Our story about Archie Matheson could only speculate about how he met his end while a prisoner of war in Germany at the end of the Second World War. Through Zelda Matheson’s research we have access to a letter written by a fellow New Zealand soldier who was there when it happened. The sad story […]
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Clan Matheson will be represented at two Highland games this November, which is an opportunity to meet up with others interested in Matheson heritage. Check out our events page for details.
Highland games this November Read More »
We’ve updated the page on this website about our organisation, the New Zealand branch of the Clan Matheson Society. There are contact details for the committee members and other people who support the branch, and more about the different roles people play to make the branch tick. Check it out, and see if you can
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Neil McLeod Matheson was one of four brothers who served in WW1. Pat, as he was known, died after just three months on the Western Front. A railwayman, he is commemorated on rolls of honour in both Dunedin and Wellington stations. A page on this website tells more of his story.
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The new committee for the New Zealand branch of the Clan Matheson Society was elected at the midwinter annual meeting in 2019 and will serve until next year’s annual meeting. Details of the team are here. Follow this site for news of our eight priorities for the year.
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The New Zealand branch of the Clan Matheson Society has been publishing a newsletter since the branch began in 1989. Now, under a new editor, our newsletter has a new look and fresh approach. The newsletter is a forum for people to share stories and information about their Matheson heritage, and a source of news
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I’ve updated the material on our website about Mathesons who served in the First World War. There are new pages on: Alexander Mathieson 46751 Alexander Duncan Mathieson 31520 Angus Neil Matheson 51407 Hugh Alexander Matheson 32868 William Matheson 27544 And updated pages on: Alexander George Matheson 15205 John McArthur Mathieson 31519 Much of this additional
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A day of all things Scottish and Celtic. Haggis, whisky, food stalls, dancers, pipers, jewellery, clothing, drummers, warriors, clans, kilts, Highland sports and games, pipe bands and clan opening ceremony with a welcome in Gaelic, and a grand finale with dancers & massed bands. Go along to Ellerslie Events Centre in Auckland this Saturday, 18
Auckland Highland Games on Saturday 18 November Read More »
Mark St Andrew’s Day this year by joining in the Scottish Clans Association golf tournament in Auckland. Details on this flyer.
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There have been some changes in the group of volunteers who run the New Zealand branch of the Clan Matheson Society. Further volunteers are needed, so if you can help please contact any committee member (listed here).
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