Grand Convocation 2026

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Grand Convocation 2026
Thursday 5th - Saturday, 7th March 2026
Location
Chateau on the Park Hotel
189 Deans Avenue, Riccarton, Christchurch
You are warmly invited to our 2026 Grand Convocation.
To Register, click on Book Now at the top right.
Registrations close 28th February 2026
Venue
In 2026 we will return to Christchurch to the same venue where we held our very successful 2023 Grand Convocation right beside Hagley Park and a short walk across the park or drive to the central city. There is plenty of parking and the advantage of this venue is that it offers accommodation, dining, and meeting places under one roof.
Programme
Proclamation - The highlight of our Grand Convocation will be the Proclamation of our Grand Principals and the investiture of new Grand Chapter officers.
Functions - Traditional meet and greet social function and our formal banquet.
Speakers - On the Saturday morning speakers from New Zealand and overseas will present on topics that will be of interest to both Masons and non-Masons, so all are welcome!
Ceremonies - This year we’ll be innovating and on the Friday afternoon will be holding two degree ceremonies, which will be of particular interest for those who are unable to attend such ceremonies in their local areas.
- The Royal Ark Mariner degree is open to all who have completed their Royal Arch degree.
- The Select Master degree is the first degree in the Cryptic Council and can be conferred on those who have completed their Royal Arch degree.
Companions from other constitutions may apply to the First Grand Principal for dispensation to take the above degrees
All Convocation activities will take place at the Chateau on the Park.
Accommodation
The Chateau on the Park is offering a discounted rate of $310 per night. Following is the web address. Use the code 942:
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/freemasonsconference/
You can also call reservations on 03 343 9750 and refer to the code or the “Freemasons conference”.
There is other suitable hotel across the road: towersonthepark.co.nz
Rooms are limited, so get in early!!
The annual business session will be held by Zoom in February. Notification of this will be sent out later by email.
Timetable