Get celebrant training, support and information
Celebrants can get support and information, and opportunities for professional development.
Guide to the role of celebrants in NZ
Marriage and civil union celebrants: a guide to the role of celebrants in New Zealand (PDF 535KB)
Review of appointment process for independent marriage and civil union celebrants
The ‘Report on the review of appointment process for independent marriage and civil union celebrants’ summarises the review of the current operational policies and administrative processes for appointments of independent celebrants under the Marriage Act 1955, and Civil Union Act 2004.
Also available is the ‘Findings of Survey of Independent Celebrants conducted in January 2020’, which is referenced in the report.
Findings of Survey of Independent Celebrants conducted in January 2020 (2.4 MB)
Associations and training
Celebrants Association of New Zealand (CANZ)
Through the Celebrants Association, you can get support and opportunities for education and professional development.
Celebrants Association of New Zealand
Celebrant School
The Celebrant School offers training in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
The Celebrants Training College
The Celebrants Training College offers training throughout New Zealand.
Celebrants’ newsletter
Ngātahi is the newsletter for marriage and civil union celebrants.
Ngātahi (update) | 12 April 2020
Ngātahi | Celebrant renewal 2020
Ngātahi | Call for applicants to do registry ceremonies
Ngātahi | Celebrant renewal 2019
Ngātahi | Celebrant renewal 2018
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