CANZ Conference 2025

Welcome Event – Connect & Unwind | Friday 15 August 2025 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Kick off the conference in style with an evening of connection and conversation! 

Join us for a relaxed Welcome Event at St John's Eatery & Bar on the eve of the conference. 

This is the perfect opportunity to meet new faces, reconnect with fellow Celebrants, and ease into the conference atmosphere over drinks and light canapés. Whether you're looking to catch up with old friends or expand your network, this informal gathering sets the tone for a fantastic event ahead.

Come along, mingle, and make meaningful connections before the conference begins!

Light canapés provided | Drinks available for purchase

2025 Celebrants Conference – Engage. Enlighten. Enrich. | Saturday, 16 August 2025 (9:00am to 5:30pm) and Sunday, 17 August 2025 (9:00am to 3:00pm)

Your National Executive is proud to present this year’s Celebrants Aotearoa Conference, an inspiring event designed to Engage, Enlighten, and Enrich. 

This conference offers a tapestry of learning opportunities, bringing together a diverse range of presentations covering weddings, funerals, business, and culture. Whether you are looking to deepen your professional knowledge, explore new ideas, or refine your celebrant practice, the programme has something for everyone. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, gain valuable insights, and walk away enriched with fresh inspiration and grow alongside fellow celebrants!

Catering and drinks provided

Gala Dinner – A Night to Celebrate! | Saturday 16 August - 6:30pm - 10:00pm

Join us on Saturday night for a dazzling evening of great food, fantastic entertainment, and wonderful company at this year’s Gala Dinner. 

Enjoy a delicious meal as we come together to share kai, raise a glass, and celebrate our incredible Celebrant community. Then, get ready to hit the dance floor as The Beat Girls bring the energy with their lively and unforgettable performance! 

This is your chance to unwind, have fun, and make lasting memories with your fellow Celebrants. Don’t miss it!

Dinner and entertainment provided | Drinks available for purchase

CANZ members and non members are welcome to register for all Conference events.

We welcome non members to subscribe to a CANZ annual membership to take advantage of member prices.

Event registrations are available until 1 August 2025.

Accommodation recommendation | Oaks Wellington
Use promo code CEL2025 for a discount - Valid until 15 July 2025

Address | 89 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington

Phone | 0800 004 285 

Conference payment instalment option | Celebrants Aotearoa members

A payment instalment option is available to CANZ members.

Please email Rikki-lee at support@celebrantsassociation.co.nz to register for this payment option, reserve your tickets and receive further information.

Payment instalments are available in four equal payments and are due by the 20th of April, May, June and July 2025.

Full payment is required before your Conference event tickets code will be issued.