23rd June 2026 Last night was truly a special and memorable night for St. Andrew Lodge No. 418 SC. After nearly seven years, we proudly brought the Travel Gavel back home from . The last time our Lodge held the Gavel was on 8 October 2019. This achievement is about more than the Travel Gavel—it reflects the unity, commitment, and brotherly spirit of our Lodge. Seeing so many Brethren come together in support made the evening even more meaningful. "Behold, how good and how ple

I was in England to attend the communication meetings of Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons and it transpired Grand Lodge of Scotland was meeting in the same week. This was an opportunity I could not miss so I arranged to attend the meeting. I travelled to Edinburgh by train. It was very comfortable, surprisingly cheap and only took four hours. I think the city turned it on a bit for my first ever visit as I arrived to lovely summer sunshine and the views of all the Georgian b

A memorial service was held Saturday 20th June 2026. Malcolm Kriehn Memorial service. From Friday 19th June, through to the service on Saturday 20th, Malcolm’s family and friends toiled to create an impressive service at Grey St both in the foyer plus the temple and refectory . Certainly up to and exceeding Malcom’s typical high standards I was impressed with the huge number of Lodge Ponsonby brethren filling the South from east to west - thank you all for the respect you

Thursday 27th November 2025 was the Ceremony of the Installation of the Grand Master Mason and Grand Office-bearers held in Freemasons' Hall, 96 George Street, Edinburgh. Bro Alexander C.G Moncrief was installed as the Grand Master Mason.

300 blood donations is an impressive tally, one befitting the stature of our Bro Johnson Uyseco of Lodge Snt Andrews 418. With genuine compassion for others our trusty Brother donates a pint or two for the saving of lives. We celebrate and congratulate this milestone of giving a priceless gift to someone in need. Your blood is worth bottling - it is aged to perfection.

Bro Tony Hill, of Lodge Hinemoa No. 786 SC, the brethren of your own lodge and from all of us in district extend our congratulations on becoming the National President of the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association (NZRSA) – a deserving accomplishment. Tony Hill, MBE, JP – National President NZRSA Hailing from the small town of Waitara in Taranaki, Tony is a seasoned leader with more than 30 years of service in the New Zealand Army. Tony served as an officer with

At the regular installation ceremony of Lodge Ponsonby 708 on Saturday 8th November 2025, the 142nd Right Worshipful Master, Brother Euan Alexander Allan was duly installed into the chair of King Solomon for the ensuing year, along with the investiture of office bearers for the 2025-2026 year. To view the Installation Program and for further photo's of the evening, view these on the Ponsonby 708 photo pages .

Attached photo of the St John Kilwinning 662 brethren in their new regalia at the installation of Lodge Waikanae 433 NZC. Looking very...

Three years ago, the Scottish Freemasons in the North Island of New Zealand sponsored Mackenzie Loudon, a young piper who was showing a...

With the assistance of the Geoff & Nell Erne Adams Trust, St John Kilwinning No 662 has just acquired a complete set of new regalia. ...

Bro John More was presented by Bro. Ian law his 60 year service certificate

The Lodge Building of Lodge Montrose 722 at 188 Childers Road, Gisborne 4010 is undergoing the fitting of a new roof. The building is...