Freemasonry unites men of every country, sect and opinion.
It discriminates against no one of good will. It supports the freedom of all regardless of race or religion. It endeavours to help all peoples to live together in peace, love and harmony. It helps those who cannot honestly help themselves and its charity knows no bounds.
Such is my understanding and observation of what Freemasonry has taught me to aspire to in my everyday life.
When I began researching this paper, I soon became aware of the complexity and scope of the subject material. It has developed into ‘a work in progress’ that will continue beyond the presentation of this, the 2006 Kellerman Lecture for Aotearoa—New Zealand.
The term Maori refers to the indigenous people who arrived from East Polynesia approximately 1000 years ago.
When the first Maoris arrived in New Zealand they bought with them the story of the deluge, the creation of mankind and the world.
They had to adapt to a cooler climate and differences of environment and conditions.
Within 200 years of their arrival, culture for them had altered dramatically.
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2006 - A CONCEPTUAL OVERVIEW OF MAORIDOM AND FREEMASONRY IN NEW ZEALAND SOCIETY - Kerry A Nicholls.
