Freemason - GRAND INSTALLATION - NEW ZEALAND - Freemasons NZ
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
Freemason
NEW ZEALAND
Issue 4 (Vol. 47), December 2019
GRAND INSTALLATION
THE FIRST YEAR OF OUR NE
Annual Report
www.freemasonsnz.org
Heartland Bank
Direct Call Account.
1.60 %
p.a.
On Call. No Fees. Unlimited withdrawals.
We’ve got your best interest at heart.
Canstar’s 2019 Bank of the Year
Savings Award.
For a second year running!
Call us 0508 37 33 62
Online www.heartland.co.nz
Rates are current as at 03/12/2019 but are subject to change without
notice. Heartland Bank’s current disclosure statement, Product Fact
Sheets and Account and Services General Terms and Conditions are
available at heartland.co.nz
In this issue
From the Editor 2 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
An Entered Apprentice’s reflections on being presented the
The Grand Master’s Inaugural Address 3 First-Degree Tracing Board 32
Grand Installation How Great Thou Art –
photos 4 Lodge Howick No 314 32
myReflection –
formed to you 7 Charting the way
Grand Installations forward 34
in Australia 8 Kapiti-Wellington District
breaks new ground for
Masonic Accommodation in
Wellington
Traditional
New Zealand flavour Masonic Villages Trust 36
for new Lodge in
South Auckland 9 THE FREEMASONS CHARITY
News clips 10 Crown Lodge keeps the (net)ball
rolling 38
Grand Master’s Visits 10
I Got Your Back Pack 39
FREEMASONS IN ACTION
150 not out 12
Smaller charity projects lead
to great publicity 13
Street Kai – Tauranga 14
Full steam ahead … Freemasons Foundation Report 40
TLC appeal 14
Hamilton Gardens:
ANZMRC: Resumption Most Worshipful Grand Master meets Her Worship the
of tour 15 Mayor 43
Generous response to Royal Arch 44
War Memorial appeal 15
A fitting farewell to Westland District No 24 46
1
Freemasons Another 70 Year Freemason! 46
New Zealand Welcome to our newest Freemasons 47
Annual Report The Last Word! 48
2018/19 17 Service Awards 49
ANNUAL REPORT
2018 - 2019
www.freemasonsnz.org
FRONT COVER PHOTOS 2019 Grand Installation and associated events held in Wellington 15–17 November 2019
at Michael Fowler Centre, TSB Arena and Shed Six and Te Papa.
www.freemasonsnz.org 1
FREEMASONS NEW ZEALAND
National Office
From the Editor
Unit 2, 22 Tacy Street
Kilbirnie, Wellington 6022 Another year and a new year
PO Box 6439, Marion Square
Wellington 6141 A new Grand Master
New Zealand
Our new Grand Master Most Worshipful Brother Graham
Ph: +64 4 385 6622
Fax +64 4 385 5749
Wrigley installed for a three-year term along with his Officers
Email: membership@freemasonsnz.org of Grand Lodge.
communications@freemasonsnz.org A new member Benefit
www.freemasonsnz.org
The Freemasons Kiwi FuelCard and Retail Discount Card with
The New Zealand Freemason is the official journal of the substantial savings for members, families, friends and their
Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of New Zealand. businesses.
Unless otherwise indicated, the opinions expressed and the
advertising content are those of the authors and do not A new Lodge
necessarily reflect the policy of Grand Lodge. Lodge Matariki No 476 constituted on 19 October 2019 in
Articles appearing in this journal may be reproduced South Auckland with 113 joining members and some new
without permission provided acknowledgement of the
initiates to0.
source is made and a copy of the publication is forwarded
to the Grand Secretary (secretary@freemasonsnz.org). A new Team
Queries or comments regarding subscription or distribution
Officers of Grand Lodge at National, Divisional and District
should be addressed to membership@freemasonsnz.org
or the Executive Director, PO Box 6439, Marion Square,
level though out the country who have committed themselves
Wellington 6141. Queries and comments regarding content to serving Freemasonry in New Zealand for the next three
and advertising should be addressed to the Editor. years.
Contributions to the magazine, preferably in electronic A new Executive Director
form (e.g. MS Word documents) are greatly appreciated
and should be of interest to a wide audience. Photographs The appointment of a new Executive Director Mark Cassidy
should be high quality, preferably in jpg or tif format. with experience in non-governmental and not-for-profit organ-
Contributions may be edited in order to fit space available isations commencing at national office on 2 December 2019.
and to achieve overall balance. Letters to the Editor
A new ‘member engagement’ programme
should not exceed 300 words. A guidance sheet for
preparation of publishable material is available on request Actual and Masonic Birthday Greetings from the Grand
from the Editor. Contributions should be forwarded to Master and Lodge Meeting Reminders sent just before your
communications@freemasonsnz.org meeting to your Lodge members by email and soon by text.
Freemasons NZ contributions to Duane Williams, Editor More initiatives to come.
communications@freemasonsnz.org A new way of thinking
Royal Arch contributions to Duane Williams, Editor Speak Up! Step Up! Show Up!
gsn@royalarch.org.nz Continuing the ‘Speak Up’ for Freemasonry programme
Magazines are distributed in March, June, September by taking a daily opportunity to talk about freemasonry
and December. The deadlines for contributions are the with non-masons but further expanding this to ‘Step Up’ in
first day of February, May, August and November our Lodges in doing our fair share to help them progress and
Layout by Bartlett Projects, Wellington to ‘Show Up’ in our communities by creating a very visible
Printed by Fisher Print Ltd, Palmerston North presence.
Copyright © 2019 Freemasons NZ
This issue contains lots of interesting articles, information and
includes the Annual Report for 2018-2019. We hope it makes
an enjoyable holiday read for you, your partner, your family,
ADVERTISING RATES PER ISSUE your friends and the wider community.
Description Height Width Base price Discounted
(4 Issues)
Freemasons New Zealand
wishes you all the com-
Full page 240mm 175mm $1250 $1000
pliments of the season, a
Half page 240mm 85mm $650 $500 happy new year and an
(vertical) enjoyable, safe and relax-
Half page 120mm 175mm $650 $500
ing holiday break.
VWBro Duane Williams
(horizontal)
MBE, JP, KLJ, GSec
Banner 75mm 175mm $350 $250
Quarter page 120mm 85mm $350 $250
All figures GST exclusive. For full advertising details contact
communications@freemasonsnz.org Grand Secretary reading the
proclamation of the new
Grand Master.
2
The Grand Master’s
Inaugural Address
The Grand Installation saw the first Freemasonry. To achieve this, I will be
address of our newly installed Grand adding two more parts to the ‘Speak up’
Master, Graham Wrigley. It was a touch- campaign. As we continue to ‘speak up’
ing reflection on those who inspire him we need to also ‘step up’ and take personal
and a strong push towards a continued ownership by engaging more in the activ-
growth in Freemasonry. ities of our respective Lodges and within
On the topic of continued growth, the District.
the Grand Master applauded the efforts “Unity and combining our collective
so far when it comes to the Speak Up strengths to achieve results is fundamental
campaign. to our success, so I want to add yet a fur-
“Speak up for Freemasonry will contin- ther step and to ask you to also ‘show up’.
ue to be our foundation. This campaign Be visible nationally and in our respective
has universal support within the Craft communities and let everyone know that
and has struck at our very core. We must we exist and that we are a part of our
talk openly about Freemasonry and what community fabric.”
we are all about. We must guard the tra- Let people see us for who we are and
ditional landmarks, but what our fraternity is.
we must also feel com- Be proud to be known as
fortable talking to people a Freemason. Be proud
about Freemasonry. In of our image and bring
the world of today, our our community into our
members of tomorrow environment.”
want to know more – so In other words,
we need to know how to Speaking Up is the im-
tell our story in a way portant first step in the
that is in tune with their process, but Freemasons Lodges to develop their own action plans
ears.” must also Step Up and that will be particular to each Lodge and
The Grand Master Show Up. The Grand community. It is not complicated, and
then expanded on two Master elaborated fur- simply requires a commitment to ‘do the
more steps he considers ther on how these addi- best that we can’ and to practice those
essential to the continued renewal and tional steps will take place: virtues that we all profess to admire.”
growth of Freemasonry. “As Freemasons New Zealand, our “My goal over the next three years
“Masonic knowledge is an essential Strategic Direction has been set for the is to facilitate the enhancement of in-
ingredient to our success, and I want next 5 years. It is simple and meaningful. dividual Masonic knowledge – not just
us to strengthen our understanding of Resource material has been provided for our traditional ritual in the Lodge room
– but within our wider connections and
philosophies.”
“This is to ensure that we ‘Speak up’
confidently to families and friends, and
that Freemasonry is understood.”
“That we all ‘Step up’ and engage within
our Lodges and commit to doing the best
that we possibly can to grow our Lodge.
That we participate as Freemasons out of
the Lodge room with projects and engage
socially with our families.”
“And finally, that we ‘Show up’ by vis-
ibly creating a presence both nationally
and in our communities, that enhances
respect, attracts men of good standing and
indelibly promotes the goodness in all that
we do.”
www.freemasonsnz.org 3
GRAND INSTALLATION
tion
The Gra nd Inst alla
–
,
Zealand
sons of New
Accepted Ma
, Free and
Lodge of Antient
The Grand
4 www.freemasonsnz.org
15–17 NOVEMBER 2019
The Grand Instal
lation
,
The Grand Lodg
e of Antient, Free
and Accepted Mas
ons of New Zeal
and
www.freemasonsnz.org 5
6 www.freemasonsnz.org
This is new with them from the heart is a highlight of
technology and the year for Fay and I.
was developed from As with so much related to the work
a personal need with that Fay and I do, our two girls, Zoe and
very personal results. Sophie joined us and were eager to learn
I t was all about ‘pink’ for the
120 women that attended this
year’s function for the 2019 Grand
Let’s let Tim the CEO tell his story…
When Fay and I received a call back
the secrets of the handshake and to meet
the brethren of the Freemasons.
in March about the Freemasons intent to In the end, they returned home with
Installation. Pink food, pink champagne, support the work we’re doing with myRe- so much more than a handshake as they
pink prizes and a very pink reason. flection, I had no idea if it would come were entertained and cared for while Fay
myReflection was the chosen charity through, what it might look like and how and I were graciously offered to join the
for this gathering which included a ‘Pink absolutely welcome we would be made to event on Saturday night and to share a
Quiz’ and bingo entertainment meal with Freemasons who
with a very different laugh out had joined together from all
loud variety; culminating with around New Zealand and the
an auction to raise funds for world to celebrate the change-
myReflection. The pictures tell over of the Grand Master. It
the story, that could not be put was the first time in over a year
into words! that Fay and I had a chance
What a fabulous response we to spend time together – not
had, with a cheque being pre- working, but to spend time
sented by the then Grand Master with adults and to feel relaxed
Mark Winger on behalf of the in knowing our girls were
Freemasons Charity for $10,000. looked after and happy.
These funds will be used to When we saw a video of the
purchase new 3D equipment for Ladies Event and the journey
breast prosthesis. we were here to share, along
Breast cancer in New Zealand with the realisation that we
is real, it is increasing, and it have come so far to develop our
affects many of our loved ones. CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT The silicone machine. We didn’t have prosthesis, Fay was overcome
(men and women) $50K for a commercial ‘Silicone Mixing and Injection Machine’ so and burst into tears – only to
The Freemasons Charity can- made out own using an old fridge with a brewers warming mat find warm, caring and sup-
not stop it, but they can certainly inside, electronics, some drills, 4x2 wood and some tinkering. portive hands on her shoulders
assist with making our women Our brand new shiny Ultimaker 2+ 3D Printers. Already out of the which made us all realise the
boxes and put into good use even before we could find a more
more comfortable. They have permanent home for them. level of compassion and care in
not only gifted a very generous 3D Printed moulds ready to be filled. Each a custom shell made the room.
amount towards new equipment exactly to the shape of each person. Both Fay and I are so grate-
but has made an ongoing com- ful to the Freemasons Charity
mitment to assist. As always there is a feel in November when we ventured to for the support, both financial and in
criteria, so please contact the Freemasons the Ladies Event in Wellington from our hospitality as we are now able to buy
Charity for full details. home in Auckland. It was truly humbling $10,000 worth of equipment to assist
myReflection specialises in per- to meet so many inspiring, down-to- myReflection in scaling up production
sonalised breast prosthesis and we earth, caring and passionate people and and facilities so we can service the de-
urge you to see what they offer! to have the opportunity to speak directly mand we’ve been unable to fully service.
www.myreflection.co.nz This support is absolutely transformative
for us and allows us to focus on what we
love doing most – supporting the ladies
of New Zealand who have been affected
by Breast Cancer and allowing them to
feel complete again through the use of a
custom-made prosthesis...made just for
them.
Tim Carr
myReflection Chief Ninja & CEO
www.freemasonsnz.org 7
T HE GR A ND LOD GE OF TA SM ANI A
MWBro John Slore, Grand Master,
invites you to the
Grand Installation of
RWBro Phillip Oddie, ODS
Grand Master Elect
and Associated Functions to be held at the
Wrest Point Convention Centre
27 February – 1 March 2020
PROGRAMME
Thursday 27 Feb Vice Regal Reception (invitation only)
Grand Master’s Reception
Friday 28 Feb Ladies Breakfast
Grand Installation Please look for additional information as it
Saturday 29 Feb Grand Banquet becomes available on the Grand Lodge website:
Sunday 1 Mar Luncheon freemasonrytasmania.org
Grand Installations in Australia
O ur Grand Master Graham Wrigley would enjoy the company of Freemasons and their partners at two Grand Installation
in Australia in 2020.
Grand Lodge of Tasmania – Hobart: 27 February to 1 March 2020. Registration: http://bit.ly/tasmania-2020 or PDF available
from secretary@freemasonznz.org
United Grand Lodge of Victoria – Melbourne: 3–5 April 2020. Registration: http://bit.ly/victoria-2020 or PDF from
secretary@freemasonsnz.org
Also let the Grand Secretary know you are going and your travel and accommodation details so you can be added to the New
Zealand delegation at secretary@freemasonsnz.org
UNITED GRAND LODGE OF VICTORIA
Grand
Installation
2020
FRIDAY 3 TO SUNDAY 5 APRIL 2020
MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA
RWBro. Richard Lewis Elkington
Deputy Grand Master (Grand Master Elect)
as Grand Master
fmv.org.au/gi2020
8 www.freemasonsnz.orgTraditional New Zealand flavour
for new Lodge in South Auckland
Saturday 19 October 2019 will go down gave a brief history of Terry’s Masonic Following a short interval the
in the annuls of Freemasons NZ history career, as well as paying personal tribute Installation of WBro Jeff France as
with the Dedication and Constitution to the contribution that Terry had made Master of Lodge Matariki No.476 along
Ceremonies of Lodge Matariki No.476 over the years, with the Jewel being pre- with his Officers took place with all
held at the Jet Park Hotel, Mangere. The sented by MWBro Mark Winger, Grand ceremony and dignity during which time
Ceremony was attended by 190 brethren, Master. 50 of our ladies were treated to a lovely
wives and partners. Before closing the Ceremony, MWBro afternoon tea and kept entertained with
This was an experience to remember Mark Winger also announced that under a quiz all put together with the tremen-
not only for being part of history, but his powers as Grand Master, he was hap- dous assistance of Amanda Stockwell,
the grace, dignity and solemnity of the py to announce that he had conferred the Heather Hattie and Ellen Larsen.
ceremony is a memory that will last a honour of Honorary Past Grand Warden The evening continued over a cele-
lifetime. on VWBro Graeme Houston where he bratory dinner, during which, in reply
In addition, the occasion was further now took on the title of RWBro Graeme to the toast proposed in his honour, the
complimented with the presentation of a Houston, this was a fitting acknowledg- Grand Master announced that he had
50 Year Badge to VWBro Terry Eacock ment of the work that Graeme has put authorised a grant of $5000 to the Lodge
PDistGM who had travelled from into the craft, and his loyal support of Benevolent account to assist in taking
Whangerei along with his wife Jo and Grand Lodge throughout New Zealand our first step in a worthwhile community
his family. MWBro Selwyn Cooper PGM and overseas. project.
www.freemasonsnz.org 9News clips
Where in the World? Where in the World? 2
A photo taken in Tromso, Norway where Icy times for Freemasons and magazines
I am visiting to commemorate the 75th in this issue!
anniversary of the sinking of the Tirpitz. Photo taken last week of myself at
Tromso is 69 degrees north well inside the most Northern point in Europe.
the Arctic Circle. The Grand Master Nordcapp (Northcape) 71º North. Photo
would certainly be underdressed for this taken by Mrs Lowe in 4Deg temp plus a
location being minus 3 degrees at 3pm windchill factor, and sleet. Reindeer, but
after a recent 600mm fall of snow! sadly no Santa.
Bruce Hebbard David Lowe. The Gate Pa Lodge 407
Editor’s note: Send us an interesting
photo of you and the New Zealand
Freemason magazine somewhere
around the world or in New Zealand to
communications@freemasonsnz.org
Mark Cassidy – our new executive Director
By way of background, I came to New interested in self-development, building The role as Executive Director of
Zealand from the UK twenty-five years relationships and helping others. I have a Freemasons New Zealand seemed like
ago. I initially studied Social Sciences at strong sense of values that underpins all a natural fit for my skills, experience,
University before training and qualifying that I do and that has guided my career values and interests and so when the
as a lawyer. Since being in New Zealand and life decisions over the years. opportunity arose to apply for the role,
I have worked in the trust industry I had no hesitation in putting my
and in recent years have focused on name forward. A decision that
establishing and managing char- was reaffirmed as I went through
itable trusts. I ran the Wellington the selection process and got to
Community Trust for over 4 years. meet with Freemasons.
As a volunteer I served as As I start this role, I ac-
President of the Port Nicholson knowledge that I have a lot to
Rotary Club and trustee of the learn about freemasonry but I
Mary Potter Hospice for nine years am very much looking forward
and it was my privilege to be able to learning more and how
to serve as Chair for the past two National Office can best support
years Freemasons New Zealand.
Throughout my professional and
personal life, I have always been
GRAND MASTER’S VISITS
30 Nov Officially received at St Augustine 13–15 Mar Grand Proclamation – Supreme 3–5 Apr Grand Installation – United Grand
Royal Arch Chapter No 1 Installation Grand Royal Arch Chapter of NZ, Lodge of Victoria, Melbourne,
and 150th Celebrations, Christchurch Nelson Australia
27 Feb – 1 Mar Grand Installation – Grand 28 Mar Cromwell Kilwinning Lodge No 98 –
Lodge of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia 150th Celebrations, Cromwell
10 www.freemasonsnz.orgMasonic Car Stickers
Masonic Car Stickers (transfers)
available from Lodge Whakatane
No 198 for $1 plus postage
and handling $1.50. Contact
whakatane198@gmail.com or
07 308 7086
A great way to ‘Speak Up for
Freemasonry’!
speak up for
FREEMASONRY
Crossword solution
NEW ZEALAND
with a smart, quality CAP
GET YOUR LODGE ORDER IN TODAY
CAP FRONT
your lodge name
and number here
CAP BACK
your province
or location here
YOUR CONTACT NAME
Email address
Cell
CAP
QUANTITYMINIMUM 10 caps
$
22.50
To Order Contact Project Convener - Andy Wrighton
email: andy.wrighton@xtra.co.nz
THE HAVELOCK LODGE No 104
www.freemasonsnz.org 11Serving a local need
Freemasons
Lodge in action
Te Puni organises a variety show to fund bladder scanners
On150Wednesday
not out 5th March members of Lodge Te Puni presented two bladder scanners
toOntheSaturday
CEO of the Hutt Valley District Health Board. This was the result of a fundraising
9 October Marlborough
effort
Lodgeby the combined
of Unanimity celebratedLodges
its 150th of the Hutt Valley.
year of being founded on 16 November
1869. The Lodge was originally part of
the English Constitution and transferred
to the New Zealand Constitution on 4
May 1896.
The special celebration was honoured
W. Bro TR McKenzie, Master of Lodge
by the presence of the Grand Master Te Puni, with W. Bro Ray Keenan
Mark Winger carrying out one of his presenting Graham Dyer, Hutt Valley
last duties before handing over to the DHB CEO with one of the two portable
new Grand Master on 16 November in bladder scanners, looking on is
Pete Chandler Hutt Valley DHB COO.
Wellington.
BELOW A bladder scanner.
The Grand Master was welcomed
to the District by VWBro Ian McLean
who is recovering well from his recent
surgery.
After the formalities with- and were presented to the Master and
in the Lodge a group photo the members of Unanimity Lodge by the
of all the Freemasons present Grand Master.
was taken The Grand Master then promoted a
Work in the Lodge was number of the attending Freemasons
A couple of Lodge members’ then
Craft and outside, closed to allow for the
including to new ranks they were WBro Nigel
immediate family, who work for the his very own successfulto be then
wives and families Kenington and WBro Warren Robertson.
DHB, had indicated that staff were fund singing sonadmitted
and hisand the celebration
Group, The Grand Master was assisted by a new
raising for equipment that was in short commenced
‘The Auzzie Boys.’ A plethora Entered Apprentice, Bro Jarlega, who
supply for their Patients. The nurses of This consisted
of acts was assembled, fromof an enter- was also given personal tuition by the
Mapu Unit and the Community Health taining talk
juggling, dancing by VWBro John
(ballroom, Grand Master in the badges of Rank in
Services had started selling cakes and rock-n-roll, Crouch on his researches
traditional Grand Lodge.
undertaking other fundraising efforts to into the history
Polish), musical acts and of the Lodge. The Grand Master then made pres-
One item of particular in- As always
entations of a 50it was
year ajewel
tighttoknit
VWBroteam,
purchase a bladder scanner. even the piping in of a Haggis with encompassing members of the Lodges
terest was at one meeting a Tim Anderson and a promotion of WBro
The members then brought the Units’ the traditional address. Audience from the Hutt Valley,
motion was put forward that Kelvin Lines to the Rollwives and partners,
of Honour.
plight to the Lodges and a number of participation was encouraged and, and
no alcohol was to be drunk at Thethe nurseswas
meeting from theclosed
then DHB that
and made
the
Brethren also indicated that they had during intermission, food and drink was
the Lodge refectory. A Ballot refectory programme of AfternoonThanks
this occasion the success it was. Tea
been hospitalised recently and had to available for purchase. are due forto
thethe
support
was called for and the motion and toasts manyofspecial
local businesses,
visitors
wait for the only scanner to become Along with some very sought after individuals and the performers along
was defeated unanimously! of his Worship the Mayor and the Hon
available for their treatment. prizes for raffles, the support for the with The Freemasons Charity for help
Special Jewels to com- Stuart Smith the MP for Kaikoura were
Lodge Te Puni decided to hold a show was outstanding. The money raised in providing such necessary equipment
mentate the anniversary and given and received.
Variety Show to raise funds to complete on the night was, with the help of The for the health and wellbeing of the wider
certificates have been made David Marsh
the purchase of at least one bladder Freemasons Charity, able to purchase community.
scanner. WBro Ray Keenan approached two bladder scanners valued at over WBro Mac McKenzie
many talented artists both within the $13,000.00 each.
Publicity for your community events – 3 steps
Ensure someone is responsible Seize good photo Act quickly to spread the
BEFORE
DURING
AFTER
for publicity, arrange for opportunities, concentrate word, send press release and
a photographer, plan on ‘action’ not ‘satisfaction’, captioned high resolution
photographs, involve recipients get names for captions, make photo, focussing on a
and find a hook that would notes. If media comes ensure newsworthy aspect to local
interest local media. that they are looked after and media, district and divisional
opportunities set up. newsletter and NZ Freemason.
12 www.freemasonsnz.orgSmaller charity projects lead to great publicity
The Baden Powell Lodge #381 are having Brookfield, Dave Henry IPM presented,
great success in raising their profile, es- with the help of the Freemasons Charity,
pecially among Scouts, with a number of the first Freemasons Rover Crew Service
smaller charity projects. They are finding Grant of $500 to the Deans Rover Crew
a few dollars can go a long way. of Riccarton, Christchurch, represented
Following their coordination of the by Rosie Hampton. The Deans Crew
donation for the fit-out of the Lock intended to use the Grant to assist them
Hut at Scouts NZ’s Brookfield Outdoor with a service project at the Rimu Park
Education Centre in 2018 (refer NZ Scout Camp during the next twelve
Freemason issue 4, 2018) they have since months.
undertaken several smaller projects with Next the opportunity arose to support
the support of Freemasons Charity and the ten Scouts/Venturer Scouts from the
the Wellington Masonic Youth Trust. Wellington region attending the World
The first was establishing the Scout Jamboree held in Virginia USA to take their 2018 collection and with the
Freemasons Rover Scout Crew Service in July. With the help of the Wellington help of the Freemasons Charity make a
Grant. BP Lodge have historically recog- Masonic Youth Trust each young person donation to cover the cost of providing
nised the community service undertaken was given a contribution of $310, with 20 scout uniform shirts to financially
by Rover Scout Crews with the Baden the members contributing a third of the disadvantaged scouts who could not af-
Powell Lodge Shield. Originally awarded amount. ford them and otherwise would have not
annually in Auckland it is now present- Annually with the help of members felt part of their Scout troop.
ed nationally to the Crew considered and other supporters the Lodge makes And their fourth project for 2019
to have undertaken the best and most a contribution to the Scout Youth was back at Brookfield and providing
extensive service in the past 12 months. Foundation, Scouts NZ charitable support for their Predator Free project.
However that rewards past service. To trust. Contributions to date to the The Scouts property of 254ha, mostly
encourage planning for more service the Foundation’s ‘Endowment Fund’ have in native vegetation, is alongside the
Lodge arranged for Rover Scout Crews exceeded $10,000 resulting in both Greater Wellington Regional Council
around NZ to make application for the Freemasons of NZ and the Lodge ‘mainland island’ where kiwi, kaka and
funding towards a project they wished being Life Members of the Foundation. toutouwai (robin) are breeding and
to undertake. For the first time this However in 2018 the Foundation estab- threaten to migrate across the boundary.
year at the close of the ‘Once Upon A lished an ‘Opportunity Fund’ for more Their predator free project, which aims
Moot’ 2019 NZ National Rover Moot at current projects. This enabled the Lodge also to expand outdoor education in pest
animal issues and control, has really tak-
en off since beginning in July 2019. They
urgently needed support to purchase
Goodnature A24 traps to place in more
remote areas. Having raised $650 from
members and supporters the Freemasons
Charity agreed to match the sum ena-
bling Brookfield to purchase up to 6 of
the traps plus additional resources.
If you’re keen to know more about
these projects or how to undertake such
initiatives, don’t hesitate to approach
the Lodge. Similarly if you have a Scout
background past or
present, the Baden
Powell Lodge consid-
ers itself a ‘national
lodge’ – they are al-
ways keen to join up
new members – its
country membership
sub is only $20 pa.
Contact Warwick Bell,
021 966 862.
www.freemasonsnz.org 13Freemasons in action
Street Kai – Tauranga
A desire to support their local com- controlled chaos, a crowd gathers around evening. The number has doubled since
munity led to The Tauranga Lodge 125 to enjoy a wide variety of food. Also, on last winter and is only going to increase
seeking out the most vulnerable group offer from the back of a car owned by one as there is no quick fix to solve homeless-
in our society needing some help. Street of the organisers, are boxes of shampoo, ness in Tauranga
Kai came to their attention through one soap, toothpaste, razors, underwear and The demographic is also changing
of their members and the decision was socks for both men and women which with increasing numbers of homeless
made to provide a donation. The BOP are soon snapped up. In another area, a women, young people, families, and
Masonic Charitable Trust Board and the volunteer with first aid experience offers working homeless attending. Currently,
Freemasons Charity also contributed. To treatment for wounds on feet and legs. they help a young family with 3 children
find out more, Ron Pibworth, a member Sometimes a vet makes a visit to provide
of The Tauranga Lodge, attended a Milo dog food and free treatment for a pet if
Night organised by Street Kai which is needed.
held on Monday evenings every week Those attending appreciate being in
and was blown away by the extent of contact with others in the same position
support offered. while eating and drinking, socialising
On the stroke of 5.30 pm organisers and swapping information.
and volunteers erect tables, set out Street Kai has been providing a com-
food and drinks and, in what looks like munity meal on Milo night at the Willow
Street bus stop in Tauranga CBD for over
2 years. The group of volunteers really do
more than this – they make connections
with the some of the most vulnerable in
our community and offer them support, under 4, and the oldest person cared for
whether with kai, a cuppa or just a chat. is about 68. The strength of Street Kai is
They also distribute recycled sleeping that they do not judge, they offer kind-
bags, tents, blankets and anything that ness and compassion, and endeavour to
people require. Sadly, this year there treat everyone as equals and with respect.
has been a steep increase in the number Anyone is welcome at the bus stop on
of people at Milo nights and 80 to 100 a Monday night. Visit www.streetkai.org
people are regularly helped during the
Full steam ahead …
Almost exactly two years ago, we gave great to be able to report we teddy bear to comfort them.
away our first trial batch of teddies now have a consistent pro- We will soon need to order
in Gisborne and, shortly thereafter, gramme right across New more teddies to keep the
officially launched in Rotorua. And, Zealand and a South Island programme running in 2020.
last Christmas, we placed teddies in representative on the Board “Just a quick note to say
Children’s Wards throughout the North of Trustees. how appreciated my son and
Island. We organised a Teddy Tiki Tour I were for the teddy (now named Teddy
At the start of 2019, we talked with round the South Island to make sure Ted) he received on the weekend. What a
Richard Taylor, District Grand Master teddies were available in every hospital fantastic charity. It provided him with the
for the South Island, to explore ways we and rural emergency unit from Nelson extra bit of reassurance and comfort when
could work with his District and it is to Invercargill. he needed it. Thanks Andrea”
Our teddies are now used in “Our nurses find it really helpful to
nearly every city and provincial have the teddy bears available – it can just
centre and as at 31 October 2019, make so much difference”
we have used over
NOW would be a really good time for you
22,000 or your Lodge to help us with a donation
– direct to account 12-3072-0108305-
00 please or post a cheque to PO Box
That is over 22,000 children
9337, Newmarket, Auckland 1149.
who are sick and injured, in pain
Thank you, everyone, for your
or in distress have received a
support.
14 www.freemasonsnz.orgResumption of tour
WBro Mike Kearsley, DistGDC (GLNZ) and Grand Orator, Provincial Grand Lodge of
Middlesex (UGLE) is the ANZMRC Travelling Speaker for the 2019/2020 Australasian Tour.
I would like to take this opportunity to Blenheim – Friday 24 January 2020 Finally a big
sincerely thank you all for your patience – Timaru – Wednesday 29 January 2020 thanks for the hard
and understanding in the way you all – Invercargill – Thursday 13 February work of many in helping to put together
responded to the issue that caused a 2020 – however on 11 February 2020 the the 2019/2020 ANZMRC Bro Dr Mike
postponement to our original itinerary. Southland Research Lodge will hold its Kearsley Speaking Tour.
The Tour has resumed and Bro Mike Installation. If you require any up dated information
will have completed the North Island Make this a double banger event not please contact me: cheker@xtra.co.nz.
presentations by the time you read this to be missed and then on to Dunedin for Phone 021 645 897 or your Lodge
article. a presentation on Tuesday 18 February Contact.
These presentations have given careful 2020. Kerry Nicholls, President
attention to the topics being delivered as Christchurch, and Nelson are still Australian and New Zealand Masonic
well as adding humour, facts and issues under negotiation – keep an eye on Research Council
to keep us all thinking. www.anzmrc.org for updates.
At the time of writing this article South The Tour Book is available for $40, but
Island venues have been confirmed for quantities are limited.
Generous response to War Memorial appeal
There has been a generous response The Trust has sought the support of a permanent reminder of the sacrifices of
from Lodges and individual Freemasons all New Zealanders to create this special our forebears.
to the appeal for funds for the perma- place of remembrance, and our individ- A further announcement on this is
nent memorial in Europe to those New ual Lodges have responded generously likely to be made early in 2020.
Zealanders who served and those who with donations of more than $42,000 In an address to the Business Session
gave their lives in the two world wars. towards the project. Separately many of at the Grand Communication in
The New Zealand War Memorial our Brethren have also given generously Wellington last month, the outgoing
Museum Trust has completed the pur- to the project, adding about $2000 to the Grand Master, MWBro Mark Winger,
chase of a 19th century chateau property fund. made especial mention of the contribu-
in the French village of Le Quesnoy – The Freemasons Charities are con- tion being made to this important pro-
formerly the residence of the Mayor of sidering adding their support to the ject by two of our own Brethren, WBro
Le Quesnoy – which will be become the project, which is providing something of Greg Moyle (currently Master of Lodge
New Zealand War Memorial Museum – a challenge because the constitution of Discovery No 501) and VWBro Mark
Le Quesnoy France. the charities prevents them contributing Hall (Lodge of the Liberal Arts No 500)
When the project is completed there directly to the appeal. They are exploring The New Zealand War Memorial
will be exhibition space with separate options to support the project, such as Museum – Le Quesnoy France will be a
levels dedicated to both the First and providing assistance to the Museum powerful and significant place of pil-
Second World Wars. There will also be Trust’s programme to educate New grimage for all New Zealanders, and a
nine maisonettes for visitor accommo- Zealanders about the history of our in- wonderful way for us to acknowledge the
dation, office and administration space, a volvement in the two World Wars, and history of – and show our respect and
research facility to help New Zealanders the importance of the Museum project as gratitude towards – the many thousands
researching the battlefields and the of New Zealanders who served and fell
location of the graves of their soldier in the two World Wars.
forebears, plus a cafeteria and book Thousands of our Brethren served in
shop. the Armed Forces in both these conflicts
Le Quesnoy was chosen as the site and the response of Lodges and Brethren
for the memorial, because of the spe- clearly illustrates that the selfless service
cial link between it and New Zealand, of New Zealand men and woman in both
forged from the heroic liberation of World Wars has not been forgotten, and
the medieval town from German that their sacrifices still resonate with us
occupation by New Zealand forces all.
on November 4, 1918, the last major
action by New Zealand forces in the The basis of the museum project is the former
Great War. Mayor’s residence and headquarters of the
Gendarmerie in Le Quesnoy, which lies within
the original town ramparts.
www.freemasonsnz.org 15Supporting Our family
SAVE ON YOUR
FUEL and receive other
great benefits too!
Kiwi Fuelcards offer genuine fuel savings,
as well as great Benefit Card discounts
at selected suppliers throughout
the country. TO APPLY - HEAD TO
BIT.LY/FMNZFUELCARD
OR CONTACT THE TEAM ON
0800 43 83 83
reasons to sign up
• Kiwi fuelcards have no limit - most other fuelcards limit the quantity
to 50 litres - making it a great choice for trucks and passenger
vehicles too with guaranteed savings off every litre of fuel.
• Kiwi fuelcards discount applies to diesel purchases too!
• No strings attached no contracts and no need to collect points or
grocery receipts.
• Cards are available to friends and family also! Provided they sign up
with the Freemasons New Zealand form.
• A percentage of each purchase made goes to Freemasons New
Zealand to assist lodges and districts further.
• Signing up is super easy, with help if you need it.
16 www.freemasonsnz.org1
ANNUAL REPORT
2018 - 2019
www.freemasonsnz.org2
FREEMASONS NEW ZEALAND ANNUAL REPORT
4
MESSAGE FROM
6
The Grand
Master
REPORT FROM
The president
8
of the board
REPORT FROM
The Freemasons
Charity
10 support
for our
communities
EXTRACT OF
The financial
statements
12
PO Box 6439, Marion Square, Wellington 6141, New Zealand
+64 4 385 6622 | secretary@freemasonsnz.org | www.freemasonsnz.org
www.freemasonsnz.org3
THE FIRST YEAR OF OUR NEW STRATEGY...
www.freemasonsnz.org4
Mark Winger
MESSAGE FROM Grand Master
THE GRAND MASTER
It was in November 2016 that I launched the 'Speak Up' campaign, and now, almost
three years later, it is timely to assess how we as an organization have adopted that philosophy.
There is little benefit promoting a new concept, market of 1.3 million New Zealanders, and the
if it fails to gain traction with brethren and in video has since been seen on social media by
Lodges. Looking at the year in review, we had many more.
many great highlights, and while choosing a So, 1.3 million people would have a better
couple for mention presents a challenge, this idea of Freemasonry – but are we individually
should not be considered as ignoring other Speaking Up in our communities to tap into
excellent achievements. those 1.3 interested observers? The rates
I was delighted to participate in the Dedication of new members being initiated are showing
of new lodge-rooms in Christchurch for strong signs of increase – up 16% on the
Canterbury Kilwinning Lodge No 23 in January previous year. I am hearing stories about
2019 to celebrate the opening of their new Lodges getting fresh impetus and enthusiasm
building and facilities. I was interviewed by from the Speak Up campaign – the camaraderie
Radio New Zealand about this and to Speak Up is strengthening – the fun and fellowship is in
about Freemasonry in the region, and featured Freemasonry!
both on the radio and their website. On the The big picture is looking positive – so I look
day of the Dedication, TV One interviewed me then at the local Lodge activity. I was delighted
in regalia in the lodge-rooms and again I could to visit the West Coast to an installation in
Speak Up about Freemasonry, indeed inviting Greymouth. Certainly a somewhat depressed
the public to an Open Day at the new lodge area with younger men heading off to the
building the following week. bigger areas to find their fortunes – but The
The Lodge was a little hesitant with my Advance Mawhera Lodge No 61 had three
enthusiasm but handled the Open Day with young enthusiastic Master Masons active in
professionalism and dignity – and have seen a their Lodge, and showing the future direction
surge of interest in their activities as a result. for that Lodge. We spoke of the Speak Up
Certainly they attracted new candidates, but campaign and they told me enthusiastically of
importantly the publicity helped reinforce their their plans for raising profile of Freemasonry in
profile in the community – Freemasons proud Greymouth. Tremendous – they have a plan,
to Speak Up and demonstrate the value we are they are putting it into action, and they are
putting into society. showing the results.
I am told the radio television and media I then took the opportunity to attend Lodge
coverage of the event reached a potential Calliope No 252 in Samoa. They hadn’t seen
www.freemasonsnz.org5
a Grand Master for some 25 years, they are
isolated on their Island so cant easily visit
other fraternal groups, and seemingly would
face challenges planning for their future. I
Our Community
met their Master, their 2 Entered Apprentices
and Fellowcraft, and a group of wonderful
Freemasons (and their wives/partners). They
had heard about the Speak Up campaign and
our call for each Lodge to have its Strategic
Plan. They have a plan – they want to link up
with unattached Freemasons around the Pacific
Islands – they want to celebrate 100 years from
the date of their first meeting in Apia – they
want to get into their local community – they
have 2 men who have expressed interest in
joining their Lodge. These brethren have seized Trees for life
the opportunity and have the intent and ability
to grow Freemasonry in this community.
Lodge Whitianga No 443 might be seen
as a little off the beaten track, but they are Our family
using their isolation as a selling feature. Their
plan is to invite brethren to their jewel in
the Coromandel for the weekend to enjoy
fellowship and camaraderie, and at the same
time they actively support community events
to keep their profile well above the radar.
The benefit of Speaking Up For Freemasonry
is that it doesn’t matter whether you are getting
the big coverage on national media, or whether
you are doing your own event at a local level, if
you have a plan and if you put the words into
action, then you will see the results. The Grand Master speaking at the annual "Proud to be a
Freemasonry is on the rebound through the Freemason" event in Wellington
enthusiasm and action of brethren across the
nation – it is not easy, and it requires constant
reinforcement, but lets all commit to having
pride in our organization and to Speak Up For
Our Compassion
Freemasonry.
Freemasons scholar supports Camp Purple in India
www.freemasonsnz.org6
Peter Benstead
President of the
Board of General
Purposes
REPORT FROM THE
PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD
I am delighted to present my third and final report as President of the Board of General
Purposes. What attracted me to the Position (back in November 2016), was the recognition of the
need for change within Freemasonry New Zealand.
Change in the way we recruited and well with the reduced overheads enabling us to
retained our members, change in the way allocate more resources back into supporting
we communicated (internally and externally) the activity of the Divisions and Districts. Our
and change in the overall administration and current financial position is strong, although
management of Freemasons New Zealand. we need to maintain focus in this area. The
Looking back, we have made significant audited accounts for 2018 -19 can be found
progress in all these areas and much more. on our website www.freemasonsnz.org.
MEMB ERS HI P For family reasons, our Executive Director
Membership data shows that New Zealand Gareth Turner returned to Christchurch. I
Freemasonry is in good health. The number of would like to take this opportunity to thank
new members continues to increase - up 16% Gareth for all his hard work. It is true to say
on last year. The average age of those joining that without his dedication we would not be
continues to drop, (now 39.76 years), and this in the positive position we are today. As at the
appears to be a year on year trend. This means time of writing this report we are in the process
that slowly, the demographic of New Zealand of recruitment.
Brethren is getting younger, which is a positive Several Board Committees have now been
on a number of fronts. established to concentrate on the development
of agreed key initiatives. These initiatives
CO MMU NI C AT I ON include: Risk and Audit, ICT and Membership
We have continued our focus on ways to Benefits.
improve our communications, embracing Risk and Audit - The risk and audit team has
and actively using a wide range of messaging been established to identify and quantify any
platforms to aid in both recruitment and possible risks that New Zealand Freemasonry
retention. This has included the use of Speak may face in the coming years. Once identified,
Up TV, our Freemasons magazine, national strategies will be developed to mitigate them.
and divisional websites, Facebook, Twitter, ICT - The use of the internet and cloud
LinkedIn, Instagram, You Tube, and messaging services etc is an integral part of our
etc. And our Speak up campaign is paying communications strategy. As such, we need to
handsome dividends. Now we must maintain be resourced properly, in terms of both people
the momentum, both in how we position and technology, to maximise our investment
Freemasonry externally to our friends and in this area. The ICT group is developing a
families, and how we deliver value through our detailed five-year plan that will be submitted
membership experience. to the Board early in 2020.
M ANAG EMENT Membership Benefits - Heartland Bank has
The new, smaller national office is operating for several years now been a partner for us in
www.freemasonsnz.org7
this area. Available from them are special rates
for ‘on call or deposit accounts’ and advice on
reverse mortgages. We are actively working
with Heartland Bank to find new offerings for
our membership. The latest initiative (recently
launched) from the memberships benefit
committee is the discounted fuel card. It is early
days yet, but the initiative is looking promising.
ST R AT EG IC DI REC T I O N 2019-202 3
Throughout the last 12 months the Board,
assisted by the Divisional Grand Masters,
Grand Secretary and Grand Almoner, have been
working on a new strategic direction. They
surveyed all New Zealand Freemasons seeking
feedback - both good and bad - on what they The three documents of our five-year Strategic DIrection
consider the current state of Freemasonry to
be, and seeking their ideas on how to improve
our organisation in future.
Membership feedback was extensive - so
much so the Board engaged an independent
facilitator to assist working through it. In my
mind, the single largest achievement to come
from this piece of work was the completion
of our Strategic Direction for 2019 - 2023. It
was formed from the voices and feedback of
Freemasons throughout New Zealand, and it
clearly identifies the course we wish to follow.
As a result of this work, three documents
have been released, a booklet for Lodges, a
booklet for members and a Plan on a Page
Freemasons NZ National Office in Kilbirnie, Wellington
strategy poster.
O UR VI S I O N I S
“TO ADD VALUE TO SOCIETY
BY SUPPORTING GOOD MEN, THEIR
FAMILIES, AND THEIR COMMUNITIES”
We will do this by working together as a
Team - Members, Lodges, Districts, Divisions
and National Office all working as one. The
Strategy is a ‘living document’; we must all
revisit it regularly and use it to guide all our
actions/activity.
In closing, I would like to thank my fellow
Board Members, Trustees, National Office staff
and all Brethren for your support during my
term in office. I have thoroughly enjoyed my
Northern Division Grand Master with three Entered
three years in office, and I wish all the best to Apprentices in Samoa
RWBro Rob Angelo (President of the Board of
General Purposes - Elect), and his team.
www.freemasonsnz.org8
Graham Wrigley
Deputy Grand Master/
Chair of The Freemasons
Charity Management
REPORT FROM THE Committee
FREEMASONS CHARITY
Speak Up for Freemasonry has been the focus for the past three years and, looking at the
activities of The Freemasons Charity and our Brethren, we can be proud of all we have achieved.
During the year, one partnership we committed to complete recruitment to this trial and full
to is the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research. analysis of the primary outcome data could
Over two years The Freemasons Charity take up to a further year.
will grant a total of $600,000 for research Our University Scholarship Programme was
and development of cancer immunotherapy again a highlight of the year. Over the 41 years
treatments based on CAR T-cell technology. nearly 1,200 students have received a total of
The programme, known as the ‘Freemasons $5.4 million in university and post graduate
CAR T-cell Research Programme’, is a promising scholarships from Freemasons New Zealand.
and effective way that Freemasons can help Held in the Grand Hall at Parliament, the
New Zealanders. Cancer affects all of us presentations were made by the Grand Master,
directly or indirectly, it takes a toll on family and MW Bro Mark Winger, and our guest speaker
friends and as Freemasons we can be proud Liam Malone, MNZM, former para-athlete.
that we are involved in this programme which These Scholarships remains a highly valued
is now entering clinical trials. and vigorously competed for across our eight
For this early phase safe trial of a new type of Universities.
CAR T-cell therapy, they will be manufacturing Once again, our Divisional Grand Almoners
the cells in the dedicated cell therapy suite at and Charity Officers have worked closely
the Malaghan Institute in Wellington. This first with the Districts and Lodges providing over
phase will assess the safety of a new treatment $316,000.00 for local projects. Additionally,
and determine optimal dose. almost $60,000 has been paid to assist those
The therapy is available overseas, but it in need.
is expensive. Through the programme with Contributions to The Freemasons Charity at
Malaghan, we are hopeful that this therapy will Lodge Installations totalled $88,682 this year,
be more accessible at a substantially reduced which allowed us to provide $375,000 to help
cost and to broaden the range of those who those in need and in our community.
might benefit. Of note, a $20,000 bequest donation
This is a very exciting milestone and the received from the son of a Freemason, who
experience and knowledge gained from the felt it was a fitting way of recognising the rich
first phase of the trial will help more Kiwis friendships, companionship and value his father
benefit from CAR T-cell therapies in the future. placed on his involvement in Freemasonry.
Malaghan anticipate that it will take 18 months The Grand Master has continued with his
www.freemasonsnz.org9
many visits to Lodges throughout the country,
following up on his pledge for District projects
which provided a one-off grant from TFC of
$5,000.00 per District in support of a special
project.
The Grand Masters pledge of $5,000
per District for special projects was based
around ‘Speak Up for Freemasonry’ and was
implemented by most Districts.
Two positive examples of ‘Speaking Up’ were
the Lodges in the Ruapehu District with the
Palmerston North Scenic Railway project and
the Kapiti-Wellington District for the incredible
exposure received regarding the Freemasons
Rescue Coastguard boat. Both projects have The Freemasons University Scholars of 2019 with the
Grand Master, Liam Malone and Greg O'Connor
bought value to their communities and show
the good work that Freemasonry is doing.
We again supported Powering Potential in
conjunction with the Royal Society. This is a
programme for 40 of the brightest secondary
school science students throughout New
Zealand who are selected to attend an event
in Wellington. The students work in teams
of 3-5 on problems submitted by science
organisations. They research, investigate and
collaborate, and then each team presents their
findings at a special function. During the four-
day event the students visit GNS Science and
meet with scientists and learn about the skills
they have used to solve science problems. The The Freemasons CAR T-cell Reasearch Programme
ultimate hope is to encourage these students
to go on to tertiary study in this field.
We continue to support Fellowships in
Paediatrics and Child Health through the
University of Otago and Dunedin Medical
School, along with Camp Quality and Camp
Purple. We are in the last year of a three-year
commitment with the University of Waikato
funding research into falls.
We reply on the great work and commitment
made by our Brethren to support worthwhile
projects, and long may that continue.
The Charity Herald
www.freemasonsnz.org10
SUPPORTING OUR
COMMUNITIES
• Affinity Gymnastics Academy • Freemasons Wilson Lewis Scholarship • Palmerston North Esplanade Scenic
• Air Training Corps Hobsonville (No 30) • Healthy Hikurangi Trust Railway Inc
squadron • Horowhenua Health Centre • Prostate Cancer Research
• Auckland Starship Hospital • Hospice Wanganui • Special Olympics NZ
• Autism NZ • Hutt Valley and West Christchurch • St Johns Ambulance Service
• Battered Women’s Trust Christchurch Women’s Refuge • Street Wise Charity – Feed the East
• Bellyful • KidsCan Charitable Trust project
• Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawkes Bay • Kind Hands Charitable Trust • Taranaki Hospice
• Books in Homes • Life Flight Trust • Te Aroha BMX Club
• Brookfield Outdoor Education Centre • Lions Club of Greytown – Cycling • Te Kauwhata College
(Scouts NZ) without Age • Thames Citizen’s Band
• Camp Purple – Crohn’s and Colitis NZ • Nelson Tasman Region Hospice Trust • The Dingwall Trust
• Camp Quality • Northland Emergency Services Trust • University of Auckland – Centre for
• Casting for Recovery • NZ Blue Light Ventures Brain Research
• Defibrillators • NZ Cadet Forces • UpsideDowns Education Trust
• Differently Abled Children of • NZ Organisation for Rare Diseases • Wellington Free Ambulance
Marlborough • Otahuhu College • West Otago Health Trust
www.freemasonsnz.org11
MEET THE BOARD
OF GENERAL PURPOSES
peter benstead President mark winger Grand Master
Peter is a decisive, respected leader with proven corporate Mark has extensive experience in commercial law, corporate law
strategic presence, strength of character and ‘old fashioned’ work and trusts and is a senior partner in Auckland law firm Holmden
ethic. He is an innovative thinker with a ‘can do attitude’. More Horrocks. He is the legal adviser to the New Zealand Automobile
than 30 years of leadership, business development, marketing, Association, a member of its Board, and Chairman of the NZAA
sales and channels expertise. Retirement Scheme. He is a trustee of Freemasons Foundation,
and has had extensive involvement as a trustee providing
governance and strategic direction to a wide range of family,
investment, charitable, and educational trusts.
graham wrigley Deputy Grand Master
Graham had an extensive 32-year career in the New Zealand Fire
Service at senior levels and received his management training at
the Fire Service College in England. He was the first International
John pritchard Grand Registrar
John is a Lawyer of 45 years standing possessing an extensive
President of the Institution of Fire Engineers. Today, Graham is the
knowledge of our Rules and Constitution These skills and
Head of Education and Training with New Zealand Red Cross and
knowledge have been honed over a period in excess of 10 years in
is responsible nationally for the commercial training and products
which he has held this office.
business unit.
mike cadman Grand Treasurer mike hattie Board appointee northern
Mike has extensive experience in senior management roles, as a
Michael has a long history of experience in a variety of fields,
Director, General Manager/Managing Director and Chief Financial
including transport, strategic planning, asset management, logistics
Officer. Responsibilities and achievements cover Management
& purchasing. He is also the Director of three companies, a Trustee
Accounting, Internal Control and Audit, Systems review and
of three Charitable Trusts, and is Chair of Duke Street Buildings
implementation, HR, Inventory Management, Health and Safety
Limited.
along with Strategic Planning and business planning.
Geoff davies Board appointee Central harry fox Board appointee southern
Geoff is a former journalist who brings a wide range of strategic Harry is a management consultant specialising in people and
and tactical public relations and communications experience to the performance. His business, Fox Management Solutions, helps
Board. In recent years he has been editor of several magazines, organisations align behavior with strategy and individuals achieve
press secretary for a number of Cabinet Ministers and media performance with fulfillment. He provides consulting, facilitation
manager of the Defence Force. and coaching services with a wide range of businesses including
the meat processing, transport, construction and manufacturing
sectors.
executive support
Duane williams Grand secretary
Duane’s background was international banking for 38 years, with 15 years in Papua New Guinea, a Freemason since
1984 he has been a District Grand Master and latterly Grand Secretary whilst providing communications, media and
administrative support at National Office including Editor of New Zealand Freemason magazine.
www.freemasonsnz.orgYou can also read
