[1] During the first decades, the UAOD kept the same emblem as the AOD (a shield with three oaks surrounded by a Celtic warrior and a druid), changing the motto to united to assist.

Very soon, the UAOD proved to be a great success and many of its members travelling abroad created new lodges in United States of America (1839), Australia (1851), New Zealand, and the German empire (1872).

[2] After World War II the organisation faded, as the generalisation of the welfare state provided people with all that was its purpose.

Its members were drawn from many sectors of New Zealand society and the Wellington Grand Lodge, known as Druids’ Chambers, was their headquarters.

Despite diminishing influence and a reduced membership in later years, the society remained a significant organisation until it closed in 1995.