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 Muri – Honouring the Past, Inspiring the Future A day […]
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 first thought, “I’d love to do that,” when she considered […]
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 almost here. The calendars are starting to fill, rehearsals are […]
President’s Pen
By Anna Flanagan One of the privileges of being involved in Celebrants Aotearoa at a national level is getting to hear directly from our members. We can plan, develop resources and create […]
August Wrap: NE Voice
By Libby Carson It’s hard to believe that spring is almost here. After what has felt like a particularly long winter and with a flu virus that has certainly made itself known across the […]
New National Executive Introductions
Christine Balle, Auckland “Holding space is my happy place.” I became a celebrant in 2022 following a change of direction during Covid. It was something I had always wanted to […]
Can you get married over Zoom? Anna Flanagan clears up marriage myths on RNZ
By Kineta Knight Booker It was excellent to hear Celebrants Aotearoa President Anna Flanagan on RNZ’s The Panel recently, helping listeners separate marriage fact from fiction. Anna joined host Wallace […]
CANZ celebrant Andi Harness helping change how we think about dying
Death and dying are part of every human life, yet they remain subjects many people find difficult to discuss. CANZ member Andi Harness believes opening up these conversations can give people greater knowledge, choice and dignity […]
Is your BDM celebrant profile up to date?
In the latest Ngātahi newsletter from Births, Deaths and Marriage, Registrar-General Russell Burnard is encouraging celebrants to log in to the self-service portal and check that their personal, professional and public profile information is […]
The must-haves for celebrants and marriage ceremonies
Every wedding ceremony can be shaped to reflect the couple, their story, culture and personalities. However, alongside those personal touches are several legal requirements that every marriage celebrant must follow. These are the non-negotiables […]