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

One of the great stalwarts of Lodge Ponsonby No.708 recently passed, leaving us with teary eyes and fond memories. Brother Jim Lyne was the epitome of a true freemason … always present, always giving his absolute best effort and always fun to be around. Jimmy is remembered for his hands-on contribution to refurbishing the Scottish Masonic Centre at 59 Grey St in Onehunga in former times, as well as his generosity in personally paying for regalia for the Lodge more recently.

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

Bro Euan Allan RWM and Bro David Allan at David's 3rd degree on the 6th of May 2026 at Lodge Ponsonby 708. Brother Euan had the pleasure of bringing his son into the craft. A good night ensued.

Last night at Lodge Ponsonby 708SC we hosted the Travelling Gavel challenge. Eden Lodge 1530 EC successfully challenged with 8 visitors including WBro Kenny Palisoc. It should be noted: That the Eden Lodge donated the sign in desk, used at The Scottish Masonic Centre, in 2023 The next meeting of the Eden Lodge 1530 EC is the 24 th of March.

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 .

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

Reclaimed from its temporary holders a Cohort of Lodge Ponsonby Brethren Led by RWM Kidston returned the gavel to Lodge Ponsonby 708 where it was on display during the Installation of Bro Euan Allan. Here it shall reside until lifted by another muster of brethren from a visiting lodge. Have you heard of the TRAVELLING GAVEL ? "The Gavel was crafted by VW Bro Warren Howard PGC, of The Lodge of Liberal Arts No.500, from the wood of the rare Wenge tree from Equatorial Africa

The brethren of Ponsonby Lodge No 708 and St Andrews 418 are pleased to be part of a team of Freemasons which help out at the camp held at Wesley College, Paerata, every January