Some of the names the Orange Order is often referred to or known by are; Loyal Orange Lodge Orange Institution Loyal Orange Institution of New Zealand

It is both a religious and patriotic association – religious in that it has its roots firmly grounded in the Protestant religion, and patriotic through its unwavering allegiance to the British Crown.

The Orange Order is named in honour of King William III, Prince of Orange, and is exclusively an association of those who are attached to the religion of the Protestant Reformation.

The Orange Order was founded by Ulster Protestants in County Armagh in 1795, during a period of Protestant–Catholic sectarian conflict, as a fraternity sworn to maintain the Protestant Ascendancy in Ireland. The all-island Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland was established in 1798. Its name is a tribute to the Dutch-born Protestant king William of Orange, who defeated Catholic king James II in the Williamite–Jacobite War (1689–1691). The Order is best known for its yearly marches, the biggest of which are held on or around 12 July (The Twelfth), a public holiday in Northern Ireland. (Source: Wikipedia) Orange Order NZ The Orange Order was brought to New Zealand in 1840 by emigrants from Ireland. Lodges were established across New Zealand. The Grand Lodge of New Zealand was formed in 1908.

If you are thinking about joining the Orange Order NZ, please complete the enquiry details on this form. We will then contact you and make a time to meet so that we can provide further information, including the process for membership, and answer any other questions you may have.

Grand Lodges are currently operational in the following countries; England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland Australia Canada New Zealand United States of America West Africa (Ghana and Togo)

To protect civil and religious freedom To support a free and secular education for all To protect the right to freedom of worship regardless of religion or beliefs To protect the right of free speech, while not encroaching on the rights and freedoms of others To exercise tolerance towards those holding different views

Members engage in a wide range of activities, using their skills and experience where appropriate to support the wellbeing of their communities. Most members are active church members and participate within their local communities.

We are not a secret society but a society with a proud history and beliefs.

Yes, there is an Initiation Ceremony upon joining Orange Order.

Learn more about some of the many projects and programmes the Orange Order NZ and its members have been engaged in here.

Guided by its purpose, principles, and values the Orange Order NZ provides a forum for members, their families, friends, and the wider community to engage and support each other. It encourages building networks and relationships to meet the many needs of its members and communities, as well as furthering the purpose of the Orange Order – “Promote the advancement of the Protestant religion within New Zealand, to carry out any charitable purposes within New Zealand (including the advancement of education and other charitable purposes beneficial to the community)…”

Yes of course. As in most places where the Orange Order has a presence, the Orange Order NZ welcomes female membership. In fact, the current head of the Orange Order NZ (also known as the Grand Master) is a female.

The Lodges in NZ are located in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Timaru and Invercargill.

Please contact us via grandsecretary@orangeorder.org.nz to learn more about Orange Order.

The name given to the branch or club that members belong to. Each Lodge is given a number and usually adopts a title or name reflecting where the lodge is located, e.g. Maranui Loyal Orange Lodge (LOL) No.2.

The Chairman of a Lodge.

The Deputy Chairperson of a Lodge.

Members refer to each other as Brother or Sister. This is pretty common in many fraternal societies.