News

Build & grow your celebrancy business with Kineta

Here’s your opportunity to work one-on-one with Kineta Knight Booker Whether you’re looking to build your celebrant business, upskill in...

Anna Flanagan, President Celebrants Aotearoa

President’s Pen

By Anna Flanagan, President Celebrants Aotearoa As this newsletter reaches you, we sit on the edge of two meaningful moments....

The Celebrant School - Update April 2026

The Celebrant School – April Update

By Kathrine Fraser Why this is the best year to complete your CertCelSts at The Celebrant School – Te Wānanga...

Libby Carson

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...

Celebrants TRaining College

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...

Registry Ceremony

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...

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...