Back to basics

Freemasonry today

Anthony Sayer may have been chosen as the first Grand Master of Grand Lodge in 1717, but little is known about his life. Steven Smith questions why, and…

Historical millstones

Freemasonry today

Director of Special Projects John Hamill wonders if resources spent on maintaining masonic buildings would be better used elsewhereRecently I was accused…

Tracing New Zealand’s Masonic Roots

Onlookers watch as settlers arrive at Wellington port in the early nineteenth century

Roger Marjoribanks looks to his family tree to follow the masonic life of Stewart Marjoribanks and his role in the creation of New Zealand as we know it…