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Young Kiwi Engineers race into the future
Each year, EVolocity’s electric vehicle competition showcases the next generation of sustainable technology innovators across Aotearoa.
Nov 13


Meningitis Awareness Programme 2026
The Meningitis Foundation Aotearoa New Zealand (MFANZ) is committed to reducing and preventing meningitis across New Zealand - advocating for wider access to vaccines and raising awareness about the disease.
Nov 13


Glaucoma – the ‘silent thief of sight’
In the past two years, over 700 people have attended Glaucoma NZ’s symposiums, with 97% reporting greater confidence in managing their condition afterwards.
Nov 11


Mātai Medical Research Institute
Freemasons Foundation is supporting a summer intern at Mātai Medical Research Institute in 2025 – an organisation offering Tairāwhiti students enrolled in a NZ University studying health science, computer science, medical, or engineering the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research projects. Interns work alongside expert scientists, clinicians, research staff, PhD students, and Iwi health providers. Topics covered in the internship include research design, medical imag
Nov 11


The Big Sing Finale
The Big Sing Event New Zealand, is New Zealand's largest annual choral event for secondary schools, with multiple gold awards, special awards, and commendations for different aspects of performance.
Oct 2


Renowned Master Pianist – Benjamin Grosvenor
As part of the Auckland Philharmonia’s Inspire Programme, music lovers are invited to experience a unique event with celebrated pianist Benjamin Grosvenor.
Oct 2


Dr Samantha Marsh’s research on social media and wellbeing
Dr Samantha Marsh, a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Auckland, is dedicated to understanding how social media impacts the wellbeing of young people.
Oct 2


Successful 2025 Rock Quest!
The Freemason Foundation has proudly supported this year’s Smokefreerockquest (SFRQ) - an annual music competition for intermediate and high school bands throughout New Zealand.
Aug 12


Funding Breakthrough - Alzheimers
For three years, The Freemasons Foundation has proudly funded Dr Catherine Morgan’s work with Alzheimer’s at the Auckland University’s Centre for Brain Research.
Aug 12


2025 Big Sing Finale (Dunedin)
Dunedin Town Hall from Thursday, 28 August to Saturday, 30 August The Big Sing Finale showcases the top 24 secondary school choirs...
Aug 12


NZ Chamber Music Finals
Chamber Music Contest The Freemasons Foundation is proud to support The NZCT Chamber Music Contest – a true national event that...
Aug 11


2025 Alzheimers Summit - Your Invitation To Attend
Freemasons Foundation proudly provides funding to support Alzheimers NZ’s 2025 Summit. The funding has been used specifically to help...
Aug 11


Our success in 2024 promises to be even greater in 2025
2024 was a very productive year for the Freemasons Foundation. Selected groups and projects throughout NZ benefitted from over $1.8m of our financial support throughout the year.
May 14


An Exciting Year for The Manukau Symphony Orchestra
On 9 July 2024, the Manukau Symphony Orchestra performed 'Brahms Double' and a new work by Sarah Francis Jenkins, funded by the Foundation
Nov 26, 2024


William C Daldy - Auckland's Much Loved Steam Tug
The William C Daldy, a heritage steam tug in Auckland, is converting to wood fuel, funded by Freemasons Foundation, for cleaner operation.
Nov 26, 2024


Rewaken Polycation - what a performance, what an experience!
Rewaken Polycation - what a performance, what an experience!
Jul 30, 2024


Seven talented school choirs receive Freemasons Foundation support to attend the World Choir Games in Tāmaki Mākaurau this July
Seven talented school choirs receive Freemasons Foundation support to attend the World Choir Games in Tāmaki Makauraru this July
Jun 18, 2024


2024 Writers Festival
The generous support of the Freemasons Foundation is critical in delivering the Auckland Writers Festival’s Schools Programme Hōtaka Kura...
Apr 22, 2024


Providing key support for the New Zealand Portrait Gallery
The New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata is dedicated to sharing the stories of New Zealanders through the art of...
Apr 22, 2024


Transformation - growth with a tale of intermingling halves
Auckland needs a strong pipeline of major events to supplement great local activity, says Viv Beck (this story is part of Viv Beck's NZ...
Apr 15, 2024



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