(by Times Team, Eastern Times, October 21, 2025)
East Auckland’s generous Freemasons have stepped up once again with a financial boost for a valuable community organisation.
Lodge Howick No314, with the support of The Freemason Charity 50/50, made a donation to Bellyful East Auckland to fund the purchase of 50 t-shirts, two large microwaves and a large upright freezer, thanks to a cheque for $3,038.
Lodge Howick No314 treasurer/almoner Kerry Otto says Bellyful East Auckland was presented to it “after researching worthy charities we could support”.
“We have strict criteria imposed by our by-laws, that any beneficiary of our charity support must be local to Howick/Pakuranga, do good work in the area, be good ‘citizens’ in our area and be not-for-profit.
“We provide funds to purchase equipment or goods. We endeavour to uncover any worthy causes that need assistance and support, and Lodge Howick, along with our other partners, endeavours to help various other charities in the area such as…
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“We have strict criteria imposed by our by-laws, that any beneficiary of our charity support must be local to Howick/Pakuranga, do good work in the area, be good ‘citizens’ in our area and be not-for-profit.
“We provide funds to purchase equipment or goods. We endeavour to uncover any worthy causes that need assistance and support, and Lodge Howick, along with our other partners, endeavours to help various other charities in the area such as…
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