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
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Jessica Matheson took out the prize for civil litigation barrister of the year in the APAC Insider legal awards for 2022. Well done, Jessica!
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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.
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A Hercules transport aircraft of the Royal New Zealand Air Force visited the US recently for advanced tactics training with US counterparts. Who is wearing the helmet in the foreground that’s labelled with the name Matheson?
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We’ve added a page to this site for people to post their queries (and tips) for researching Matheson family history that has a New Zealand connection. If you are researching your Matheson family heritage, and have a question you think others might be able to help with, then feel free to leave a comment on
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The New Zealand branch of the Clan Matheson Society is for anyone interested in Matheson heritage. We’re meeting on Sunday 8 August 2021 in Auckland, to discuss some exciting ideas about making our information and activities available to all. Come along to meet others interested in Matheson heritage, and hear how we’re planning to adapt
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Want to do more to generate interest in Matheson heritage? Keen to strengthen the profile of Scottish culture and customs in New Zealand? If you have a good idea about how to do that, we’d like to hear from you. Applications are now open for the 2021/22 Clan Matheson Grant. Check here for more information.
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The New Zealand branch of the Clan Matheson Society is more than 30 years old. Does the model of three decades ago best suit New Zealanders today? It seems not: meetings and gatherings are fewer and less well-attended than in the past, and the number of paid-up members is slowly declining. People interact, learn and contribute in
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