All Member Session
2026-10-14 19:30 - 20:30 UTC | Zoom Event
This meeting is open to the whole membership of Celebrants Aotearoa New Zealand and we look forward to seeing you.

This is an opportunity to connect with your National Executive team, hear the latest information, have your questions answered, and connect.

Agenda: To be advised.

We look forward to having this opportunity to connect with our members and we hope you can join us.

This is a free event for members only. To register your interest in attending, email us here.

Southern Branch | Spring into Spring – with fresh ideas and inspired practice
2026-10-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Windsor Park Retirement Village – Community Centre, 9 Reaby Road, Gore, Southland, 9710, New Zealand
CANZ Southern Branch warmly invite you to join them for their Spring into Spring – with fresh ideas and inspired practice workshop.
Event details:
Date: Sunday 18 October 2026
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Venue: Windsor Park Retirement Village – Community Centre, 9 Reaby Road, Gore 9710
Cost: Members: $25.00 | Non-members: $30.00
Inclusions: Lunch, tea and coffee
What to bring: Please bring your laptop to access your own files during the workshop.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Register your ticket by clicking here!

Workshop: How to become a validated member (VCANZ)
2026-10-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Southland
Making VCANZ easy! It’s a must-do to ensure your submission is AMAZING.

This is an extremely useful and practical workshop, with a no-nonsense walk-through of the VCANZ process for those who have not yet submitted their VCANZ.
You only need to attend a VCANZ workshop once.
In preparation for the workshop (recommended but not essential) it is suggested you:

Familiarise yourself with the eligibility criteria and application process
Think about what professional development (branch workshops, conferences, books, videos, lectures, first aid course, work-related professional development that may be relevant) that you have participated in.

If you complete this beforehand, you will get the most out of the walk-through we are going to do.

Terms and conditions

We require a minimum of six participants to run these workshops. If there are less than six participants, we’ll advise you, and move your registration to the next available workshop.
There are no refunds for this workshop.
In the unlikely event, that a workshop is cancelled at short notice, you will be rescheduled to a future date.
If you’re unable to attend this event, email us and we’ll ensure you’re scheduled onto the next available workshop.

Waikato: Celebrants Connections
2026-11-05 17:30 - 18:30 | Smith & McKenzie Steak House, 13 Lynden Court, Chartwell, Hamilton
Celebrant Connection: Networking, Learning & Catch-Up

Waikato celebrants, and celebrants from across Aotearoa, are warmly invited to this free event hosted by the CANZ Waikato Branch.

This event is open to both members and non-members and entry is free.

Come along for a relaxed and enjoyable evening to connect with fellow celebrants, mingle, share stories from the job, and enjoy a few laughs along the way. Both Funeral and Marriage Celebrants are welcome. This is a great opportunity to build connections, swap experiences, and spend time with colleagues over delicious food and great company in a friendly, supportive setting.

What to Expect:

Upon arrival, grab yourself a drink from the bar downstairs and head up to our private venue area.
A complimentary grazing platter, courtesy of CANZ, will be served at 6:00pm, prepared by Smith & McKenzie.

Register your attendance here

We can’t wait to catch up with you!
Lisa Hardy (your Hamilton CANZ meet-up coordinator)

New Member Welcome Session
2026-12-07 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom Event
An introductory session for new members.

Join us as we share information on what Celebrants Aotearoa New Zealand (CANZ) offers you in your membership, the structure of the organisation, important communications to look out for, and a brief intro to the membership site.
You’ll also learn about professional development options, and it’s a great opportunity to ask any questions.
This session is facilitated by Anna Flanagan, President of the National Executive team, and is open to any member that has joined Celebrants Aotearoa within the last six months.
Register for free by clicking here!
