Obituary: James Macintosh McCready
By: Gregor Macaulay Jim McCready, for many years New Zealand’s leading heraldist, died in Dunedin on 18 December 2012, aged 89. His funeral was held on 21 December. James Macintosh McCready was born on 10 February 1923 in Dunedin and, except during the Second World War, lived and worked there for his entire life. He […]
Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
2012 marks 60 years of the Queen’s reign. Queen Elizabeth II became New Zealand’s monarch on 6 February 1952. The Diamond Jubilee will be celebrated at various events around New Zealand. In November 2011, the Governor-General, and Patron of the Heraldry Society of New Zealand, His Excellency Lieutenant General The Right Honourable Sir Jerry Mateparae, […]
Seasons Greetings
Merry Christmas from the Heraldry Society of New Zealand! In the spirit of the season here are two Christmas-related heraldic images. They are of the attributed arms of Good King Wenceslas and the Virgin Mary. Artist: Roger Barnes
Welcome to the Heraldry Society of New Zealand’s official blog
This is a warm welcome to all and singular! If you are interested in heraldry, particularly in New Zealand, or if you wish to learn more about the science of heraldry, then you have come to the right place! The Heraldry Society of New Zealand (HSNZ), established in 1962, is the principal New Zealand learned […]
