News
The Celebrant School’s upcoming opportunities
By Kathrine Fraser Remember that ‘Save the Date’ message a few months back? Here’s the big reveal: Ka Mua, Ka...
Celebrant Training College: Meet Tasha Bowen
By Debbie Woodfield Celebrant. Trainer. Mentor. Sports fan. Gin lover. CANZ member. And a fantastic cheerleader for your success. Tasha...
2026 independent celebrant renewal closes soon
The 2026 renewal period for independent marriage and civil union celebrants closes at midnight on Monday 5 October 2026. You...
Looking ahead: your National Executive meets face to face
Planning, preparation and a farewell were on the agenda when Celebrants Aotearoa’s National Executive gathered recently for its second face-to-face...
September Wrap: President’s Pen
By Anna Flanagan, Celebrants Aotearoa President When things don’t quite go to plan For many of us, wedding season is...
Upcoming Grief Centre webinars
Navigating perinatal loss: A bereavement midwife’s perspective No matter how small a baby, the impact of loss can be forever....
Media Releases
What celebrants wish every Kiwi knew about marriage law
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Getting married in New Zealand might look simple: find the person, find the celebrant, agree tomarry your...
No cold feet: Kiwi couples rethink the big wedding as costs climb
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE As winter bites and household budgets remain under pressure, Celebrants Aotearoa says NewZealand couples are increasingly asking...
Registry Ceremony fee increase a “meaningful step forward” for celebrants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Celebrants Aotearoa (CANZ) is welcoming the Government’s decision to increase the feepayable to celebrants for delivering Registry...