Welcome to the English NINZ District Website
Coronavirus CV-19 Current Situation
Lodge Meetings
The DGM has decreed that all Masonic activity (including visiting) in NI NZ is to cease with effect from midnight tonight (Thursday 19th March 2020).
This page will be regularly updated and will provide the latest information relating to the Coronavirus as and when it becomes available. Links will also be provided to related sites or pages when possible.
Please check this site regularly for the latest news from the UGLE and the NI District Grand Lodge.
Installation of the District Grand Master W Bro Warren Weir
Owing to the coronavirus the Grand Lodge Rulers have cancelled their visit to New Zealand.
The Installation meeting in Taupo is also cancelled, however, the Installation will go ahead in a private ceremony.
Hand Sanitising
The DGL is currently negotiating the purchase of a quantity of 24 hr Hand sanitiser dispensers. It is hoped that these will shortly be delivered to the WM of every EC Lodge in the North Island. (The costs will be borne by the DGL)
The WM of each Lodge is to ensure that every member of his Lodge is provided with one of these dispensers.
The supplier advises that each dispenser should be sufficient if used daily for approximately two months for one person.
What's App Messenger
Brethren, at the moment we are in the process of getting What’s App messaging groups up and running throughout the District. If you are not too familiar with this application sect Help.
EMC Plan for Staff, Brethren and Visitors
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This plan outlines guidelines to ensure the health and safety of all District or Centre staff, brethren, contractors and volunteers' during the outbreak of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus).
It should be used in conjunction with the latest Ministry of Health updates available on the Ministry of Health website.
Any infectious disease encountered in the workplace is considered a workplace hazard and the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 requires employers take all practicable steps to mitigate risk and protect workers at all times from workplace hazards.
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