The Fulton Medal is an annual prize awarded by the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors (now Survey and Spatial New Zealand), established from a bequest by James Edward Fulton (1854–1928), a prominent surveyor and civil engineer. It recognizes the best paper or contribution by a member of the Institute.

• Form: The medal is struck in bronze (50mm), inscribed with the recipient’s name and year. It was produced by Mayer & Kean Ltd of Wellington.
• This medal was awarded to Professor J B Mackie in 1958. Professor J. B. Mackie (John Bullamore Mackie, 1910–2012) was a distinguished New Zealand academic, surveyor, and mining engineer who became one of the most influential figures in the University of Otago’s School of Mines and Department of Surveying.

Early Life & Education: Mackie studied mining at the University of Otago in the 1930s, where he became known for his lively personality and dedication to engineering and surveying.

• Academic Roles: o Lecturer and later Professor of Surveying at the University of Otago. o Contributed significantly to the School of Mines (1947–1962) and later to the Department of Surveying (1947–1976).
• Professional Contributions:
• Played a major role in shaping surveying education in New Zealand.
• Actively involved in the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors, influencing professional standards and mentoring generations of surveyors.
• The auction is for the Fulton medal.

Offers and buy now requests welcome.

Proceeds from this auction will be applied to a private search for the Moncrieff and Hood aircraft which disappeared without a trace in 1928.