NZ Freemason magazine Issue 4 December 2016 by Freemasons New Zealand

Freemason NEW ZEALAND

Issue 4 (Vol. 44), December 2016

Ray Keenan

Lodge Te Puni, Lower Hutt

FREEMASONS ANNUAL REVIEW

During my 35 years of Freemasonry I’ve seen the good our charity does within our fraternity and the community. It’s great to be part of a team involved in fundraising projects. The work is as satisfying for us as the end result is for the people and organisations who benefit from our efforts.

John Bunyan Lodge Gisborne My 70 year badge represents 70 years of fun and friendship amongst like-minded people, both in New Zealand and overseas. Such are the values and virtues of our fraternity that I would gladly do it all again if I had the opportunity.

Beryl Duncan Christchurch David Johnston

The Manuwatu Kilwinning Lodge and The Research Lodge of Ruapehu

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I welcomed the opportunity to participate in training for my role of a District Grand Master after which I realised that ‘Encouragement is the Best Investment in Training’ and will ensure that those men beginning their three-year term as leaders will be well prepared to be effective in their roles.

Jacinda Ardern Labour List MP, Keynote Speaker 2015 Freemasons

I so enjoyed the friendships made through my la husband’s involvement in Freemasonry. Althoug is three years since Gordon died, it’s lovely to stil included in Lodge luncheons and events and rec small gifts. I am lucky to have a caring family nea and also such caring masonic friends.

Christopher Cayanan 12/12/16 The 12:53 MethvenPM Lodge I emigrated from the Philippines in 2008, work as a motorcycle mechanic and became a Freemason in 2011.

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In this issue From the Editor 2

From the Grand Master 3

It’s time to speak up! New campaign launched at Grand Installation

Speak up for Freemasonry 4

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WOW Extravaganza 13 Freemasons in South Canterbury help with child car seats 14

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Freemasons in Southland help Women’s Refuge 14

Freemasons New Zealand 2016 Annual Review 15 News clips 6 Divisional Conferences 7

Historians meet in Cambridge on United Grand Lodge of England 300th anniversary 35

Grand Master’s visits 7

Powering Potential 8 Auckland applauds with approbation our new Grand Master 9

Grand Installation photos 10

Freemasons Foundation Report 36

Growing The Freemasons Charity 38

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The new Deputy Grand Master looks to the future

Spreading the good news 38

How to get the right publicity for your charitable efforts The Masonic Village Trust 40

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Roll of Honour 2016–2019 45 Our Newest Freemasons 46 The Back Page 48 Service Awards 49 Cover: Photos from the 2016 Grand Installation, Wellington.

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From the Editor

FREEMASONS NEW ZEALAND Level 6, Freemasons House 195–201 Willis Street Te Aro, Wellington 6011 PO Box 6439, Marion Square Wellington 6141 New Zealand Ph: +64 4 385 6622 Fax +64 4 385 5749 Email: secretary@freemasons.co.nz editor@freemasons.co.nz www.freemasonsnz.org

nother year draws to close, which means we can reflect upon that and yet another will soon begin, which means we can be excited about the future prospects. Many challenges were met – while some others were not; but a fresh set of exciting challenges face all of us in the New Year.

The New Zealand Freemason is the official journal of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of New Zealand. Unless otherwise indicated, the opinions expressed and the advertising content are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the policy of Grand Lodge. Articles appearing in this journal may be reproduced without permission provided acknowledgement of the source is made and a copy of the publication is forwarded to the Grand Secretary. Queries or comments regarding subscription or distribution should be addressed to secretary@freemasons.co.nz or the Chief Executive PO Box 6439, Marion St. Wellington 6141. Queries and comments regarding content and advertising should be addressed to the Editor. Contributions to the magazine, preferably in electronic form (e.g. MS Word documents) are greatly appreciated and should be of interest to a wide audience. Photographs should be high quality, preferably in jpg or tif format. Contributions may be edited in order to fit space available and to achieve overall balance. Letters to the Editor should not exceed 300 words. A guidance sheet for preparation of publishable material is available on request from the Editor. Contributions should be forwarded to editor@freemasons.co.nz Freemasons NZ contributions to Duane Williams, editor@freemasons.co.nz Royal Arch contributions to Geoff Davies, merlin81@xtra.co.nz Magazines are distributed in March, June, September and December. The deadlines for contributions are the first day of February, May, August and November Layout by Bartlett Projects, Wellington Printed by Fisher Print Ltd, Palmerston North Copyright © 2016 Freemasons NZ

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Life’s continuing cycle is about renewal and refreshment, reflection and rejoicing. We have had renewal and refreshment through our Grand Installation and associated activities and a new team to take us through the next three years and reflection and rejoicing on what has already been achieved and what gives us fresh vigour to deal with what still needs to be achieved. Neither earthquakes, floods, cyclonic winds nor plagues of locusts or fireballs could stop our Grand Installation from going ahead, due to the tenacity and sheer brilliance of the Organiser, Suppliers and the Organising Team in Wellington. Our Grand Master wants us to ‘Speak Up for Freemasonry’ which will beneficial to ourselves with greater understanding of what Freemasonry may mean to us and beneficial to our communities understanding more about Freemasonry and it’s benefits to all. If we ‘Speak Up for Freemasonry’ it can only put us in the forefront of the minds of our communities and the public at large and set us on the solid course for the future. Inside this issue is the Annual Review containing the Annual Report for 2015–16 and makes tremendous reading, coverage of The Grand Installation, Speak Up for Freemasonry and all the usual features albeit slightly truncated but what is held over will appear in a bumper March issue. So enjoy the holiday read which we hope will delight, surprise and give cause for reflection. Freemasons New Zealand through the New Zealand Freemason magazine wishes all our readers – season’s greetings, a great holiday break and all the very best for the New Year. Remember to look out for those less fortunate, take care of those who may need our help and to watch out for our loved ones, neighbours and friends; because all of these things are close to a Freemasons’ heart. VWBro Duane Williams MBE, JP, KLJ, PDistGM Following the tradition at National Office, our membership officer Barbara Pickering asks each staff member and visitor to Freemasons New Zealand to place a Christmas ornament on the tree to complete its decoration.

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FROM THE GRAND MASTER

It’s time to speak up! New campaign launched at Grand Installation In his Installation address at Grand Installation last month new Grand Master MWBro Mark Winger announced a project which aims to halt the slow decline in Freemasonry’s membership.

alled ‘Speak Up for Freemasonry’ the campaign asks all Freemasons to begin talking freely and openly about Freemasonry with all their non-masonic circle to raise the awareness of who we are and what good we do. He said ‘I’m not prepared to wait to let time alone decide our future. Wishing and waiting for today’s society to recognise the value of our noble and magnificent organisation, will not help us. We have to catch up!’ The campaign will commence immediately and continue throughout the three years of his term of Office. He went on to ask every Freemason and every Lodge to get involved. It will cost nothing to speak up and direct word-of-mouth communication and explanation of Freemasonry is a proven means of generating the serious enquiries that lead to membership.

But MWBro Winger also said he recognised it was not an easy task. ‘Success will be directly related to effort. Every Lodge should bear that in mind. The success of Speaking Up can only emerge from the effort and action of the brethren in our Lodges’ The problem, he admits, is that many Freemasons either can’t or won’t talk freely about the Craft. ‘It’s not surprising. We stress caution in our ritual but there is so much we can talk openly about. I want every Freemason to be armed with clear, plain and simple answers. The sort of answers that will provoke the first step! Lodges will not be left to work it out for themselves. Guidance and support is part of the programme’. The newly installed District Grand Masters throughout the country have been briefed and are totally supportive of the plan. They have been asked to get the www.freemasonsnz.org

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project underway in their territories immediately and are committed to working hard to turn around the issue of awareness and membership in their Lodges using the Speak Up idea.

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Speak up for Freemasonry ‘Speak Up for Freemasonry’ is the awareness project announced by our new Grand Master at his Installation. Here’s a quick guide to what it’s all about and how, and why every Freemason can participate in the Speak Up campaign. What is ‘SPEAK UP FOR FREEMASONRY’?

can speak the better. We must learn to explain Freemasonry. And we must use direct, every-day language. Not Masonic ritual language but language easily understood by our friends … and practice will make perfect!

SPEAK UP is a programme designed for use by Freemasons, not only to raise the general awareness of Freemasonry amongst non-masons but to convince those non-masons to make further enquiries leading to membership. It also emphasises to existing members, the greatest issue we have in Freemasonry today – our falling membership and calls Commencing November 2016 for us all to take action by talking to others about our great Why will speaking up work? We all know that to generate a serious institution. enquiry about membership requires a one-on-one conversation explaining How will SPEAK UP FOR FREEMASONRY work? Logo Variations By talking. By talking about Freemasonry – to your family, who we are and what we stand for – your friends and colleagues, your team-mates. Not just by maybe several conversations. It can’t Master logo talking but by straight and clear talking. And the clearer we be done in seconds with a slogan and a

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Man-in-the-street answers for the man-in-the-street

s the Grand master said in his address at Commu nication, “To make our communication work we have to be able to answer the fundamental questions the man in the street is very likely to ask. I want every Freemason to be armed with the answers – clear, plain and simple answers. The sort of answers that will provoke the first step!” FOR Here are some possible answers: FREEMASONRY ‘What is Freemasonry?’

Freemasonry is a very old and traditional fraternal organisation whose members strive to uphold strong moral and ethi1 Full colour cal values in personal, family and community behaviour and which teaches a code of caring for all those in need. Alternative logo ‘What do Freemasons do?’ Freemasons are taught the masonic way of life through their ceremonies as members advance through different ‘degrees’ of learning – and by practising the principle of carFOR ing for their members as well as FREEMASONRY the whole community.

Why should I join the Freemasons?’

You can become a better man to yourself, your family and your community by learning and practising the principles and beliefs of Freemasonry, upholding traditional values of behaviour and respect – in association with men with similar FOR aims and ideals. FREEMASONRY What’s in it for me? To enjoy the fellowship of a group of men who share a concern for human values and the rights of individuals, and who are motivated to improve their personal lives while showing their 2 Greyscale care for others. There are many ways to answer the likely questions to be asked by non-masons. These are not definitive but only examples. You can make up your own answers in your own words. The Speak Up project however suggests the words used be everyday words that will be familiar in everyday situations – but retaining the promise and the glory of the Craft. Our beautiful and majestic Masonic language is something we all learn to appreciate but may sound aloof and distant out of context. FOR FREEMASONRY It’s your turn.

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A guide in plain English! photograph. It needs time and answers to many questions to make our wonderful work clear enough for the first step to be taken. And that conversation is most likely between a Freemason and the people he knows. Who is going to speak up?

Taking our lead from the Grand Master, we hope all of us will, at least, give it a go. This is not a programme to be carried out by ‘them’. Every Freemason is one of ‘them’. We need to do this together. Working together, every Lodge should talk amongst their members about talking to their non-mason friends. ‘They’, Freemasons NZ, will provide support but you must make the effort! We also feel this opportunity is something our younger members will appreciate. What FOR do you say when you speak up?

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First – ‘Would you like to join?’ isn’t an option’! Freemasons don’t do that. But they can say they are Freemasons and answer the questions that inevitably follow! And isn’t that an opportunity to impress your friends? And have them join you in our noble work? We know from experience that there are2 many who, once having it explained, really like Greyscale what we do. Of course, you must be discreet about the things you promised to keep private but there is so much more you can talk about. Distinguishing what is private and what is open for public display and understanding is sometimes difficult because we are taught to be cautious.

Start by reading the booklet Plain English Guide to Freemasonry. Issued by Past Grand Master John Litton in 2014, it contains plain answers on many subjects like: our history, benefits, membership, cost, ritual, charity, women, secrets and more. All the things you can talk about. The booklet has been very popular. It is being re-issued and copies will be available soon. We’ll get into more detail about ‘answers’ later.

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Why can’t we Speak Up?

Many older Freemasons have lived through times when membership was highly sought after and they could afford to be unforthcoming and selective. We were aloof. And the attitude became ingrained. Times have changed. Yet we still persist. It’s the easy road and after generations, not easily changed. Others however may need more education, more knowledge about who and what we have been and are now. Yes, it’s time to change. What you need to do next?

Prepare your answers. Answers to the most likely questions FOR – such as ‘What is Freemasonry?’ and ‘Why should I join?’ and ‘What’s in it for me?’ inFREEMASONRY plain English! If you’ve been in Freemasonry a long time perhaps you know them already? Perhaps not? Perhaps they need a plain English re-phrasing! Have a discussion amongst your Lodge members. Arrange a meeting to discuss speaking up, particularly including your younger Masonic colleagues. Another practical action is to run a public meeting to explain Freemasonry – and use it to test your answers. 3 Black And next time you are with non-masons just mention our name – and practice! The Grand Master said ‘I want every Freemason to be talking to non-masons about Freemasonry, clearly, with pride, to raise the awareness of the force for good that Freemasonry represents… I am asking you to create a positive awareness of Freemasonry so that good men will hear about us, like what they hear, and want to join us.’

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NEWS CLIPS

Old cell phones for iPads Old cell phones are being collected by Nathan Harris, a student at Kaikorai Valley College in Dunedin and for every 330 collected a new Apple iPad is given to the school’s Braithwaite Centre for children with special needs.

Two iPads have already been donated. These devices make such a difference to the students and your help is much appreciated. Old cell phones can be sent directly to the school, Kaikorai Valley College, 500 Kaikorai Valley Road, Bradford, Dunedin 9011 or if your Lodge can collect a few please send them to WBro Ian Park, 102 Helensburgh Road, Kirkland Hill, Dunedin 9010 who will arrange for them to be delivered. Something we can all contribute to without much effort – so clean out your drawers.

Jane Sydenham-Clarke is an inspiration for us all

Where in the world?! RWBro Peter Benstead, President of the Board of General Purposes, holding the June New Zealand Freemason magazine (and it is his thumb!) from his hotel in Paris near the Eiffel Tower. Take the NZ Freemason magazine somewhere within New Zealand or overseas and send us a photo of you and it (preferably all of you) to editor@freemasons.co.nz

It was my privilege to meet the new Chief Executive of Freemasons Victoria, Jane Sydenham-Clarke in Melbourne recently. Her ideas and enthusiasm for Freemasonry, raising its profile to increase membership, highlighting the good men, celebrating its achievements and acknowledging those who support its ideals are aspirations for us all. Let me reassure you that her work will not impact on the formalities of the masonic order but will promote and enhance its work, raising the profile with the millennium generation using the social media, Facebook and Linked In,

things that these men have grown up with, linking in the women of the Lodge, welcoming them to functions, celebrating their community work, their support and their encouragement. Go to http://bit.ly/janesc and see what initiatives we in New Zealand can use, working together to really fulfil the ideals of Freemasonry itself. Jean Park MNZM JP

There’ll always be an England (and that great fraternal connection) On 4th October two Past Masters were welcomed back to Tyntesfield Lodge EC where they were able to meet some old friends and make some new ones. WBro Cliff Fletcher who was Worshipful Master in 1975 attended with his brother Jim who he initiated in 1976 and who himself took the chair in 1987. Additionally Cliff ’s son Clive was pleased to visit from New Zealand. Clive is in his second year as Master of Avon Shirley Lodge No. 187 in Christchurch, New Zealand and was initially initiated into Tyntesfield Lodge by WBro Roy Brookman EC in 1985. The evening was made even more special as the above visit coincided

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with a Fraternal Visit by RWBro Stuart Hadler ProvGM EC and the Provincial Team who also presented a 60 year certificate to WBro Bert Verstage EC. The brethren thoroughly enjoyed an excellent second degree ceremony and the convivial atmosphere continued afterwards at the festive board. WBro Clive Fletcher spoke of the great gratitude shown by Freemasons in New Zealand towards their brethren in the UK after the contributions to the earthquake fund for Christchurch.

From Left: WBro Clifford Fletcher EC, WBro Jim Fletcher EC, RWBro Stuart Hadler ProvGM EC and WBro Clive Fletcher.

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NEWS CLIPS

Southern Division Conference Friday & Saturday 24–26 March 2017 • Methven Resort Centre Contact divsec.southern@freemasons.co.nz

Northern Division Conference Saturday 8 April 2017 • Alexandra Park, Auckland Contact divsec.northern@freemasons.co.nz

Central Division Conference Saturday 29 April 2017 • Wanganui Race Course Contact divsec.central@freemasons.co.nz

Good citizenship & musical awards The winning awardees for 2016 are Melanie Haworth and Daniel Binsted (left), winning the prestigious Methven Masonic Lodge No 51 special ‘Good Citizenship’ awards given at the Mt Hutt College Prize-giving. A Mt Hutt College student, Matilda Smith (right), also won the Freemason’s Midland District No 28 Music Award, presented at the recent prize giving evening by the Master of The Methven Lodge No 51, Christopher Cayanan.

The United Grand Lodge of England celebrates its Tercentenary 1717–2017 Three hundred years is a long time for any organisation to remain a serious part of the fabric of society and still play an important role within the United Kingdom and around the world. The principles of Freemasonry are of course timeless and here is the proof.

The Grand Lodge of New Zealand congratulates the United Grand Lodge of England on its 300th Anniversary. Brethren of that Constitution (one of our Sister Constitutions) are able to get the fine Jewel (pictured) celebrating this important milestone.

Our Grand Master MWBro Mark Winger and Deputy Grand Master RWBro Graham Wrigley have been invited to London in late October 2017 to take part in the celebrations.

GRAND MASTER’S VISITS Wed 30 Nov Official Reception of Grand Master by Auckland Brethren hosted by his Mother Lodge Manukau-Westmere No 24 and The Lodge of the Liberal Arts No 500

Tues 13 Dec Official Reception of Grand Master by Wellington Brethren and Investitures of Divisional Grand Master - Central RWBro Jim Watt and Senior Grand Warden RWBro Kevin Nelson

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23–26 Feb Grand Master and New Zealand Delegation to the Grand Lodge of Tasmania, Grand Installation in Hobart

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Powering Potential

Talented school students to seek solutions on climate change Forty talented school students will seek solutions on climate change at this year’s Powering Potential event thanks to Freemasons New Zealand.

orty talented school students will be tasked to find answers and recommendations to some of New Zealand’s future problems around climate change, having been selected to attend Powering Potential in Wellington from 12–15 December. Organised by the Royal Society of New Zealand and supported by Freemasons New Zealand, Powering Potential will bring many of New Zealand’s most promising science students together to work out how to solve challenging issues facing the country. They will be supported and guided by scientists and mentors. The students will work in teams of four over three days on a question that has been submitted by a science organisation

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and will research, investigate and collaborate to provide recommendations. “The students will need to think outside the square and use their creative capabilities to find solutions. At the end of the three days each team will present its findings at a special presentation,” says Andrew Cleland, Chief Executive of the Royal Society of New Zealand. Dr Cleland says the topic of climate change in New Zealand has been a focus of the Royal Society of New Zealand during 2016, following the release of two major reports on the implications of and mitigation options for climate change in New Zealand earlier in the year, and the students would no doubt come up with some novel ideas.

Cameron Lambers and Aimee Leeming.

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To be selected for Powering Potential, each student was required to submit an in-depth application and video, which focused on their own science strengths or outlined how they have contributed to an area of science in their school or community. The students were selected because they are serious about going on to study science at a tertiary level and also have a passion and thirst for the world of science. Dr Cleland says “the calibre of the students who applied was excellent and some tough decisions had to be made by the selection panel to get the number down to 40”. Grandmaster of Freemasons New Zealand, John Litton said: “Freemasons New Zealand is absolutely delighted to be involved in Powering Potential in partnership with the Royal Society of New Zealand. Education is a cornerstone of freemasonry. Our organisation is all about self- improvement and having the courage to make changes for the benefit of all”. All costs for the students, including social activities, are covered by the Royal Society of New Zealand and Freemasons New Zealand.

The students selected to attend Powering Potential are: Far North region Aimee Leaming, Year 13 and Cameron Lambers, Year 13, Kerikeri High School

Auckland region Anamitra Nair, Year 12, Albany Senior High School Jessica Cox, Year 12 and Eilish Quin, Year 12, Baradene College Susie Kwon, Year 13, Epsom Girls’ Grammar School Timothy Dreadon, Year 12, Manurewa High School Nicholas Kondal, Year 13, Massey High School Rashmeen Sandhu, Year 12, Ormiston Senior College Bin Tong Ma, Year 13, Papatoetoe High School Rhea Vara, Year 13 and Melissa Wang, Year 13, St Cuthbert’s College

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Jessie Kanapi, Year 12, St Dominic’s Catholic College Harvey Merton, Year 12, Takapuna Grammar School Anushka Kharbanda, Year 12 and Junyoon Park, Year 13, Westlake Girls’ High School

Waikato Madison Clarke, Year 12, Forest View Hill School, Tokoroa Amber Rowan-Sanders, Year 13 and Rhys Duncan, Year 13, St Peter’s School, Cambridge

Bay of Plenty Eamon Walsh, Year 12 and Kesia Kurian, Year 13 John Paul College, Rotorua

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David Rawnsley, Year 13, Napier Boys’ High School

Manawatu Tessa Hiscox, Year 12, Freyberg High School, Palmerston North Stephanie Kelly, Year 12, Palmerston North Girls’ High School

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Canterbury region Georgia van Vuuren, Year 13, Avonside Girls’ High School Nathan James, Year 13, Burnside High School Hannah Hudson Year 12 and Lorna Pairman, Year 12, Cashmere High School Aayushi Verma, Year 12, Christchurch Girls’ High School

Neakiry Kivi, Year 12, Samuel Marsden Collegiate Andrew Tang, Year 12, Scot’s College Rose Mackenzie, Year 12, Wellington High School

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Matthew French, Year 12, Nelson College

Hana Drysdale, Year 12 and Brianna Otto, Year 12, Napier Girls’ High School

Annabelle Ritchie, Year 13, Columba College, Dunedin Antonia Kohler, Year 13, Dunstan High School, Alexandra Fiona Anderson, Year 13 and Joshua Taylor, Year 13, James Hargest College, Sophie Cook, Year 13, Southland Girls’ College

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uckland Freemasons have staged a rousing reception for new Grand Master MWBro Mark Winger the week after his Installation in Wellington. Fifty-two Grand Lodge Officers accompanied him on his first official visit, in his own local territory, where the host was his mother lodge Manukau Westmere Lodge No 24. A full-house notice was issued some weeks before and all seats were full at the Ellerslie Masonic Centre, where the Grand Master’s other Lodge, The Lodge

of the Liberal Arts No 500 resides and who shared the hosting rights for the evening. The Auckland District’s new Grand Master VWBro Dennis Waller was the receiving Officer. Eighteen of the new merged and expanded Auckland District Lodge Masters received personal welcomes from the Grand Master including a letter in which the MWBrother offered his support for their efforts for Freemasonry. In reply to his Toast, MWBro Winger offered thanks for the wonderful

strength of the support shown him and announced a grant of $35,000 as the seeding fund for a charity project to be organised by the re-formed District. He went on to asking all Auckland Freemasons to support the project announced at The Grand Installation, to Speak Up for Freemasonry, and further describing how this could raise the profile of the Craft throughout the country and put Freemasonry back in its rightful place in the community.

The Grand Master invests RWBro Eddie Eeles, Past Div GM as Past Deputy Grand Master – assisted by WBro Stuart Eeles.

McManemin memorial gavel presented

t his Auckland reception, MWBro Winger, Grand Master, was presented with a hand-crafted presentation gavel as a memorial to the late Past Grand Master MWBro Joe McManemin. The presentation was made by RWBro Neil Ingram Past Dep GM. The Grand Master then appointed VWBro Peter Muir JGW as its guardian to arrange and protect the gavel in its travels amongst Auckland Lodges, in association with District Grand Master VWBro Dennis Waller. The gavel was crafted by VWBro Warren Howard, PGC.

From left: VWBro Warren Howard, VWBro Dennis Waller, The Grand Master, RWBro Neil Ingram, VWBro Peter Muir.

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GRAND INSTALLATION

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The Grand Installation PROGRAMME

19 NOVEMBER 2016 MICHAEL FOWLER CENTRE WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND

GRAND LODGE OF ANTIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF NEW ZEALAND

GRAND INSTALLATION

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here was a buzz of anticipation as 180 wives and partners of Freemasons from throughout New Zealand and Australia awaited the announcement of the afternoon’s activities. The guys were at a business session and the gals were at an afternoon tea … or so they thought. While outgoing Grand Master John Litton was addressing Freemasons, John’s wife, Diana, was thanking the ladies – wives and partners of Freemasons – for their charitable work, camaraderie and hospitality over the last three years. Diana talked of the 125th anniversary celebrations of both Freemasons New Zealand and the Blind Foundation, and the DAISY players and sensory garden Freemasons gave. She talked of the pride she and John had in their booklet, Plain English Guide to Freemasonry, helping everyone in the masonic family talk more openly about Freemasonry. Pam Sangwell, wife of the outgoing Grand Master of Tasmania, spoke of her admiration and the friendship she had

formed with Diana through visits and Facebook. Then Penny Jackson, co-organiser of the Grand Installation weekend (along with her partner incoming Divisional Grand Master Jim Watt) took to the stage and made a WOW of an announcement. Wellington’s World of Wearable Arts show was about to get some competition with the audience becoming the designers, dressmakers and models for their very own Wearable Arts Fashion Extravaganza. They were quick to catch on to Penny’s description of how the afternoon would pan out. All semblance of order went out the door as each team of ladies cleared their tea cups aside to make way for a large plastic bin of ribbons, glitter, glue guns, scissors and staplers. Then it was off to the long display tables filled with fabric, lace, tinsel, leaves, feathers, netting, plastic table cloths, fake grass squares and plants, cloths, sponges, brushes – in fact, everything but the kitchen sink! They spent the afternoon, cutting, draping and attaching most of the items

they collected in the few minutes they were allowed to make their choice of bits and pieces. Out of all these items began to emerge beautiful and strange creations, among them a Samurai soldier, brides, shower princesses, grapevines, spring cleaners and racy ladies, fallen angels, a pirate and even an imaginary trans-Tasman bird Weta Workshops would be proud of – a ‘Cockatiwi’. The buzz and excitement built as the clock counted down and work stopped. Each team then put together their catwalk presentation describing the designs which were modelled by team members to specially selected music. The fashion show turned into a dance party as the fashion show got underway to Heard it on the Grape-vine, These Boots are made for Walking, I Can’t Help Myself, Sweet Caroline, Singing in the Rain and many more. Cyndi Lauper was right in the 1980’s when she sang, Girls Just Want to Have Fun. They do … and they did. Joanne Ruscoe FROM TOP, LEFT TO RIGHT: South Australians Sandra Hutchings and model Pam Murrie assisted by Anne Mace of Auckland • At work: Emma Vandenberg of Palmerston North, Ngaroma Driver of Dannevirke, and Hester Balt of Foxton. • The grand finale of WOW creations produced during the afternoon • Lisa Bayne and daughter Ruby of Stillwater, Auckland enter into the spirit of the event. • Selecting the all-important items for that special design. • Thanks for the memories. • Margaret and Morris Robertson of Ngaio. • Ruth Smith of Waihi, Penny Jackson of Wellington, and Jan Cooper of Papakura. • Hayley Cole of Papatoetoe. • Winners, Melbourne guests Mya Grayly assisted by designer, Anne Fuchs.

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Freemasons in South Canterbury help with child car seats

new South Canterbury car seat hire service opened on Thursday, less than a month since the Timaru Plunket car seat service closed. The service received more than $2000 in donations to go towards additional seats to help for the busy festive season. Car restraint technician Debbie Kingan, who coordinated the Plunket service for 31 years, said the South Canterbury Child Restraint Rentals was preparing for a busy festive season. The South Canterbury Child Restraint Rentals operates out of an Ara Institute of Canterbury room, which can be accessed using a driveway next to the Literacy South Canterbury building on Grey Rd. “We’re looking for more seats,” Kingan said. The service has 37 seats ready for short term hire. She anticipated it would be a “tight” year as they would not have enough seats to cope with the demand.

Short term hire, fittings and education would be the initial focus of the service until there were more seats available. About $800 had been donated by members of the public in the past couple of weeks, Kingan said. A generous donation from the Timaru Freemasons meant 10 more seats would be on their way soon, she said. Freemasons District Grand Master Peter Smith said the organisation donated $1240 to buy the seats. Donations and parking fees from the Freemasons-run Farmers carpark on Sophia St were used to pay for the additional seats, Smith said. Some of the drivers mentioned the car seat service’s struggle to find seats, which had encouraged him to contact the service, he said. When Smith spoke to Kingan to see if there was “anything we can do”, she asked for help to buy more seats, he said.

Janya Lobb had fought to keep the car seat service and set up a charitable trust after she found out the Plunket service would close. “Our first car seat hire was through Debbie,” Lobb said. She was thrilled South Canterbury would not lose the service. It showed sometimes “you have to get up and do it ourselves”, she said. The service will be open between 11am and 3pm on Thursday off Grey Rd, near the Literacy South Canterbury building. It will cost $20 per week to hire a seat, with the money going back into the service and additional seats.

Sergeant Ian Howard, of Timaru, Denise Fitzgerald, Debbie Kingan, Peter Smith, and Janya Lobb celebrate the opening of the South Canterbury Child Restraint Rentals. The Timaru Herald

Freemasons in Southland help Women’s Refuge

outhlanders’ love of books has helped buy new furniture for the Invercargill Women’s Refuge safe house. Refuge service co-ordinator Cathy Robertson received a cheque from Freemasons Lodge St John No 94 for $4200 on Tuesday. Freemasons Lodge St John No 94 member and event organiser Bruce Duncan said it was a happy result. The books had been donated to the Lodge from one benefactor.

The benefactor, a private man, was proud and happy that his collection was able to help the women’s refuge, Duncan said. The Lodge raised $2100 from the sale and the Freemasons Charity matched their earnings, bringing the total to $4200. Robertson said the money raised would go towards a new fridge-freezer and furniture at the Invercargill Women’s Refuge safe house. “Getting a donation like this is amazing. We are so grateful.”

They were always busy at the refuge and needed new appliances and furniture to cater to everyone’s needs. During the past couple of decades, people have become more comfortable talking about domestic violence and were not as afraid to seek help, she said. It was good progress. The next major step was helping families break the cycle of violence and learning to live in a violence-free home. If you are in an abusive relation ship, call 0800 733843 or visit www.womensrefuge.org.nz The Southland Times FROM LEFT: Bruce Duncan stacks books ahead of a charity book sale for Invercargill Womens Refuge. • Master of Freemasons Lodge St John No 94, Frederik Ricamor hands refuge service co-ordinator Cathy Robertson a cheque for $4200

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Annual Review

Incorporating the 2015/16 Annual Reporti

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Contents

Grand Master’s introduction 3 Upholding a tradition of caring 4 President’s report 7 Financial extracts 15 From the Grand Master elect 17

The celestial canopy that covers each and every one of us is also a fundamental symbol of Freemasonry and represents the covering of the Lodge. Freemasonry accommodates many different attitudes and interests within the masonic family and, amongst other activities, offers various levels of philosophic contemplation: simplistic; practical; deeply reflective; and a myriad in between.

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Grand Master’s introduction

Over the last three years we have come a long way. We’ve listened to our members, taken on board their suggestions and have developed strategies and growth opportunities needed to take us forward to become a stronger, more efficient, more effective and focused organisation. This year we have used a new format for the presentation of our annual report, which we trust you will enjoy. The financial information in this Annual Review booklet is in extract form. If you would like to read the full detailed accounts, these are available on the Freemasons website www.freemasonsnz.org or from the chief executive.

“The personal growth and character development we receive by taking part in Freemasonry is something we should all value and promote.”

As society changes so do organisations. Freemasonry is no exception, and must continue to recognise change and adapt accordingly. It will never have the membership numbers of the past, but that does not mean that it cannot be successful. It still has so much to oﬀer men of all ages. The personal growth and character development we receive by taking part in Freemasonry is something we should all value and promote. Public understanding and communicating what we do is so important for our future growth and is something that Diana and I have championed. We are delighted with the popular reception and the use of the booklet Plain English Guide to Freemasonry and the help and conﬁdence it has given brethren, their partners and families in discussing Freemasonry in the wider community.

Plain Eng lish Guide to Freemaso nry

We are enormously thankful to you all for the wonderful opportunity my tenure as Grand Master has provided and which will shortly be completed. It has been a most memorable experience and we have so enjoyed meeting you and seeing first-hand the depth of commitment the Freemasonry family has to communities throughout New Zealand. Finally, I would like to record my appreciation to so many people for their work and dedication as it has taken us to a position where we can look forward to an even more successful and exciting future. I thank everyone from Board Members, Divisional and District Grand Masters, Lodges and their brethren and the national office staff for what has been a truly magnificent team effort.

John Litton Grand Master 3

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Upholding a tradition of caring

Reece Rogers

Lodge Tuakau, Pukekohe

Catherine Sherwin

Freemasons Paediatric Fellow Being awarded the Postgraduate Fellowship in Pediatrics and Child Health allowed me to get a great start on my career. Not only did it give me recognition by getting the award but it allowed me to develop my clinical research which in these subsequent years has had tremendous impact on children related to the use of drugs in that population.

They say we are all living longer – I certainly am at 100 years of age. Through Freemasonry I’ve met wonderful friends who stand for the same values as I do; men who want to improve their own characters and who want to help others. It is an ideal organisation for men throughout the whole of their lives.

Ricca Cooper

Lodge Tironui, Papakura What I get from freemasonry, is not only a fraternal body of comradery, with men from all walks of life; but also a haven for free-thinking, nurturing, for my spiritual beliefs, and encouragement in my general desire of knowledge. A place for likeminded men, to meet indiscriminately.

Yuwei Goodhue

Lodge Kaikohe, Ohaeawai My stepfather (Robert Goodhue, pictured at right) said Freemasonry is a good foundation for life. As the son of a Freemason, I’m a Lewis member and at 18 years of age know I’ve a lot to learn. The eye-opener is to see the dedication of the men who are involved. It shows me the whole experience is going to be worthwhile.

Ken Franklin

Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust Manager

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Freemasons of Wanaka and Lakes Districts recently donated $54,000 to the Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust. This donation will make a signiﬁcant diﬀerence to the lives of many of our future patients. We thank those Freemasons who worked hard in raising these funds. Their generosity and commitment deserves recognition and praise.

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Ray Keenan

Lodge Te Puni, Lower Hutt During my 35 years of Freemasonry I’ve seen the good our charity does within our fraternity and the community. It’s great to be part of a team involved in fundraising projects. The work is as satisfying for us as the end result is for the people and organisations who beneﬁt from our eﬀorts.

Beryl Duncan Christchurch David Johnston

The Manuwatu Kilwinning Lodge and The Research Lodge of Ruapehu I welcomed the opportunity to participate in training for my role of a District Grand Master after which I realised that ‘Encouragement is the Best Investment in Training’ and will ensure that those men beginning their three-year term as leaders will be well prepared to be eﬀective in their roles.

I so enjoyed the friendships made through my late husband’s involvement in Freemasonry. Although it is three years since Gordon died, it’s lovely to still be included in Lodge luncheons and events and receive small gifts. I am lucky to have a caring family nearby and also such caring masonic friends.

Christopher Cayanan Jacinda Ardern Labour List MP, Keynote Speaker 2015 Freemasons University Scholarships

As an alumnus myself, It was fantastic to meet so many talented outstanding scholarship recipients, and to see their work being supported by the Freemasons. I have no doubt we will see many of their names in lights in the not too distant future.

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The Methven Lodge

I emigrated from the Philippines in 2008, work as a motorcycle mechanic and became a Freemason in 2011. My wife and our two teenagers joined me in 2012. We love our life here. Freemasonry has given me more conﬁdence and we enjoy helping with charity projects beneﬁting the community that has welcomed us.

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President’s report

Overview The success of the 2015/16 year has been built on the continuation of strong governance by the Board of General Purposes, the commitment for good ﬁscal management, and an investment in our people – particularly those who are leading us into the future. Commencing with the development of the Strategic Plan, a restructuring of the Board, and the introduction of the National Leadership Team, the Board has been able to concentrate on setting the platform for engagement and empowerment to ensure that there is a strong future for Freemasonry with a commitment to our members and their families. Living within our means and recognising the changing face of membership, brought its own challenges, but we are pleased to report that we have been able to manage our expenditure well during the year. By reducing costs, we have been able to channel funds into future growth by implementing a wide range of resources that will directly connect with the Lodges and their members. The change to the structure of the Board has brought about a positive focus on the issues that really matter for the Lodges and brethren, and has come from a journey started just over three years ago. Although the Board now meets more frequently, the costs have been reduced as the Board membership has reduced in size and meetings require minimal travel or accommodation. Minimising costs and increasing performance has been our thrust, and the results are now starting to show.

Supporting our people

“Minimising costs and increasing performance has been our thrust, and the results are now starting to show.”

Although the process started three years ago, the investment to get the right people into the right positions, has started to pay dividends. Through a robust and transparent process, the appointment of Divisional Grand Masters by pre-selection workshops, meant that those who sought promotion were well prepared for the role. The same has applied to those seeking the position of District Grand Master, where candidates were assisted in understanding the role and given the tools that they would need when they commence their respective term. The positive feedback from everyone who attended these has been encouraging, and we are now conﬁdent that our leaders in the Divisions and Districts are well able to lead and support the Lodges under their care. 7

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PRESIDENTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S REPORT

Website development The Grand Lodge website has been redeveloped and is now fresh and exciting and designed to be the public face of Freemasonry in New Zealand. It will continue to be the main site of Freemasons New Zealand, and will link to the three Divisional websites over the next few months. The Divisional websites will be the ďŹ rst port of call for our members as they will be constructed to provide practical information designed for the brethren - to cover activities that are taking place in the Districts; to show the various Lodge workings; and to better encourage visiting. Our members are telling us that they want to know what is happening in local areas, so this will be an important resource for us all.

Online Toolbox The new website has made access to information more achievable for our members with an increasing number now using the Toolbox to improve various parts of their masonic activities. As this is the window to Freemasonry in New Zealand, the bright and modern look has been encouraging. Feedback from all of the Divisional Conferences has praised the Toolbox, with over 150 tools on a wide range of topics. This is a treasure trove for those who seek assistance and is already being widely used by our members. The Toolbox will continue to grow both with new resources and usage in the years ahead. A number of Lodges and Districts have already taken the opportunity to focus on their future through planning and implementing some of these tools and has shown that members are taking ownership for their direction and success. Those who have engaged in this process are already showing rewards. The introduction of wider education through the Education Pillar team has seen a number of well attended workshops held in some Districts, with quality publications and engagement.

Social media and magazine Our greater use of social media is shown with regular posts on the topics that matter. We regularly feed into social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter, with some activity in professional media such as Linkedin. All of these assist in ensuring that Freemasonry is well promoted into the community with positive and engaging stories. Providing a summary following each Board meeting by a short video presentation by the President, has been warmly received. We are very much aware that it is viewed internationally by other Freemasons jurisdictions, again with positive feedback. This approach will continue to

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grow and was also recently used by the Grand Master to announce senior appointments, aﬀording a timely and eﬀective way of keeping our members well informed. The Freemason magazine continues to be one of our primary modes of communication, and over the last three years has become a respected journal containing quality items that are of interest to our members and to the community at large. Notwithstanding the cost of producing the magazine, our members want to continue receiving it in hard copy, although it is interesting to see the increased access to the digital copy that is now available on the website. In time, this may become a major pathway for distributing the magazine.

Membership and engagement We also recognise that some Lodges still continue to struggle with a reducing membership, but we sense a positive feeling of engagement and commitment by our brethren. Some Lodges are starting to grow in membership with a few now using other Lodges to assist in some of the Degree work, which in turn gives a struggling Lodge increased support. While our membership numbers are still decreasing, there appears to be a slowing of attrition. Retention is more of a priority for Lodges than gaining new members, but as the fall off starts to smooth, we are confident that we will start to level out. The process is not an easy one, and requires Lodges and brethren to work diligently and to persevere in their efforts.

“The Freemason magazine continues to be one of our primary modes of communication, and over the last three years has become a respected journal containing quality items that are of interest to our members and to the community at large.”

Divisional conferences Attendance at the Divisional Conferences has also steadily increased, and there has been a noticeable engagement in debate and decisions that are of importance to our future. Over the last three years attendance by the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master and President, has ensured that the views and opinions of members are heard and enacted on. The Board continues to see these Divisional Conferences as an essential part of our annual activities, where every Lodge should be well represented. The Board has also been focusing on empowerment to the Divisions so that they can take ownership for the Districts and Lodges. The national oﬃce provides the support, but we want our Divisions and Districts to take ownership of their future. The introduction of the National Leadership Team under the leadership of the chief executive, ensures that the three Divisional Grand Masters are engaged in the decision making process for implementing the policies of the Board.

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Financial strength This year, our accounts have been separated into two distinct statements. One is for Freemasons New Zealand, and the other is for The Freemasons Charity. This has been necessary to comply with the new financial reporting standards. Extracts of financial performance for each entity are published within this report. Full financial statements and the independent auditor’s reports can be downloaded from the Grand Lodge website www.freemasonsnz.org or can be obtained from the chief executive. We have worked with our auditors to ensure that we are fiscally compliant with the reporting requirements, and also to ensure that we do not blur our statements to show information in a confusing manner. We have also sought legal advice on how we can better structure the business of Freemasons New Zealand. This early engagement for professional advice proved to be beneficial for us and made for an easy transition to the new financial reporting requirements.

Fiscal prudence Freemasons New Zealand has lived within its means and has been fiscally prudent. This has come from a reduction in our overall expenditure, and an opportunity investment in developing our future leaders. Income has been well supported by the contribution that we get from The Heartland Bank Freemasons Deposit Scheme – which still requires further growth. We encourage our Lodges and brethren to support this scheme. Our capitation fees have traditionally been set for three years in advance which has required some crystal ball gazing. A remit this year to change that to an increase based on CPI means that the Board must continue to be prudent in its expenditure, and also provides more certainty to Lodges when budgeting for their dues. The Masonic Building Fund is now directly managed by the Board, but over the next twelve months we want to devolve access to this fund to the Divisional Grand Masters so that they can better support the Lodges where a case is made for funding. This year Freemasons New Zealand reduced its debt to The Freemasons Charity by transferring three building loans to it. This refinancing was achieved on an arms-length basis and benefitted both entities. It will enable us to better record our finances within each separate set of accounts, and also to look at better financial support for strategic buildings. In achieving this, we have been able to reduce the interest rates payable by all properties, so this is a positive advantage for the management of our buildings. We have more work yet to do in managing our finances with some hard decisions still to be made. How we manage our assets and protect them from risk is front of mind and will be looked at again over the next 12 months. 10

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Craft development spending 27% Publicity, including promotional materials and displays, regional projects and administration 19% Website creation and hosting 19% NZ Freemason magazine 16% Lodge Development, including Strategic Pillar Committee meetings, attendance at Divisional Conferences, and District Seminars and provided material and resources 7% Grand Master visits, including travel and accommodation 7% Governance, including external ďŹ nancial and legal advice for the Board of General Purposes, implementation of strategic level changes to GLNZ corporate structure, and GLNZ Trustee meetings 3% Training, including courses for oďŹ&#x192;cers of Grand Lodge and grants to Research Lodges 2% Library, museum and heritage

Over the last 12 months, our income has come from these sources:

$513,865 from capitation fees $286,086 from Brokerage Commission (Freemasons Deposit Scheme) $398,559 from interest received $277,985 from other income; and $824,682 from rental income (Freemasons House) Over the year, we decided to take a bold approach in that 100% of the brokerage commission plus interest ($355,000) would be applied toward strengthening our fraternity for a sustainable future, and to build up some of our reserves where possible to encourage the development of Lodges and brethren. It took some eďŹ&#x20AC;ort, but we achieved that outcome. With more work still to do, our achievement to date includes:

$143,000 for Lodge renewal and development; $57,000 for the Freemason magazine; $90,000 for promotional costs; $17,000 in grants; $16,000 in tax; and a modest surplus of $32,000. 11

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The Freemasons Charity The project started last year to support the Blind Foundation, as the lead activity for our 125th Anniversary celebrations, and engaged all of the Lodges and the Districts. This success was greater than first anticipated and resulted in exceeding our target for the purchase of the Daisy Players, with sufficient additional money to provide the opportunity to increase the number of reading discs available for the blind. Our members are congratulated for their outstanding commitment to this project. We also know that the brethren engaged well in this project. The Freemasons Charity provided each participating Lodge with a certificate to recognise their individual engagement. This year also saw the introduction of The Freemasons Charity Management Committee established by the Board to oversee the activities of the Charity. This committee has been active in developing a new Constitution for the Charity, and aligning the processes by which the Charity will work with the Lodges in the years to come. This included the change from Grand Superintendent of The Freemasons Charity to the more realistic position of Grand Almoner who, along with the other members of the Charity Management Committee, are committed to ensuring that funds are well applied and the relationship with Freemasons New Zealand is strong and engaging. This ensures that the Charity maintains its independence from Freemasons New Zealand.

Growing investments and donations The role played by The Freemasons Charity in supporting our Lodges and our people has increased signiﬁcantly. In 2007, the Charity had $15,177,499 invested with its investment managers, but at the start of this year, that sum had grown to in excess of $24 million. That in itself demonstrates the prudent management of the Charity resources, but even more stunning is the level of support that the Charity receives each year from our members. Notwithstanding the reduction in membership, donations from Lodges to The Freemasons Charity have increased from $74,028 in 2013 to $89,301 in 2016. This demonstrates that the Charity is being seen by the brethren to be active in providing benevolent activities that are valued by Lodges, and as the brethren appreciate the work of the Charity, they increase their level of donations to it. On average, each year The Freemasons Charity spends:

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The annual Freemasons University Scholarship programme continues as a ﬂagship for the Charity and is highly respected within the education sector and other key audiences as well as by the students and their families.

Appreciations With the conclusion of this year comes another round of change, but the journey started four years ago through the Strategic Plan, restructure of the Board, the establishment of the National Leadership Team, and the implementation of good training for our people, means that the journey will continue and the path remains unchanged. Thanks must go to our Grand Master, John Litton, who has provided steady guidance and support as we worked through the process of change. Every Board member has been committed to achieving the very best for Freemasonry, have all given their time freely, and have always made decisions that have been well thought through. Our Executive Oﬃcers have been outstanding over the last few years, and again gave their time freely. Maintaining the momentum is critical to our success and we are conﬁdent that the investment made in our people and our future, places us in a strong position for the road ahead. To everyone who has been a part of that journey – your contribution has been outstanding.

“The Board will continue to work on membership, ﬁnances and communication as the core themes for the craft.”

The small team of staff at our national office under the direction of the chief executive, have been outstanding for the year. Their commitment is appreciated by us all. The Board will continue to work on membership, finances and communication as the core themes for the craft. At Lodge level, brethren need to also focus on these main concepts and to strive to attract new candidates. We all need to actively pursue the retention of existing members in supporting Freemasonry, to ensure Lodges are financially sound and, where buildings are owned, to consider all prudent opportunities to rationalise those potential liabilities. And finally, we all need to communicate our successes and good news both internally and externally so as to continue to build that camaraderie and fraternity that characterises Freemasonry.

Graham Wrigley President, Board of General Purposes

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dŚĞ ĂďŽǀĞ ĚĞĨŝĐŝƚ ĨŽƌ ƚŚŝƐ ƌĞƉŽƌƚŝŶŐ ǇĞĂƌ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞƐ ƚŚĞ hŶƌĞĂůŝƐĞĚ ĂƉŝƚĂů >ŽƐƐ ŽŶ ƉŽƌƚĨŽůŝŽ ŝŶǀĞƐƚŵĞŶƚƐ ŽĨ ΨϱϬϱ͕ϵϱϴ ƌĞƐƵůƚŝŶŐ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ ǀŽůĂƚŝůŝƚǇ ŝŶ ŝŶƚĞƌŶĂƚŝŽŶĂů ƐŚĂƌĞ ŵĂƌŬĞƚƐ ŽĐĐƵƌƌŝŶŐ ŽŶ Britain’s ĚĞĐŝƐŝŽŶ ƚŽ Ğǆŝƚ ƚŚĞ ƵƌŽƉĞĂŶ hŶŝŽŶ͘ dŚĞ ƐŚĂƌĞ ŵĂƌŬĞƚƐ ƌĞĐŽǀĞƌĞĚ ƐŚŽƌƚůǇ ĂĨƚĞƌ ƚŚĞ ƌĞƉŽƌƚŝŶŐ ĚĂƚĞ͘ ͘

͘ ͘

dŚĞ ĨŽƌĞŐŽŝŶŐ ĨŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƚŝŽŶ ŚĂƐ ďĞĞŶ ĞǆƚƌĂĐƚĞĚ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ ĨƵůů ĨŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů ƐƚĂƚĞŵĞŶƚƐ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ƌĞƉŽƌƚŝŶŐ ĞŶƚŝƚŝĞƐ &ƌĞĞŵĂƐŽŶƐ EĞǁ ĞĂůĂŶĚ ĂŶĚ dŚĞ &ƌĞĞŵĂƐŽŶƐ ŚĂƌŝƚǇ͘ &ŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů ƐƚĂƚĞŵĞŶƚƐ ŚĂǀĞ ďĞĞŶ ƉƌĞƉĂƌĞĚ ŝŶ ĂĐĐŽƌĚĂŶĐĞ ǁŝƚŚ ŐĞŶĞƌĂůůǇ ĂĐĐĞƉƚĞĚ ĂĐĐŽƵŶƚŝŶŐ ƉƌŝŶĐŝƉůĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƚƌĂŶƐŝƚŝŽŶĞĚ ŽŶ ϭ :ƵůǇ ϮϬϭϱ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ ƉƌĞƉĂƌĂƚŝŽŶ ŽĨ ŐĞŶĞƌĂů ƉƵƌƉŽƐĞ ĨŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů ƌĞƉŽƌƚŝŶŐ ŝŶ ĂĐĐŽƌĚĂŶĐĞ ǁŝƚŚ EĞǁ ĞĂůĂŶĚ ŐĞŶĞƌĂůůǇ ĂĐĐĞƉƚĞĚ accounting practice (“NZ GAAP”) to W ^&ZͲ ;E&WͿ WƵďůŝĐ ĞŶĞĨŝƚ ŶƚŝƚǇ ^ŝŵƉůĞ &ŽƌŵĂƚ ZĞƉŽƌƚŝŶŐ Ͳ ĐĐƌƵĂů ;EŽƚͲ&ŽƌͲWƌŽĨŝƚͿ͘ ĨƵůů ƐĞƚ ŽĨ ĨŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů ƐƚĂƚĞŵĞŶƚƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ƵĚŝƚŽƌƐ ZĞƉŽƌƚ ĂƌĞ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞĚ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ sŽƚŝŶŐ WĂƉĞƌƐ ƐĞŶƚ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ŽĨĨŝĐŝĂů >ŽĚŐĞ sŽƚŝŶŐ ĞůĞŐĂƚĞƐ ƚŽ 'ƌĂŶĚ ŽŵŵƵŶŝĐĂƚŝŽŶ͘ dŚĞ ĨƵůů ĨŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů ƐƚĂƚĞŵĞŶƚƐ ĂŶĚ ƵĚŝƚŽƌƐ ZĞƉŽƌƚ ĂƌĞ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ĨŽƌ ǀŝĞǁŝŶŐ Žƌ ĚŽǁŶůŽĂĚ Ăƚ ǁǁǁ͘ĨƌĞĞŵĂƐŽŶƐŶǌ͘ŽƌŐ

EKd ^͗

dŽƚĂů ƵƌƌĞŶƚ >ŝĂďŝůŝƚŝĞƐ

ƵƌƌĞŶƚ >ŝĂďŝůŝƚŝĞƐ ƌĞĚŝƚŽƌƐ ĂŶĚ ĂĐĐƌƵĂůƐ

ϯϮ͕ϰϭϭ͕ϯϵϳ

;ϲϭ͕ϰϬϵͿ

ϯϮ͕ϰϳϮ͕ϴϬϲ

ϭϲ͕ϱϭϭ͕ϭϳϰ

ϮϬϭϲ Ψ ϭϲϭ͕ϴϮϲ ϭϱ͕ϳϵϵ͕ϴϬϲ ϭϱ͕ϵϲϭ͕ϲϯϮ ϭϲ͕ϱϭϭ͕ϭϳϰ

ϯϮ͕ϴϮϯ͕ϭϰϲ

;ϭϭϬ͕ϴϴϬͿ

ϯϮ͕ϵϯϰ͕ϬϮϲ

ϭϰ͕ϯϮϯ͕ϰϵϯ

ϮϬϭϱ Ψ ϮϮϯ͕ϴϳϴ ϭϴ͕ϯϴϲ͕ϲϱϲ ϭϴ͕ϲϭϬ͕ϱϯϰ ϭϰ͕ϯϮϯ͕ϰϵϯ

ǆƚƌĂĐƚ ŽĨ

ϯϮ͕ϴϮϯ͕ϭϰϲ

^d d D Ed K& &/E E / > WK^/d/KE &Žƌ ƚŚĞ ǇĞĂƌ ĞŶĚĞĚ ϯϬ :ƵŶĞ ϮϬϭϲ

ĐĐƵŵƵůĂƚĞĚ &ƵŶĚƐ

ϯϮ͕ϰϭϭ͕ϯϵϳ

ϯϮ͕ϴϮϯ͕ϭϰϲ

EĞƚ ƐƐĞƚƐ

dŽƚĂů >ŝĂďŝůŝƚŝĞƐ

dŽƚĂů ƐƐĞƚƐ

dŽƚĂů EŽŶͲ ƵƌƌĞŶƚ ƐƐĞƚƐ

/ŶǀĞƐƚŵĞŶƚƐ

EŽŶͲ ƵƌƌĞŶƚ ƐƐĞƚƐ

dŽƚĂů ƵƌƌĞŶƚ ƐƐĞƚƐ

ƵƌƌĞŶƚ ƐƐĞƚƐ ĂŶŬ ĂŶĚ ĂƐŚ /ŶǀĞƐƚŵĞŶƚƐ

ƐƐĞƚƐ

ĐĐƵŵƵůĂƚĞĚ ƐƵƌƉůƵƐ

ϯϮ͕ϰϭϭ͕ϯϵϳ

ĂƚĞ͗ ϮϬƚŚ KĐƚŽďĞƌ ϮϬϭϲ

'ƌĂŶĚ dƌĞĂƐƵƌĞƌ

dŽƚĂů ĐĐƵŵƵůĂƚĞĚ &ƵŶĚƐ

^ŝŐŶĞĚ ĨŽƌ ĂŶĚ ŽŶ ďĞŚĂůĨ ŽĨ dŚĞ 'ƌĂŶĚ >ŽĚŐĞ ŽĨ ŶƚŝĞŶƚ͕ &ƌĞĞ ĂŶĚ ĐĐĞƉƚĞĚ DĂƐŽŶƐ ŽĨ EĞǁ ĞĂůĂŶĚ ǁŚŽ ĂƉƉƌŽǀĞ ƚŚĞƐĞ ĨŝŶĂŶĐŝĂů ƐƚĂƚĞŵĞŶƚƐ ĨŽƌ ŝƐƐƵĞ͘

ƚŚ

ϮϬ KĐƚŽďĞƌ ϮϬϭϲ

WƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚ͕ ŽĂƌĚ ŽĨ 'ĞŶĞƌĂů WƵƌƉŽƐĞƐ ĂƚĞ͗

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&ƌĞĞŵĂƐŽŶƐ EĞǁ ĞĂůĂŶĚ ǆƚƌĂĐƚ ŽĨ ^d d D Ed K& &/E E / > W Z&KZD E &Žƌ ƚŚĞ ǇĞĂƌ ĞŶĚĞĚ ϯϬ :ƵŶĞ ϮϬϭϲ

ǆƚƌĂĐƚ ŽĨ

^d d D Ed ŽĨ &/E E / > WK^/d/KE

ϮϬϭϲ

ϮϬϭϱ

&Žƌ ƚŚĞ ǇĞĂƌ ĞŶĚĞĚ ϯϬ :ƵŶĞ ϮϬϭϲ

ϮϬϬ

ϮϬϭϱ

hZZ Ed ^^ d^

ĂƐŚ ŽŶ ,ĂŶĚ

ϮϬϭϲ ϯϴϬ͕Ϯϲϰ

ϱ͕ϭϱϵ͕ϮϯϮ

Ψ ϱϭϮ͕ϰϱϱ

ϱ͕ϯϬϰ͕ϲϬϯ

Ϯϴϲ͕Ϭϴϲ ϯϵϬ͕ϰϮϭ

/E KD ϱϭϯ͕ϴϲϱ ϯϲϱ͕ϮϬϴ

ϭϯϱ͕ϭϳϵ

ϯϵϴ͕ϱϱϵ ϭ͕Ϭϱϱ͕ϱϮϱ

ϭϱϴ͕ϰϰϱ

ƌŽŬĞƌĂŐĞ ŽŵŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ ZĞĐĞŝǀĞĚ

Ϯϳϳ͕ϵϴϱ Ϯ͕ϳϬϯ͕ϴϳϯ

yW E /dhZ

ϲϬ͕ϯϵϴ

ϴϮϰ͕ϲϴϮ

ϭϵ͕ϳϬϴ

ƵĚŝƚ &ĞĞƐ

/ŶǀĞƐƚŵĞŶƚƐ

ƵŝůĚŝŶŐ &ƵŶĚ >ŽĂŶƐ dŽƚĂů ŶŽŶͲĐƵƌƌĞŶƚ ĂƐƐĞƚƐ dKd > ^^ d^

ϭ͕ϯϬϲ͕ϴϬϴ

ϭϭ͕ϱϴϱ͕ϴϱϬ

ϰ͕Ϯϭϰ͕ϰϳϳ

ϵϮ͕ϲϭϯ

ϴ͕ϱϳϱ͕ϰϬϵ

ϲϯ͕ϬϳϮ

ϴϱ͕ϰϴϭ

ϭϳ͕ϯϳϳ͕ϭϵϯ

ϲϱ͕Ϯϱϯ

ϭϳϴ͕Ϭϵϰ

ϭϰ͕ϱϯϰ͕ϵϰϮ

ϭϮϴ͕ϯϮϱ

WůĂŶƚ Θ ƋƵŝƉŵĞŶƚ ĐĐŽƵŶƚƐ ZĞĐĞŝǀĂďůĞ

/ŶǀĞƐƚŵĞŶƚ WƌŽƉĞƌƚǇ

EKE hZZ Ed ^^ d^

dŽƚĂů ĐƵƌƌĞŶƚ ĂƐƐĞƚƐ

^ƚŽĐŬ ŽŶ ,ĂŶĚ

ƵŝůĚŝŶŐ &ƵŶĚ >ŽĂŶƐ

dĂǆĂƚŝŽŶ ZĞĐĞŝǀĂďůĞ

ĂŶŬ ĐĐŽƵŶƚƐ ĐĐŽƵŶƚƐ ZĞĐĞŝǀĂďůĞ

ĂƉŝƚĂƚŝŽŶ &ĞĞƐ

Ϯ͕ϯϬϭ͕ϭϳϳ

ϵϳϵ͕ϵϲϬ

KƚŚĞƌ ĚŵŝŶŝƐƚƌĂƚŝǀĞ ǆƉĞŶƐĞƐ

'ƌĂŶƚƐ

ϴ͕ϱϬϬ͕ϬϬϬ

hZZ Ed >/ />/d/ ^

ϱ͕ϳϳϱ͕ϬϬϬ

ϴ͕ϱϬϬ͕ϬϬϬ

&ƌĞĞŵĂƐŽŶ ,ŽƵƐĞ DŽƌƚŐĂŐĞ ƚŽ dŚĞ &ƌĞĞŵĂƐŽŶƐ ŚĂƌŝƚǇ

ϱ͕ϳϳϱ͕ϬϬϬ

ϴ͕ϲϳϴ͕Ϭϵϰ

KƉĞƌĂƚŝŶŐ ƐƵƌƉůƵƐͬ;ĚĞĨŝĐŝƚͿ ďĞĨŽƌĞ ƚĂǆ

ϭϮ͕ϬϬϬ Ͳ

ϯϳϮ͕ϳϵϳ

Ϯϯ͕ϰϳϴ

ϲϯϲ͕ϴϲϭ

ϵϴ͕ϴϰϰ

ϭ͕ϭϬϱ͕ϯϵϴ

ϰϳϭ͕ϳϱϬ

ϯϯϯ͕ϴϬϲ

/ŶƚĞƌĞƐƚ ZĞĐĞŝǀĞĚ

ϳϭϱ͕ϳϮϮ

ϲϯ͕ϱϯϳ

ϰϰϰ͕ϭϮϱ

ϴ͕ϱϬϬ

ϲϯ͕ϲϯϱ

KƚŚĞƌ /ŶĐŽŵĞ

ϭϲ͕ϴϭϮ

Ϯ͕ϭϭϲ͕ϳϳϵ

ϱ͕ϳϵϭ͕ϯϰϯ

Ϯ͕ϯϬϱ͕ϱϯϱ

ϱϴϳ͕Ϭϵϰ

ϱ͕ϵϱϵ͕ϱϯϯ

ZĞŶƚĂů ZĞǀĞŶƵĞ

;ϰ͕ϯϱϴͿ

ĐĐŽƵŶƚƐ WĂǇĂďůĞ ŵƉůŽǇĞĞ ŶƚŝƚůĞŵĞŶƚƐ

ϲ͕ϭϬϬ͕ϬϬϬ

KƚŚĞƌ ƵŝůĚŝŶŐ ǆƉĞŶƐĞƐ

;ϭϲ͕ϴϲϵͿ

ϱϴϳ͕Ϭϵϰ

dŽƚĂů ĐƵƌƌĞŶƚ ůŝĂďŝůŝƚŝĞƐ

ϲ͕ϬϱϬ͕ϬϬϬ

DŽƌƚŐĂŐĞ /ŶƚĞƌĞƐƚ

;Ϯϭ͕ϮϮϳͿ

ϯϮϬ͕ϬϬϬ

EKE hZZ Ed >/ />/d/ ^

ϴϵϭ͕ϳϰϴ

dĂǆĂƚŝŽŶ

;ϱϬ͕ϬϬϬͿ

ϯϮϬ͕ϬϬϬ

ϯϳϵ͕ϲϮϱ

KƉĞƌĂƚŝŶŐ ^ƵƌƉůƵƐͬ;ĚĞĨŝĐŝƚͿ ĂĨƚĞƌ ƚĂǆ hŶƌĞĂůŝƐĞĚ 'ĂŝŶͬ;ůŽƐƐͿ ŽŶ &ƌĞĞŵĂƐŽŶ ,ŽƵƐĞ

;ϱϬ͕ϬϬϬͿ

ϵϬϳ͕Ϭϵϰ

ϴϵϭ͕ϳϰϴ

hŶƌĞĂůŝƐĞĚ 'ĂŝŶƐͬ;>ŽƐƐĞƐͿ

;ϳϭ͕ϮϮϳͿ

ϯϭϰ͕ϴϱϯ

^ƵƌƉůƵƐͬ; ĞĨŝĐŝƚͿ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ǇĞĂƌ

dŽƚĂů ŶŽŶͲĐƵƌƌĞŶƚ ůŝĂďŝůŝƚŝĞƐ

ϱ͕ϵϬϯ͕ϯϮϱ

dKd > >/ />/d/ ^

ϴ͕ϲϵϵ͕Ϭϵϵ

ϴ͕ϲϯϭ͕ϲϭϳ

ϴ͕ϲϵϵ͕Ϭϵϵ

E d ^^ d^

ϴ͕ϲϯϭ͕ϲϭϳ

ϴ͕ϲϵϵ͕Ϭϵϵ

ZĞƚĂŝŶĞĚ ĂƌŶŝŶŐƐ dKd > hDh> d &hE ^

ϴ͕ϲϯϭ͕ϲϭϳ

hDh> d &hE ^

dŚĞ &ƌĞĞŵĂƐŽŶƐ ŚĂƌŝƚǇ

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From the Grand Master elect

The principles upon which Freemasonry is based are as relevant today as they were in 1890 when the Grand Lodge of New Zealand was established. Perseverance, honesty, integrity, knowledge, leadership - we have a product that still has value and relevance to modern society. Our mission, as the present day custodians of Freemasonry, is to properly promote this product to men of calibre, and to do so in a way which will appeal to their finer qualities. As an organisation, we need to recognise the environment in which we operate is ever-changing. Average life spans are increasing – people have more time in their retirement years for activities that are enjoyable and which add value back into a community – they are looking for an organisation where they can have fun amongst like-minded individuals, where our partners and families can play an active role; and where they can enjoy some of the finer qualities of life. The growth of Freemasonry as we proceed into the future will rely upon brethren and Lodges talking to members of the public about the many good things that make up our organisation, and doing so in a manner which is confident, positive, clear and concise. As this report demonstrates, the management of the craft is in good hands, and will continue to provide a firm foundation for the organisation, however the focus must now come onto each and every member of our Lodges to promote Freemasonry to non-masons in plain English, and by raising the profile of the craft in this way, the Lodges will attract and retain members who enjoy the fun, the camaraderie, and the support delivered by their Lodges.

“…they are looking for an organisation where they can have fun amongst like-minded individuals, where our partners and families can play an active role; and where they can enjoy some of the ﬁner qualities of life.”

We are a modern organisation and we will retain our traditions and our integrity as they are as relevant today as ever. The people best able to promote Freemasonry are our members, our partners, and the wider masonic family who know and understand the powerful good that the organisation has brought to New Zealand for over 125 years. Together, we will continue that tradition.

Mark Winger Grand Master elect

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Freemasons New Zealand 195/201 Willis St, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand PO Box 6439, Marion Square. Wellington 6141, New Zealand +64 4 385 6622 www.freemasonsnz.org

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Historians meet in Cambridge on United Grand Lodge of England 300th anniversary

asonic historians from 16 countries as far apart as Japan and Argentina participated in the Tercentenary Conference on the History of Freemasonry held at the Queen’s College in Cambridge September 9–11 by the Quatuor Coronati Lodge No. 2076, the Premiere Lodge for Masonic research. 45 papers dealt with the origins as well as the development of the Craft, especially the forces that led to the formation of the first Grand Lodge in London in 1717. The anniversary will be celebrated all over England by 106 special events, culminated by an international congress in Earl’s Court and a Grand Ball at Grand Lodge in Queen’s street on September 30th. In his keynote address historian and author Richard Berman argued that modern Freemasonry and the Grand Lodge of England emerges in the early decades of the eighteenth century as a consequence of a step-change brought about by a new leadership and not as the inevitable consequence of a continued trend of measured evolution. The mind of those who created and controlled the

Grand Lodge was determined most significantly by the political, economic and religious insecurity by successive wars in Europe and threats posed to the newly installed Hanoverian king – George I – and his Whig government by the Catholic Jacobite supporters of the exiled James Stuart – the ‘king over the water.’ Freemasonry was therefore adapted and moulded to fit new social and political trends including the connection to the newly formed Royal Society and its scientific heritage. Equally the early connection to royalty, as historian Paul Calderwood stated: no less than sixteen members of the British Royal Family (including three Kings and four Queens) became either members or patrons of the Craft, proving invaluable prestige. They were augmented by a host of foreign Royals. For example as early as 1731, the Duke of Lorraine was raised by a London Lodge. He was to become Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. (Austria/ Germany). Among the many papers on the old British Empire was that of Mike Kearsley on Freemasonry in New Zealand. He pointed to failed attempts for the formation of a United Grand Lodge in New Zealand in the 1880s. The end result being The Grand Lodge of New Zealand which has 225 Lodges and 6700 members alongside with rival English, Irish and Scottish constitutions (which these days are Districts or Provinces of their home Grand Lodges and few in number). This pattern of rivalries is repeated in many other jurisdictions in various states of Australia, Bermuda, South Africa, India, www.freemasonsnz.org

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various African countries and Gibraltar. Mike Kearsley blamed falling membership figures in part as a result of this situation, the present actual figure for New Zealand being down to “close to 6,500.” Editor’s note: Peter Hoffer, our Grand Representative of New Zealand in Vienna, attended the Cambridge Conference to present his paper on “25 years of Freemasonry in Eastern Europe” that has been published in the “New Zealand Freemason.”

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REPORT

60 60 Years th

of caring celebrated

ANNIVERSARY

NORTHERN MASONIC ASSOCIATION TRUST BOARD

Freemasons Foundation celebrated the 60th anniversary of the incorporation of the Northern Masonic Association Trust Board at its recent Annual General Meeting.

Held on Tuesday 1st November, the very day

60 years ago, when the Board came into existence, the Chairman MW Bro David Mace reported a satisfactory year’s activities in a market of fluctuating conditions. As at June 30th 2016 the Foundation had net assets of $46.5 million.

The cake was cut by 98 years old Cathy Anderson a founding member of the Roskill Masonic Village Ladies Auxillary. Her residency at the Masonic Village continues today at what is now the Selwyn Heights Village; with Chairman David Mace and Life Member Dan Matheson who retired as Secretary to the Board in 2008.

Highlights of the grants programme for the year included:

• Schools Library programme, 6 titles to 480 schools nationwide, over 3,000 books.

• The continued commitment to medical research through researchers in Distinguished Professor Bro Richard Faull’s team in the Centre for Brain Research at the University of Auckland.

During the year to 30th June the Foundation received 64 requests for support and supported 26 projects with grants of $753,229.

• Support for the visit by two world-leading genetic scientists, Professors from Harvard University, collaborators with Professor Faull’s team. • Osteoarthritis research by Freemasons Rutherford Scholar Dr Marsilea Harrison. • In arts with support for the Freemasons NZ Opera Chorus and young musicians of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. • In education for the hugely successful children’s days at the Auckland Writers and Readers Festival. • Alzheimers Auckland for their carer education programme. • Diabetes Auckland for their HOPE (Healthy Options, Positive Eating) programme.

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Charity Registration No CC27639

The Foundation can be contacted at PO Box 113144, Newmarket, Auckland 1149. Telephone: (09) 520 6414 or email: info@freemasonsfoundation.org.nz Looked at our new website? www.freemasonsfoundation.org.nz Comments to judith@freemasonsfoundation.org.nz

At the Annual General Meeting Other matters included in the Chairman’s Report included:

Newmarket building sold After taking advice, the building at 17 Great South Road has been sold with the proceeds added to our managed portfolio. The Foundation will remain in the building as a tenant in the meantime.

Our people During the year, newcomers on the Board of Trustees were Bro Andrew McGregor, Irish Constitution, Bro John Aldcroft, Scottish Constitution, and Bro Mike Wyse of the New Zealand Constitution. Our warmest congratulations go to our Deputy Chairman Bro Mark Winger who was elected Grand Master and Installed into that Office at the November Communications. Bro Winger has been replaced as Deputy Chairman by Bro Mike Cadman but will remain on the Board.

L to R : Clynton Hardy, Trustee EC ; Reid Polkinghorne, Life Member & 3-term Trustee between 1990 and 2012; Mark Winger, previously Deputy Chairman, now Grand Master.

Reflections on our past In paying due respect to the history of the Board Bro Mace noted the vast changes from those days in 1956 when the one burning desire and total focus was on building a sanctuary for the aged on the site in Mt Roskill – and the fulfilment of that dream just a few years later. Despite our transformation in 2005 to a different guise, the intentions to care remain just the same but the breadth of our impact on the community has spread far and wide. As a major Masonic charity our spectrum of activities ‘would have pushed the boundaries of those imaginative Brethren of the 1950’s.’

Mike Cadman, Trustee and now Deputy Chairman with Dennis Waller, Trustee and now Auckland District Grand Master.

In conclusion Bro Mace said ‘I wonder how our Brethren from 1956 would view our activities today? A new environment, different social services, new demands on Freemasonry from modern society. Are we being as inspirational and imaginative as they dreamt? Are we applying the right levels of industry and toil? And where will we be in sixty years from now ?’

David Mace with Judith Miller, Chief Executive of the Foundation.

The sixteen original Trustees MW Bro E O Faber VW Bro J A Redwood RW Bro J J A Howie Bro C A Rowe RW Bro C A Wilkin W Bro Dr G A Frengley Bro J J Laws RW Bro J M Noble RW Bro J M Dawson R W Bro A E Edwards RW Bro Sir William Jordan VW Bro T V Fitzpatrick W Bro I E Whale Bro Dr A McGregor-Grant VW Bro A U Wells RW Bro A L Blank

1956 1956 1956 1956 1956 1956 1956 1956 1956 1956 1956 1956 1956 1956 1956 1956

to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to

1963 1984 1960 1974 1972 1972 1964 1984 1977 1967 1959 1960 2014 1973 1975 1959

The driving force. First Board Chairman and original Trustee MW Bro Edgar O Faber OBE, PGM.

Roskill Masonic Village (circa 1990) Herd Rd, Hillsborough, Auckland. Foundation Stone laid November 1958; First residents received August 1960; Officially opened March 1961; Sold to Selwyn Foundation November 2005.

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Growing The Freemasons Charity The new Deputy Grand Master looks to the future

he September issue of New Zealand Freemason carried a biography of our new Deputy Grand Master, RWBro Graham Wrigley and, on the Charity pages, the now Grand Master, MWBro Mark Winger, reflected on the ten years of The Freemasons Charity. The story continues with Graham Wrigley now having a specific function with respect to the Charity. In the new structure the Deputy Grand Master has, as one of its primary functions, responsibility for maintaining the relationship at a strategic level

between the Board of General Purposes and The Freemasons Charity. The dayto-day management of the Freemasons Charity falls into the roles of the newly created position of Grand Almoner working closely with the Charity Administrator. In his new role Graham is the Chair of the recently established Freemasons Charity Management Committee, so that the he can provide strategic advice and guidance to the Board of General Purposes on the effective functioning of the Charity. This is a vital link, which will ensure that the Charity has a high profile within the work of the Board, but still maintaining its clear separation as a standalone entity. “Over the last five years, we have worked towards better empowerment for our Brethren to take ownership of their own decisions. Hence, the Grand Almoner and Charity Administrator will continue to work closely with the Divisional Grand Almoners and Lodges as they have done for the last ten years” says Graham. Graham does not expect to be hands on in the detailed activities, but will be more focused on the bigger picture and the ongoing connection to Freemasons New Zealand. With 18 years’ experience working in the not-for-profit sector as a senior manager with New Zealand Red Cross, he understands the role of

charities and how donated funds can, and should, be applied. “We have a lot of experience within The Freemasons Charity, particularly through the experience of Sheila Hicking as our Charity Administrator, and the relationship that has evolved over many years through the work of the Divisional Grand Almoners and the various benevolence officers” he said, noting that this is an integral part of our DNA as Freemasons, and it is important that we continue to grow our financial resources and apply these funds wisely. With the new Constitution for The Freemasons Charity approved by the Board and with the Management Committee now in place, we are poised to continue our journey and build on the tradition of caring that is the hallmark of what we do. The last ten years has successfully evolved a streamlined process that engages well, but it is the ongoing connection with all our Brethren that will drive greater success. If we do what we say we do, then the hearts of our brethren will follow. Observing the outcomes and remembering our charity obligations are fundamental to our success. Initiatives like The Acacia Society will have more attention over the coming months, and how it will grow our funds to make our dollars go further will be fundamental to our success.

Spreading the good news How to get the right publicity for your charitable efforts

ur daily news typically covers disasters, scandal, triumph over adversity, uniqueness or association with a celebrity. Unless there is a unique angle good news stories seldom gain traction. Charitable projects undertaken by Lodges, often with the support of The Freemasons Charity, are among the 38

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great untold stories that seldom make the news. Why is this so and why should we seek publicity? If we do seek publicity and do not succeed in getting it, is there anything we can do about it? There is and if planned and handled properly it can be achieved and can have spin off benefits. But, to have any show

of success the story has to be skilfully planned from the beginning. If a Lodge is holding an event, often in the form of a presentation to a worthy cause, applying the following simple tips will greatly enhance the opportunity for a story to be told. Continued next page

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Before the event

Ensure that someone is responsible for publicity Plan the coverage – arrange for a photographer and plan the photos especially involving the activities of the recipients. Find a hook, which will interest local media and tell them about it in advance. Appoint a contact person to liaise with, and remain in contact with, the media. During the event

Seize good photo opportunities and concentrate on action photos, not satisfaction photos Get names for captions. Make notes, especially favourable comments from recipients. If local media attends make sure they are looked after and opportunities are set up. After the event

Act quickly to spread the word. Send a press release, focussing on a unique angle, to the local media. Send the story to The Freemasons Charity. What makes a good story?

PASS

A unique angle – why should this be news? A text with supporting photos and captions.

Quotations from participants, especially recipients. Concentration on the recipients, rather than the worthy Masons. What doesn’t make a good story? FAIL

The presentation of a cheque. Something of interest only to the participants. A story with no illustrations. Presentation of an award without a back-story to give it wider appeal. What makes a good photo?

PASS

Action shots, avoiding the the static line up. The subject stands out from the background. The photo invites readers to read the story. Meaningful captions. High resolution images – preferably over 500kb.

Photo tips

Allow space around the subject and dp not crop the photo. Look for interesting shooting angles. Be conscious of the background. Three actions to remember

Before your event – Plan your publicity During your event – Manage your publicity After your event – Execute your publicity Morris Robertson

What doesn’t make a good photo? FAIL

Grin and grip line ups. Standing rigidly to attention. Photos taken against the light without using a flash. Low-resolution images.

Freemasons in action.

Text tips

Concentrate on the background not the presentation. Do not embed photographs in a Word document, submit each separately as Jpegs. Newspaper clippings are not suitable for publication.

Static presentation line up taken against the light.

Each of the below photos involved the presentation of a cheque. They concentrated on the subject and illustrated a story, which mentioned the presentation.

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THE MASONIC VILLAGES T Trip shows we’re on track

A visit to four retirement communities in Melbourne has convinced Chris Wilson, manager of Woburn Apartments, that the Trust is on the right track at the Apartments. “Our residents are making good use of the common facilities and a great community culture has developed. Relationships between management and residents are warm. That was not the case at all the villages I visited in Melbourne,” he says. Of the four villages visited, two – Redmond Park and Streeton Park – are operated by the Royal Freemasons. Two others are operated by public companies. Of the four, Wilson says Streeton Park is the only one that competes with Woburn Apartments in terms of décor, interior design, facilities and atmosphere. “Redwood Park is in a university suburb and has a strong book club and a film group. Apart from that, none of the villages appeared to have activities and events calendars organised by the villages as we do.” He says the visit was a great opportunity to look from the outside at what Masonic is doing at Woburn Apartments. “When I came to Woburn Apartments as manager nearly two years ago it was a brand new facility. My background was in hospitality. I knew nothing about the management of retirement communities. “So, probably because of my background, our focus is on being welcoming and hospitable. We keep rules to a minimum and endeavour to build warm connections with residents,” he says. “Because of our Masonic charitable ethic, we minimise the things we charge as ‘extras’. And where we do charge for them, we don’t

treat them as a profit centre. We basically cover our costs and a small margin.” In the non-Masonic villages, extras were charged for at high rates. In some of the Australian villages, managers and staff kept a professional distance from the residents. They wore uniforms, didn’t share morning coffee with residents and there were certainly no Friday afternoon gatherings hosted by the village. “The distancing of staff from residents, probably harks back to a medical model of management. In my view it’s not appropriate for a retirement community, where residents are independent individuals living in what is effectively serviced accommodation,” Wilson says. “The distancing also means they can’t raise concerns in relaxed conversation with a manager. Because they need to arrange a meeting with a manager, what starts as a concern can easily become an issue that will be treated as a complaint, with all the tension that goes with that.” Wilson says the Royal Freemasons in Melbourne share the charitable ethic of The Masonic Villages Trust on this side of the Tasman. “At both Royal and here at the Trust we operate on the principle that while we need to make a financial surplus in order to remain viable, we exist to serve older people, not to exploit them. It is an important difference between us and the big public companies operating in the sector.”

Streeton Park, a Royal Freemasons’ retirement community The only one of four villages visited by Chris Wilson that competed with Woburn Apartments in terms of décor, interior design, facilities and atmosphere

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S TRUST

The Masonic Villages Trust is a charity set up in 1960 by Freemasons in the southern North Island to provide care and services for older people. Since then, the Trust and its two charitable operating companies, Masonic Care Ltd and Masonic Villages Ltd, have earned an enviable reputation for great care and great communities.

Excellence awarded at Levin Village

Horowhenua Masonic Village (HMV) was the winner of the Excellence award for medium-sized businesses and the Employer of Choice award in the 2016 Electra Business Awards. The independent assessors complimented the Village for having a well-developed strategic direction, action plans and key performance indicators. They also commended the management team for making sure the Village’s values, clarity of direction and culture were clearly understood by all team members. As Employer of Choice, HMV was praised for putting excellent programmes in place to ensure “all staff members’ goals and needs are identified and implemented through an intelligent staffing and employment system.” “Winning this award was very special,” says village manager Sue Maney. “We are a big employer with 120 staff, most of them female and part-time. They are doing work that can be tiring and challenging, but at all times they need to be professional and caring,” she says.

The Horowhenua Masonic Village team turned out in force for the 2016 Electra Business Awards, where they won two major categories

“Our vision is to be a place where staff want to work. We work hard to support all staff and create a culture where everyone is loyal to the Village as well as each other. I’m very proud.” Maney says winning the Excellence award was the ultimate achievement.

“It was fantastic to be recognised for the excellent work everyone does, as reflected in the great care we provide our residents. I’m very proud of our staff and they should be proud of themselves.” The Awards are run by Business Kapiti Horowhenua Incorporated, a not-for-profit body which also runs the local business hall of fame.

Good year for Trust

The 2015-16 financial year was a good one for The Masonic Villages Trust. It enjoyed a comprehensive surplus of $3,547,748 compared with a deficit of $4,240,350 in the previous year. Total income was $16,123,480, an increase of 4.1 percent.

apartments, making it one of the largest charitable retirement village operators and aged care providers in the lower North Island.

The operating surplus of $160,350 (last year $36,188) was after deducting interest expenses of $519,760 arising from the financing of Woburn Apartments, an expense that will be eliminated with the sale of apartments.

Mr Arcus says it is exploring the viability of developing a retirement village and rest home in the Lower Hutt suburb of Wainuiomata.

Chairman Bill Arcus says the results for both years are significantly influenced by fair value movements arising from changes in the value of the Trust’s properties and Occupation Right Agreements (ORAs). “But it was heartening to have a positive cash flow of $703,463 (last year $1,060,977) from operating activities. This enabled the Trust to maintain its working capital at satisfactory levels and to comply with the covenant limits set by our bank,” he says. The Trust now has 227 care beds and 309 retirement villas and

“Also we are open to combining our operations with other charitable aged care providers where there is a good cultural fit and it is financially sensible to do so.”

Trust chair Bill Arcus

The Masonic Villages Trust Head office: 63 Wai-iti Crescent l Woburn 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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New degree a highlight of Convocation 2017

he 125th Annual Convocation of Grand Chapter will be held in Christchurch from Friday March 3 to Sunday March 5 2017. Canterbury Grand Superintendent John Soper has extended a warm invitation to all Royal Arch Freemasons to the event, at the Rydges Latimer Christ church Hotel. REComp Soper said that Rydges is a new hotel on the site of the old Latimer, which was destroyed by the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. All meetings and functions will be held there, only 5–10 minutes’ walk from Cathedral Square. “Christchurch has plenty to offer visitors, and I am sure that whether it be shopping, sightseeing or just relaxing in the hotel, your stay with us will be memorable,” he said. A highlight of the Convocation will be the inaugural working in New Zealand of the Order of the Silver Trowel, a degree available to those who have attained the chair of Thrice Illustrious Master in a Cryptic Council. The Grand Council of Cryptic Masonry of New Zealand (i e the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of

New Zealand when acting as the Grand Council) has been warranted to perform the degree by the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters in North Carolina, whose right to “Use and Extend” the degree was received from the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Rydges Latimer Christchurch, where Convocation 2017 will be Chapter of Scotland in “under one roof”. 1932. Past Thrice Illustrious Masters from the The degree (also known as the Degree Southern and Central Divisions. of Thrice Illustrious Master) is renowned Some New Zealand Companions have as one of the most beautiful in Royal already taken the degree in Victoria, Arch Freemasonry. It covers the final Australia, where it is controlled by the and dying days of King David and his Grand Council of Royal and Select desire that his son, Solomon, should be Masters of Victoria, and a team from anointed King after him. there is coming over to conduct the It is intended that the ceremony will ceremony here, on Friday March 3 at the be performed at every Convocation in Shirley Masonic Centre. future, so that by rotation, all who are Qualified Companions should contact eligible within the Divisions will have an the Grand Recorder for nomination deopportunity to participate. tails: grandscribe@xtra.co.nz On this occasion the ceremony is restricted to approved candidates who are current Thrice Illustrious Masters or

To register for the Convocation go to www.royalarch.org.nz/ragc

White Ribbon

oyal Arch Companions and Craft Lodges have held two more joint meetings around the Wellington District (Craft Districts 19 and 21) to promote White Ribbon, the campaign encouraging men to lead by example and talk to other men about ending men’s violence towards women. White Ribbon Ambassador Bro Jackie Adams, a former police officer,

supported by fellow Widow’s Sons riders, addressed both meetings (at Lodge Homewood on September 29 and Trentham Lodge on October 20), focusing on his first-hand experience of the reality of the issue.

From left, at the Homewood meeting: WBro Bill Shugg, First Grand Principal MEComp Geoff Davies, Homewood Master WBro David Ryan, Wellington Grand Superintendent Ken McQueen, Bro Jackie Adams and Trentham Master WBro Neil McKee.

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Keeping it in the family

n October 19, VEComp Glenn R Summerhayes, whose â&#x20AC;&#x153;day jobâ&#x20AC;? is Professor of Archaeology at the University of Otago, was installed as the First Principal of Maori Chapter No 28 in Dunedin by the Grand Superintendent of

the Otago Royal Arch District, REComp Michael St John Robertson. The following night over in Parkes, Australia, his twin brother, REComp Gregg Summerhayes, was re-installed into the same office in

Lachlan-Parkes Royal Arch Chapter, No 6 on the roll of the United Grand Chapter of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. Beat that for timing! Richard Todd

In New Zealand, Maori Chapter First Principal Glenn Summerhayes with Second Principal EComp Alan Garth, Third Principal VEComp Ken McGregor, and Immediate Past First Principal VEComp Richard Todd, and in Australia, brother Gregg with the First Grand Principal and Grand Master of NSW and the ACT, MEComp Rob Peattie.

1989 Masters still visiting each other

he Sovereign Grand Commander of the Ancient and Accepted Rite (the Rose Croix), Most Puissant Bro Brett Delahunt, left, and the First Grand Principal of the Royal Arch, MEComp Geoff Davies, first met in the Craft. They were Masters of their respective

Lodges in Wellington in 1989, Brett in Waterloo No 13 and Geoff in MasseyRenown No 282, and frequently visited each other. Both Lodges are now part of other Lodges, but the friendship which began nearly 30 years ago has led to several visits between the Orders this year. Most recently Geoff was received at the Rose Croix Higher Degrees ceremonies in Wellington.

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Something old, something new – but both blue

ransactions in times past and future give the Craft new energy as was shown by The Franklin Lodge No 58 Pukekohe, at its recent meeting. WBro Phillip Meyer, Lodge Secretary, received his 50 year Service Badge and taking a lively

interest was Franklin’s newest recruit, Thomas Leigh, a neatlysuited, long-haired, guitar-loving university student, who was proposed by his father, WBro Chris Leigh. Jack Leigh, with photos by Vic Fabian

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Turning a Father into a Brother

t is not uncommon for a father to introduce his son into Freemasonry. What is very unusual is for a son to do the reverse and to initiate his own father. This happened recently in Hamilton when WM Martyn Todd turned his father into his brother.

From left: WBro Martyn Todd of Lodge Tawhiri 166 WM with his newly-initiated father, Brother Robert Lester Todd, a chemical engineer.

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Our Newest Freemasons

Paul Clarke The Ara Lodge No. 1 Nathan Cumberland Lodge Waihopai No. 189 Alan Stoney Scinde Lodge No. 5 Jovantro Philip Lodge Manurewa No. 222 Simon Chhabra Southern Cross Lodge No. 6 Mark Gunay Unity Lodge No. 271 Barry White The Caledonian Lodge No. 16 Mark Higson Lodge Katikati No. 295 Divisional Conferences Donation to Beach Haven Scout Group Mark Grubner Manukau-Westmere Lodge No. 24 Ian Hogg Lodge Katikati No. 295 Ali Seyfoddin Belmont Albion Lodge No. 45in all shapes Zetland 312 in 2016, by Whilst the three DivisionalThe Conferences, Help comes and Simon sizes. Catterall helped Lodge sponsor three No. Scouts Robert Araguas The North Methven No.Belmont 51 John proving Black Lodge ZetlandofNo. 312to the Beach held in Auckland, Palmerston andLodge The Albion Lodge No 45, The a donation $920 The Methven No. 51 John Villiers Lodge Group. Zetland No. 312 QueenstownJayson earlierLayno this year, are aboutLodge Lodge North Harbour No 182 and with Haven Scout Thomas Leigh The Lodgeassistance No. 58 from The Freemasons Bryant Walker Lodge Howick No. 314 the work of Freemasons NewFranklin Zealand Charity, Ritchie Theand Advance Mawhera Lodge No. 61 Peter McHannigan Lodge Te Papa No. 316 with Remits Kelvin and Workshops group Gabriel theThe Fortitude Angelo Dayrit Harmony Lodge No. 325 discussions Carlo to advance Seven PillarLodge No. 64 Nick Alabare Lodge Oamaru Kilwinning No. 82 Remi Le Brun Lodge Eckford No. 334 Strategic Plan; it is also about our Ricardo Lofranco Lodge Oamaru Kilwinning No. 82 Sean O’Donoghue Browns Bay Lodge No. 346 wives and partners who supRakesh Ishwarlal Lodge Auckland Maungakiekie No. 87 Renato Valencia Browns Bay Lodge No. 346 port us in Freemasonry and Glyn Potter The MacKenzie Lodge No. 93 Adrian Walker Lodge Frimley No. 359 we feature them in this issue. John Carskit St Augustine Lodge No. 99 Roderick Macleod Lodge Waiheke No. 367 Here is a selection of acKrister Borja Lodge Whangarei No. 102 Yiao He Lodge Orewa No. 370 tivities that the ladies took Leigh Pollero The Havelock Lodge No. 104 Neil Page The Gate Pa Lodge No. 407 part in as part of all three Gregory Tully Thistle Lodge No. 113 Paki Dunn Lodge Te Atatu No. 414 Divisional Conferences. Kerry Wilson Hinemoa-Kairangi Lodge No. 122 James Bell Lodge Kaimanawa No. 426 Mathew Arrowsmith The Crown Lodge No. 138 Andrew Pettigrew Lodge Maungarei No. 427 Noel Navin The Crown Lodge No. 138 Jonathan Hughes Lodge Idris No. 452 Jerico Balsalubre Hikurangi Lodge No. 140 James Banadera Lodge United Taranaki No. 456 Thomas Anderson Rongotea Lodge No. 146 Neil Thomson Stokes Valley Lodge No. 460 Paul Collins Teviot Lodge No. 148 Glenn Bickley Lodge Waitomo No. 469 Johan Bekker Lodge Tawhiri No. 166 Dougal Herd Lodge Kauri No. 474 Robert Todd Lodge Tawhiri No. 166 Arie Hoeflak The Lodge of The Liberal Arts No. 500 Richard Hamilton Lodge Waitakerei No. 170 Paul King Lodge of Endeavour No. 504 Jordan Weavers Lodge Ahurewa No. 181 Central – making oils.

August to October 2016

Southern – lake trip.

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Northern –minigolf.

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The Back Page Putting Freemasonry out there! Lodge Kororareka No 304 in the Bay of Islands area of New Zealand has given their Lodge a face-lift and advertised their presence in the town of Russell and surrounding areas. Curious about the Penguins on the signboard? Well apparently Kororareka is the Maori word for them and yes you find penguins all over New Zealand. What has or is your Lodge doing in getting out there in your local community. Their building – ‘Speaks Up for Freemasonry’.

Maori Lodge names in New Zealand As a Freemason of Maori descent with an interest in history and Maori language, I have compiled a draft publication of New Zealand Lodge names with Maori names and their possible translations based on authoritative published materials, dictionaries and my own knowledge. The introduction and references will be completed once the names have been consulted on. As with any Maori name, it is not always possible to directly translate a name without knowing the history and origins of the name. I would like to give brethren the opportunity to contribute if there is some undocumented history associated with their Lodge names. Please make contact if you would like to assist with material for this project. KN Taiuru, karaitiana@taiuru.maori.nz

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Is Freemasonry a jewel with many facets?

t the present day, we find much uncertainty as to what Freemasonry is or means. Some call it a religion; other, merely religious. Some say its fundamental dogma is monotheism; others add immortality of the soul or even resurrection of the body; some consider it Christian; while still others aver that, fundamentally, it has no religious doctrine at all. Many think of it almost as a temperance society or one of pharisaic morality; others as a patriotic society to uphold the flag, the constitution, and public schools. Not a few regard it as a charitable or benevolent institution, at least, expecting it to care for them in old age. Some look upon the Lodge as a holy place; others as merely a private room where ceremonies may be performed in secrecy. Some never tire of the ritual and have mastered it so thoroughly that the least slip of a word or phrase gives pain; others are soon

surfeited and care little to hear it oft repeated. Many take the ritual literally; others symbolically, while a few, with no thought about it either way, perfect themselves in its rendition in order to gain that eminence which comes from passing through the chairs. Some see all sorts of meanings in the symbols; others see only the symbols themselves. Some become immersed in the history of the fraternity; others in its philosophy of life; and a few work out of it a fine and exalting spirituality. Some sense a strong bond of brotherhood; others find only a social club or place to meet for diversion; some merely scent the aroma of dinner; while some find nothing whatever in the Order and soon lose contact with it. Surely, if Freemasonry is a jewel, it is a diamond with many facets.

Henry W Coil 1885–1974 (Thanks to RWBro Bill McCarroll for finding this little gem)

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SERVICE AWARDS 70 YEAR BADGE

VWBro Wilson Dodds PGDC WBro Donald Kay McConnochie PM Bro George Henry Vernon MM WBro Trevor John Rhind PM

Lodge of Unanimity Sumner No. 3 The Te Aroha Lodge No. 52 Lake Lodge of Ophir No. 85 The Avon Shirley Lodge No. 185

60 YEAR BADGE Bro Ronald Bertram Child MM WBro Henry Robert Langridge PGBB WBro John William Robinson PM Bro Colin Maxwell King MM Bro Everard Oswald Rowley MM Bro Thomas William Edward Johnstone MM WBro Francis Eric Bisset PM WBro George Ian Harrington PM Bro Graeme William Lewis Barrell MM WBro Neil James Broberg PM WBro Stanley Maxwell Bartlett PM Bro John Majoribanks MM VWBro Rodney Nelson Vialoux PGC Bro John William Grey MM

The Ara Lodge No. 1 The Ashley Lodge No. 28 The Franklin Lodge No. 58 The Fortitude Lodge No. 64 Lodge Auckland Maungakiekie No. 87 Lodge Winton No. 108 Lodge Clinton No. 183 The Avon Shirley Lodge No. 185 Lodge Tawera-O-Kapiti No. 253 Lodge Arawhaiti No. 267 Lodge Parahaki No. 269 Lodge Katikati No. 295 The Lodge of Peace No. 322 Lodge Te Atatu No. 414

50 YEAR BADGE

WBro Garth John Stewart PM WBro Trevor James Hamilton PG Swd B WBro Leonard Douglas Payne PM WBro James Junior Hutchins PG Swd B WBro Philip Anthony Meyer PG Std B WBro Stuart Maxwell Cheyne PM WBro Herbert Charles Kemp PM VWBro Terence Story PG Supt W Bro Ewen Duncan Cameron MM WBro Ian Bruce McPherson PM Bro Noel Robert Alderton MM Bro Ernest William Pailthorpe MM WBro John Thomas Barnes PGO WBro Graeme Dawson Childs PM Bro John C Terrence Davison MM WBro Gordon Wilmot Ragg PM WBro Michael David Reid PM WBro Gary David Kilmister PM WBro James Ogilvy Lillie PM VWBro Peter Kenneth Johnston PG Lec WBro Leonard Edward Foster PM VWBro Barrie George Buck P Dist GM

The Ara Lodge No. 1 Lodge of Progress No. 22 The Concord Lodge No. 39 The Manawatu Kilwinning Lodge No. 47 The Franklin Lodge No. 58 The Heretaunga Lodge No. 73 Lodge Manuherikia Kilwinning No. 109 Lodge Tawhiri No. 166 Lodge Ahurewa No. 181 Lodge North Harbour No. 182 Lodge Omarunui No. 216 Empire Fergusson Lodge No. 225 Lodge Nelson No. 288 Harmony Lodge No. 325 The Milford Trinity Lodge No. 372 The Wayfarers Lodge No. 389 The Wayfarers Lodge No. 389 Lodge Whitianga No. 443 The United Lodge of Otago No. 448 Meridian Lodge No. 449 Lodge Idris No. 452 United Horowhenua Lodge No. 464

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