By comparison with the Clan Donald associations established by our pioneer ancestors in New Zealand, Clan Donald as an incorporated society in Auckland, is of relatively recent origin. An informal “working party committee” began efforts towards establishment in the late 1980’s,  the prime mover being Murdo MacDonald, (now deceased) a native of Stornoway. 
Incorporation as ‘Clan Donald, Auckland and Districts Society’ was finally achieved in March 1997.  Now firmly established,  Clan Donald’s pavilion – where a welcome awaits Clan Donald members and visitors from other clans – is a recognised and significant presence at Highland gatherings throughout the North Island. Functions for members, including the annual dinner, ceileidhs and other social functions are held throughout the year.
Clan Donald, Auckland,  also plays a significant part in its association with Clan Donald in Scotland, hosting official visitations, and with the High Commissioner for Clan Donald in New Zealand appointed by the High Council of Chiefs of Clan Donald  from its membership.
Membership of Clan Donald, Auckland and Districts Society, is open to all MacDonalds (however spelled) and those “with the blood”.

See the constitution and list of eligible septs on this website.