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Frequently Asked Questions
History
Orange Order Worldwide
Orange Order in NZ
Glossary
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 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/County_Armagh)in 1795, during a period of Protestant–Catholic sectarian conflict,(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armagh_disturbances) as a fraternity (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fraternity)sworn to maintain the Protestant Ascendancy (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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,(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_III_of_England) who defeated Catholic king James II (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_II_of_England)in the Williamite–Jacobite War (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Williamite_War_in_Ireland)(1689–1691).
The Order is best known for its yearly marches,(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange_walk) the biggest of which are held on or around 12 July (The Twelfth)(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Twelfth), a public holiday in Northern Ireland.
(Source: Wikipedia)(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange_Order)
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.
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