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 […]
2026 independent celebrant renewal: what you need to know
The 2026 renewal period for independent marriage and civil union celebrants opens on Friday 28 August and closes at midnight on Monday 28 September 2026. The renewal is beginning two weeks earlier […]
The Celebrant School
Answer the call By Kathrine Fraser, The Celebrant School Would you like to feel more confident and competent using te reo Māori in your ceremonies? Are you embarrassed to hear […]
Celebrant Training College
Holding Space. Honouring Lives. By Debbie Woodfield, Celebrant Training College Funeral celebrancy asks something different of us. It calls for gentleness, careful listening and the ability to be present with people at one of […]