can move freely about the Lodge besides the Director of Ceremonies and Deacons? 20 What is the Jewel for Organist of the Lodge?
16 What corner of Lodge follows the NE Corner (two words)? 17 A stone of true die or square (two words)? 18 Generally in which country are Prince Hall Lodges found (Initials)? 19 What is the collective term for the stonemasons instruments that we moralise on (two words)?
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May this special season bring love and peace to you and the world
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SERVICE AWARDS August – October 2019
70 YEAR BAR WBro Thomas Fielding Asst GDC RH WBro Ray Gordon Thorburn PM RH Bro John Johnstone Rutherford MM VWBro John Dermot Buchanan PGC WBro David James Donald PM RH WBro Emlyn Isitt Jones PM RH
The Advance Mawhera Lodge No. 61 Lodge Pa-Ka-Ma No. 319 Lodge Eckford No. 334 Meridian Lodge No. 449 Lodge Idris No. 452 The United Lodge of Wanganui No. 468
60 YEAR BAR WBro Wallace Robert Drysdale PM WBro Ewen Cameron Peat PM WBro Thomas Edge PM WBro William Fred Legarth PM RWBro Stewart Gemmell McKnight PGW WBro John Christopher Williamson PM RH WBro Brian Russell Padget PGD WBro Cyril Dennis Croker PM WBro Peter Copeman PG Std B RH
United Lodge of Masterton No. 19 United Lodge of Masterton No. 19 Lodge Abercorn-Tuahine No. 76 The Lion Lodge No. 114 The Saint Bathans Lodge No. 126 Lodge Zetland No. 312 The Lodge of Remembrance No. 318 Lodge Arawa No. 406 Okara Daylight Lodge No. 461
50 YEAR BADGE WBro Arthur Edwin Batty PGD WBro Donald Marshall Bray PG Swd B Bro David Haylock Curry MM WBro Lawrence Edward McDermott PM VWBro Eric Ronald Warmouth P Dist GM Bro Douglas James Truman MM WBro Rodney William Mayo PM WBro Harold Pearson PM WBro Peter Hervey Boys PM WBro Quintin Mitchell PM WBro Sam Hector McSkimming PM Bro John Milne MM WBro Norman Rex Bartlett PM WBro Daniel Staley P Dist GDC Bro James Barry Cameron MM WBro Larry Ernest Dyer PM VWBro Thomas Patrick Percival Kavanagh PGDC RWBro William Ernst McCarroll PGW Bro Graham Leonard Hawkes MM WBro Ian Rennie Hamilton PM Bro Jeffrey Ellis Robson MM Bro Reece Winter MM WBro Ian Russell Jamieson PM VWBro Terence Walter Eacock P Dist GM WBro Bruce Robert McLeod PM RWBro Kenneth John Dennison PGW WBro Ewan McIntosh Burness PM Bro Murray Walter F Cummings MM
The Ara Lodge No. 1 New Zealand Pacific No. 2 The Canterbury Kilwinning Lodge No. 23 Lodge Rangitikei No. 38 The Wairau Lodge No. 42 The Advance Mawhera Lodge No. 61 Lodge Otangaki No. 70 Lodge St John No. 84 The MacKenzie Lodge No. 93 The MacKenzie Lodge No. 93 The Mount Ida Lodge No. 97 The Wallace Lodge No. 129 Lodge Waikaremoana No. 158 Lodge Gisborne No. 233 Lodge Te Puke No. 261 Lodge Parahaki No. 269 Lodge Tuakau No. 278 Lower Hutt Lodge No. 299 Lower Hutt Lodge No. 299 Westminster Lodge No. 308 The Lodge of Peace No. 322 Lodge Eckford No. 334 Lodge Rangitane No. 369 Lodge Tironui No. 400 Lodge Hatea No. 431 The United Lodge of Otago No. 448 Lodge Idris No. 452 The Petre Lodge No. 457
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