A milestone worth celebrating: Ka Mua, Ka Muri
The countdown is on for Ka Mua, Ka Muri – a day to connect, learn, reflect and celebrate our profession. As celebrants, we spend so much time helping others mark […]
Connect, share and learn at our November Komiti Māori hui
Join us from wherever you are in Aotearoa, and take an hour to connect with your celebrant community. Make time for connection this coming Monday, 2 November, when CANZ Komiti […]
Build your confidence and bring fresh ideas to your ceremonies
“I have already married five couples but after this training, I realise that I could have been a much better celebrant for them, offering different ideas.” This reflection from a […]
Registry ceremonies take a festive break
Registry Ceremony blockout period: what to know for summer weddings. Summer wedding plans are taking shape, but for couples considering a registry ceremony, there’s an important Christmas and New Year […]
NEP: That’s a wrap!
That’s a wrap! Seven workshops, 650-plus attendees and plenty for the kete. What do AI, funeral ceremonies and Rainbow inclusivity have in common? They all featured in our 2026 Celebrants […]
Every ceremony counts: a look at the latest celebrant data
Have a look, reflect on your year and remember: behind every number is a couple whose milestone you helped make meaningful. How many couples have you helped say “I do” […]
National Celebrants Day
You celebrate everyone else. Now it’s your turn! As celebrants, we spend much of our working lives helping others mark meaningful moments. We listen, find the words, guide the ceremony […]
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 will have received the online renewal application over email. Late […]
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 meeting of the year. With new members on board and […]
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. The ripples of loss extend through the bereaved parents, their […]