top of page

News from Our Lodges


Bro Kevin T L Saunders - Memorial Service Held Today: 8th May HBC RSA
Kevin is a PM of 708 well known to older members , RWM in 93/94 , Secretary for George Nisbit ,Frank Penman and Jack Mackie 2nd term, did not hold office in John Aldcroft terms, Kevin affiliated in the early 90s. After leaving office Kevin attended social functions and children's Xmas parties with his wife Pauline and grandson well in the 2000,s Service attended by 708 5 Brn. 418 Bro Russell PDGM Bro Matheson PM spoke on behalf of Lodge Ponsonby and the D.G.M. N
May 181 min read


Turanganui Empty Chair.
Attached are a couple of photos from the “empty chair” ceremony that has been performed by Gisborne based lodges for a number of years just before ANZAC Day to commemorate those who have died in or as a result of war. It is hosted by Turanganui 1480 EC Lodge, which shares the Childers Road lodge rooms with Lodge Montrose 722. Both Lodges Saint John Kilwinning 662 and Montrose 722 were present Left to right - RWM Daniel Bottrill, Bro Chesley Birch PM Montrose and Sub Mast
Apr 211 min read


New Roof WIP Lodge Montrose
The Lodge Building of Lodge Montrose 722 at 188 Childers Road, Gisborne 4010 is undergoing the fitting of a new roof. The building is...
May 29, 20251 min read
bottom of page
