News
President’s Pen
By Anna Flanagan One of the privileges of being involved in Celebrants Aotearoa at a national level is getting to...
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...
New National Executive Introductions
Christine Balle, Auckland “Holding space is my happy place.” I became a celebrant in 2022 following a change of direction...
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...
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...
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...
Media Releases
What celebrants wish every Kiwi knew about marriage law
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Getting married in New Zealand might look simple: find the person, find the celebrant, agree tomarry your...
No cold feet: Kiwi couples rethink the big wedding as costs climb
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE As winter bites and household budgets remain under pressure, Celebrants Aotearoa says NewZealand couples are increasingly asking...
Registry Ceremony fee increase a “meaningful step forward” for celebrants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Celebrants Aotearoa (CANZ) is welcoming the Government’s decision to increase the feepayable to celebrants for delivering Registry...