The Bay of Plenty Masonic Centre was open March 9th 2002 and is the home of several Freemason Lodges and associated organisations; The Tauranga Lodge #125, The Tepapa Lodge #316, The Mt. Maunganui Lodge #376, The Gate Pa Lodge #407, The Meridian Lodge #449 and four Associated organisations, Mt. Maunganui Royal Arch Chapter 103, Archorage Chapter of the Rose Croix #1031, Matatua Conclave #13 and The Order od the Secret Monitor.