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Zelda Matheson of Dunedin took out a first prize in the recent Otago Rose Society show. Zelda is a keen family historian, and has contributed regularly to our website and newsletter. Well done, Zelda.

More than a game is a charity using sport to contribute to mental health and wellbeing. Co-founder Graham Matheson played in a record-setting 45-hour football game in Wellington that raised more than $50,000 for the charity. Great work!

After disruptions because of covid lockdowns, the summer’s Highland games programme kicked off at Hororata.   Clan Matheson was there. You can read about this in our December newsletter.

This famous whisky distillery was established at Morangie Farm near Tain by William Matheson in 1843.  It has expanded to house 12 stills, two of which resemble the original gin stills that William started with.   Glenmorangie is a fine Scotch.

James Mathieson gets his Dunedin softball team in the game at the opening of the season. Photo: ODT.

Daniel Mathieson (of Christchurch, and not the Zespri CEO of the same name) has set up his own insurance broking business after 15 years in the industry.   It’s called Sherpa, after the mountaineering folk who are “renowned for their skill and guidance, building strong relationships with those they provide support to”. Echoes of Sir

Wellington fashion designer Robyn Mathieson is still creating garments, but she has a property development sideline. Doing up a small art deco house kept her and her partner from going crazy during lockdowns, she says. The story is here.

Fourth generation Hororata resident and historian Kate Foster, has been named the 2022 Hororata Highland Games Chieftain.  Kate is the ‘keeper of the local stories’, not just of her family but of the Hororata community; she is passionate about the history of the area.  A descendant of prominent politician Sir John Hall, who is remembered

Jessica Matheson took out the prize for civil litigation barrister of the year in the APAC Insider legal awards for 2022. Well done, Jessica!

Thinking caps on. If you have a project that aligns with the aims of Clan Matheson in New Zealand, you might be interested in the Clan Matheson New Zealand grant.   Check it out on our website. We’re looking for imaginative proposals. Applications close 15 October.