This is being held from 24 to 26 October 2025 (Labour Weekend) in Christchurch.
It will see the Business Session of the Grand Lodge and the Grand Installation of the new Grand Master and his Officers of the Grand Lodge.

Venues include the Christchurch Town Hall (James Hay Theatre – Grand Installation, The Victoria Room – Grand Communication (NZ Brethren Only), The Limes Room – Meet and Greet and Partners Function, Te Pae Convention Centre – Grand Banquet.

Freemasons and Partners and Family and Friends are welcome to attend most of the events but need to register even for the free events as admission is by ticket only. No name tags are being issued, so please bring your own name badge.

Special Partners Function: Details Here
Partners Charity on the day is ‘It takes a village’ – baby and toddler bundles for families in need.
If coming to Christchurch early, there is an opportunity to attend the constitution of a new Lodge – The New Zealand Cornerstone Lodge No 479 (New and Young Freemasons) at the Limes Room, Christchurch Town Hall on Thursday, 23rd October 2025, at 6 pm Registration Link https://forms.gle/DvujFn7T3coT19958

Friday 24th October – Grand Communication (NZ Freemasons only – Business Session) 2 pm, Partners Function 2 pm and Meet and Greet 6 pm
Saturday 25th October – Grand Installation 1 pm and Grand Banquet 6 pm
Sunday 26th October – Free Day for exploring the wonders of Christchurch

Registration

REGISTER HERE TODAY

When registering please make sure to take care to enter the correct name against each ticket. Please remember to print or download to your phone for all events.
We choose to use Humanitix for our registrations, they give back 100% of their profits to charity so when you see the fees crossed out and donation information on your invoice please note this is Humanitix that is donating this.

If you have any questions about the registration process please email registration@freemasonsnz.org

LINK: https://events.humanitix.com/freemasons-grand-installation-25

Accommodation:

Crowne Plaza is now sold out.
Additional Hotels available are Distinction, Novotel and IBIS –

Another hotel for accommodation

www.distinctionhotelschristchurch.co.nz/grand-installation-2025

(Promo code) GRAND25

Rooms available from $299 per night

The cancellation policy is on line when you book.

We have negotiated some further rates for you to book at The Novotel Hotel and Ibis Hotel.

To book click on the link below

https://accorevents.com/offers/grand-installation-communication-2025

The preferred accommodation discount of 12% off* the flexible rate at Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square and Ibis Christchurch for the 22nd October – 28th October 2025.

Offer is valid up to 14 days prior to arrival. Rates are subject to availability.

All reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card valid at the date of the start of your stay, unless otherwise specified.

No cancellation charge applies until 30 days, 18:00 (Local time) before arrival. Between 30 days & 14 days, hotel will charge the first night. Thereafter, amount due not refundable.