Auckland lawyer Mark Winger has been installed as the 79th Grand Master of Freemasons New Zealand.

Mr Winger studied law at the University of Auckland and has spent much of his legal career with Holmden Horrocks. He is a senior partner working in the areas of commercial law, corporate law and trusts. He is highly experienced in legal matters relating to charities and not-for-profit organisations.

Mr Winger became a Freemason in 1975 and has served in numerous roles within the organisation. He has been a board member of the New Zealand Automobile Association for 30 years.