The
Malta Society of New Zealand Inc
.
PO Box 24421, Royal Oak, Auckland, New Zealand. 1345 .
Phone:- 0064 - 09 - 6290824.
The History of the Society and how it was formed.
The Maltese community within New Zealand is comparatively very small and widespread, compared to countries like Australia, United States and United Kingdom.
The number of Maltese families across the length and breadth of the country were possible unaware of each other. This did not prevent the determination of two young ladies. Cettina Borg, who was born in Malta and brought up in Australia an Margaret Ghio, youngest daughter from a family of eight children - Margaret was the only child of this family to have been born in New Zealand.
Cettina and Margaret were very interested in their Maltese origin and heritage. In 1981 they wrote an article for "The New Zealand Herald". The subject matter was a call for any Maltese people or people with Maltese connections who were interested in meeting other Maltese families to contact either of them. The response was swift and most surprising. They received calls from all over the country, even from persons who served in Malta with Allied Forces. One of the replies was from a Maltese restaurant owner, Mr. Ron Brown - Rigg, who offered his premises and services for a function. The first meeting was held on the 4th October 1981 at the "New Trovador Restaurant" Mt Albert, Auckland. The first President of the Malta Society of New Zealand was Mr. Alex Abela. The Society became incorporated in June 1982.
The Society is a non profit organisation. The object and aim of the Society is to hold social functions for members and families. The Society holds about six events a year.
We have no club rooms, therefore when we have a social function we hire
a hall and in recent years we have been
going to a restaurant.
There is available to members a comprehensive library with books, publications and video's of Maltese culture and history.
Obtainable from the Society's office at 1A/153 Stoddard Road, Mt Roskill.
The annual subscription fee is NZ$20.00 per household, with special rates for senior citizens. Fees are due at the Annual General Meeting or with the first newsletter. New members are welcome to join at any time. Subs are to cover postage, stationery and hire of halls and picnic sites. Newsletters are sent to financial members only.
In recent times with the advent of the new technology of the Internet we have helped with information about New Zealand to Maltese people intending to come to this part of the world for a holiday.
The present committee members for 2008/2009 are :-
Download Newsletter
Annual Maltese Wine and Food Festival.
To be attended by one and all.
Where?
Steve and Christine Jones's place
21A Bollard Road, Tamahere, Waikato.
When?
Sunday 22nd March 2009 11.00am onwards
On Saturday 13th October 2002 we celebrated our 20th Anniversary. The committee members organised a function to commemorate this special occasion. This proved to be an incredible evening with guests from Australia, Christchurch, Dunedin, New Plymouth, Hamilton, Te Aroha, Tauranga and Wellington.
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Historical Photographs - Malta - circa 1864.
PO Box 24421, Royal Oak, Auckland, New Zealand. 1345 .
Phone:- 0064 - 09 - 6290824.
The History of the Society and how it was formed.
The Maltese community within New Zealand is comparatively very small and widespread, compared to countries like Australia, United States and United Kingdom.
The number of Maltese families across the length and breadth of the country were possible unaware of each other. This did not prevent the determination of two young ladies. Cettina Borg, who was born in Malta and brought up in Australia an Margaret Ghio, youngest daughter from a family of eight children - Margaret was the only child of this family to have been born in New Zealand.
Cettina and Margaret were very interested in their Maltese origin and heritage. In 1981 they wrote an article for "The New Zealand Herald". The subject matter was a call for any Maltese people or people with Maltese connections who were interested in meeting other Maltese families to contact either of them. The response was swift and most surprising. They received calls from all over the country, even from persons who served in Malta with Allied Forces. One of the replies was from a Maltese restaurant owner, Mr. Ron Brown - Rigg, who offered his premises and services for a function. The first meeting was held on the 4th October 1981 at the "New Trovador Restaurant" Mt Albert, Auckland. The first President of the Malta Society of New Zealand was Mr. Alex Abela. The Society became incorporated in June 1982.
The Society is a non profit organisation. The object and aim of the Society is to hold social functions for members and families. The Society holds about six events a year.
- PICNIC - normally held during February.
- B.B.Q.
- DINNER - mid year.
- AFTERNOON GET - TOGETHER.
- ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - September/ October.
- CHRISTMAS LUNCH OR DINNER.
There is available to members a comprehensive library with books, publications and video's of Maltese culture and history.
Obtainable from the Society's office at 1A/153 Stoddard Road, Mt Roskill.
The annual subscription fee is NZ$20.00 per household, with special rates for senior citizens. Fees are due at the Annual General Meeting or with the first newsletter. New members are welcome to join at any time. Subs are to cover postage, stationery and hire of halls and picnic sites. Newsletters are sent to financial members only.
In recent times with the advent of the new technology of the Internet we have helped with information about New Zealand to Maltese people intending to come to this part of the world for a holiday.
The present committee members for 2008/2009 are :-
- President. Mr. George Bongiovanni. [email protected]
- Vice President. Ms Carolyn Hyde.
- Treasurer. Mrs. Rose Godfrey.
- Secretary. Ms. Margaret Ghio. [email protected]
- Committeee Members:-
- Mrs. Maryanne German.
- Mr. Bruce Hirtzell.
- Mrs Vicky Bleaken.
- Ms Hayley Bongiovanni.
- Mr John Godfrey.
Download Newsletter
Annual Maltese Wine and Food Festival.
To be attended by one and all.
Where?
Steve and Christine Jones's place
21A Bollard Road, Tamahere, Waikato.
When?
Sunday 22nd March 2009 11.00am onwards
On Saturday 13th October 2002 we celebrated our 20th Anniversary. The committee members organised a function to commemorate this special occasion. This proved to be an incredible evening with guests from Australia, Christchurch, Dunedin, New Plymouth, Hamilton, Te Aroha, Tauranga and Wellington.
Back to the Top
Historical Photographs - Malta - circa 1864.
