Aorangi Lodge No. 2300 EC – North Island District Grand Lodge, New Zealand

If it were 1880 you would learn that it is "a peculiar system of morality, veiled in allegory....", but in reality Freemasonry is about looking after one another and generally doing the right thing by your fellow man. Just as your family may have traditions, so does our Masonic family, the difference being that ours have remained the same for hundreds of years. These masonic traditions are thought to have their origins among the unbonded or 'free' stonemasons of medieval Europe who were required to have their knowledge of tools and geometry tested prior to being employed on a building site.

When the demand for these skilled 'operative masons' became less in the mid-1700's, the workers' co-operatives or guilds 'accepted' non-masons in order to ensure that the systems that they had developed for teaching morality, honesty and virtue were not lost. Modern lodges therefore are made up of Free and Accepted masons.

Message from our Master - W Bro David Munro

As you are browsing a Masonic website then you are a potential member of our Lodge - Aorangi Lodge No.2300ec (English Constitution) on the roll of the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE). Freemasonry employs the traditional tools used by stonemasons to remind us what it means to be a good person, and how we as Masons enjoy the regular company of like-minded men - just as our forefathers have done for over 300 years. Sure we have "secrets" but these are simply traditions practiced for hundreds of years by Freemasons. We are community aware and we often contribute to a good cause or local charity. At Aorangi Lodge our meetings are always followed by a meal and drinks, and our wives or partners regularly join us for social events. As you will imagine it is hard work trying to attract members these days as everyone leads such busy lives. Perhaps you know of a family member that was a Freemasons or maybe you have recently emigrated from the UK and fancy having a connection with England. Either way, get in touch - it may be the best thing you do in 2025.

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The Lodge financial year commences on 1 April 2025. Brethren are requested to pay their dues by one of the methods suggested in the Summons on or before that date.

It should be noted that we pay dues to Grand and District Grand Lodge each year. To keep the cash-flow going we need to have all subs paid as soon as possible after you receive an invoice for your subscription fees. Our by-laws require members to be financially current to avoid exclusion. It's a process not a punishment and you are free to return at any time once outstanding dues are paid.

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