Freemasons of Whangārei

For every man who aspires to be a better person

Freemasonry helps you develop the knowledge and skills to be the best you can be, through a unique mix of ceremony, fresh thinking and good works in an enjoyable and supportive environment.

4Lodges in Whangārei
Access to AdventureOur latest cause
Our latest cause

Making the ocean accessible to all

Access to Adventure is a Northland charitable trust opening the ocean to people living with disabilities, chronic health conditions and mental health challenges. Its 16 metre catamaran, based at Marsden Cove Marina, has been redesigned with people with lived experience: wheelchair-accessible ramps, a fully accessible bathroom, generous indoor space and adaptive fishing gear.

Trips are free for participants, across Northland and Auckland, and the first adventures set off in summer 2026. The Freemasons of Whangārei are proud to stand behind them.

16 mAccessible catamaran
FreeFor every participant
1,000Adventures a year goal
Participants boarding the Access to Adventure catamaran at Marsden Cove Marina
Photo: Access to Adventure

Freemasons Raise $103,500 for Access to Adventure

Lodge Hatea celebrates $103,500 raised for Access to Adventure, helping fit out a boat with accessible features for multiple wheelchair users.

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About us

Ceremony, fresh thinking and good works

Freemasonry is a charitable organisation for men seeking to refine their character and help their community.

Only Freemasonry uses long-proven principles that empower you to unlock your full potential, for a better future.

Across our four Whangārei lodges you will find men from every walk of life who meet regularly, support one another, and turn up for the community, from Christmas parades to Special Olympics events.

Six Freemasons in regalia standing together in the lodge room
Brethren in the lodge room
I

Brotherly Love

Tolerance and respect for the opinions of others, with kindness and understanding towards our fellow men.

II

Relief

Practical care for our community, from Access to Adventure and KidsCan to volunteering at local events.

III

Truth

Striving for high moral standards, honesty and fair dealing in every part of life.

Meeting information

Four lodges, one Whangārei

Each lodge has its own character and its own meeting day.

Lodge No.
102

Lodge Whangārei

Evening
Evening of the 2nd Monday of the month
Lodge No.
269

Lodge Parahaki

Evening
Evening of the 1st Monday of the month
Lodge No.
431

Lodge Hatea

Evening
Evening of the 4th Tuesday of the month
Lodge No.
461

Lodge Okara

Morning
Morning of the 2nd Friday of the month
Racks of children's clothing at the Relove Recycle Kids Market
Coming up

Relove Recycle Kids Market

Local families get together to buy, sell and recycle gently used kids items: clothing, toys, books and equipment, from budget-friendly bargains to unique designer finds. Got kids items piling up? Book a table, or come on the day to grab some awesome items.

Sausage sizzle provided by Freemasons of Whangārei, with all proceeds going to KidsCan. Come down and support a great cause.

2026Dates to be advised
$165Raised for KidsCan last time
CashCash-only event
Proudly part of Whangārei

Good men. Good works.

District 1 runs from Kerikeri to Auckland, marshalling, timekeeping, fundraising and firing up the BBQ.

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Interested in joining Freemasonry?

Freemasonry is a charitable organisation for men seeking to refine their character and help their community.

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