New Zealand Acts

GRAND LODGE OF FREEMASONS OF NEW ZEALAND TRUSTEES ACT 1903 - SECT 2

2 Interpretation

In the interpretation of this Act the following terms shall have the meanings hereinafter respectively assigned to them, unless inconsistent with the subject or context:  
"Grand Lodge" means the Grand Lodge of Antient Free and Accepted Masons of New Zealand    
"Craft Lodge" means any lodge now existing or hereafter constituted owing allegiance to and under the authority of Grand Lodge and shall include The Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of New Zealand and any of its Chapters or other subordinate bodies  

Craft Lodge: this definition was amended, as from 10 September 1964, by section 2 Grand Lodge of Freemasons of New Zealand Trustees Amendment Act 1964 (1964 No 1(P)) by inserting the words and shall include The Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of New Zealand and any of its Chapters or other subordinate bodies.

"Masonic lands" includes all lands and premises in New Zealand, of whatsoever tenure, which now are or which shall at any time hereafter be held in trust for or on behalf of Grand Lodge or any Craft Lodge, together with all rights, easements, and appurtenances whatsoever relating thereto, and also includes chattels real  
"Authorised representative" of Grand Lodge means the Grand Secretary appointed by Grand Lodge and for the time being holding office; and
"acting authorised representative" means such person as may be appointed to such office by the Grand Master of Grand Lodge for the time being     The words
"legal proceedings" shall include all proceedings whatsoever, whether preliminary, initiatory, interlocutory, or final, in any Court of justice or before any Registrar of Land.