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Celebrating the life of celebrant Vicki Jones

Vicki Jones was a very well loved and respected celebrant in Papakura, says fellow Celebrants Aotearoa member Patricia Cosford.

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Social media: summer challenge

By Kineta Knight Booker

For a bit of fun this summer, I've come up with some fun challenges to keep your socials ticking along.

 

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Upcoming Zoom meetings: Save the date

Here are some dates to pop in your diary for upcoming Zoom sessions.

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Celebrating the life of celebrant Larry Timberlake

Norm Murray remembers his friend and fellow Celebrants Aotearoa member Larry Timberlake with these beautiful words.

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Congratulations Sheryl Mungall

Congratulations to our Auckland-based celebrant Sheryl Mungall for an award she has received in recognition of her services to the community.

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Holding space with care: A gentle etiquette reminder

By Libby Carson, National Executive

Lately I’ve been reflecting on just how extraordinary our role is. We’re invited into some of the most intimate moments of people’s lives ... That trust is at the centre of everything we do.

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November Wrap: NE Voice

Celebrants Aotearoa was proud to celebrate National Celebrants Day last week, writes Vice President Brenda Chapman.

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Day in the life of Victoria Kirichuk

Find out all about Puhoi-based Celebrants Aotearoa member Victoria Kirichuk. 

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Help us make a National Celebrants Day video

By Kineta Knight Booker

National Celebrants Day is coming - and we want you in our celebration video!

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Have your say

The National Executive will be establishing a national education programme for 2026 - and we need your input!

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National Celebrants Day 2025

National Celebrants Day is coming so we asked our Celebrants Aotearoa members what makes them the best celebrant they can be and/or what they love most about it.

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'Working with loss': final Grief Centre webinar for 2025

The Grief Centre is holding its final live webinar of the year, and you’re invited (with a special CANZ discount): ‘Working with loss: An attachment-informed, internal family systems approach.’

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