Support the clan in New Zealand
If you’re in Auckland on Sunday 24 July, please come along to the annual meeting of the Clan Matheson Society New Zealand branch. Full details here.
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The story behind Matheson’s Corner
The name of one small road in West Otago has a lot of history behind it. Read how this stretch of roadway recalls an intrepid pioneer, and still has a mystery for us.
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Pipe band with a Matheson connection
I’ve updated the article on the Strathtaieri pipe band, and included a new photo.
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Annual picnic
If you’re in Auckland do join other clan members for the annual Clan Matheson picnic, on Sunday 28 February starting at 1.30 pm. All the family is welcome; bring some food, picnic chairs and petanque skills. The picnic will be in Cornwall Park, Auckland. From the Campbell Road entrance take the Grand Drive and look
Matheson Crescent, Albert Town
There’s an interesting historical connection behind the name of Matheson Crescent in Albert Town, near Wanaka. You can read it here.
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More about the Mathesons of Matheson Bay
After Lake Matheson on the West Coast, Mathesons Bay near Leigh north of Auckland may be the best-known Matheson place name in New Zealand. You can read more here about who this attractive bay was named after; hard-working, brave settlers.
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Matheson Estate olive oil
You can serve your friends olive oil with the Matheson name on! In a short road called Matheson Way, near Waiau Pa south of Auckland, Matheson Estate grows olives and makes extra virgin olive oil.
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More information about clan members in WW1
There’s a brief update to our page of further information about Mathesons and Mathiesons who served in the First World War. Kenneth Mathieson (listed third from the end) had lived in New Zealand and was popular in his local community. He died in the early stages of the war while serving with a British regiment.
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Matheson family land for sale
Land that has been in a Matheson family for more than 150 years is now on the market. Originally owned by Angus Matheson and Jessie Matheson, the three lots near Leigh (which is near Warkworth) are being sold by their descendants.
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Calling pipers and drummers
Are you a piper or drummer wanting to to improve your skills? Do you know someone who is? The Clan Matheson Society New Zealand branch is giving a grant of $500 to help someone attend this year’s summer school run by the Royal New Zealand Pipe Bands Association. Preference will be given to someone with
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