President’s Pen
By Anna Flanagan, President Celebrants Aotearoa As this newsletter reaches you, we sit on the edge of two meaningful moments. The beginning of our National Education Programme, and ANZAC Day. […]
The Celebrant School – April Update
By Kathrine Fraser Why this is the best year to complete your CertCelSts at The Celebrant School – Te Wānanga Korowai Aroha? We are going all out to get as […]
Working alone, together. The reality of being a celebrant.
By Libby Carson Most people assume being a celebrant is a very social job. In reality, much of it is done alone. On the surface, it looks like a very […]
Celebrant Training College – April Update
By Debbie Woodfield Become the celebrant people remember. Whether you’re already taking funerals, leading weddings, or just starting out, the difference between a good celebrant and a great one comes […]
BDM reaffirms partnership with Celebrants Aotearoa for Registry Ceremonies
By Kineta Knight Booker Celebrants Aotearoa (CANZ) has been reaffirmed in its vital role in New Zealand’s celebrancy landscape, with the recent confirmation from the Registrar-General of Births, Deaths and […]
CANZ National Education Programme 2026
The Celebrants Aotearoa National Executive team is excited to announce the launch of the 2026 CANZ National Education Programme. An informative six-part series delivered online each month starting this April. […]
The Go With Grace Podcast
By Libby Carson I was recently invited to share some thoughts with the wonderful team at Go With Grace (www.gowithgrace.nz), who have created a thoughtful and practical resource to support […]
Winter is coming – it’s time to take care of your voice
Winter is coming…here’s how to protect your voice like it’s your business (because it is!) As celebrants, our voices aren’t just tools of the trade, they are the trade. They […]