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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News
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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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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New venue for Scottish gathering
The venue for the Scottish Clans Association dinner on Saturday 12 September has changed; it’s still at Alexandra Park, but in the Hobson Room rather than the Rutherford Room. 18 Mathesons are attending.
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A Scottish gathering
Here’s an opportunity to join fellow Mathesons and other folk of Scottish descent. The Scottish Clans Association is holding its tenth annual dinner on Saturday 12 September, in the Hobson Room at Alexandra Park in Greenlane, Auckland. The cost of tickets is $60 per person. Contact the Clan Matheson Society chairman, Donald Matheson, if you’d like
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Milestone for Chief’s Lieutenant
The New Zealand representative of the Chief of Clan Matheson, known as the Chief’s Lieutenant, is Douglas (Doug) Matheson. He’s long been an active supporter of clan activities in this country. This week Doug has celebrated his 90th birthday, and in two gatherings some of his many friends and many of his kin joined to
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Another New Zealand family history publication
I’ve added a fifth title to the article listing family stories of New Zealand Mathesons. ‘Fac et spera — do and hope — the Mathesons of Fourpenny’ traces the Scottish origins of the author Monica Kidd (nee Matheson), who was once the genealogist for the New Zealand branch of the Clan Matheson Society. Monica’s account details
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Clan society member new ambassador to Indonesia
Clan Matheson Society member Trevor Matheson has been appointed as New Zealand’s ambassador to Indonesia, the most populous country in Southeast Asia and an important partner for New Zealand. Trevor is currently New Zealand’s ambassador to Italy and a number of other European nations, and has had a distinguished diplomatic career.
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