Taranaki New and Young Masons

Taranaki New and Young Masons An Informal Social Club for New and Young Masons of the Taranaki area

Great results for the Taranaki Masonic Riders today at the Distinguished Gentlemans Ride raising just over $300 towards ...
17/05/2026

Great results for the Taranaki Masonic Riders today at the Distinguished Gentlemans Ride raising just over $300 towards the cause!

A great turn out of riders for the day with near on 80 attending with the lead of the Masonic Riders group being taken by Brady Whale SW of Lodge Whangamลmona No. 234, along with Jesse Penten EA of Lodge Whangamลmona, VW Bro Craig Taylor GDC,
And Bill Kidney JD of Lodge Ikaroa

11/05/2026

You've probably driven past a Freemasons lodge a hundred times without giving it a second thought. freemasonsnz.org Please like, follow and share our posts.

You've driven past that Masonic lodge 100 times... ever wonder why YOUR life changes the moment you walk inside? Here's the truth most people miss...
*Maybe you've been curious.
*Maybe someone you respect is a member.
But for whatever reason, you haven't taken that step yet.
Here's the truth. Joining your local lodge has the potential to change your life in ways you don't expect. And we don't say that lightly.

๐Ÿญ. ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚'๐—น๐—น ๐—•๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—•๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ณ
We live in a time where most people are disconnected.
We scroll through feeds, wave to neighbours we barely know, and get on with our days in isolation.
Your local lodge is the answer to that.
It's a place where men from all walks of life come together with a shared purpose.
Different careers, different backgrounds, different ages.
When you walk through those doors, you're not just joining a club.
You're stepping into a brotherhood that has existed in your community for generations. You're connecting with men who are committed to making themselves better and making the world around them better in the process.

๐Ÿฎ. ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—š๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜„๐˜๐—ต ๐—œ๐˜€ ๐—จ๐—ป๐—น๐—ถ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—”๐—ป๐˜†๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—˜๐—น๐˜€๐—ฒ
Freemasonry isn't just about showing up.
It challenges you.
It asks you to think about who you are, how you treat others, and what kind of man you want to become.
Your local lodge becomes a space where you're encouraged to grow.
Not through pressure, but through mentorship, meaningful conversation, and timeless teachings that have guided men for centuries.
Many brothers will tell you that joining their lodge was a turning point.
Not because something dramatic happened overnight, but because it gave them a framework for living with more intention, more integrity, and more purpose.

๐Ÿฏ. ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚'๐—น๐—น ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—œ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—œ๐˜ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐— ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜ โ€“ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ข๐˜„๐—ป ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐˜†
One of the most overlooked aspects of Freemasonry is the work that happens locally. Your lodge isn't some distant organisation operating behind closed doors.
It's your neighbours, your coworkers, your friends. All working together to support the community you share.
From scholarships and charity events to simply being there for one another during hard times, the impact of a local lodge is real. You see it in the families that are helped, the young people who are supported, and the bonds that hold a community together.
When you join, you're not just a member. You become an active force for good right where you live.

If you've been thinking about it, stop waiting.
Speak to your local lodge, ask questions, meet the brothers, and see for yourself what it's all about. You don't have to have all the answers going in. That's the whole point.
The door is open. All you have to do is walk through it.
Ready to take the first step?

Link: https://freemasonsnz.org/join

You need to live in New Zealand to join Freemasonry in New Zealand.

The Grand Lodge of New Zealand has 166 lodges throughout the country and 4456 members.

Everyoneโ€™s got an opinion on Freemasonry.Half of itโ€™s made up. The other halfโ€™s from a bloke who โ€œknows a guy.โ€Realityโ€™s...
15/04/2026

Everyoneโ€™s got an opinion on Freemasonry.

Half of itโ€™s made up. The other halfโ€™s from a bloke who โ€œknows a guy.โ€

Realityโ€™s a lot less dramaticโ€ฆ and a lot more real.

Itโ€™s just good men, from all walks, getting together regularly.

No egos. No pretending. Just time out from the noise of everything else.

Some nights are serious.
Some nights are just laughs and catching up.
Most nights are a bit of both.

You donโ€™t have to explain yourself. You donโ€™t have to compete.

You just turn up and be yourself.

Thatโ€™s it.

Thatโ€™s the part people donโ€™t see.

Interested to see for yourself?

Send us a message ๐Ÿ˜

The New Zealand Cornerstone Lodge No. 479 meeting 11th April, held at Inglewood Lodge rooms.A great turn out at the NZCL...
12/04/2026

The New Zealand Cornerstone Lodge No. 479 meeting 11th April, held at Inglewood Lodge rooms.

A great turn out at the NZCL meeting held prior to the Installation of Lodge Whangamลmona No. 234

A presentation was given by Junior Warden of NZCL Bro Brady Whale, on the topic of Secrecy and Penalties and how they play their part in Freemasonry. Great discussions were had during the presentation from the brethren attending.

The New Zealand Cornerstone Lodge holds a peripatetic charter which allows them to meet anywhere across the country, this allows the lodge to connect directly with the new and young brethren.

On 17th of May a group on Taranaki Freemasons under the guise of "Taranaki Masonic Riders" will join in the Distinguishe...
07/04/2026

On 17th of May a group on Taranaki Freemasons under the guise of "Taranaki Masonic Riders" will join in the Distinguished Gentlemans Ride for men's health, a worldwide motorcycle fundraiser.

The goal is to raise $300 (NZD) towards the cause.

**Celebrating 15 Years of Riding Dapper
The Distinguished Gentlemanโ€™s Ride unites classic and vintage styled motorcycle riders from all over the world to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer research and menโ€™s mental health.

The Distinguished Gentlemanโ€™s Ride was founded in Sydney, Australia, by Mark Hawwa. It was inspired by a photo of TV Show Mad Menโ€™s Don Draper astride a classic motorcycle and wearing his finest suit. Mark decided a themed ride would be a great way of connecting niche motorcycle enthusiasts and communities while raising funds to support the men in our lives.

Our Impact Since 2012

$60M USD Raised for Men's Health

500K Classic and Vintage Riders

121 Countries Around the World**

Feel free to donate to the team through the link below ๐Ÿ˜

https://gentlemansride.com/team/taranaki-masonic-riders

07/04/2026
04/04/2026

Origins and Links to English Freemasonry - Freemasonry as we know it now, was established in 1717 [or 1721], however there is little written about the times before. The three part series looks at some the links between the Freemasonry of today with the original Operative builders.

- An article published in The Square Magazine now available online https://www.thesquaremagazine.com/mag/00article-series/004origins-and-links-to-english-freemasonry

Are you a Freemason looking to deepen your understanding and knowledge of the organization?

Masonic learning and development program, as produced by the Square Magazine, offer an unparalleled opportunity for personal and professional growth. With the series of articles already published, provide a wealth of information on the history, philosophy, and practices of the Masonic tradition.

Imagine the satisfaction of feeling confident in your understanding of Masonic principles and being able to apply them to your daily life. Imagine the pride in being able to contribute to the growth and development of our fraternity.

Don't miss out on this opportunity for self-improvement and advancement. Learn more about available Masonic learning and development programs today. Follow the link in the bio and start your journey towards a deeper understanding of the Masonic tradition.




The Freemasons of Taranaki are holding a Lodge open day!This is an opportunity to take a peek behind the doors of a Maso...
24/03/2026

The Freemasons of Taranaki are holding a Lodge open day!

This is an opportunity to take a peek behind the doors of a Masonic lodge room, meet local Freemasons, and ask any questions you might have about Freemasonry.

This is open to anybody curious about Freemasonry, whether you're interested in joining or just want to find out what it is that we do in our community and nationwide.

When:
Saturday 2nd May 12:00pm

Where:
Inglewood Masonic Centre
17 Mahoe Street, Inglewood

What:
Do you have an interest in Freemasonry?
Come along to our Lodge open day and see what it's all about.
A chance to see inside a Masonic temple and ask a Freemason any questions you might have.

For further information and to register interest in attending, please message this page or email at [email protected]

29/01/2026

Upcoming Installation for Master elect of Lodge Whangamลmona No. 234

Bro. Michael Bailey (MM)

Date: Saturday 11th April
Tyle: 1:30pm
Where: Inglewood Lodge Rooms

Please message the page for further information if interested in attending.

19/01/2026

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New Plymouth

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